Windham High School Capital Campaign
(To donate to the Campaign, please click here.)
The opening of Windham High School is the most significant educational
event in Windham's history. In the past, the town has shown itself to be
committed to creating excellent schools by providing educational
facilities, programs, and enriched learning environments that are well
above average. Windham High School continues this great tradition,
providing 21st century educational opportunities for Windham students
and our community.
In addition, WHS will be a resource used by many groups
and individuals for other purposes and will be at the heart of the town's
athletic, cultural, and community lives.
In keeping with the significance of this project, the Windham Endowment
for Community Advancement is raising funds through the 2010 school year to include
facilities and equipment beyond those supplied by the school bond. Our
focus is on three main areas of interest:
Through donor generosity to Fine Arts, the Endowment has already given several items to the high school. Following the gifts of instruments in June (a baby grand piano, a bassoon, and symphonic chimes), the Endowment presented the School Board in December with funding for an acoustical shell that will be used both in the auditorium and elsewhere in the school. For more information, see the WHS Newsletter, articles in the media, and the product video.
Going forward, in Fine Arts the Endowment would like to provide speciality lighting and audio
equipment for the auditorium which would improve both the quality of stage performances
and the ability for outside groups to use the auditorium. In the Sciences, a free-standing
greenhouse would enhance the science curriculum through hands-on work.
In Alternative Energy,
WIRE (Windham Initiative for Renewal Energy) is
taking the lead on promoting the installation of a weather station, a
wind turbine, and solar panels for data collection and curriculum
enhancements. All of these efforts need individual, corporate, and
community support as these items were not included in the initial
funding of WHS.
In recognition of donors' support, the Windham School Board has approved
the display of a Founders Plaque which will list major supporters of
the WHS Capital Campaign. In addition, there will be a Founders Reception
to celebrate the accomplishments of the Campaign, unveil the
Founders Plaque, and provide a social opportunity for looking towards the
future.
The Campaign goal is $175,000. While donations of any size are welcome,
donors at the following levels will be recognized on the Founders Plaque:
| Platinum | $20,000+ |
| Gold | $10,000 - $19,999 |
| Silver | $5,000 - $9,999 |
| Bronze | $2,500 - $4,999 |
| Copper | $1,000 - $2,499 |
If you would like to donate to the Campaign, please click here. The Campaign will run through the 2010 school year.
If you are interested in receiving more information, please contact
Diane Carpenter, Capital Campaign Coordinator, at (603)437-0686 or by
email.