Annual Campaign
Providing for the future is the responsibility of all of us. Each year Ricks staff and families commit to making a difference in the lives of gifted young students. These young people come from a wide variety of social and economic backgrounds. The future of many of these young students is dependent upon what can be provided for them now. All staff, and families are encouraged to donate whatever they can to the annual campaign each year. Monies from this campaign are directed to a specifically named purpose, such as technology, the arts, the endowment, or to other areas as needed.
Ricks Center Scholarship Fund
At Ricks, we know that private school tuition can be a stretch for some families. That's why we're committed to making our program affordable for qualified and deserving students from all backgrounds through need-based financial aid. Each year, nearly 30% of our families receive financial aid ranging from 10-80%.
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Outdoor Classroom Fund
Help us add more creative and interactive toys and equipment to our primary and middle school playgrounds. Activity kits, such as Blue Blocks, for each grade level to encourage more creative and interactive play at recess.
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Ricks Community Traditions
Events including Grandparents and Special Persons Day, the annual New Parent Welcome event, the annual back to school Ricks Round up, and more create opportunities for families to get to know one another and build community. Support these key traditions so we can continue to offer them for all families.
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Week Without Walls
Week Without Wall is a week-long program of experiences at various locations outside the classroom that we have traditionally offered to middle school students. This year, with your support, we hope to expand Week Without Walls programming to all students at Ricks! Additionally, since Week Without Walls often includes associated program and travel fees for families, we would like to offer additional financial aid for these expenses to families in need so that all children have an equal opportunity to participate.
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Enhancement Fund
Annual tuition fees cover just a portion of the costs of running our high-quality and innovative program, so the time, expertise, and philanthropic support of our community is critical allowing us to continue to offer the unique experiences and programming that create a dynamic community of learners. Your philanthropic investments in Ricks are critical to allowing us to tap into students' interests in order to spark and fuel the fire in their minds.
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