Dear Friends,

At this year’s Showcase, after joining the students in an epic performance of their hit Enemy, Academy alum and world-renowned songwriter Justin Tranter announced that they were making the largest single donation in the history of the school — $500,000! I hope that you will join us in thanking Justin for believing in our students and this “life saving” education.

Along with their gift, Justin announced a community-wide challenge to build engagement and raise $1 million.
 

1. Alumni Engagement: If you’re an alum, stay in touch with The Academy by updating your information, attending a school event, or making a donation of any amount. Our goal is for 400 alums to participate. 

2. Family Participation: If you’re enrolled, help us reach our goal of having 75% of our families participate in the annual fund this school year. Give a gift today of any amount that is meaningful to you.

3. Major Giving: Consider a gift of $5,000 or more, or sponsoring the Red Carpet Gala, our biggest event of the year. Visit this link to see our sponsorship levels. 

We awarded more tuition assistance this year than ever before, and our community has helped us at a time when we needed it most. But, we still need your support. Please join Justin in supporting the future of our school by participating in the Million Dollar Challenge. 

Justin and I have been friends for decades, and their spirit never ceases to inspire me. Justin has always been our rockstar, but this year, they’re our hero. 

To see the full story, check out this article from the Chicago Sun-Times. 

With endless gratitude,

Jason Patera
Head of School

Contact

Please reach out to Evan Pazkowski or Libby LaDue, our Development Office, with any questions, news, or inquiries.