Wycliffe School
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. - Albert Pike
Calvary Episcopal School (CES) was created in this philanthropic spirit. Our founders are generous people; mothers, fathers, grandparents, educators, and church members who started small and had a dream of affecting the future by making a difference in the lives of children in our community. We have all continued this tradition of generosity which has enabled us to grow from a three-day mother’s day out program to an accredited school through the eighth grade. We are ever thankful to the members of Calvary Episcopal Church and to friends of CES for their continued support and dedication to the school.
The Annual Fund is vital to CES because, as with most independent schools, tuition and fees cover only a percentage of the actual day-to-day operating costs. For the 2025-2026 school year, the deficit or "gap" is about 20% of our operating budget, which equates to approximately $1600 per student. We hope you will support our school’s Annual Fund goal of $60.000, with 100% participation.
Your tax deductible contribution helps us meet today’s costs, which include but are not limited to salaries for our outstanding teachers and administrators, enriching current and relevant curriculum resources, special programs, and maintenance of our facilities.
Why doesn’t CES increase tuition to cover all of the expenses? Augmenting tuition with the Annual Fund and other fundraisers allows the school to keep this excellent educational opportunity affordable for a wider range of families, bringing all students the many benefits of social and economic diversity.
We begin our Annual Fund Campaign in the fall in order to allow our supporters and families to spread their donation over the school year rather than in a lump payment in the spring. If you would like to give a monthly donation, please indicate that choice on the pledge cards that went home at Meet the Teacher or those that can be picked up in the office. If you are currently paying through ACH please contact the office to adjust the amount or to arrange a separate payment. CES can also take credit cards and PayPal payments through our website for your convenience.
Every gift, no matter the size, is meaningful and will ensure the continued excellence that we have come to expect at Calvary Episcopal School. This is a rare opportunity to invest in our students' education now and to help ensure that CES continues to touch the lives of many children far into the future.
With sincere thanks,
Catherine Bohot, M.Ed
Head of School, Calvary Episcopal School