Philanthropy Wish List

Support the ongoing growth and development of Heronfield Academy with a designated gift to the Wish List. These requested items will help enhance campus facilities, support academic excellence, and strengthen our sense of community.  

Gifts may be made in honor or in memory of an individual or group.

To discuss your interest in supporting Heronfield in this way, contact Director of Advancement Kristen Crean at 603-777-1337 or kcrean@heronfield.org.

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Campus Improvements

Adirondack Chairs for the Farmhouse Courtyard
Enhance the Farmhouse Courtyard with all-weather Adirondack chairs to create a welcoming space for students and faculty to gather.

  • Number requested: 16 @ $225 each
  • Total Cost: $3,600

 

Tress for Campus Restorations
Help restore trees lost in recent storms and enhance the beauty of our campus. With an arborist’s guidance, we’ll plant species suited to both the present and future.

  • Number Requested: 10 @ $500 each
  • Total Cost: $5,000

 

Driveway Sign
A new sign to complement the iconic Heronfield Academy entrance, providing direction to visitors and a message board for campus announcements.

  • Number Requested: 1
  • Total Cost: $3,000
Three students engaged in a lab in science class.

Academics

Screen & Projector for the MPR
Enhance the Multi-Purpose Room with a mounted projector and screen for classes like Drama, Leadership & Life Skills, Health & Wellness, and Study Skills.

  • Number Requested: 1
  • Total Cost: $1,500

 

Ceiling-Mounted Projector for the English Classroom
Upgrade the English Classroom with a ceiling-mounted projector, creating more opportunities for multimedia instruction.

  • Number Requested: 1
  • Total Cost: $500

 

Bulletin Boards for the Science Hallway
Create vibrant spaces to display student projects and artwork along the Science and Math hallway with new bulletin boards.

  • Number Requested: 4 @ $400 each
  • Approximate Total Cost: $1,600

 

LEGO Education Spike Prime Robotics Kits for the Science Program
Support our robotics program with updated LEGO kits for students to build and program robots, preparing them for their 8th Grade Science projects.

  • Number Requested: 8 @ $350 each.                    FUNDED   
  • Total Cost: $2,800

 

Professional Development for Heronfield Teachers
Support the continued growth of Heronfield’s faculty by funding regional and national conference attendance, as well as bringing guest speakers to campus.

  • Donation Amounts: $250, $500, $750, $1,000, $1,500, $2,000
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Community Engagement

Community Day Underwriting
Ensure the continued success of Community Day, which focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion, by underwriting the event and bringing in guest speakers.

  • Number Requested: 1
  • Total Cost: $3,000

 

Diversity, Equity & Belonging Programming
Support Heronfield’s work in equity and inclusion by funding regional conference attendance for students and faculty and expanding on-campus resources.

  • Number Requested: 1
  • Total Cost: $3,000

 

Pizza Fridays
Support this beloved monthly tradition where Heronfield students enjoy lunch together—without the need for packing a lunch from home!

  • Number Requested: 6 @ $500 each
  • Total Cost: $3,000

 

All-School Skating Party
Help fund the annual winter skating party at Portsmouth’s Puddle Dock Pond, a tradition that brings our community together every January.

  • Number Requested: 1                        FUNDED
  • Total Cost: $800
The full cast of "Alice in Wonderland" pose on stage after the show, in costume.

Fine, Performing & Technical Arts

Sound Absorbing Panels for the iStudio
Improve the iStudio by adding sound-absorbing panels to dampen noise, supporting young artists and engineers in their creative process.

  • Number Requested: 6 @ $300
  • Total Cost: $1,800

 

Sound & Light Board for the All-School Musical
Enhance the production of the all-school musical, and other future performances, with a professional-grade sound and light system. 

  • Number Requested: 1
  • Total Cost: $800

 

Drama Program Costume Fund
Support the drama program’s costume needs, ensuring students have access to quality costumes for performances.

  • Number Requested: 2 @ $400
  • Total Cost: $800