Jim Skillings Middle School Team Trips Endowed Fund

In honor of Jim's 43 years at Moses Brown, we set an initial goal of 43 donors. We've had amazing response, so we've extended to challenge: Will another 43 individuals give before Jim's final Middle School graduation on June 11?

A beloved Physical and Health Education teacher, advisor, and coach, Jim has inspired countless students with his unwavering commitment to mentorship, support, and education. For 43 years, he has supported hundreds of Moses Brown Middle School students as they navigated the challenges of adolescence. Supporting them with words of encouragement, empathy, or a joke—Jim has always been there.

In honor of his retirement from teaching, the school is establishing The Jim Skillings Middle School Team Trips Endowed Fund. An endowment to support one of Jim’s favorite Middle School traditions and an essential aspect of the Moses Brown Middle School experience is a fitting tribute that will link Jim’s legacy to the Middle School for generations to come.

The Jim Skillings Middle School Team Trips Endowed Fund reflects Jim’s values of inclusivity, perseverance, well-being, and community. The Team Trips have been a part of the MB Middle School experience for over 40 years. Our annual team trips provide students with invaluable opportunities to build community, take risks, and develop friendships. Additionally, students learn that their teachers are allies, companions, and fellow partners in their journey.

Please join us in celebrating Skills with a donation and sharing a memory!