The growth of The Hartsbrook School has been rapid. From the purchase of the Ben Smith Tavern in 1984 to the design and building of Piening Hall in 1989, and to the most recent acquisition and renovation of the Homestead building completed in 2000, the tradition of extraordinarily generous contributions from parents, alumni and friends has supported us in our vision to “unite and expand the campus.”

What began 22 years ago in the basement of a home in Amherst, Massachusetts has now grown to two sites in Hadley; the Ben Smith, located at 94 Bay Road, home for early childhood through second grade, and the Hartsbrook School campus located at 193 Bay Road, serving grades three through high school.

Today, The Hartsbrook School looks toward the future with pride in its many accomplishments. We will continue to offer a unique learning experience to residents of the Pioneer Valley that integrates the disciplines of movement, fine arts, and practical arts into the study of humanities, science, math, and technology. And we will continue to need your help.

There are three ways in which you can help us achieve our goals:

The Elementary School Building Campaign

Plans are underway to build a 12,200 square foot classroom facility which will allow us to unite the grades onto one campus and into one building. The new building will also include a large movement space for physical education, faculty support space for lesson preparation, tutoring, parent conference, and office space. The High School will be able to move from its existing modular home to Piening Hall. The Early Childhood programs will also be expanded.

Please help us realize this vision by making a gift to the campaign payable over the next one to five years. Our campaign goal is $1,000,000.

The Annual Fund

Donations received by the Annual Fund allow us to provide enhancements to the educational experience at The Hartsbrook School that are not covered by the cost of tuition. Items supported by this fund include the Homestead Program, overnight field trips, tuition assistance, and many other unique learning opportunities that are vital to the integration of life experiences and studies.

Endowment Fund

The commitment and dedication of the founders of The Hartsbrook School established more than two decades ago are evident in the many relationships that continue to flourish in the school today. The Endowment Fund was established to help secure the legacy and the long term health and sustainability of Hartsbrook School for many decades to come.

There are many ways in which you can give a gift to the Hartsbrook School:

• Cash or pledge
• Matching Gifts
• Revocable and Irrevocable Trust
• Life Insurance
• Securities
• Real Estate and other Properties
• Bequests/Wills

Please contact the Director of Development at the Hartsbrook School at (413) 586-1908 to learn more about how your tax-deductible contribution can help support the excellent education and learning experience that benefit so many students in the Pioneer Valley.

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