Sumner Academy is a coeducational independent day school dedicated to making an impact in the lives of its students. They offer a variety of educational programs and classes to assist students in developing the skills necessary to succeed throughout their school years and beyond. With small classroom sizes, long-serving faculty members, and a tight-knit student body, Sumner Academy is a community that caters to the unique needs of every child.
The teachers and faculty members are dedicated to bringing out their students’ individual talents and interests and helping them develop a life-long love of learning. From pre-K through 8th grade, students work through various dynamic and challenging courses, including field studies, designed to prepare them for success in any high school and deepen their understanding of the curriculum.
The school offers a competitive athletics program with teams for all grade levels. Students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop essential team-building skills. Sumner Academy also has a thriving arts program that helps nurture creativity and discovery, encourages an appreciation of culture, and celebrates each child’s unique talents.
Sumner Academy prioritizes building strong relationships among students, staff, and families. Through regular communications, events, and programs, Sumner Academy strives to create an atmosphere of support that ensures each student reaches their full potential. They embrace entire families, offering volunteer opportunities and events for parents to keep up with their student’s progress.
The school provides an environment where students can explore, create, and grow. With a commitment to academic excellence and the development of social-emotional skills, Sumner Academy is dedicated to helping children succeed in school and become responsible citizens who contribute positively to their communities.
Each Christmas, during their Spirit of Giving event, Sumner Academy reaches out to local daycares and gathers a list of families who may be struggling during the holiday season. Then, the students of Sumner Academy, along with their parents, purchase gifts for these families in need. This charitable event is just one of the many ways Sumner Academy has impacted the local community.
At Sumner Academy, every child is championed and encouraged to reach heights they never thought possible. They are proud to offer their students authentic educational and social experiences to children of many backgrounds.
Sumner Academy and MaxGiving: A fundraising partnership
Sumner Academy is proud to offer scholarships for students who could not attend otherwise. They understand that a quality foundational education is vital, and they are committed to making sure that as many children as possible have the opportunity to succeed. Fundraising events play a big part in reaching these goals.
Sumner Academy has been able to achieve this mission thanks to the help of MaxGiving, an event fundraising software that enables nonprofits like Sumner Academy to raise money and keep their fundraising events organized.
Through their partnership with MaxGiving, Sumner Academy has been able to raise significant funds to keep their educational programs running and fund scholarships and initiatives. MaxGiving’s platform has allowed Sumner Academy to reach or exceed their fundraising goals, allowing the school to impact the lives of more students and provide more scholarships.
MaxGiving = comprehensive fundraising support
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Sumner Academy hosted an online fundraising event, which allowed them to garner support and collect donations virtually. This was made possible with MaxGiving’s Online Auction platform which enabled Sumner Academy to keep fundraising even during challenging times. With the return to in-person events, MaxGiving has continued to be an integral part in managing their event fundraising for ticket and sponsorship sales, live auction, paddle raises, and more.
Their fundraising success with the MaxGiving software is only growing! They have used MaxGiving to host a live event with a silent auction component, which was effective in engaging their supporters and garnering donations. With the help of MaxGiving, Sumner Academy has been able to raise funds to continue offering outstanding educational opportunities and keep making a difference in their community.
Sumner Academy was able to raise more, stress less with MaxGiving
With MaxGiving backing up its fundraising events, Sumner Academy can continue its mission of inspiring, educating, and developing students to be the best they can be.
