The transformation is truly amazing!

Cutting the ribbon on the new greenhouse in the renovated Upper School science lab at Founders’ Day on October 13, marked the completion of Phase 2 of the campus improvements in The Campaign for Unquowa. It was an absolutely beautiful fall day and we had a record number of families and alumni with us.

In a year when Unquowa reached its enrollment goal, and the school is at capacity, using every inch of space is more important than ever! The expansion of one of the fifth grade classrooms and the science lab could not have come at a better time for our students.

As leadership donors on this project, Joan and Steve Panagos were able to “name” the science lab and they chose to honor “Sharon Lauer, in support of her goal to instill curiosity and a love of learning in our children”. A plaque with this inscription now hangs outside the entrance to the lab.

Understanding the importance of “learning by doing”, the Newmans’ Own Foundation and the Green Family Foundation gave generous grant to improve the flexibility, functionality and size of these academic spaces. The Unquowa Parents Association also made a significant gift towards these projects to support the purchase of three large curricular tanks for our students in the science lab.

Of course, these projects could not have happened without significant support from Unquowa’s broader community of parents, alumni, past families and grandparents who have already made a commitment to The Campaign for Unquowa. Thank you!

If you have not yet joined us, there are more transformational projects in the coming phases of the campaign that will only happen with your support.