Open the Doors

We know the extended St. Andrew’s community to be thoughtful, passionate, and radically kind. But in the last 24 hours, a united nation of Saints did not just politely open doors for one another—they barged on in and kicked them down. We couldn’t be more thankful!

The goal we set on April 12 was to reach 500 donors in 24 hours. We are thrilled to share that we received the extraordinary support of not 500, but more than 900 alumni, current students, parents, and friends! That support reverberated across the globe as gifts poured in from 44 states and multiple countries. The enthusiasm and passion hit close to home, too, as our current students, so inspired by your selfless support and the Day of Giving energy on campus, showed up and showed out. In fact, the III Form, our newest Saints, led the charge and finished at the top of the leaderboard among ALL SAS classes this year. Now that’s inspiring.

Thank you for going above and beyond our goal and demonstrating the true spirit of Saints supporting Saints. Every contribution will be invested directly into our students’ experiences, and makes possible the school’s core commitment to accessible education.

While this challenge highlights what we can do in a mere 24 hours, the true power of our community is that we show up for each other every day. We are so proud of what our community accomplishes together, and all of us at St. Andrew’s send our utmost gratitude to you for your support of our Saints. Members of our student body were eager to share their gratitude with you—please read their messages below!

Messages from Grateful Saints

“Thank you for everything you do, seen and unseen. You are a huge part of the St. Andrew’s family. Everyone at St. Andrew’s appreciates every and any gift, but more importantly, we appreciate you.”

— Member of the Class of 2025

“I am blessed to be a part of a community that supports me and fuels my areas of interest. ‘Thank you’ is an understatement in expressing my love and appreciation for St. Andrew’s. Your generosity actively improves the quality of life and learning of so many young minds such as myself. We all greatly value your support.”

— Member of the Class of 2023

“I hope you know how appreciative I am for your generosity. St. Andrew’s is my favorite place on planet Earth partially because of the beautiful campus, but mainly because of the community and opportunities ... you make that possible. I hope you know how profound an impact you are having on not just my life, but the entire school. Thank you!”

— Member of the Class of 2026

“Thank you so much for your gift to the Saints Fund! Your generosity will help keep this school the amazing place that it is. Personally, this school means so much to me and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to go here. Go Saints!”

— Member of the Class of 2024

“On behalf of the entire student body, we thank you and appreciate you. Because of you, I am able to continue living the St. Andrew’s life and learning through this community. The opportunities and experiences given to us are unlike anywhere else, and I could never take this for granted.”

— Member of the Class of 2025

“As I reflect on my time at St. Andrew’s, I am so incredibly thankful to those who have made it possible. I cannot imagine spending four years anywhere else, nor can I imagine another school with the same commitment to faith, learning, compassion, support, and fun. I know that I will always look back on these years with a heart filled with gratitude.”

— Member of the Class of 2023

We could all take a hint from our newest Saints, the Class of 2026 👇, who are at THE TOP of the leaderboard for participation! Take it from us first-hand—their energy, passion and enthusiasm has not gone unseen on campus during the last 24 hours. If there's a DoG GOAT 🐐, it's the III Form!

The Class of 1988 👇 came to make some noise! These soon-to-be Reunion-goers have showed up for our Day of Giving with $12,100 in gifts so far! Now, we're not saying it's a race, but out of all alumni class years, the Class of 1994 is currently coming in second with $5,750, the Class of 1993 is on the board with $3,374, and the Class of 1998 is gaining momentum at $1,800. Three of the top four classes in total dollars given (as of 3:00 PM ET) are Reunion year classes! Which alumni class will make history and come out on top 🏆 of this year’s Day of Giving?

Our extended Saints family isn't politely opening doors—they're kicking them open with their generosity! We are only a few hours into our Day of Giving and have already passed the half-way mark to our goal. Go Saints! We can reach our goal of 500 gifts in 24 hours, but only with your help.