Wolfhounds will... We’re on a mission The goal of our inaugural comprehensive campaign is to expand our culture of philanthropy and raise five million dollars. Our specific priorities are as follows:
Investing in our teachers: $1,500,000
Without amazing and truly committed teachers, no school can attain its highest level of education. At Saint Patrick, that may be truer than ever because to actualize our total formation vision, our faculty, by necessity, work long days and longer school years. This campaign will augment funds available for benefits, stipends and more, including an endowed Professional Development Fund named after our own John Tucker. All of these benefits will enhance the compensation package we can offer our deserving teachers.
Science and Technology Enhancements: $750,000
The 21st century won’t wait for anyone, so Saint Patrick has made upgrading STEM education a priority. The plan is to hire learning specialists and technology integration specialists, start a robotics program, build an outdoor classroom, and make enhancements to our wetlands project and our media center, including state-of-the-art computers, software and equipment. Campaign funding will help improve the levels of instruction and facilities, and will equip current and future students with the tools they’ll need to be competitive in the coming decades.
Increasing Access Endowment: $1,375,000
Making Saint Patrick accessible to deserving students and families has always been a priority. In fact, doing so aligns perfectly with one of the tenets we instill in every student: it is imperative to give back to the community that nurtured you. Currently, one-third of our students qualify for need-based financial aid, on top of the 33% tuition subsidy given to all students by the James Barry-Robinson Trust. Campaign funding allows us to continue, and expand, the amount we have available for scholarships while simultaneously enriching our campus through greater diversity, both racial and socioeconomic.
“ I just started the Masters of Business Administration program at the University of Oklahoma. I’m planning to use my MBA along with my undergraduate degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering to pursue a career working for a local non-profit organization. In doing so, I will be following my passion for serving my community, a passion instilled in me at Saint Patrick Catholic School through its focus especially on life of vocation, life of relationship, and the spiritual life.”
– Amelia Joly, Class of 2010
Campus Capital Enhancements: $500,000
While our campus is not very old, we have already outgrown some aspects of our building. Campaign funds will provide for important security enhancements to our existing system. The protection of our students is a top priority for us, just like it is for you. Campaign funding will also allow for a much needed expansion of our chapel that will reflect our faith-filled roots and enable an entire class to share a sacred space. Additionally, funds will allow for the creation of a permanent school spirit store – Go Wolfhounds!
Strengthening the Annual Fund: $875,000
As we use this capital to build our culture of philanthropy, we elected to include a very important element – our annual fund. Contributors to our annual fund are the cornerstone of our fundraising success. Parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors choose to invest in the overall financial health of our school. In this campaign we ask for your continued support of our annual fund in addition to your consideration of a gift to support the other priorities listed above.
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WOLFHOUNDS WILL...
A CAMPAIGN FOR THE FUTURE DEFINING OUR FUTURE. PROCLAIMING OUR MISSION.
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