Prairie is more than a school. It is a sprawling science lab where hypotheses are tested and new discoveries are made. It is home to infinite book nooks – no space is off limits when it comes to settling in with a good read. It is an ongoing musical, filled with singing and dancing in more than just the theatre.

Prairie is an experience and when you support the Prairie Fund, you have a tangible impact on what that can look like. While your gift helps to balance the budget and ensure our teachers are able to fulfill the school’s mission, it goes far beyond what’s necessary. It also creates the opportunity to provide new academic courses, top-notch coaches, and incredible community events – just a few of the extras that set Prairie apart. Your philanthropy provides for the ‘here and now’ and the ‘what’s to come’. No matter your connection to Prairie, our school is strengthened by your support.

The best way to demonstrate your support of Prairie’s mission is to make a gift to the Prairie Fund. And what’s most important is the act of giving, not the size of the gift. By making a financial contribution, you are saying ‘yes’ to creating the most dynamic student experience possible.

The Prairie Fund doesn’t get off the ground, though, without volunteer support from parents, alumni, and alumni parents. If you are looking for a way to get involved, being part of the Prairie Fund team is a great place to start.

On the surface, the Prairie Fund is a means to an end — the “bucket” of funds that ensures our teachers are able to fulfill the school’s mission of knowing and valuing, supporting and challenging every child.  Even though Prairie charges tuition, that amount doesn’t come close to covering the expense of providing a world-class education for our students.