Participation with Purpose
A Tradition of GIVING
Thanks to generous donors, Windward School is a thriving independent institution celebrating over 50 years of academic success. Each year, our students directly benefit from the Windward Fund thanks to the support of our parents and guardians, alums, grandparents, faculty and staff, and friends throughout our 100 Days of Giving campaign.
The Windward Fund’s focus represents our School’s three philanthropic pillars of opportunity: Program Enhancements, Financial Aid, and Research & Development. This annual campaign directly impacts students, campus facilities, and continued professional development for faculty and staff and prioritizes our strategic goals. Your participation and contributions to the Windward Fund make growth possible. Please join us in our quest to deliver a dynamic education in a nurturing environment!
PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS
We’re excited to share some highlights from last year’s successful campaign. Your support significantly impacted the purchase of upgraded Robotics kits to enhance building and programming skills; the Media Arts & Film Lab received new cameras to view new projects using a different lens. Animation received Apple Illustrator Pads, unleashing creativity and design; the Music department acquired a bass guitar, keyboard, and amplifiers, and the Performing Arts department
received a top-notch lighting board and monitors to enhance the scene for all Windward productions. Our Volleyball program benefitted from new equipment, and the Pavilion received a floor plan upgrade this summer to improve the flow and function during busy meal times.
Your participation has a purpose, and this year’s 100 Days of Giving will focus on further enhancing the student experience. We appreciate your support!
FINANCIAL AID
The success of the Windward Fund directly correlates to the increase in the amount of financial assistance we can offer students within the community. Windward School is proud to provide Financial Aid to over 90 students in the 2024-25 school year. This aid covers vital expenses such as textbooks, technology, athletic gear, participation in the Windward bus program, field trips, and school events. These provisions enable students to fully participate and engage in all that Windward School offers. Financial Aid strengthens our diverse community and supports our mission.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
In the 2023-24 academic year, over 80 Windward faculty and staff attended ongoing training through conferences, workshops, and classes due to gifts made to the Windward Fund, which supports continuing professional development. Bringing back fresh, new ideas aligns with our mission of providing a premier education. The Windward Fund also fosters partnerships with universities, keeping our programs relevant with the next level of education in mind.
Additionally, it supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives, enhancing community engagement and culturally responsive practices.
Windward Fund Goal:
$3,250,000
100% Participation
DONOR RECOGNITION
Throughout the year, the School offers multiple opportunities for donor recognition, including our Donor Impact Report, Windward Magazine, School Website, and a curated recognition event.
GIVING LEVELS
$50,000+
$25,000 - $49,999 $15,000 - $24,999
$10,000 - $14,999
$5,000 - $9,999
Donors giving $5,000+ will be invited to an Appreciation Event
$2,500 - $4,999
$2,499 (Up to)
Launching the 100 Days of Giving at the beginning of the school year allows us to better anticipate the total amount that will be raised and utilize the funds immediately.
2024-25 VOLUNTEERS
7th GRADE - Class of 2030
as of 6/7/2024
Rachel Adams, Dilip Bhavani, Jenna Binder, Sabine Dreher, Roya Ghafouri Esmaili, Patrick Fu, Tannaz Nikravesh-Galker, Sabina Gault, Carolyn Huang, Seema Jain, Cate Jenkins, Shai Kapur, Jessica Lewensztain, Brooke Hasegawa-Nakaoka, Huria Patwardhan, Laura Richardson, Kara Slater, Kerri Speck, Michelle Vick, Ross Walker, Julie Yamin
8th GRADE - Class of 2029
Lisa Alpern, Sharon Dai, Rene Farah, Jennifer Gold, Rosalia Ibarrola, Benjamin Kacev, Tara Kowalski, Kerry O’Neill, Beth Osisek, Samantha Nussbaum, Emily Proctor, Jeff Richardson, Jessica Samuel, Naz Shooshani, Julie Torres
9th GRADE - Class of 2028
Amy Bersch, Alex Conrad, Sabina Gault, Matthew Hayutin, Barsam Kasravi, Wendy Levine, Leah Levine, Todd Makurath, Megan Needleman, Jessica Reid, Jeffrey Reyna, Erika Rich, Josh Simms
10th GRADE - Class of 2027
Rachel Adams, Emily Cummins, Mitchell Kraus, Maureen & Noah Pollack, Joy Rothenberg
11th GRADE - Class of 2026
Lisa Alpern, Justin Farar, Jennifer Gordon, Jessica Sokol, Beth Osisek, Naz Shooshani, Caroline Witcoff
12th GRADE - Class of 2025
Erica Broido, Alex Conrad, Scott Farkas, Lori Goldstein, Matthew Hayutin, Matt Karatz, Kerry O’Neill, Julian Zolkin