Educators frequently dip into their own personal funds to buy items that enhance their classrooms and support student learning. In addition to facility needs, we invited teachers to submit their wish lists so that parents, parishioners, and community members might bless them with a gift for their classroom.
Your gift is 100% tax deductible. Thank you for considering these requests. For more information, please contact Liz Van Leer at shfoundation@gogremlins.com.
Sacred Heart School Foundation Annual Fund Drive = No limit!
Our Annual Fund Drive remains our top priority, as it supports the long-term and immediate operational needs of Sacred Heart School. Please help us reach our goal of $255,000! https://p2p.onecause.com/gogremlins
These projects strengthen our school community by supporting student safety, enhancing learning environments, and empowering faculty. Each contribution, small or large, moves us closer to fulfilling essential needs across campus.
Matching Gift
- $50,000 — Matching Gift for Faculty Recruitment & Retention
A generous matching gift opportunity that doubles the impact of every donation. These funds help Sacred Heart attract and retain high-quality, mission-driven educators by supporting competitive compensation and professional development. (25% of goal reached. Challenge runs through September 2026.)
Campus Needs
- $1,500 — Faculty Appreciation (Sunshine Committee)
Supports efforts to recognize and care for our teachers throughout the year, including milestone celebrations, wellness gestures, and tokens of appreciation that help foster a positive, supportive environment. - $1,200 — Weight Room Supplies
Helps maintain and upgrade essential fitness equipment used by student-athletes, PE students, and conditioning programs. - $3,000 — Campus Gate
Our campus is a destination spot for many after-school events and activities. The addition of campus gates will close off areas and provide additional security where lockable doors are not available. - $6,000 — New Gremlin Wall Mats for McGremlin Gym
Branded wall mats improve safety while showcasing school spirit, providing both function and aesthetic enhancement for one of our most-used athletic spaces. - $15,000 — Playground Fencing
Wrap our playground with love with a gift of new fencing. In 2020, new fencing was installed around the playground equipment area. This addition around the open play space would fully enclose the playground, improving the overall safety and outdoor play experience. - $5,000 — Saints Alive! (JH and HS) – Faith & Art – Phase 2
Building on the elementary Saints Room project, Phase 2 brings faith and art to the upper school hallways, turning them into an immersive tour of the saints. Students will create displays that explore the lives, symbols, and virtues of the saints, challenging them to reflect on their own faith journey and apply the saints’ examples in their daily lives. Each display will also connect to the subjects being taught in the classrooms, for example, Saint Albert the Great for Science, Saint Isidore of Seville for Literature, Saint Genesius for Theatre, Saint Matthew for Math, and Saint Cecilia for Music, helping students see how faith and learning are intertwined. (59% of goal raised.) - $5,000 — Sound Buffering Panels in Commons
This project will reduce echo and improve sound quality in our high-ceilinged Commons by installing wall panels and ceiling “cloud” baffles. Clearer acoustics will enhance learning, assemblies, and community gatherings, creating a more comfortable and functional space for students, staff, and families. (13% of goal raised.) - $5,000 — Spring Musical
Theatre is more than performance. It teaches creativity, collaboration, and confidence. And have you heard our students sing? Let’s give them the resources and experience that harmonize with their talents! This package helps offset expenses associated with the annual spring musical. Costs include renting the Hayden Liberty Center, costumes, staging, and licensing rights. (38% of goal raised.)
Participating Classrooms – Goal $250 per Classroom
Each classroom at Sacred Heart School benefits uniquely from Giving Tuesday support. Classroom funds help teachers purchase hands-on learning materials, updated books, faith-based resources, STEM tools, art supplies, enrichment activities, and organizational aids that directly enhance student learning. Our teachers often spend their own money to provide these essentials, but with your help, we can ensure every classroom is fully equipped. By donating, you support our mission to provide a Christ-centered, enriching education that helps students grow academically, spiritually, and creatively. Your gift helps our teachers create joyful learning environments that reflect the values of Catholic education and empower students to reach their fullest potential.
Editor’s note: If donations toward a wish list item exceed the needed amount, donors will be notified and funding will be redirected toward another priority item. Thank you!
