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11511 State Line Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64114
Phone: 816-942-3255
Fax: 816-942-3227
Standards High Campaign

The name Standards High represents not only the name of our school anthem, but also stands for a new and vigorous effort to bring certain portions of our campus up to the “high ideals” we hold for ourselves. This very exciting program is designed to keep Barstow’s facility in line with its mission: ...the symmetrical development of mind, body and character.

Campaign Overview & Finances
The goal of the Standards High campaign initiative is three-fold: Renovate the Raymond B. White Auditorium with new, comfortable seats, flooring, lights and sound—all of which can be transferred at a later date into a new arts facility planned for the future. Rebuild our current four tennis courts, which are not adequate for tournament play, and build two new courts with lights. Improve Middle and Upper School classrooms with new lighting, ceiling, floors, shelves and other refurbishments.

The Finances

Auditorium renovation $500,000
Middle & Upper School
classroom renovations
$500,000
Tennis Courts and
Bubble
$1,000,000
Campaign goal $2,000,000
 

Tennis Courts

Tennis courts
The current tennis courts have served Barstow well. But they are now out of date, inadequate in number and frankly dangerous due to drainage issues. Our plan is to increase the number of courts from four to six, which would enable us to host district competitions. Barstow has a history of outstanding tennis players, many of whom have advanced to State competitions and won those titles. It’s time we provide adequate playing surfaces. The four existing courts will be rebuilt in the same location and seats will be added. Two new courts with lights and seating will then be built to the west of the maintenance building. Bubble enclosures will be added pending city approval. Our campaign will provide the resources to begin rebuilding the four existing courts this spring with completion ready in time for the 2011 summer program. The courts will satisfy the needs of our current students, increase our marketability for future students and build excitement within the Barstow community.

The Raymond B. White Auditorium

Auditorium
This centrally located heart of the school is used for not only theatrical productions, but assemblies, awards presentations, visiting presenters, concerts and programs for all three divisions of the school.
Made possible in 1962 through a generous gift from the Raymond B. White family, the facility has some of the original equipment from 1962—including the seats! Renovations to the auditorium include more modern and comfortable seating and corresponding flooring, replacement of the lighting and sound equipment—which has been rewired and glued together several times in the intervening four-plus decades—a new projection system and a new curtain.
While it is in our long range plan to build a new Fine Arts facility, which would encompass a new auditorium and classroom/rehearsal space, that is not fiscally realistic at this time. But, all of the new equipment being financed by the Standards High campaign in the existing auditorium will be transferable to the new facility when the time comes.

Classroom Renovations

Middle School students

Well, the Middle School doesn’t date to 1962, it’s as new as 1967! And, while it was perfect for our needs then, we now need a fresher appearance and better storage, so it’s time to spruce things up. We propose that both Middle and Upper School classrooms be renovated in the areas of flooring, lighting, wall coverings and shelving. Those classrooms that front the Zen Garden and other open spaces will have doors installed allowing teachers to use these places as outdoor classrooms. These may not sound like major changes, but they are necessary to keep these areas in sync with the rest of the school and its 21st century appeal.

Our Middle and Upper School students have the advantage of an excellent academic curriculum including an innovative global studies initiative, leadership program and Kansas City’s only one-to-one tablet PC program. The Standards High campaign will create a much-improved environment in which our students and faculty can achieve their goals.

Donor Opportunities

Standards High Giving Levels

Halls of Fame $500,000 and up
Green & White $250,000 – $499,999
Alma Mater $100,000 – $249,999
Ideals $50,000 – $99,999
Aims $10,000 – $49,999
Spirit Ever True $5,000 – $9,999
Benefactor $1,000 – $4,999
Patron $500 – $999
Sponsor Under $500
 
Pledge payment schedules can be arranged with the Development Office.

Donor Recognition Opportunities

Naming opportunities are available for specific projects and areas within the Standards High campaign. Shane A. Foster, Head of School and Pat Oppenheimer, Director of Development will be pleased to discuss these with individual donors.
 
All contributors to the Standards High campaign will be recognized in Barstow’s annual Donor Report, on the web site, on permanent plaques in the school and at named areas.
Contact Us
Contact Pat Oppenheimer, Director of Development at 816.277.0414 or poppenheimer@barstowschool.org for personal assistance or feel free to visit the Development Office when you are on campus.