The Calverton School
Huntingtown, MD
Giving Tuesday
Organizer
Active challenges
Blue vs. Gray Challenge
Show your team spirit! Whichever team—Blue or Gray—raises the most by the end of Giving Tuesday will win 25 extra Field Day points this May. Every gift counts toward victory, bragging rights, and a big boost on the leaderboard!
Leadership Council Exclusive
Receive a custom TravisMatthew Diamond Quilt Calverton Blanket (50 x 60) with your $1000+ Giving Tuesday Gift
Alumni Challenge
4th Grade Parent '34 Challenge
When 23 fourth-grade families participate on Giving Tuesday, students will earn a cozy popcorn and movie afternoon!
6th Grade Parent ’32 Challenge
Dress down WEEK when 14 supporters give
Current 8th Grade Parent Challenge
At $8,000, we can fund all of the above plus the Magic Wand Quest to make the experience unforgettable.
9th Grade Parent ’29 Challenge
A dress down WEEK when 19 supporters give
10th Grade Parent Challenge
A dress down WEEK when 18 supporters give
11th Grade Parent ’27 Challenge
A dress down WEEK when 28 supporters give
Leaderboards
Blue vs. Gray Leaderboard
| Name | # Donors | Total |
|---|---|---|
88 | $24,042 | |
79 | $31,278 |
Current parent leaderboard
| Class year | Participation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 30 of 30 have supported 100% | $3,036 | |
| 27 of 27 have supported 100% | $5,860 |
Lower School Parents Leaderboard
| Class year | Participation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 30 of 30 have supported 100% | $3,036 | |
| 27 of 27 have supported 100% | $5,860 |
Middle School Parent Leaderboard
| Class year | Participation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 22 of 22 have supported 100% | $6,417 | |
| 17 of 17 have supported 100% | $7,214 |
Upper School Parent Leaderboard
| Class year | Participation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 27 of 27 have supported 100% | $9,433 | |
| 11 of 18 have supported 61% | $951 |
Update #3 - 13 days ago
What an incredible Giving Tuesday, Cougar Community! 💙🐾
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far — you’ve helped unlock so many fun challenges for our students! We’re in the home stretch and still need your help with a few big ones:
🔹 Alumni Challenge: We need 20 more alumni gifts of any size to unlock a $2,500 match from a generous Trustee!
🔹 8th Grade: The Great Wolf Lodge trip incentive is still underway — let’s help them get there!
🔹 Class Challenges: Several grades are so close to hitting 100% participation. Every family and every gift matters!
🔹 Blue vs. Gray: 25 Field Day points and bragging rights are on the line. Who will take the lead?!
There’s still time to make your tax-deductible donation and help us finish strong
Let’s wrap up this day with a big Cougar finish! 💙🐾
Posted on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, 9:41 pm EST
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Giving back helps to move us forward! Thank you for gift!
Update #2 - 17 days ago
New Challenge Alert!
A generous donor will give $3000 in student technology devices once we surpass 200 gifts! Every gift counts, no matter what the size to help us achieve our 100% parent participation goal.
Posted on Friday, November 28th, 2025, 7:34 am EST
Update #1 - 20 days ago
The Calverton community has already shown tremendous energy around Giving Tuesday, and many families have asked how this year’s $50,000 goal will support students across campus. When the goal is reached, approximately $8,000–$10,000 will be directed toward immediate enhancements on Chaney Field, including new soccer goals, refreshed seating, and improved athletic storage to support daily recess and PE use.
This year’s campaign also reflects family feedback requesting opportunities for gifts to create grade-level impact in addition to supporting a schoolwide project. In response, several targeted challenges have been added:
PreK Natural Playground upgrades, unlocked through PreK family giving
8th and 12th grade group trip enhancements, unlocked when each grade reaches $5,000 in parent support
Grade-level participation rewards — including Pajama & Hot Chocolate Day, Minute-to-Win-It Party, Popcorn & Movie Afternoon, and Dress-Down & Ice Cream Day — unlocked when classes reach 100% parent participation
Families have also asked about the long-term vision for the larger playground on Chaney Field. The current yellow structure, installed in 2004, is nearing the end of its 20–25-year lifespan. A full replacement will require a project of over $250,000, and even modest additions begin at $125,000. Calverton is actively pursuing major playground grants, and demonstrating strong participation — ideally 100% — significantly strengthens these applications.
Every gift, at every level, helps unlock meaningful experiences for students while supporting Calverton’s broader plans for future playground and field improvements. All gifts are also automatically entered to win fun Calverton swag.
Posted on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, 6:30 am EST