Why We Give
Support and volunteerism go far beyond what is provided by Post Oak parents. It is a core lesson we teach our students from the very beginning and continues through High School.
Our students are nurtured in an environment that values helpfulness, and they are given daily opportunities to aid their peers at school and contribute to society as well. Primary and Elementary students do service work outside their classrooms throughout the year. In Middle School, students spend half a day each week at various local service organizations. As students enter High School, their service work continues, especially in the IB program (11th and 12th grades) where they more deeply participate in creative and service-oriented activities. These experiences shape them and they leave Post Oak ready, willing, and able to contribute to society through a lifetime of leadership and service.
We ask Post Oak parents to engage in this same lesson. Through gifts of time, talent, and resources, families show meaningful support of the school and the work we do. Volunteer opportunities are many and are listed on the Post Oak Parents Association page. We encourage everyone to get involved in their child's school.
Supporting Post Oak's fundraising efforts is equally important. It is a long-term financial goal of the school to fully cover basic operating expenses through tuition and fee payments and earned income. Fundraising allows us to go beyond and ensure Post Oak has the financial stability and flexibility to realize our mission and serve your students. We invite Post Oak families and friends to make gifts that are personally meaningful.
Your donations make a difference by supporting:
- Student financial assistance
- Teacher training and faculty development
- Physical and programmatic enhancements and enrichment
- Capital expenses
The school has three main fundraising programs:
- The Post Oak Fund (our annual call for support)
- Book Fair, which benefits the school library
- Events (e.g., Biennial Gala and Golf Tournament)
The levels of support differ for each family and we strive for 100% participation from our entire community.