Austin Prep Fund
What Is the Austin Prep Fund
The Austin Prep Fund is the foundation of annual giving at Austin Prep. Running from July 1 to June 30, it provides vital, flexible resources that strengthen every aspect of school life. The Austin Prep Fund is the primary way for alumni, parents, and friends to support the School and directly impact a student’s current Austin Prep experience. Funds are put to immediate use, allowing the School to offset costs in real time and invest in priorities that otherwise would not be possible.
How the Fund Makes an Impact
Every gift to the Austin Prep Fund directly supports the people and programs that define the Austin Prep experience. Gifts empower teachers through professional development and innovation in teaching and learning, provide students with advanced classroom technology, and enrich athletics, the arts, and extracurricular life. The fund also extends tuition assistance to qualified students and helps maintain and improve campus facilities to ensure learning spaces reflect the excellence of the curriculum.
Why Your Support Matters
Your generosity helps ensure Austin Prep students have an extraordinary experience rooted in Roman Catholic and Augustinian traditions — rich in academic excellence, extracurriculars, community, and faith. Each gift strengthens the Austin Prep mission to form students of character and compassion, grounded in the values of truth, unity, and love. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps students learn boldly, lead with purpose, and graduate prepared to make an impact on the world.
Austin Prep Fund Giving Guide
Examples of Austin Prep Fund Impact
Your gift supports the people, programs, and experiences that define life on campus. Here are examples of how generosity directly benefits students and teachers.
Areas of Greatest Need (Unrestricted)
- Flexible funding – equips Austin Prep to launch new initiatives and make timely tech, facility, and campus-safety upgrades as needs arise.
- Immediate impact – supports the most pressing needs of students, faculty, and programs where they are needed most.
- Institutional excellence – invests strategically in initiatives that advance academic, athletic, infrastructure, and community excellence.
Teaching & Learning
- Innovative teaching – funds classroom mini-grants, new materials, and creative approaches that inspire curiosity, collaboration, and hands-on learning, such as the Middle School Lego Metropolis program, where students design and build a city to explore urban planning and community design.
- STEM and experiential learning – expands robotics, 3D printing, and lab resources while supporting field trips and experiences outside the classroom that bring learning to life.
- Academic collaborations – deepens relationships with institutions such as Harvard Medical School, where students engage in a year-long Physics-based surgical robotics program integrating clinical simulations, AI, and problem-solving, and with Boston College, where faculty participate in professional learning and curriculum development initiatives.
- Faculty professional growth – supports workshops, conferences, and continuing education opportunities such as NAIS, AISNE, NCEA, and AIMLE.
- Experts and mentorship – brings specialists to campus for faculty workshops and fosters mentorship among teachers to share best practices and elevate instruction.
- Summer sabbaticals – provides time for faculty to pursue research, travel, and study that enrich classroom experiences and advance academic excellence. A recent sabbatical included a pilgrimage to Rome exploring Augustinian heritage. After all sabbaticals, teachers return with renewed inspiration and insights that elevate learning across disciplines.
Mission & Inclusion
- Christian service – cultivates faith in action through community engagement projects and partnerships such as The National Center for Race Amity and Malvern Prep Exchange.
- Faith formation – deepens students’ understanding of Augustinian values through prayer, reflection, and community service rooted in veritas, unitas, and caritas.
- Augustinian leadership development – strengthens programs like the Unitas Leadership Academy (ULA), Student Augustinian Values Institute (SAVI), and faith-based retreats that guide students in living out the mission through service and reflection.
- Ethics and integrity – promotes compassion, moral courage, and social responsibility consistent with the Austin Prep Catholic identity.
- Inclusive community – supports programs that celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging for all students.
Athletics
- Team equipment and uniforms – outfits varsity teams and interscholastic programs with new uniforms and safe, reliable gear.
- Performance and wellness tools – offers access to video analytics, strength training, and trainer resources to help athletes reach their full potential.
- Livestreaming of athletic games – expands school spirit and community engagement by sharing athletic events with families and alumni near and far.
- Travel and transportation – enables teams to compete broadly while developing discipline, leadership, and teamwork through diverse experiences.
Student Life & The Arts
- Clubs and campus life – expands programs and opportunities for culture, community engagement, language, and leadership across all grade levels.
- Theatre productions – brings stories to life through student performances such as The Nutcracker with support for sets, costumes, sound, and lighting.
- Music and visual arts – maintains instruments and supplies while enriching programs like Lessons and Carols and the Handbells Ensemble that showcase student talent.
- Digital and media arts – grows opportunities in film, photography, design, and broadcasting to spark imagination and creative expression.
Tuition Assistance
- Access and opportunity – provides scholarships and financial aid so deserving students who would not otherwise be able to attend can enroll.
- Diverse perspectives – enriches classroom discussions and campus life through a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
- Mission-driven support – strengthens the Austin Prep commitment to educating students of character, faith, and compassion.
