Make Every Space A Learning Space

The College School is embarking on Adventuring Together: Make Every Space A Learning Space, a visionary capital campaign to reimagine our main campus. Anchored by the creation of an Adventure Education Center and revitalized shared spaces, this initiative enhances our curriculum, aligns TCS with other leading schools, and reinforces our leadership in experiential learning. Together, we’re shaping the next chapter for TCS students and the generations to come.

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For more information about our campaign, planned giving, or making a gift of stock, contact:

BRIE ALLEY

Director of Development and Communications
314.962.9355
balley@thecollegeschool.org

BUILDING OUT OUR FUTURE

PROJECT

The College School partnered with Hastings + Chivetta, a leading school design firm, to develop a plan reflecting the capital project priorities determined by the board, faculty, and community through extensive listening sessions and feasibility studies. The project focuses on upgrades to the building, the creation of an Adventure Education Center, and refurbishing hallways, stairwells, and common areas throughout the main building.

HIGHLIGHTS

Adventure Education Center. A new space dedicated to the TCS Adventure Education curriculum, providing resources to faculty and a learning space for students.

Elevated Shared Spaces. Renovating hallways, stairs, and common spaces with new flooring, ceilings, and fixtures and repainting walls to provide a cleaner, modern aesthetic. Creating new tutoring and gross motor spaces and repurposing unused and outdated spaces to be more student-centered.

BENEFITS

Mission-Aligned Renovations. The TCS curriculum encourages students to build confidence, understand teamwork, navigate challenges, and take risks. The Adventure Education Center will be a focal point for TCS to showcase its Adventure Education curriculum and provide space for students to develop their skills.

Welcoming Spaces. For 60 years, TCS has been a regional leader in experiential education. By updating common spaces, our building will become a point of pride for students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Prospective Families. By upgrading our facilities, TCS will be in line with other independent schools and have better competitive positioning with prospective families.

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES

Campaign naming opportunities currently exist for donors at the $5,000 and above levels; donors at $2,500 and above will receive recognition on a prominent donor wall of honor. Donors of gifts of any size will be recognized on the website and in a final printed campaign celebration summary. Gifts may be made over one to three-year periods.

CAMPAIGN NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
Furnishing Spaces for Learning: Furnish the lower level and the Commons with high-quality, thoughtfully designed furniture to create environments where students thrive academically and physically.
$5,000
Multiple Available
Digital Gateway: Interactive digital displays will foster engagement and serve as hubs for sharing important information, showcasing student work, and celebrating community achievements.
$7,500
Multiple Available
Adventure Education Transportation: Fuel the spirit of adventure by providing transportation for students to explore new environments and expand their learning horizons.
$10,000
Multiple Available
Moss Wall: A beautiful, eco-friendly moss wall will provide a calming, natural focal point that reflects The College School's commitment to sustainability and our connection to nature.
$25,000
Multiple Available
Components and Equipment to Fully Outfit New Adventure Education Center: Outfit the Adventure Education Center with essential equipment, from kayaks and canoes to camping gear and storage systems, ensuring every adventure is fully supported.
$50,000
Multiple Available
Lower Level Gross Motor and Tutoring Spaces: Design specialized spaces for tutoring and gross motor activities, fostering personalized learning and physical development for students in need of extra support.
$75,000
Multiple Available
Main and Second Level Corridor Upgrades: Reimagine the main and second-level corridors to create vibrant, functional, and inspiring spaces that support the daily journeys of students, faculty, and staff.
$100,000
Multiple Available
The Commons Upgrades: A gathering space at TCS, The Commons will be revitalized to enhance connection, collaboration, and learning, creating a more functional and inspiring environment for students, faculty, and families.
$250,000
Available
Lower Level Corridor Welcoming and Workspaces: Transform the lower level into an inviting space for visitors and families, while providing collaborative and functional workspaces for students, faculty, and staff.
$250,000
Reserved
New Student-Centered Adventure Education Center: A dynamic campus hub designed to inspire outdoor exploration and adventure-based learning, offering innovative resources for faculty and a hands-on learning environment for students.
$500,000
Available

LIST OF CAMPAIGN DONORS

As of April 2025

Erica ‘97 and Perry Abbenante

Elsie Alejandrino

Brie Alley and Josh Shelley

Jill Arbet

Lori and Matt Bell

Rachel ’97 and Roy Benmeir

Staci and Dion Beuckman

Mindi and Steve Brothers

Gina and Nik Brym

Joyce and Chauncy Buchheit

Kimberly Carter and John Elston

Kathy Casso and Jody Dixon

Stephanie and Jemal Dents

Kyle Eash

Jessica and Chad Evenson

Gary and Christy Fox

Gates Foundation

Lisa and Alan Hautly

Jessie and Shaun Hautly ‘99

Mary and Frank Hellwig

Leah Hofferkamp and Howard Gotschall

Ashley Holmes and James Bernhardt

Jennifer Humphries

JMS Foundation

Charles Jahneke

Beth and Chris Kellett

Dena Kempf

Kent Family Foundation

Alicia ‘97 and Brandon Konstantinovich

Kerrin and David Kowach

Nancy and Peter Kraemer

Bill Krummenacher

Julia and Andrew Lang

Karen and Andrew Leonard

Patrick Lyons

John E. McElwain

Microsoft

Jean and Cristobal Morales

Dolores Neumeier

Lori and Robert O’Blennis

Jill and Robert Pampel

Chelsea Moryc and Carl Pelofsky

Mark Pelofsky

Jan and Abe Phillips

Linda and Doug Ritterskamp

Tammy Ritterskamp ’99 and Timothy Gieseking

Frank and Wendy Ross II

Melanie and Ben Schmickle

Stephen Sebelski ‘97

Kathy Seibel

Linda and Ben Seltzer

Jacqui and Gary Steinberg

Jennifer Sultz ‘78

Lauren Talley ‘97

Maureen and Carl Thenhaus

Pat and Jim Tornatore

Michelle Townson

Tina and Michael Villalobos

Chris Weis

Mark Whitworth ‘89

Joanna and Jeffrey Wilkinson

Julie and Jim Wood

May Yeh and Steve Wang