A community working together to build a better future for our students

Peirce School and Friends of Peirce share a mission: ensuring every student has access to a high-quality, inclusive education that prepares them to be globally-minded citizens. Together, we're addressing funding gaps and creating opportunities that help all students thrive.

Our Shared Commitment

At Peirce School, students are nurtured through a balanced curriculum that meets their academic, cultural, and social-emotional needs. Every student is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Friends of Peirce (FoP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, brings this vision to life by raising funds for programs that enrich the student experience—from after school enrichment activities to arts and special education programs. When you support FoP, you fill critical resource gaps and ensure all students have access to a well-rounded education.

This year's Move-A-Thon raised over $60,000—83% of our goal to fully fund arts partnerships for the 2024-2025 school year. This marks our second-highest Move-A-Thon total ever and shows what we can accomplish together.

Where Your Support Goes

In support of Peirce's vision for an outstanding educational experience, FoP is prioritizing needs outlined by the school administration and leadership:

School Staffing
Reducing the student-to-staff ratio in Kindergarten to provide more individualized support

Arts Partnerships
Continuing arts collaborations across all grade levels, aligned with our IB curriculum, and supporting extracurricular arts programs

Field Trip Subsidies
Giving the chance for more students by helping reduce financial barriers to participation

Library Grants
Keeping our library stocked with culturally relevant books that resonate with our students' diverse interests

Teacher Stipends
Giving teachers flexibility to acquire materials that enhance student learning

Sports Programs
Supporting the sports banquet and funding team uniforms and program needs

School Beautification
Enhancing our physical space with projects like refinishing the gym floor and installing a student-created mural

Classroom Furniture
Updating furniture to foster more dynamic and flexible learning environments

Why FoP Matters

Chicago Public Schools allocates funds to Peirce based on enrollment and district-wide priorities. However, 97-99% of our budget goes to staffing, leaving limited resources for the enrichment activities that make Peirce special.

FoP bridges this gap by fundraising and rallying community support to provide the tools, opportunities, and experiences that foster students' academic, social, and emotional development.

Get Involved

Your participation—whether through time, talent, or resources—creates transformative opportunities for our students.

Donate
Every contribution helps us reach our goals and support student success.

Volunteer
Join FoP events, participate in parent groups, or attend our monthly Coffee and Community meetings.

Stay Informed
Read FoP's annual report to see exactly how funds are raised and used to support key programs.

Connect With Us
Email: info@friendsofpeirce.org
Website: www.friendsofpeirce.org

Building a Stronger Future

We are a neighborhood school developing global citizens. When our community works together, we create an environment where every student thrives and where Peirce serves as a model of what's possible.

Thank you for your dedication and generosity. Together, we're investing in education for a better world.

In partnership,

Erin Metroff | Board President, Friends of Peirce
Lori Zaimi | Principal, Peirce School

Friends of Peirce is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
5315 N Clark #153
Chicago, IL 60640
EIN: 27-1876354