Blacksburg New School

Who We Are -

Since 1971, Blacksburg New School has been a school woven together by community, togetherness, and a dedicated partnership of playful students, wise teachers, and engaged parents. Our school prides itself in high academic standards with social interaction and conversation at the core of our curricula.

Small class sizes on a beautiful campus engender learning that is up close and personal. Students learn to comfortably and kindly interact with peers, with students from different grade levels, and with adults. They are learning how to be a friend, resolve conflicts in healthy ways, and ask thought-provoking questions. 

Our 2024 Fundraising Goals - 

Donations to Blacksburg New School can be made to support immediate/short-term needs, families needing tuition assistance, and our long-term financial stability. As such, your donations to Blacksburg New School can be designated in the following ways:

1. Support our Tuition Assistance program. 

By contributing, you help ensure that deserving students from lower-income families have the opportunity to benefit from the exceptional education and nurturing environment that BNS has to offer. Your support not only transforms the lives of these students by providing them access to high-quality academics, but it also enriches our school community by fostering diversity and inclusion. Together, we can create a more equitable learning environment where all students, regardless of their financial background, can thrive and reach their full potential.

2. Help us build our Endowment Fund.

By contributing to our endowment fund, you're not just giving a gift for today, but you're making a lasting investment in the future of our students and the ongoing mission of our school. Your support helps us build a legacy of excellence and opportunity for all. For more information on how a generous donation to our endowment fund can be impactful, see the 'Endowment Fund' tab at the top of this page.

3. Support our General Operating Funds. 

Supporting our general operating fund ensures that we can continue to provide quality educational resources, maintain our facilities, and attract and retain talented educators. By contributing to this fund, you help sustain the core operations that make our school a thriving and dynamic learning environment. Your generosity directly impacts every student, enabling us to deliver an exceptional education and foster a vibrant community.

Your Donations in Action - 

Your generous donations can be used in many ways depending on the designation you choose. Here are some examples of how your money can make an impact at our school:

• $20 could cover 1 month of tuition assistance in the form of our waived tuition increase for 1 student
• $200 could cover an entire year of waived tuition increase for 1 student 
• $500 could cover 1 student's supply/activity fee in our elementary school
• $700 would pay for 1 student's supply/activity fee in our middle school
• $2,200 can cover training/seminars for our teachers for the year
• $15,000 can cover our new literacy aid for a year

Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our school's mission. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and the future of our community.

Blacksburg New School is an independent K-8 school fostering academic achievement, creative and critical thinking, and thoughtful action. Our mission is to serve our students, teachers, and parents by providing a cooperative educational environment. We are committed to academic and civic excellence, to individual and community responsibility, and to the love of learning.