A Family Inspiring Excellence Isle of Wight Academy 2016-2017 Annual Report IWA A Tradition of Learning, Leadership, and Legacy Charger Friends, As IWA keeps moving forward into our next 50 years, we are celebrating LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, and LEGACY. This past June, IWA graduated the largest class in our school’s history continuing the tradition of LEARNING that our students receive. We embarked on a new school year and a new era of LEADERSHIIP with Mr. Mark Munford as our Headmaster. Mr. Munford returns to his alma mater with much enthusiasm as he guides us into this new era. As we welcomed Mr. Munford to campus, we were also saying good-bye to Mr. Benjamin Vaughan, who retired from the role of headmaster and teacher here after 47 years. Mr. Vaughan’s LEGACY will continue not only through his former student, Mr. Munford, but also the countless other teachers and students that he taught, coached and impacted during his time here at Isle of Wight Academy. LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, and LEGACY are three of the foundations upon which IWA stands today. In order to maintain these foundations and continue to be “A Family Inspiring Excellence”, IWA needs the support of individuals and businesses. To each of you who have contributed to IWA, whether it be through your presence as a volunteer or through a gift to our school, I say “Thank you.” YOU are one the reasons that IWA continues to be “ A Family Inspiring Excellence.” I ask that you please consider a gift to our Annual Fund or our Building For The Future Capital Campaign. Your investment in our school is not only an investment in IWA and our children today, but also an investment in the future. Mary-Margaret Wells Director of Development IWA Board of Directors Back row (L-R): Adrian Holland, Ken Morningstar, Thad Keyt, Parker Scott, Les Babb, Craig Stallings, Michael Kearns, Phillip Upton, Dwight Doggett Seated (L-R): Larry West, Michael King, Terry Girard, Bobby Little, Mark Munford, (not pictured: Matt Cunningham) HEADMASTER’S MESSAGE Isle of Wight Academy is a special place. It is with a grateful heart that I begin my tenure as Headmaster at IWA. My association with Isle of Wight Academy began in the early 1970’s as a first grader and has continued in different roles since. I graduated from the Academy in Administration 1983, and taught and coached here beginning in 1989 for 5 years. I returned as Dean of Students in 1998. My Mark A. Munford ‘83 Headmaster daughter began preschool here in 2006 and she is a ninth grader this year. Jack Reynolds Replacing Mr. Vaughan will be an incredible Assistant Headmaster challenge. We are different people, but we share the same Chris Hooper ‘83 desire for IWA…for it to remain a family oriented, quality Asst. Headmaster-High School educational institution which prepares our students to go & Director of Technology forth into the world and become productive citizens. We Robin Simmons strive to provide an outstanding education at an affordable Asst. Headmaster-Middle School price, while providing a variety of academic and non- & Academic Coordinator academic activities. Of course this institution would not be possible Joseph Whitley ‘00 Asst. Headmaster-Lower School without the generous donations and support provided by & Admissions Director you. I would like to thank you for your continued support. The impact we make would not be possible without your Virginia Lee Delk contributions. Donations to the school are how we Preschool Director provide opportunities for students to reach their full Mary-Margaret Wells potential; mentally, physically, and socially. Please Director of Development continue to invest in the future of our students as we Dale Chapman continue to be “A Family Inspiring Excellence.” Athletic Director Mark A. Munford Lisa Sumrak ‘80 Headmaster Director of Guidance IWA Class of 1983 Paul Munford ‘85 Director of Transportation a message from the CHAIRMAN of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dear Friends of Isle of Wight Academy, Thank all of you who give us the ability to improve and add to our facilities through your generosity. Special appreciation goes to our Director of 2017-2018 Board of Directors: Development and the many staff and volunteers Michael J. King ‘73 who demonstrate their dedication every day President through their efforts. I’m continuously amazed at their seemingly endless energy. Parker Scott, Jr. Vice-President Recently we’ve completed the exterior upgrade of the old gym and installed the SMART Mark A. Munford ’83 boards in every room. We’re currently planning Secretary several capital improvements and upgrades, both to Robert J. Little, III our real estate and to our existing buildings Treasurer including upgrading our library. I also look forward to the improvements coming to our playground Leslie Babb, Jr. ‘83 area which is adjacent to our main campus as well A. Dwight Doggett, Jr. as many smaller projects too numerous to mention. