Annual Fund

The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of fundraising at Highland School. Because tuition alone only covers 90% of the cost to educate a Highland student, the Annual Fund helps meet the needs of the operating budget. Your support for the Annual Fund plays a critical role in meeting the annual financial needs of Highland and maintaining its spectrum of high-quality educational programs.

How can you help?

• Join our Faculty, Board of Trustees, Parents, Grandparents, Alumni and Friends and contribute to the Annual Fund every year.
• Ask your company if they will match your gift.
• Volunteer to help in the Advancement Office.
• Join one of our Honorary Clubs with your contribution.

Leadership recognition includes and invitation from the Board of Trustees to a special reception for an enhanced understanding to the School's goals and objectives.

• Founders Circle: $25,000 and above
• Trustees Council: $10,000 - $ $24,999
• Hamilton - Rust Circle: $5,000 - $9,999
• 1928 Society: $2,500 - $4,999
• Head of School Club: $1,000 - $2,499
• Blue/Gold Club: $500 - $999
• Friend of Highland: $250 - $499
• Supporter: Up to $250

Make your contribution today. Contributions of any size are welcome, and will make a difference in the life of every Highland student:

• Donate Online (Mastercard or Visa)
• Checks or Money Order
  Mail to: Highland School Annual Fund
  597 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA. 20186
• Gifts of Securities

Please contact Ann McNerney at (540) 878-2793

See Our Progress

Annual Fund Goal for 2009-10: $200,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I receive letters and phone calls from Highland School each year requesting my participation in the Annual Fund. What is the Annual Fund?
A: The Annual Fund is a yearly fund-raising effort to help defray the School's annual operating costs.

Q: Why does my participation matter?
A: In addition to income from the Annual Fund keeping tuition rates at affordable levels, our parent, faculty, staff and trustee participation rates in the Annual Fund serve as a positive indicator of the school's strength. When Highland applies for grant monies, this participation is often a deciding factor towards grants which we may be awarded; the higher our participation rates, the greater our chances of earning grant support.

Q: Why not raise tuition to cover the total cost?
A: Although we must raise tuition to provide for growth of faculty salaries and school programs, no independent school could charge full cost without pricing itself out of the market. We believe a Highland education should be accessible to as many talented young students as possible.

Q: What's the difference between the Annual Fund and The Campaign for Highland?
A: Unlike the Annual Fund which support the school's ongoing operating needs, the Campaign for Highland supports "bricks and mortar" projects and endowment, identified in the school's long range plan. Gifts to the Campaign for Highland usually constitute an extra effort on the part of the donor, over and above an annual gift.