The Summit Prep is a community. It is the families who choose an independent school for their children. It is the teachers who work well beyond the school day to create learning opportunities for their students. It is the grandparents and extended families who attend events and provide encouragement and love. It is the area organizations and businesses who open up their doors and welcome us into their communities. It is the students who embrace school as more than a building, more than a classroom, more than an obligation.
The students, who continually amaze us with their creativity, their compassion, their leadership, and their perseverance, are the heart of The Summit Prep community. Supporting those students means supporting this community.
The most obvious way to support The Summit community is through a financial contribution. Non-profit organizations always need money. Whether it is a directed gift toward the Capital Campaign or an undirected gift of cash or goods, donations of all sizes are welcomed. As a 503(c) organization, we can provide donation receipts and letters to use as a tax deduction.
Did you know that 20% of students at The Summit Prep receive financial assistance? The only way to provide these scholarships is through donations and gifts from The Summit community.
The Summit has 3 major fundraising events each year, the Summit Run at the start of the school year, the Gala in the fall, and Trivia Night in the spring. These fun events are open to the entire Springfield community and raise a significant amount of money towards scholarships and capital expenditures. Whether you decide to attend the event or volunteer your time to help run them, make sure and put these events on your calendar.
One of the greatest ways to support The Summit is to volunteer your time. Your donation of time can pay off triple.
- It connects you directly to The Summit community.
- It can reduce or eliminate the cost of paying for help.
- It models a commitment to service and community for our students.
As an independent school , almost all of our operating budget comes from tuition and fees. That means recruiting new families is essential to growing our school. The vast majority of our families have come to The Summit through word of mouth. Learn about ways to help Grow Our Community.
The Summit Prep does not exist in a vacuum. It is a part of many different communities. It is a part of the Springfield educational community. It is a part of a community of independent schools. It is a part of Chesterfield Village. It is a part of the Springfield area businesses and organizations. Learn about many of our communities and partnerships and help us establish new ones.
