Celebrate Founder’s Day of Giving 2026: The Art of Becoming
On May 9, 2026, our community of alumni, parents, faculty, and friends will come together for our Founder’s Day of Giving to celebrate The Art of Becoming: the creative and courageous spirit that has guided High Mowing students since 1942. Our founder, Mrs. Beulah Emmet, had a vision for a school during a tumultuous time in the world. She turned her family’s idyllic summer home into the robust, global learning community we know today. Her spirit of determination and generosity have provided a foundation for generations of students to learn and grow.
This year’s theme celebrates the arts and movement experiences our children love, from plays and music to circus and more, and how these experiences shape the children into confident, creative, and compassionate human beings!
Our goal is to raise $150,000 from 100 donors. To achieve this, we’re thrilled to announce two special $50,000 incentive challenges:
- First $50K Match: Every dollar you give will be matched 1:1 up to $50,000
- Second $50K Match: Once 100 donors contribute, an additional $50,000 will be unlocked
Special thanks to our incentive donors — Richard ‘57 and Coco Neel, Michael Schaefer ‘57, Anne Harrison Husted ’66 and three donors who wish to remain anonymous.
We educate our students to seek truth and fulfill their highest potential, to impart meaningful purpose to their lives, and to contribute courageously to the positive development of the world.