Valwood Annual Fund
We are fortunate to have widespread support for the school’s top giving priority, the Valwood Annual Fund, which benefits every student, in every classroom, every day. It is fundamental to the school’s operating budget and remains the reason we are so deeply appreciative of broad participation from our entire school community: parents, alumni, faculty and staff, parents of alumni, grandparents, and friends of Valwood.
The Annual Fund allows the Valwood community of all financial circumstances the ability to support the life of the school. This is a common practice for most independent schools throughout the country.
2026-2027 Fund Designation: "Rooted in Tradition, Growing Through Technology"
As the worlds of education and work continue to change, Valwood remains committed to equipping students with the tools they need to thrive. The school continually explores ways technology can deepen engagement, inspire creativity, and strengthen accountability. When innovation is purposefully connected to learning, students gain the confidence and agency to explore, create, and grow. Through this year’s annual fund, Valwood will support strategic technology initiatives that enhance the student experience while advancing the school's mission and vision for the future.
Levels of Giving
$2,500 and up
$1,000 – $2,499
$101 – $999
up to $100
What is the Annual Fund?
The Annual Fund, our annual giving program, is our top giving priority because it directly impacts our greatest assets—our students and our teachers.
Where do the Funds Go?
Annual fund gifts and pledges go to the following fund for 2026-2027:
- "Rooted in Tradition, Growing Through Technology"
Outstanding Faculty
Our outstanding educators receive encouragement and support to hone their craft and stay up-to-date with the latest research. Our teachers know they are expected to keep growing and learning, and they are motivated by a professional community that values new ideas and approaches.
Going Beyond Academics
At Valwood, academic rigor is balanced by community service and athletic, artistic, and extracurricular endeavors. As partners in our students’ success, our goal is to shape confident, healthy, well-rounded adults who are comfortable and successful in diverse settings — individuals of honor, integrity, and purpose who are ready to make significant contributions to society.
Strength in Community
We are committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality. Central to this commitment to prepare our students for their future is creating a diverse academic community.