Kegs 4 Kids is a Succe$$ - Beertasting & A Science Lab too!

After many months of parental and business community effort - Friends of Peirce produced a successful 2nd annual Kegs for Kids Fall Fundraiser raising over $40,000!

Saturday October 8th was a night to celebrate as parents, neighbors, community members, elected representative & local businesses came out in support of Peirce School.

Welcome to Friends of Peirce

Friends of Peirce is a newly formed 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies maximize the potential of its students to achieve their dreams by experiencing a world class primary education within the Chicago Public School system. Friends of Peirce works in partnership with the Peirce Local School Council and provides parent-led fundraising capabilities.

Kegs 4 Kids is a Succe$$ - Beertasting & A Science Lab too!

After many months of parental and business community effort - Friends of Peirce produced a successful 2nd annual Kegs for Kids Fall Fundraiser raising over $40,000!

Saturday October 8th was a night to celebrate as parents, neighbors, community members, elected representative & local businesses came out in support of Peirce School.

Kegs 4 Kids Pictures

Check out the event thanks to Morgan Anderson:

K4K Slideshow

Friends of Peirce volunteer at Andersonville Midsommarfest 2011

Dozens of Friends of Peirce volunteers manned two beer tents over two days at Andersonville's annual Midsommarfest in June.

Andersonville September Fundraiser - "Kegs for Kids"

A VERY special thank you to our volunteers, beer donors, food donors, and silent auction donors!! We raised over $33,000 for Peirce at Kegs for Kids 2010. This is definitely going to be an annual event. Keep your eyes ready for next year and buy your tickets early, they will sell out again!!.

Andersonville Midsommarfest 2010

A group of over 40 Peirce supporters volunteered to help the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce at Midsommarfest by working the Beer stand on Sunday evening of the Festival. The efforts earned over $1,500 for Peirce. Thank you to all for the hard work!!

Kickoff Event - March 2010

Thank you to all for participating in our Kickoff!! See photos below.

Peirce is embarking on a $150K fundraising campaign to meet its needs for investments in Technology, Science, Tutoring, Homework, and Athletics. In March 2010, we hosted a kickoff event to introduce a select group of local businesses and community leaders to the school and the campaign. Speakers included elected officials, local business owners, school administration, teachers and students.