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I again Terry Girard ‘86 thank all of you who contribute and volunteer for Adrian Holland the benefit of our school. Michael Kearns Michael King President, Board of Directors Thad Keyt IWA Class of 1973 Ken Morningstar Craig Stallings ‘90 Phillip Upton ‘96 Larry I. West Matt Cunningham ‘01 IWA ENDOWMENT FUNDS Did you know that Isle of Wight Academy has two endowment funds which were established to support various aspects of our school? You can support these endowment funds with a restricted gift to IWA. The Audrey Davis Carr Endowment This fund was created in memory of Audrey Davis Carr, former Isle of Wight Academy teacher and administrator. Each year, a portion of the proceeds from this fund go toward various school expenses or to capital projects. The Smithfield Foods Scholarship Fund Endowed by Smithfield Foods in 2013, this scholarship program provides financial assistance to qualified students to attend Isle of Wight Academy. This scholarship is awarded based on financial need and is rated by an independent agency (SSS by NAIS). Scholarships are awarded with a maximum of 30% towards the total cost of tuition (excluding fees). Students receiving the scholarship must maintain a “C” average and a clean disciplinary record in order to remain eligible for the scholarship. Applications for this scholarship are accepted until June 1st of each year and recipients are determined by June 15th by a Scholarship Selection Committee. Applicants are required to pay the necessary application fees and can visit www.sssbynais.org to begin the application process. Mark your calendars ! March 10, 2018, is the 14th Annual FOR THE KIDS Dinner and Auction. Sponsorships for this event are available now. Tickets for the event will go on sale January 8, 2018. Information about sponsorships and tickets can be found on the IWA website (www.iwacademy.com). Mark Your Calendars January 13 Alumni Basketball Games March 10 FOR THE KIDS Gala Dinner and Auction March 17 Miss IWA Pageant March 23 Grandparent’s Day (grades K-5) April 21 Pig Feast May 4-5 Drama Club Spring Production May 25 Class Day June 1 Commencement Exercises Schedules for athletic events can be found on the IWA website at www.iwacademy.com. IWA Parent-Teacher Organization The IWA PTO is proud to help support our school in many ways. The following is a breakdown of the 2016-2017 receipts and disbursements: Fund Raising Receipts: Arts Festival $ 50.00 Bake Sale 350.83 Christmas Candy Grams 75.00 Cherrydale/Otis 2,500.00 Harvest Festival 23,000.00 PTO Dues 1,000.00 Santa’s Corner 1,800.00 Skate Parties 350.00 Valentine Candy Gram 200.00 Christmas Wreath Sale 700.00 Yankee Candle 2,500.00 Total Funds Raised: $ 32,525.00 Disbursements: Coffee Supplies $ 500.00 First Aid Supplies 550.00 IWA/AVA Field Day 1,500.00 PTO Meeting Refreshments 400.00 Science Fair Shirts 700.00 Teacher Appreciation 5,000.00 Teacher’s Requests 23,000.00 Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarships 500.00 Total Disbursements: $ 32,150.00 The PTO strives to do fundraisers that primarily benefit the teachers’ needs while showing goodwill to the IWA community. For the 2017-2018 school year, The PTO has two fundraisers scheduled-the Harvest Festival in October and the Boosterthon in March. They are asking for the support of everyone to make these two fundraisers a success to allow them to continue to support the efforts of our teachers. The 2017-2018 officers of the PTO are: President: Susan Saunders Vice-President: Susan Carroll Treasurer: Jennifer Cuadro Secretary: Evie Upton Isle of Wight Academy continues to show everyone what Charger Pride is all about when it is time for Give Local 757! This year, IWA raised over $11,000 in just 24 hours for the Annual Giving Fund of IWA. Isle of Wight Academy has used funds from previous Give Local campaigns to put SMART boards in our classrooms and to provide STEM training for our teachers and STEM materials to our classrooms. This would not have been possible without faculty, staff, alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends making a donation of $10 or more during this 24 hour event. If you made a gift to IWA during Give Local 757, YOU were a significant part of this effort as a critical donor who helped to make our school better for every student-now and for years to come. This year, Isle of Wight Academy was the recipient of over 229 gifts totaling over $9,000.00 and we won $1,514 in prize money. The amount of support for IWA since the inception of Give Local 757 exemplifies what our Charger family can do when we all work together.