Day of Giving
Thank you for going All In for ACS!
Thank you for your incredible enthusiasm and generosity during the Day of Giving and this year’s ACS Fund! From early gifts to late-night messages of encouragement, parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends came together to celebrate what makes Avery Coonley such an incredible school for our students. We are deeply grateful for everyone who shared the campaign, encouraged others to give, or made a gift of any size. Your support truly made a difference.
What We Celebrated Together
- Strong participation across our student groups
- Energized parent ambassadors spreading the word
- First-time donors joining in
- A community that showed up for ACS with enthusiasm and heart
The Impact of Your Generosity
- Innovative learning experiences in every classroom
- Faculty professional development that inspires teaching excellence
- Financial aid opportunities that open doors for bright, deserving students
- Community traditions that bring our mission to life
Looking Ahead
While we didn’t reach all of our participation goals, the momentum built yesterday strengthens the ACS Fund and sets a powerful foundation for the year ahead. If you weren’t able to participate during the Day of Giving, there is still time to make a gift this year that supports our students and teachers. Thank you for your enthusiasm and your commitment to ACS!
Day of Giving Challenge Winners
Congratulations to our Early Bird Challenge Raffle Winners!
ALL IN for ACS Adventure Pack - Mrs. Christina Jensen
$150 ACS Spirit Store Gift Card - Ms. Marilyn Carle '51
Congratulations to our Beginner's Luck Raffle Winner!
Mr. Dennis Go
Congratulations to our Grandparent Spirit Raffle Winner!
Ms. Karen Miller
Congratulations to our Gala Give-A-Way Raffle Winner!
Anonymous
Congratulations to our All In to Win Winners!
Kindergarten
Congratulations to our VIP Parking $$$ Raffle Winner!
Group 6 - The Li Family
Congratulations to our VIP Parking 100% Raffle Winner!
Kindergarten - Anonymous
Alumni Challenge
Congratulations to our Alumni Challenge Winners!
Class of 1995
Match to Win
Make a gift to the ACS Fund by Dec. 5 & initiate an employer matching gift by Dec. 31 to be entered into a raffle to win an ACS $100 Spirit Store gift card. Double your impact and double your chances! Winner will be drawn early January 2026.
Early Start to Summer
Participants in the Early Start to Summer Challenge will receive an email with the link and codes for the early registration process before registration opens. See details below.**
Show Your Seahorse Pride!
All donors to the ACS Fund will receive a limited-edition ACS car window decal.
Thank You to the 2025 Day of Giving Challenge Sponsors:
Lloyd “Chip” Fry III ’67, Leslie Hindman ‘68, Martin and Catherine Slark.
Questions? Contact the ACS Alumni Relations & Development Office at development@averycoonley.org or (630) 969-0800.ACS Spirit Store Gift Cards to be used at the ACS Online Spirit Store and will be delivered to the winner via email.
*All ACS Fund donations from school families made 7/1/24 - 12/5/25 are counted in participation rates.
**Early Start to Summer Details and Conditions: The Avery Coonley School Summer Program will run from June 15 - July 24, 2026, and observe the June 19th and the July 4th (on July 3rd) holidays. We have several new and exciting classes as well as some returning favorites to make your students' summer program experience even more enriching. Summer Program online registration will open January 29th, 2026, according to the following schedule: Super Early Bird registration opens from 9:00 - 10:00 am. Super Early Bird eligibility: Participants must make a donation of $1,500 or more to the ACS Fund between July 1, 2025, and December 5, 2025. Early Bird registration from 10:00 - 11:00 am. Early Bird eligibility: Participants must make a donation of $750-$1,499 to the ACS Fund between July 1, 2025, and December 5, 2025. Current ACS Families registration from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. General registration opens to the public at 12:00 pm. Early registration access times DO NOT guarantee availability in enrichment classes or recreation. Early registration links/codes are nontransferable and are to be used by the donor’s immediate family. If you qualify for the Super Early Bird or Early Bird, you will receive confirmation of the link and codes for the registration process before registration opens. Registration must take place during the specific registration time period.