Written by Helena McSherry, VP Public Relations, The Bronxville School Foundation

Oct. 29, 2014: The Bronxville School Foundation has launched its fall fundraising campaign. Founded in 1991 by a group of dedicated citizens, the Foundation raises funds to provide students with educational experiences beyond the scope of the school's budget.

"Thanks to the Bronxville community's commitment to excellence in education and the generosity of our donors, the Foundation is able to pilot innovative programs, support teacher development, and provide state-of-the-art technology and enhancements to our school," stated Ashley Hanrahan, chairman of the board.

Last year, the Foundation awarded a record number of exciting grants totaling $567,000, including the hardware and teacher training for the district's technology upgrade across all three schools, visiting lecturers, numerous professional development opportunities for our faculty to enrich the curriculum, and cutting-edge athletic equipment to train and track the progress of student athletes. 

The Foundation also provided essential funding for the completion of the newly opened concession building and bathrooms at the Bronco track and turf field.

Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $7 million to strengthen the curriculum through innovative programs, faculty training, and enhanced educational resources and to provide new technologies and improvements to our school facilities and equipment.

The Foundation relies almost exclusively on its fall campaign for grant money. "In order for the Foundation to be able to continue to award grants at this level, it is critical that we increase our annual fundraising effort. School families and community members along with corporate matching sponsors are the key to our success," said Christine Fitzgibbons, vice president of development.

Beginning with its 2014 fall campaign and ending with its 2015 spring grant process, the Foundation will be building on its tradition of excellence and reviewing grant applications from administrators, faculty, students, and parents. "It is this community's tradition of generosity and commitment to quality education that allows us to transform innovative grant ideas into reality," said Executive Director Peggy Williams.

For more information on the fall 2014 campaign and to make donations, please contact Peggy Williams, executive director, at 914-395-0515 or visit www.BronxvilleSchoolFoundation.org. 

Pictured here: Fifth grade teacher Stephanie Kennedy and her students Preston Maze and Caroline Ircha working with Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education.

Photo courtesy Helena McSherry, VP Public Relations, The Bronxville School Foundation