Causes: Arts and Culture, Children and Youth, Education
We are excited to share that over 10% of our student population has been awarded scholarships this year to help make a First Presbyterian education accessible to families in our community. Our Scholarship Program is made possible entirely because of the generosity of our community. Every gift, fundraiser, volunteer, and supporter plays a role in making these opportunities possible. This year, all proceeds from our fundraising efforts will go directly to our Scholarship Fund, helping us continue providing scholarship assistance for years to come.
Our Scholarship Fund is maintained separately from our operational funds, and we transfer these funds only when scholarship awards are applied to student accounts. This helps ensure that every dollar raised through these fundraising efforts remains dedicated to supporting scholarships.
We are incredibly appreciative to everyone who makes the First Presbyterian school experience possible for each of these scholarship recipients.
At First Presbyterian School, we treasure and celebrate childhood, embracing the natural curiosity, creativity, and boundless potential within every child. We believe that learning is a journey of discovery—one that is nurtured through play, exploration, and meaningful connections with the world around us.
Our school is built on the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Presbyterian faith, nature-based learning, appreciation for culture and language, and arts appreciation. Together, these pillars support classrooms that are vibrant spaces where children’s voices are heard, their ideas are honored, and their imaginations take flight. We nurture an environment where students are given the time and freedom to inquire, create, and engage in collaboration, fostering independence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Through project-based and play-based experiences, children deeply engage with their environment, weaving together academic and creative pursuits in ways that are both joyful and authentic. They sculpt stories from their discoveries, paint their understanding of the world, and express complex ideas through movement, music, and design. Whether climbing trees, composing melodies, or uncovering the stories of civilizations past, our students learn by doing, questioning, and reflecting—developing both the skills and the confidence to navigate an ever-changing world.
