Tom Bingham P'21 '23

Keith Boissoneau P'19 '22

John Zarrella '78, P'08

AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY   

THE FACTS ON WHAT WE HAVE DONE SINCE

• Established academic concentrations in Health Sciences, Business, Stem & Engineering and Liberal Arts.  This speciality allows our students to focus on a path they wish to pursue in higher education and beyond which distinguishes our program from other area high schools.

• Developed a strong selection of College Prep, College Prep Advanced, Honors & AP classes at each grade level.

• Created a 3-week Junior Internship Program where all juniors spend 6 days with local alumni, parents, and friends. These juniors explore their future career path with engineers, nurses, teachers, lawyers, and more.

• Boosted our athletic offerings by adding 3 varsity sports for a total of 14, and are offering an abundance of extracurricular clubs and activities.

• Made multiple improvements to our facilities, including upgrades to our lighting, phones, security and technology systems.

THE NEXT CHAPTER

Our next goal is to sustain the future of St. Bernard’s High School for generations to come! 

If there is any time to contribute to St. Bernard’s High School, it is now!  We are asking our community to take advantage of this monumental opportunity that may never come again. A successful campaign will raise $8,000,000 to invest in the future of our school and help to provide a remarkable education to our current and future students for years to come.

HOW WILL THE ENDOWMENT FUND WORK?

These critical funds will be a bridge to the future by providing the financial resources required to meet the changing needs of our school and ensure our financial viability well into the future.

• We will invest all contributions directly into our endowment fund which will benefit the school in perpetuity, providing a sustainable source of income annually.

• The endowment fund will be invested with the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts in a long-term portfolio of stocks and bonds.

• The school will draw 4.5% of the average market value annually, allowing any earnings above that to remain in the fund.

WHY IS THIS AN IMPORTANT FINANCIAL MODEL?

We’re already providing top quality learning experiences for our students with highly desirable college outcomes, but your gift can help propel us further ahead with a more prudent financial model.  By creating an endowment fund, we can ensure that we will have a consistent stream of revenue to support our programs and initiatives, even during challenging economic times.

Other highlights of the importance of creating an endowment fund:

• Allows us to invest in our future by generating returns on the fund's assets, which can then be used to fund scholarships, faculty positions, research projects, and other important initiatives. 

• Helps us attract and retain top students, faculty, and staff, enhancing the school's reputation and overall quality.
  

• Allows donors to contribute to the fund with the confidence that their donation will have a lasting impact on the school's future.

• Helps our school achieve financial security in perpetuity.

HOW CAN YOU HELP TODAY? 

Time is of the essence to capitalize on this opportunity!  The anonymous donor has given us until June 30, 2025 to raise up to $2,000,000 in cash, securities or pledges (up to 3 years) for the endowment. We are asking our community to make the biggest investment possible to secure this truly transformational opportunity for our school.  

• Use the form below to make a contribution online.  
• For those who would like to make a stock donation or direct bank transfer, please contact Kelly Jennison at [email protected]
• You can send a check made payable to St. Bernard's High School, please note your intention to support the endowment campaign, and mail to:

• If you or your spouse work for a company with a MATCHING GIFT program that includes secondary schools, your gift to St. Bernard's High School can be DOUBLED.