What are the funds from the Annual Campaign used for?
Funds are used to cover expenses in the following areas so that tuition can be kept as low as possible for all families who want to send their children to Catholic High.
- Enhance salaries/benefits to attract and retain quality faculty
- Educational materials that help us offer quality courses and the technology /software solutions to support them
- Tuition assistance, offered to those who qualify, to make our school accessible to all those who wish to attend
- Capital projects – maintenance of our existing assets as well as enhancements to facilities, technology, etc.
What were some of the educational materials and capital projects purchased with last year’s funds?
- Air handling systems maintenance repairs & upgrades where needed
- Flag pole for Baseball field
- Refinishing/redesign of Gym Floor
- Lockers for the Girls PE locker room
- New Musical Instruments
- Used truck for maintenance team
- Additional technology investments for new classrooms
- Sound system for Gym
- Faculty training for 15 faculty members on using the Great Book Curriculum
Note: Some of these purchases were from specific donations to the Annual Campaign that were restricted to the identified purchases.
What is the difference between the Annual Campaign and the Building on Faith, Family & Tradition Capital Campaign that is also underway?
As detailed in the previous questions/answers, the Annual Campaign is used to provide funds for one-time, variable expenses and projects that need to be done during the school year, helping us to keep tuition as affordable as possible.
Capital Campaigns are conducted following the development of a detailed Master Growth Plan by our School Advisory Committee on a periodic basis. In recent history, Catholic High has had two such campaigns.
- 1999 – New construction of the media center, enhancements and renovations to the Administration building, Science Wing, the 500-classroom wing, and building of the new Visitor’s Stadium at Gorecki-LeBeau Stadium
- 2018 – Building on Faith, Family & Tradition – New construction of the Student Life Center, Student Fitness Center, renovation of current cafeteria to STEAM lab, renovation of weight room to Music/Band Building, additions of 3 new classrooms, and 5 new administrative offices.
- 2023 – Phase 2 – Building on Faith Family & Tradition – Continuation of items identified in 2018 not yet completed as well as new projects identified in updated 2023 Master Growth Planning including, new practice fields, updated baseball/softball locker rooms, etc.
Can I set-up a gift to the Annual Campaign to automatically draft from my banking account or credit card on a periodic basis?
Yes, you can complete the on-line donation form by going to pensacolachs.org/annualgift. The Annual Campaign is the first option provided on this page. Scroll down to the ‘please click HERE.’ Options are provided to designate a one-time gift or a series of gifts on a periodic basis. You will also have the option to provide your banking account information or credit card information. Donations can also be made by completing the attached envelope and sending a check. All donations are tax deductible.