Capital Campaign

Securing Our Future, A Fairhill School Campaign

Capital Campaign

We are excited to announce the official launch of the Securing Our Future campaign. Securing Our Future is a special campaign funding a variety of initiatives to advance the future of Fairhill School.

This campaign is putting the critical needs of our community at the forefront as we invest in student safety, renew our facilities and visibility to current and prospective families, and bolster the student and community resources that we are able to offer.

Your family’s involvement in the Fairhill community has made a significant impact on the legacy of our school. We hope you will join us in continuing to uplift the Learning Different community for years to come by participating in this transformational campaign.

Thanks to early contributions, we have raised 91% of our $3.5 million goal. We are now turning to our extended Fairhill community to help us reach 100% by December 31, 2024.

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Early Philanthropists Lead the Way!

The renovations and new construction detailed here are made possible by overwhelming early support from our entire community. We extend special recognition to the Fairhill Board of Directors, Feasibility Study Participants who contributed through interviews or surveys, our dedicated Campaign Cabinet, and other enthusiastic early supporters.

Thanks to the financial expertise of our Board of Directors, we were able to take decisive action this past school year to advance some of these critical projects, ensuring the health and safety of our students without delay.

A special acknowledgment goes to our Campaign Cabinet:

Cabinet Chairs

John Dziminski, Board Chairman and Alumni Parent

Hal & Susie Edwards, Alumni Parents

Michael Westbrooks, Alumni Parent

Jane Sego, Former Executive Director and Board Member

Members

Max Golman, Fairhill Graduate - Class of 1993

Chase & Suzie Graham, Alumni Parents

Cindy Rickerby, Board Member and Alumni Parent

Nilay Sheth, Current Parent

Charlie & Shelby Sokolash, Former Parents

Lisa Whisler, Board Member and Alumni Parent

Carl Zorn, Current Parent

Carla Stanford, Executive Director and Board Member

Deann Badura, Director of Development, Alumni Parent

We would like to thank the early philanthropists who have generously stepped forward to support this endeavor in its beginning phases, some of which are listed below.

Transformational Leaders

Naming Contributions

Reception Area / Welcome Center

The Fleeger Family Foundation /

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Fleeger

Library

Charles R. Lathem / The Lathem Family Foundation

In Memory of Louise Lathem

Lower School Wing

Aum Ventures Foundation / Dr. Maushmi and Nilay Sheth / Lonestar Neurology

Science Classroom

Dr. and Mrs. Henry Edwards / Texas Instruments Foundation

Courtyard

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Davis

If you are interested in a naming opportunity for your family, contact Deann Badura, [email protected].

Student Safety $1.0M

School Entry Remodel

When our students and educators come to campus, we want their focus to be on learning, growing, and maximizing student potential. We are redesigning our school entrance with a completely separated front reception that can be secured from the rest of the building. This reception area/welcome center will boast up-to-date security technology that will provide school staff with greater ability to keep our students and families safe.

Facilities & Visibility $2.3M

Classroom & Communal Space upgrades

Investments in lighting, flooring, window coverings, paint, and technology were made in every classroom and across community spaces throughout the school. A new HVAC system was also installed to enhance student health by filtering pollutants, allergens, and airborne viruses while improving airflow.

In addition, a new student lounge area on the second floor will provide space for collaborative learning and social connections. These improvements will ensure our students feel empowered by a quality backdrop to their education and will help us attract more prospective families to enroll at Fairhill.

Exterior Building Enhancements

We are enhancing our visibility and prominence on Preston Road with refreshing our school’s facade and signage, reflecting the outstanding education and services provided to our students and families.

Student & Community Resources $2.3M

Diagnostic Assessment Center Reactivation

As part of our plans to reopen our testing center doors to the general public, the Diagnostic Assessment Center (DAC) has been moved to a more forward position in the building, near our front entrance. The revitalized DAC will offer new and improved services to both current students and the North Texas community. For many families, the DAC is their first window into the Fairhill experience.

Multi-Purpose Performance Space

Relocating the DAC allowed us to construct a black box theater and additional classroom space for our fine arts students. In addition to performances, this space is a place for a variety of activities, including band rehearsals, special events, and student meetings.

Endowment Support

Our endowment serves a variety of student and school needs through the Building, Scholarship, and Discretionary Endowment funds. With increased endowment funding, Fairhill will be able to:

Preserve our highly qualified full-time staff of educators, psychologists, and specialized professionals
Grow our ability to provide financial aid to families in need
Maintain our campus and facilities into the future