March for the Heart Giving Week invites our entire community to come together in support of an Academy education. Each gift strengthens our mission — supporting academic excellence, nurturing faith, and forming students to lead with courage and compassion.
Inspired by St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, we are reminded that even the smallest gifts, given with love, can create lasting impact.
Every gift makes a difference. Follow us throughout the week, celebrate our progress, and help us reach our Giving Week goal — together, carrying St. Philippine’s mission forward, one heart at a time.
Help us reach our goal of $75,000! Spread the word — Let’s Make a Lasting Impact!
This year, we are happy to offer three options for your gift. Choose from the following:
The Philippine Path Fund (Annual Fund) – The Philippine Path Fund is the heartbeat of our school, supporting the learning, care, and experiences that make each school year exceptional. While tradition grounds us, The Philippine Path Fund powers what happens in our classrooms every day. Gifts to this fund provide immediate support for our students and faculty, helping fund academic programs, classroom resources, enrichment opportunities, and the many moments that shape a daily child’s growth. These contributions allow us to respond to current needs, enhance the student experience, and uphold the high standards our community has cherished for over 200 years.
General Endowment – For more than two centuries, the Academy has shaped young minds, nurtured strong character, and built a community rooted in tradition and faith. The General Endowment Fund ensures that this legacy continues—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Gifts to the General Endowment are permanently invested, with annual earnings supporting the school’s greatest needs and future opportunities. This steady source of support allows us to adapt, grow, and remain faithful to our mission while preserving the foundation that has sustained us for over 200 years.
Marcia Renken Endowment for Professional Faculty Development – This endowment honors Marcia Renken, a remarkable educator whose life was deeply intertwined with our school, as a student, a teacher, and, for many years, a guiding principal. Her dedication to learning, leadership, and care for every child shaped generations and continues to inspire who we are today. This endowed fund is dedicated to the ongoing professional growth of our faculty. Gifts to the endowment are permanently invested, with annual earnings supporting training, education, and development opportunities that help our teachers grow, innovate, and lead with excellence.
2026 Challenge Gifts
For any donations made to The Philippine Path Fund (Annual Fund), an anonymous donor will donate the same amount up to $5,300 total indonations!CHALLENGE MET! THANK YOU!!- Members of the Class of 2018 — Make a donation to any of the three giving choices, and an anonymous parent of alum will match your donations up to $500 total in combined donations!
- NEW as of 3/4/2026 – Members of the Class of 2024 — Make a donation to any of the three giving choices, and an anonymous parent of alum will match your donations up to $500 total in combined donations!
- NEW as of 3/5/2026 – We $10,000 Challenge Match. An anonymous donor will match all donations from 3p.m. on Thursday, 3/5/3-36, until end of day on Sunday up to $10,000 total in combined donations!
- Once we reach $75,000, all students will receive a pizza party compliments of Mr. Tim Horner, Head of School!
2026 Incentives
In addition to Challenge Gifts, all donations will be eligible for prize drawings based on giving level.
- Donors of $1 to $99 are eligible for a drawing for a $25 gift card.
- Donors of $100 to $499 are eligible for a drawing for a $50 gift card.
- Donors of $500 to $999 are eligible for a drawing for a $100 gift card.
- Donors of $1,000 and above are eligible for a drawing for 2 tickets to Chemin de Fer.
Winners will be drawn on Monday, March 9, 2026 and winners will be called!
PLUS …
The Alumni Class with the highest percentage of participation AND the Alumni Class with the highest level of contributions, will receive a special luncheon on the day of our Congé, Saturday, June 13, 2026!
Thank you to our 2025 Donors for making last year a success!
For more information, please contact:
Sharon Mitsler, Director of Alumni and Parents of Alumni
smitsler@ash1818.org | 636-946-6127, ext. 1630
Cindy Johnson, Director of Advancement
cjohnson@ash1818.org | 636-946-6127, ext. 1601
