Giving
Supporting SOSM
Join Us in Making a DifferenceFaith. Excellence. Community
For more than 100 years, School of St. Mary has committed itself to developing the whole child by remaining dedicated to its motto: To Learn, To Serve, To Lead. Your support helps students grow in faith, knowledge, leadership, and service.
Over a Century of Generosity
Why Your Support Matters
Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a School of St. Mary education. Annual giving bridges that gap, and it does more than sustain what already exists: it directly advances the school's Strategic Plan commitment to financial stability and growth, ensuring School of St. Mary can keep investing in its students, faculty, and campuses for generations to come.
Every gift directly impacts our students and strengthens our mission: whether you make a private donation or become a sponsor, your generosity shapes what School of St. Mary can offer next.
Your gift helps provide:
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Student scholarships and tuition assistance
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Outstanding faculty recruitment and retention
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Technology and curriculum enhancements
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Student enrichment programs
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Campus maintenance and improvements
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Essential school operations
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The Crusader Annual Fund
School of St. Mary is a three-time recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School award, one of only a select group of schools nationwide to earn that distinction three times. The Crusader Annual Fund exists to protect and grow that standard of excellence. We established the Fund to:
With your partnership, we raise vital funds to support our school and empower the next generation of leaders. No gift is too small or too large.
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Exceptional Academics
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Technology
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Learning Outside the Classroom
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Financial Aid
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Faculty & Staff Development
Offer additional compensation and ongoing professional development for our dedicated faculty and staff
Priority Projects 2026–2027
We are focused on several critical priorities that will shape the future of our school.
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Learning Spaces
Update learning spaces with modern classroom furniture.
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Bilingual Training
Expand Spanish programming to strengthen bilingual learning.
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Campus Safety
Enhance campus safety through a School Resource Officer.
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Classroom Technology
Update classroom technology to support innovative instruction.
Cost: $50,000
For more than 100 years, School of St. Mary has committed itself to developing the whole child by remaining dedicated to its motto: To Learn, To Serve, To Lead. Help us continue this mission. To direct your gift toward a specific project, contact Melissa Haak at mhaak@schoolofstmary.org.
Explore More Ways to Give
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Ways to Give
Time, talent, and treasure: discover the many ways families, alumni, and parishioners support School of St. Mary beyond the Annual Fund.
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Corporate Partnership and Sponsorship
Learn how local and alumni-owned businesses can partner with School of St. Mary through sponsorships, in-kind donations, and event support.
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Planned and Capital Giving
Explore legacy gifts, endowment support, and capital giving opportunities that shape the school's long-term future.
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Donate Today
Your support helps students grow in faith, knowledge, leadership, and service. Donations to the Crusader Annual Fund are fully tax-deductible and can be made at any time.
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By Check
Payable to School of St. Mary Parents Association
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Questions or Other Ways to Give
Contact the Business Office at 847-582-2505, or Melissa Haak at mhaak@schoolofstmary.org.
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