Let Their Voices Be Heard: Stearne's Auditorium Campaign

Picture a child standing on stage. Their hands are shaking. Their heart is racing. They've practiced for days, maybe weeks. Their family sits in the audience, phones out, ready. The child opens their mouth to speak—and the microphone cuts out.

At Allen M. Stearne Elementary, that moment isn't rare. It's our reality.

We are a K-8 school serving more than 380 students, including 16.8% English language learners and 26.3% students with special education needs. Our families live in a community where most struggle below the poverty line. For them, seeing their child on stage is everything.

But our current auditorium equipment is failing us. Speakers crackle and cut out. Microphones die mid-sentence. Voices disappear in dead zones. We've even had to leave our own building just to give our students a proper stage.

That's not good enough for our scholars.

We are raising $22,000 for Phase One of a three-phase auditorium renovation. This phase will provide:

• A new audio and sound speaker system
• Reliable microphones and wireless mics
• Future phases will add a projector, screen, stage lighting, and renovated seating.

Our auditorium is where we celebrate honor roll and attendance and much more. Where students compete in oratoricals and find their voice, pep rallies build pride and belonging, families gather for Muffins with Mom and Donuts with Dad.

Imagine something different. A stage where every word is clear. Where every student stands taller and every family hears every moment.

Help us give Stearne students the stage they deserve!

*If we do not meet our fundraising goal, we will use these funds to support this or another vital need at our school!