Bancroft's Giving Tuesday

Your Giving Tuesday gift directly supports Bancroft’s mission: providing active, inquiry-based learning and challenging experiences that prepare students to make a difference in their community and the world. Every gift—no matter the size—strengthens our school.

$54,358

raised

170

supporters

Area of Greatest Need

Each year, gifts to the Annual Fund strengthen our entire community. Unrestricted support means every student, every…

Athletics

From Middle school through Upper school, Bancroft students discover the joy of teamwork, growth, and healthy…

Academic Programs

Supporting academics at Bancroft strengthens the heart of our mission—empowering students to think critically, explore…

Financial Aid

Your generosity helps open doors for bright and motivated students who might not otherwise have access to a Bancroft…

Arts

When you support the arts at Bancroft, you nurture a vibrant community of creativity and expression. Your gift empowers…

Faculty Support

At Bancroft, relationships are the foundation of every student’s experience—connections with teachers and mentors that…

Campaign ended Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, 11:59 am EST

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Kelley Sundberg (Current Faculty/Staff, 1st Grade)

2 months ago

All of the wonderful people in the Bancroft community! I’m lucky to have that in my work place 💙🤍

Dakin Ferris (Alumni ’78)

2 months ago

In honor of Rodney J. Ferris Jr.

Grammi and Papa C (Grandparents & Special Friends ’28)

2 months ago

Grandson benefiting from a wonderful school

Hamilton Parks (Current Faculty/Staff, 8th Grade)

2 months ago

In Honor of the WONDERFUL Middle School Faculty

Amy Salsman (Parent ’32, ’36, 2nd Grade, 6th Grade)

2 months ago

Such an awesome school 💕

Colleen Graham (Current Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

Proud to be a Bulldog!

Erin Coyne (Current Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

In honor of Supporting Mental health of students and staff ❤️

Mr. H

2 months ago

I loved my time at Bancroft, the families, my students, the WP, and all the adventures we had over 20 years. Look after the forest for me, will ya?

Lisa Leach (Parent ’19, Current Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

In honor of Mrs. Judith Sbrogna

Khurston Ellia-Epple (Alumni ’86, Parent ’23, Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

Thank you to all the amazing faculty at Bancroft, past and present - YOU are the backbone of this school!

Jo Truesdell (Alumni ’72, Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

In honor of In honor of all the fab faculty, staff, and students at Bancroft!

Liza Marzilli (Parent ’30, ’34, Current Faculty/Staff, 8th Grade)

2 months ago

In honor of all our amazing HGP teachers, tutors and students!

Kevin Ramos-Glew (Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

Stephanie’s leadership

Paul Belanger (Current Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

We believe in Bancroft! - Shari and Paul Belanger

Sharon Derba (Current Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

It is a great community!

Erin Palumbo (Parent ’28, 10th Grade)

2 months ago

In honor of Abby Church and Janet Vignaly! Two of the very best!

love all the bancroft teachers

Mike Roche (Parent ’39, Current Faculty/Staff, Pre-K)

2 months ago

Great things come from hard work and determination, and supporting that work is critical

Cynthia Ironson (Current Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

I donate in celebration of the fantastic Bancroft alumni community 💙

Louisa Gebelein Jones (Alumni ’74)

2 months ago

In memory of in memory of Amy Groves Heller, Diane T. Knutson, Barbara E. Fargo, Louise Perkins Geblein Crawford

Abby Church (Current Faculty/Staff, 6th Grade)

3 months ago

In honor of Paige Dawson

Amanda Lara

2 months ago

Love to see Brancroft's impact on students ❤️

Jane Gerhardt

2 months ago

In memory of Mark O’Brien

Scott Pottbecker (Current Faculty/Staff, 12th Grade)

2 months ago

Happy to Donate

Bruce Baird (Alumni ’04, 1st Grade)

2 months ago

In memory of Judy Sbrogna

Nichole Graham (Parent ’33, ’35, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade)

2 months ago

We love the wonderful Bancroft community!

Taryn Surabian (Current Faculty/Staff, 12th Grade)

2 months ago

Let's go Bancroft!

Cynthia Caron (Parent ’27, 11th Grade)

2 months ago

Proud to be part of this community.

Trish Halpin (Alumni ’85)

2 months ago

In honor of Amy Groves Heller

Christopher Dow (Alumni ’96)

2 months ago

This is for all the staff, teachers, admins, and board members in the trenches doing the work!

Charles and Mary Aleksiewicz

2 months ago

Love the Bancroft Posts!

jonathan blake (Alumni ’65)

2 months ago

11 Blake's attended Bancroft spanning over 3 generations.

REBECCA MEIGS (Alumni ’74)

2 months ago

In honor of LOUISA GEBELEIN JONES

Alison Chappell (Parent ’22, ’24, Current Faculty/Staff, 4th Grade)

2 months ago

In honor of my amazing colleagues ❤️

Stephanie Luebbers (Current Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

Honored to serve Bancroft and work with so many wonderful faculty/staff, students and families, and community members!

Padgett Berthiaume (Alumni ’97, Parent ’27, ’29, Trustee/Past Trustee, 11th Grade)

2 months ago

Thank you to Bancroft for all that it does.

Pam Sheldon (Current Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

So grateful for my colleagues and students who inspire me every day!

Chris Sheldon (Parent ’16, ’18, Current Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

In honor of Paige Dawson

Craig Jones (Current Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

In memory of Rita Jones

Jody Stephenson (Current Faculty/Staff, 8th Grade)

2 months ago

In honor of Middle School Faculty