FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONTGOMERY, AL – LEAD Academy will host an event on Tuesday, September 20 from 4-6 PM at LEAD Academy, 2897 Eastern Blvd. This event will serve as the kickoff to the $500,000 capital fundraising campaign. The goal of the event is to involve the public in fundraising efforts and bring community members together to show the value of investing in LEAD Academy to pave the way for scholars today. The event will feature a display of campaign materials, a tour of the school, and a time to hear from Erik Estill, LEAD’s Executive Director, as well as food and light refreshments.
The goal of the capital campaign is to raise $500,000 over one year to further develop the school to have the facilities and supplies necessary to continue to offer a high-quality and innovative education for children in Montgomery. The money raised will be used specifically for new classroom supplies, a new STEAM lab, a new playground, a preschool building, and a parking lot.
Anyone who wishes to donate or learn more can do so at https://campaign.leadacademyal.org/.
About LEAD Academy:
LEAD Academy is a public charter school in Montgomery, AL. LEAD provides a rigorous and relevant STEAM (Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) approach to learning. This opportunity is provided to all public-school scholars who register and are chosen through a lottery. LEAD Academy was established in 2018 and opened its doors in the fall of 2019 with grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. The current enrollment of 575 scholars includes grades Pre-Kindergarten through seventh grade. A grade has been added each year and the goal is 1248 scholars. Our mission is to provide innovative programs designed to spark curiosity, maximize learning potential and continuously improve student achievement by empowering them with 21st-century skills. We believe in a Montgomery where every child is given the tools they need to be knowledgeable, productive and well-rounded citizens and to lead themselves and our community well.
