Happy anniversary to Libertas!
What do we want for our 10th Anniversary?
A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS WITH ROOM TO GROW.
Overall Campaign Goal
TOTAL FUNDING: $11 Million
FUNDS SECURED: $6.4 Million
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $4.6 Million
TIMELINE: 2023-2027
Pre-campaign funding: complete
Campaign launch: September 1, 2024
Libertas is one of the fastest improving and highest achieving among our peers across the state – our students have flipped the narrative about communities like ours.
In the next decade to come, Libertas is poised to achieve even more for our students.
In response to persistent need in the community for more and better educational options, and insistent demand from over 98% of our families, we are expanding our current school, and launching a new middle school. We have just acquired the Frayser campus of Southwest Tennessee Community College, which we are transforming into an innovative national model for urban public Montessori learning.
We are investing $11 million in our students, families, and teachers. Thanks to generous and favorable community lending, and the support of donors and funders, we are more than halfway there!
But we still need $4.6 million to reach our goal.
With your help, our growing school will change lives in Memphis and our training partner communities across the Mid-South.
HELP US BUILD OUR FUTURE:
build: $2,500,000
Renovate recently acquired Southwest TN Community College Frayser campus for our middle school.
Classrooms, library, science lab
Gymnasium, and athletic fields
Multi-purpose arts performance space
“Manual arts” workshop and learning kitchen
Grow: $600,000
Startup costs for 250 new elementary & middle school seats.
Teacher training, curriculum development
Enrichment programming, library, technology
Enhance: $900,000
Provide services to meet the needs of every child - above and beyond what is possible on public funds.
Wraparound family services
Special education
Arete Public Montessori Teacher Residency
Pre-Kindergarten and Nido childcare
Extended learning: afterschool, summer camp, tutoring
Sustain: $600,000
Secure a 120-day operating reserve proportional to our expanded size.
Many public funds are paid on reimbursement, often taking 3 months. A health reserve fund ensures sustained, uninterrupted programming.
Take the NExt Step: Schedule a Tour to see IT yourself
We love to show off our students and teachers! Our classrooms are specially curated places with mixed age students working independently or in small groups on their individual academic growth goal.
Come see our unique model of learning in person:
We are grateful for your support of our school
HELP US BUILD OUR FUTURE:
Smaller gifts are always welcome:
Checks payable to Libertas School can be mailed to:
Libertas School of Memphis
3777 Edenburg Drive
Memphis, TN 38127
The Libertas School of Memphis is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our tax ID is 46-4684942. Contributions to organizations with 501(c)(3) status may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Questions? Reach out to our Development Office.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED: VOLUNTEER
"It takes a village to raise a child" is a familiar proverb to all of us. At Libertas, we know that children need to be surrounded by adults who know, love, and expect the best from them. Libertas collaborates with families, faith communities, wraparound service providers and other neighborhood pillars to foster a nurturing village of attachment and support. We would love for you to become a part of our ‘village!”
There are numerous volunteer opportunities at Libertas, including:
Reading with students
Joining the Family Committee
Assisting in the office or at a school event
Contact our office to schedule at (901) 609-3611 or email us.