Tuition covers approximately 72% of the School’s total costs, leaving a critical gap.
Your support bridges this gap so that we can continue to make education as accessible as possible at SMS. By intentionally keeping tuition lower than our full operating expenses, we aim to reduce financial barriers for families, allowing more students to benefit from our programs. The remaining 28% comes from the generous support of our community, which bridges this gap, enabling us to offer enriched learning experiences and to fund programs, classroom supplies, faculty development, and student wellness. Your contributions help ensure that our school remains a welcoming place for all families who share our vision.
Give with Love to the Red Blazer Fund
The Red Blazer Fund is an unrestricted fund, which provides us with the flexibility to allocate resources where they are most needed. This means we can enhance academic programs or address unforeseen challenges as they arise. Your gift empowers us to respond swiftly and effectively to the evolving needs of our students, ensuring that we continue to provide transformative opportunities for their growth and development.
Designate your gift to one of the four campaign priorities:
Support our greatest need
Supporting our area of greatest need is one of the most impactful ways to help our students and faculty. These flexible gifts allow SMS to meet urgent challenges and seize new opportunities, from upgrading technology and expanding financial aid to enhancing academic programs. Unrestricted giving strengthens our foundation and ensures every student receives an exceptional education and transformative experiences.
SUPPORT STEM-X AND FACULTY INNOVATION
Girls’ schools are at the forefront of advancing STEM education for women globally. Graduates from these schools are six times more likely to pursue majors in math, science, and technology, and three times more likely to consider engineering, compared to their peers from coed schools.
Supporting STEM-X means that donors are not only empowering students with hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math but also enabling faculty to innovate within the classroom. Donations directly fund access to advanced tools, technology, and real-world learning opportunities that go beyond traditional textbooks. By contributing, donors support teachers as they implement creative and cutting-edge teaching strategies that inspire critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability in students—skills vital for tomorrow’s workforce. With donor support, both students and educators are equipped to explore new technology and methodologies, laying a foundation for transformative learning and future career success.
SUPPORT ARTS AND ATHLETICS
Girls who participate in sports grow into women who lead. 91% of women in leadership roles were once athletes.
Athletics and the arts are essential to a student’s physical, emotional, social, and creative growth. When you invest in these areas, you empower athletic and artistic programs, provide vital equipment and resources, and support activities that build teamwork, leadership, resilience, and self-expression. Physical activity and creative engagement are crucial for a well-rounded lifestyle, and robust sports and arts programs elevate the school experience by instilling discipline, perseverance, creativity, and fostering a deep sense of school spirit, culture, and community.
"St. Margaret's School offers a safe and empowering environment where girls can build resilience, confidence, and leadership through physical activity. By addressing the unique needs of female athletes, the school nurtures lifelong health, social skills, and academic performance, fostering a foundation for success beyond secondary school."
Dr. Dawn Ranns | Director of Athletics
SUPPORT Health and wellness
A holistic education values the health and well-being of every student. Supporting wellness initiatives means contributing to programs that nurture students’ physical, mental, and emotional needs—like counseling, fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness. These programs help students build healthy habits, manage stress, and find balance, which supports their academic success and personal growth. At SMS, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is integrated into daily homeroom classes and woven throughout the curriculum. By prioritizing wellness, we empower students to thrive both academically and personally, setting them up for future success.
"At St. Margaret's School, we believe that true excellence goes beyond academics; it flourishes in a healthy mind and body. By prioritizing health and wellness alongside high-quality education, we empower our students to reach their fullest potential, both in the classroom and in life."
JENN NICHOLSON | Director of Personalized Learning
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SMS is a non-profit registered charity, therefore you will receive a Canadian tax receipt for your donation.
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