Annual Fund

Each year, we ask current parents, friends, alumni, families of alumni, and businesses to contribute to the Annual Fund, which benefits all aspects of campus life. The Annual Fund provides essential, unrestricted support to our operating budget, impacting every student every day. Annual giving dollars allow our school to be nimble and responsive to changing needs and demands

Did you know that each year between 95% and 100% of our Faculty and Staff support the Annual Fund? Our internal community, who already give so much to HCES, additionally make gifts to the Annual Fund because… A high participation rate, especially from our current families, elevates the annual giving program and creates a sense of pride within our community. In addition, a high participation rate shows those outside our community that collectively, we support our students, teachers, and the mission of ODA. Outside organizations often use the participation rate of a school’s annual fund to determine if a grant will be made to the school.

We hope that every current family lists HCES as a top priority when making non-profit contributions. The amount between a child’s tuition and the cost of their actual education is approximately $1,500 a year or $125 per month per student. If this amount is not feasible for your family to contribute, we encourage you to participate at a level that is meaningful to you. Every gift is important and appreciated!

The Annual Fund is necessary to provide exciting projects, programs, and events for our students and faculty, including: state-of-the-art technology, music, band and theater equipment; athletics uniforms and updated athletic equipment; campus security; expanded STEM curriculum; faculty professional development; and financial aid.

Contributions to the HCES Annual Fund are 100% tax deductible. Corporate Sponsorship packages are available for those who would like recognition for their business on signage throughout campus. All donors will be recognized via email this fall and all will be listed in our Annual Report which will be published in September 2025.