Raising money can be pretty challenging for a modest school like ours. But then I remind myself we are embarking on this annual fund drive together and that makes me feel better. Jane, our Admissions Director and former Development Director, told me that in the recent past she blew away a room full of school fundraisers by remarking that at our little school over 90% of the community of parents and alumni gave to the Annual Fund, and 100% of staff. And the room full of fundraisers laughed and said, "RICH folk, huh?"

Nope. Definitely not that, but generous as all heck.

With many thanks,

Charlie Spencer
Head of School

There are many ways to contribute to The Center School

Monthly Donation: Perhaps you are a sustaining member of your local public radio station. Or perhaps your Netflix subscription is on autopay. Why not do that with your donation to the Center School, too? Think about the impact of regular giving to the school. As one monthly donor says "I like to be reminded - every month - that my school is running because of my support." Set up a monthly donation >>

Memorial or Honor Gift: Arrange for your gift to be made in memory of a loved one, or in honor of a special event or holiday. You may request that we send a letter notifying someone of your gift. Make a memorial donation, or honor a loved one >>

One-time Donation: Your gift in any amount will make a difference.

WHAT CAN $30 DO AT Greenfield Center School? $75? $1000?

$30
One child's swimming lessons in spring program
Materials for classroom art project: MidUMS puppet show
5 Bunsen burners for the Uppers lab work

$75
Materials for State or Country studies
New playground balls and jump ropes
Paint for a classroom

$100
Enough sculpting materials for the winter decorations project, in MUPs
A set of novels for literature class
Overhead projector for music

$150
One week sponsorship of the Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

$300
New materials for the drama corner in Primes
The monarch butterfly unit in the Primes

$500
Entire school to go to a performance at UMass
A videographer to document the 8th Grade Plays
New art sink
A math workshop, for one teacher

$1000
Rental of tent, chairs, and PA for graduation

$2000
New flooring for a classroom
New bathroom stalls for one bathroom

$3500
Covers fees for one full year of AfterSchool, for one child

$5000
One year's worth of radio ads to promote the school's message, and increase admissions

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By phone:      413-773-1700

By email:       charlie@centerschool.net

By mail:            Attn: Development
              Greenfield Center School
              71 Montague City Road
              Greenfield, MA 01301