Greensboro, NC (WGHP) – Parents and alumni of Page High School have launched a bold fundraising campaign aimed at revitalizing the school’s facilities and strengthening student safety. The initiative, with a target of $1 million, comes after years of maintenance challenges and infrastructure setbacks.
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What Sparked the Fundraiser?
Last year, the school faced a series of challenges including HVAC system outages, a leaking library roof, and multiple maintenance issues. Parents and alumni felt that county funding alone would not be enough to address the problems.
In response, they organized the “$1 Million Journey Fundraiser”, setting their sights on transforming both the learning environment and safety conditions at Page High School.
Katie Poole, an alumna and parent of a current PHS student, co-chaired the effort with a clear mission:
“We are confident that we can do it. Private and charter schools do this every year. Why can’t a public school?”
Fundraiser Goals and Allocation
The $1 million campaign is designed to address key areas of student life. Planned improvements include:
- A renovated student media center – $550,000 allocated to create a multi-purpose learning and gathering space
- Outdoor dining areas – to relieve cafeteria overcrowding
- Upgraded hallways and campus lighting – to boost student safety
- Additional band room storage – supporting the school’s music program
Dr. Eric Naglee, who helped design the vision for the new media center, explained:
“It will be used to participate in our classrooms during directive days, and it will also be used during lunch time to gather our students.”
Improving Conditions for Learning
One of the most pressing needs is the cafeteria overflow problem. The new outdoor dining space will allow students to spread out during meal times while still being safely within the school’s campus walls.
Poole emphasized:
“Our current cafeteria is more than capacity during every lunch, so this would provide overflow relief and add to student safety.”
Strong Support from Students and Faculty
The initiative has received overwhelming encouragement from both staff and students. PHS junior Michael Kane stressed the importance of improving the environment for learning:
“Education is the biggest thing here, and students cannot learn without good conditions to learn. I think this would be great.”
What’s Next for Page High School?
Parents and school leaders are inviting the community to tour the campus and see the proposed renovations first-hand. They believe community support will leave a lasting impact on Page High School’s future.
The $1 Million Journey Fundraiser has become a beacon of unity, demonstrating how parents, alumni, and students can come together to create lasting change in public education.
Conclusion
With strong leadership, ambitious goals, and community backing, the Page High School fundraiser highlights the power of collaboration in shaping safer and more modern educational spaces. If successful, it could serve as a model for other public schools nationwide.