Give to support School One individualized education

SUPPORT TRANSFORMATION

From the start, School One has recognized the potential of each and every student who has come through the door. School One provides an individualized education, models respect and kindness, and, most importantly, inspires students to become better versions of themselves as they mature and grow.

Your support is critical to School One and the lives of our students. We enroll students who yearn to engage their artistic or intellectual passion, who seek the independence to direct their own learning and who want a caring environment where they feel safe and respected.

By building a school community with these qualities as our hallmarks, we have been transforming the lives of students since 1973. Our community – students, parents, grandparents, alumni and other friends – ensure that School One remains a vital place. Giving and volunteering are concrete ways that you can make a difference and make School One stronger.

There are many ways to support School One and we count on financial assistance from our community. Individuals help provide financial aid to 60% of our students, who otherwise would not be able to attend, and also help provide critical educational resources not funded by tuition.

Ways your donation can be used

The School One Fund

The School One Fund provides unrestricted annual financial support with the flexibility to respond to the greatest needs and our greatest opportunities.

The School One Fund advances our commitment to make a School One education possible for students of all backgrounds by providing direct financial support. Your gifts have an immediate impact and provide critical financial support for deserving students every year.

Every member of the greater School One community – alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, administrators, local businesses, community members, and foundations – is invited to help maintain our commitment to personalized secondary education. Every gift is important, and makes a difference!

Laurie Spry Memorial Teacher Development Fund

Laurie came to School One in 1993, where she taught in the Math and Science Department, and was a strong advisor and treasured colleague. After retirement, Laurie returned to School One to assist in curriculum development and continued to host our annual Farm Day where she graciously invited students to her property to swim, play, and get to know her farm animals.

Funds donated in honor of Laurie will be used to help School One teachers strengthen their craft.

The Art Department Chair Endowment--Invest in Creativity

Endowing the Art Department Chair guarantees the future of arts education at School One - forever. This promise honors our dedicated teachers who support our students' remarkable growth and transformations.

Your gift will be matched five times for six times the impact! Your gift of $50 will trigger a $250 matching contribution from a very generous donor. If you honor School One's 50th anniversary with a $100 donation, it will provide $600 in support. Multiply your gift now for the arts at School One!

Please join us, investing in creativity at School One!

Borman Fund for Professional Learning & Appreciation

Gift Planning

The Literacy Center

The School One LitCenter is a dynamic community writing center serving adult writers and young authors, from beginners to professionals. Our LitCenter brings writing groups, classes, workshops, and special events to School One in the afternoons and evenings all year long. Join School One, and our partners GrubStreet, Goat Hill, Frequency Writers, and the HiFI Collaborative, at Rhode Island’s growing hub for writers.

Donate With Paypal

When donating, choose School One or The Literacy Center from the initial drop down box. Then leave a comment with your information if you want your donation to go to a particular fund.

To discuss the ways you can support School One now and in the future, please contact Susan Gale, Director of Development at (401) 331-2497.

“Because School One is such a fantastic school, I believe someone should give money to help us grow and become a greater community. If you reach out and offer help, not only will this provide for our school currently, but also help provide School One in the many years to come.”

— Juliette Sabater ’22

“Last year I started giving by monthly automatic billing to my credit card. This allowed me to budget better, and helped School One too. I increased my gift from $5 a month to $10 a month. That’s something I can afford, more easily than writing a check for $100 once a year.”

— Timmons Roberts, Alumnus Parent

“I always say I’d do anything for School One, and that’s because School One would, and did, do everything for us. My son flourished there as a leader, as an intellect and as an artist. At School One, he was challenged, respected and treated like an adult who was responsible for his own achievement.”

— Elizabeth Jardine, Alumnus Parent

SUPPORT TRANSFORMATION

From the start, School One has recognized the potential of each and every student who has come through the door. School One provides an individualized education, models respect and kindness, and, most importantly, inspires students to become better versions of themselves as they mature and grow.

At School One, we teach students to think, write, analyze, and create. As a community, we treat each other with care and respect. We appreciate each other’s differences as people and as learners.