American Renaissance School has launched a capital campaign to raise around $15 million for upgrading facilities, technology, and programs. As a public charter school, ARS is unable to access state lottery proceeds for capital expenses, so it must rely on per pupil funding from the county and state. The school is investing in new facilities, including a full-size gymnasium and an arts and science center, which will better serve its students and the community. The school also plans to add an intermediate program to serve grades 4-6, in addition to its existing elementary and middle school programs. The capital campaign kick-off featured performances by K-3 music students and the eighth-grade chorus. The importance of the new facilities and what the school means to the students and the community were discussed by several individuals. Executive Director Jim Duffey emphasized the need for efficiency in running the school, given the funding limitations. The money raised will allow the school to acquire new property and construct new facilities to enhance its service to students and the community.
American Renaissance School has started a capital campaign to raise approximately $15 million for the construction of new facilities, technology, and programs. As a public charter school, ARS does not have access to state lottery proceeds for capital expenses. Instead, it relies on per pupil funding from the county and state, with about 70% of that funding used for salaries. Therefore, the school must run efficiently to pay for necessary expenses. ARS plans to use the money raised to acquire new property and construct a full-size gymnasium, which it has never had before. Additionally, the school purchased a building on Cooper Street for renovation into a classroom space and the old Record & Landmark building on Broad Street for conversion into an arts and science center. ARS will also restructure by adding an intermediate program to serve grades 4-6, while the elementary program will serve K-3 students, and the middle school program will serve grades 7-8. The school’s Board of Directors, administration, and Executive Director, Jim Duffey, hosted a luncheon in the new Gym & Activity Center to solicit support for the projects. The campaign kick-off included performances by K-3 music students and the eighth grade chorus, with several individuals discussing the importance of the new facilities and what the school means to the students and the community. ARS believes investing in new facilities will enable the school to better serve its students and the community. For example, a 100-seat theatre planned for the arts and science center will be used by the school and local theatre groups and be available for events like the Full Bloom Film Festival.
Under the direction of music teacher Brad Rashley, the Eighth-Grade Chorus performed three songs.
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