The Ethel Walker School
Simsbury, CT
Walker's Day of Giving 2025!
Join The Match for Girls, where every gift lifts another. ANY GIFT or PLEDGE up to $25K will be matched dollar for dollar, TOGETHER we can raise $600K in ONE DAY!
Greatest Needs
Your unrestricted gift enables Walker’s to support all aspects of school life.
Academic and Faculty Support
The cornerstone of the Walker’s experience in support of our faculty and academic programming.
Financial Aid
Grant access to the Walker’s education experience for all students.
Student Life
Support the whole student in their health and wellness.
The Arts
Support student artists across all creative disciplines.
Athletics & Clubs
Foster Walker’s sports teams and student-run clubs.
Capabilities Approach
Walker’s signature program at the center of our student education experience.
Equestrian Program
Our premier riding experience for students who are at the beginning of their equine journey to high-level competition.
Campaign ended Friday, November 14th, 2025, 11:59 pm EST
Active challenges
Matching Challenge
All gifts or pledges up to $25,000 will be matched 1:1!
Classes of 2021 - 2025 Pepperpot Society
Young Alum in classes from 2021- 2025 who join the Pepperpot Society with a minimum gift of $25 will be matched 2:1
Classes of 2016 - 2020 Pepperpot Society
Young Alum in classes from 2016 - 2020 who join the Pepperpot Society with a minimum gift of $250 will be matched 2:1
Classes of 2011 - 2015 Pepperpot Society
Young Alum in classes from 2011 - 2015 who join the Pepperpot Society with a minimum gift of $500 will be matched 2:1
About
The 1911 Fund is a critical component of the School’s operating budget. It helps close the gap between the true cost of a Walker’s education and the revenue generated from tuition and endowment interest. This revenue only covers about 51% of the cost to educate our students. This gap isn’t unique to Walker’s — it exists at virtually every independent school. Because of your generosity and support, we are able to bridge this gap. Thank you.