Alumni Giving Day - Windward School

Windward School

About
Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic academic environment while growing within a nurturing community.
Admissions
Learn more about Windward’s admissions process, find answers to commonly asked questions about the school, register for an Open House, and submit an application online.
Academics
Fundamental to the Windward School philosophy is the belief that secondary education must engage more than the mind alone. Windward’s comprehensive and rigorous course of study is complemented by opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences that foster further growth and development.
Student Life
Windward was founded as a school in which innovation would, by design, always be front and center. The pursuit and implementation of new ideas has been a hallmark of the school for more than four decades, resulting in a relentless search for new and better ideas that have made Windward into a leading independent school and a model for academic progress.
Athletics
Windward Athletics creates opportunities for scholar-athletes to learn and compete at the highest level while focusing on personal growth, commitment to teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence.
Community
Partnerships are at the heart of Windward School, whether among alumni members of the Windward Network, active volunteers of the Parent Guild, or civic organizations in our neighborhood of Mar Vista.
Giving
Since its founding more than four decades ago, Windward has continued to develop and prosper thanks to those community members, volunteers, foundations, and other friends who have given generously to ensure the continuous advancement of the school.

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Windward School

About
Windward School strives to innovate and offer students educational opportunities that are unique, engaging, and relevant to life in the 21st century. Our students explore their multiple interests in a dynamic academic environment while growing within a nurturing community.
Admissions
Learn more about Windward’s admissions process, find answers to commonly asked questions about the school, register for an Open House, and submit an application online.
Academics
Fundamental to the Windward School philosophy is the belief that secondary education must engage more than the mind alone. Windward’s comprehensive and rigorous course of study is complemented by opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences that foster further growth and development.
Student Life
Windward was founded as a school in which innovation would, by design, always be front and center. The pursuit and implementation of new ideas has been a hallmark of the school for more than four decades, resulting in a relentless search for new and better ideas that have made Windward into a leading independent school and a model for academic progress.
Athletics
Windward Athletics creates opportunities for scholar-athletes to learn and compete at the highest level while focusing on personal growth, commitment to teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence.
Community
Partnerships are at the heart of Windward School, whether among alumni members of the Windward Network, active volunteers of the Parent Guild, or civic organizations in our neighborhood of Mar Vista.
Giving
Since its founding more than four decades ago, Windward has continued to develop and prosper thanks to those community members, volunteers, foundations, and other friends who have given generously to ensure the continuous advancement of the school.

Be Part of Windward’s First Alumni Giving Day – Friday, October 18!

Join us as we celebrate a special milestone—Tom Gilder’s final year as Head of School after 38 incredible years of leadership. In his honor, we’ve set an ambitious goal of raising $138,000, symbolizing the legacy of his dedication and vision. Let’s come together to make this day unforgettable!

Your gifts support Program Enhancements, Financial Aid, and Research & Development on campus in addition to the Windward Network, Alumni Reunions, and special events throughout the year.

$9,264.58
$138,000

Other Ways to Give

Matching Gifts

Gift matching is a way to increase the value of your own charitable gift through your employer. Corporate Matching Gift programs are a great way to double or triple your gift. Simply send us the appropriate paperwork from your employer’s Human Resources Department, and your gift to Windward School will be matched according to your company’s guidelines. We will take care of the rest. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please enter your employer's name below.

Give Stock

Should you wish to make a donation of stock to Windward School, contact La Donna Wertlieb at lwertlieb@windwardschool.org or 424-289-1197 for DTC instructions to provide to your broker.

Please notify the Advancement Office with the stock name you are transferring by completing this form; it may take 3-4 weeks for Windward to receive stock donations through Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

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