Empowering the Next Generation of Catherine Cook Leaders

At Catherine Cook, we do more than teach; we build the foundation for the world’s next generation of confident, compassionate leaders. Every breakthrough in the classroom and discovery on the playground is fueled by the strength of our community. This year’s Paddle Raise is your opportunity to directly invest in the "whole child" experience that makes our school extraordinary.

We are thrilled to unveil this year’s Paddle Raise: Learn, Play, Thrive. Our goal is to raise $325,000 to jumpstart the transformative projects and ideas outlined below.

We are thrilled to announce a powerful incentive to dream big! An anonymous family will match every dollar of increased giving from last year, up to $75,000.

Whether you are deepening your support or joining us for the first time, this is a rare moment to watch your impact go twice as far.

Fueling Innovation: Micro-Innovation Grants

Our new Micro-Innovation Grants provide the vital time, space, and funding our faculty need to bring world-class ideas into the classroom. These grants empower our teachers to explore cutting-edge pedagogy and turn bold concepts into reality, ensuring Catherine Cook remains at the forefront of modern education. By supporting this initiative, you are investing in our teachers’ growth and ensuring our students lead with a true innovator’s mindset.

The Heart of Play: Reimagining Our Playspaces

At Catherine Cook, our play spaces are more than just a favorite part of the day; they are essential environments for physical and cognitive development. Our dream for our spaces is to introduce purposeful elements designed to support growing children.

Cultivating Excellence: Adaptive Learning Environments

Ensuring that every student thrives is at the heart of the Catherine Cook mission. By investing in modern equipment and purposeful furniture, we are creating dynamic spaces across all divisions that empower students to collaborate, focus, and lead with empathy. These enhancements—reaching from our classrooms into our shared hallways—are crucial to fostering an environment where academic excellence and social-emotional growth go hand-in-hand as our school continues to evolve.