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Growing Minds Growing Spaces

A Dynamic Campus for Inspiring Learners
Growing Minds, Growing Spaces

The Vision

For 50 years, RA|LP has grown thoughtfully to create exceptional environments for learning, play, and connection. As we look to the next 50 years, our campus must evolve to meet the needs of the students we are preparing for the future.

Our vision is to create a vibrant, unified campus center—a traffic-free heart of campus designed for outdoor learning, all-school gatherings, play, reflection, and connection. By rerouting campus traffic, we will create a welcoming space where students can move safely and confidently, relationships can flourish, milestones can be celebrated, and our community can come together as one.

This transformed campus will strengthen connections across divisions, deepen students’ sense of belonging, and bring to life what has always been at the heart of the RA|LP experience: our community.

“A unified campus brings our students closer—to one another, to their teachers, and to the values we hold dear.”

Tom Main Head of School
Growing Minds, Growing Spaces

Building the Vision

$5.1M projected Total Cost
 
69%
Campus Center
$3.5M
 
25%
Loop Road
$1.3M
 
6%
Project Contingency
$300K
“We plant these seeds now so future generations can flourish. Join us in growing the heart of our school.”
Kaye Hale P’26,’27 Campaign Co-Chair
Funded through philanthropy, foundation grants, and school resources.
Growing Minds, Growing Spaces

Progress to Date

69% of goal
$3,511,925 Committed
Campaign Goal: $5.1M
Every gift adds a new ring to our story.
Growing the Campaign, One Gift at a Time
1/1
$1M+
Complete
0/1
$500K–$999K
Opportunity
4/4
$250K–$499K
Complete
5/10
$100K–$249K
5 opportunities remain
4/10
$50K–$99K
6 opportunities remain
6/16
$25K–$49K
10 opportunities remain
11
<$25K
And growing
Special Thanks to Our Early Supporters
Anonymous (2)
Mehdi Ali and Erin Corrigan
Claude and Jennifer Amadeo
Bank of America
Alex Bellina
Alison Davis
Renea and Duncan Dayton
Doyle Coffin Architecture
Drosten and Mary Fisher
Jesse and Samira Fogarty
Jerry and Sharon Garavel
Lynne and Paul Geaney
Kaye Hale and Doug Malton
David and Lucy Heaton
Van Huang and Jenny Zhang
Lorinn and Bobby Leibrock
Linde
Stephanie and Fritz Luedke
Tom Main
Carlos Manso and Roberto Redondo
Richard Milstein and Eric Hankin
Brian and Claudia Morgan
Alex Morse and Kelly Milton
Jordan Muraskin and Izzie Lerer
Amy and Brendan Naughton
Nuveen
Peter and Summer Paulos
Alexa Pessoa
Rachel and Joe Sondheimer
Chelsea and Adam Thatcher
Chris and Kelly Ullman
Every contribution adds a new ring
to our school's story.
Growing Minds, Growing Spaces

Campaign Leadership

Kaye Hale
Campaign Co-Chair
Chelsea Thatcher
Campaign Co-Chair
Duncan Dayton
Renea Dayton
Drosten Fisher
Kirk Lewin
Jaimie Mayer
Rachel Sondheimer
Brian Morgan
Tom Main

“This is a once-in-a-generation investment in our campus—and in every child who will learn here.”

Rachel Sondheimer P’25,’27 Board Chair

Want to be part of what’s next?
Interested in learning more about the campaign or exploring ways to get involved? Contact Ann Grasing, Director of Advancement