Commonwealth-Parkville School

Support CPS Through Annual Giving: Making a Difference Together

Welcome to CPS Annual Giving

Welcome to the CPS Annual Giving page, where every contribution helps us strengthen our school, enrich our students’ experiences, and build a brighter future for our entire CPS community.

“Tuition covers the basics, but giving funds growth.”

Annual Giving is more than a fundraising campaign—it is a way for families, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of CPS to come together and make a meaningful difference. Every gift matters, and every contribution helps create opportunities for our students to learn, explore, create, and thrive.

What is Annual Giving?

Annual Giving is one of CPS’s key fundraising initiatives, providing resources that go beyond what tuition alone can cover. Tuition covers the basics, but giving funds growth.

Through the generosity of our community, Annual Giving provides the additional resources needed to enhance educational programs, strengthen our campuses, introduce new learning opportunities, and support our students.

Funds raised through Annual Giving can support:

Educational Programs – Expanding and enhancing academic opportunities for our students.
Innovation & Technology – Providing the tools, equipment, and resources that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.
Facilities & Campus Improvements – Creating welcoming, engaging, and functional spaces where students can learn and grow.
Extracurricular Activities – Supporting sports, arts, clubs, and other experiences that enrich student life.
Financial Aid & Scholarships – Helping make a CPS education accessible to students and families who need financial assistance.

Celebrating the Impact of Our CPS Community

Because of the generosity and commitment of our CPS families, alumni, and friends, our 2025–2026 Annual Giving efforts helped make several meaningful projects possible across our campuses.

A Shade for the Parkville Playground

Our Parkville students can now enjoy their playground with a new shade structure, providing a more comfortable and welcoming outdoor space for play, recreation, and community activities.

Center for Audiovisual Education (CAVE)

At our Commonwealth Hato Rey Campus, Annual Giving supported the development of the Center for Audiovisual Education (CAVE), providing students with opportunities to explore audiovisual production, creativity, and technology through hands-on learning experiences.

Supporting Wellness at Parkville

Annual Giving also helped support the Wellness Program at Parkville, with Nova, our emotional therapy dog.

Nova provides an additional source of comfort and support for our students and contributes to creating a caring, nurturing environment where students can feel supported throughout their school experience.

A New Court Pad at Commonwealth

At our Commonwealth Hato Rey Campus, we have new pads for our court, improving the space where our students gather for athletics, recreation, and community activities.

Comet Vans Get a New Look

This year, several CPS families came together around a shared goal: giving our Comet Vans a new look that proudly represents our school community.

Through their initiative and generosity, our vans were successfully branded and now carry the Comet Spirit wherever they go.

These accomplishments reflect what we can achieve when our community comes together.

Every gift, every family, and every act of generosity helps move CPS forward.

Looking Ahead: Our 2026–2027 Annual Giving Campaign

This Year, We Give for Our Students

As we look toward the new school year, we are excited to build on the momentum created by our CPS community.

For the 2026–2027 Annual Giving Campaign, our focus will be on creating opportunities that directly support our students and prepare them for success both inside and outside the classroom.

This year, Annual Giving will support three important priorities:

Maker Space at Commonwealth Campus

We are working to create a Maker Space where students can imagine, design, build, experiment, and bring their ideas to life.

This hands-on learning environment will encourage creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation while giving students the opportunity to learn by doing.

Life Skills Lab

The Life Skills lab will provide students with practical, hands-on experiences that help prepare them for greater independence and success beyond the classroom.

The space will support the development of essential everyday skills while encouraging confidence, responsibility, problem-solving, and real-world learning.

Scholarships

Our Scholarship Fund.

We believe that a CPS education should remain accessible to families who are committed to being part of our community. Your support will help provide financial assistance and scholarship opportunities to students and families who may otherwise face barriers to a CPS education.

These three priorities represent our commitment to providing students with the spaces, experiences, and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

“Tuition covers the basics, but giving funds growth.”

Together, We Can Make an Impact

We invite every member of our CPS community—parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends—to participate.

Our goal is to encourage 100% participation from the CPS community.

Every gift, regardless of size, makes a difference. A $5 gift, a monthly contribution, or a larger donation all send the same powerful message:

Ways to Give

There are many ways to participate in Annual Giving:

One-Time Gift – Make a single contribution to support this year’s campaign.
Monthly Giving – Create a lasting impact by spreading your contribution throughout the year.
Matching Gifts – Check with your employer to see if your company offers a matching gift program that can multiply your contribution.

Thank you for believing in our school, supporting our students, and keeping the Comet Spirit strong. Together, we can make a difference.