Giving
The Prentiss Society
In 1976, to honor founding headmistress Jennie Warren Prentiss and those who have kept her vision alive, Laurel School created the Prentiss Society. Annual membership in the Prentiss Society begins with a gift of $1,896 to celebrate Laurel's founding year.
As a Prentiss Society Member, you are demonstrating your belief in Laurel, its mission and the promise of every Laurel girl. Through your investment, Laurel girls find their voices and gain confidence. They are encouraged to take risks, are motivated to become critical and creative thinkers and are inspired to find their passion…their purpose.
Natalie N. Linsalata ’06, Associate, Sterling Partners, Chicago, IL | Prentiss Society Member
"My Laurel experience undoubtedly shaped the person I am today. The school’s unmatched resources established a foundation of analytical, creative and critical thinking skills. The tight-knit community of students, teachers and families provided a support system that empowered me to take risks and develop as an independent thinker. Most importantly, Laurel’s expectation that each student speak up, ask questions, and challenge the status quo, instilled in me the confidence to tackle challenges and to pursue my aspirations."
Prentiss Society Member-Only Event
We look forward to the opportunity to recognize and show our appreciation for leadership gifts to Laurel School with meaningful connection and communication.
Prentiss Society Membership Levels
Prentiss Founder
$1,896-$2,499
Prentiss Patron:
$2,500-$4,999
Prentiss Benefactor:
$5,000-$9,999
Prentiss Guardian:
$10,000-$14,999
Prentiss Investor:
$15,000-$19,999
Prentiss Shareholder:
$20,000-$29,999
Prentiss Torchbearer:
$30,000 or more
Your leadership gift maintains and enhances our reputation for excellence in educating girls by supporting:
- Laurel's Center for Research on Girls
- A highly trained and skilled faculty and staff
- Innovative and research-based curriculum including:
- World Languages program starting in Pre-Primary School
- Capstone Experience
- Protégé Internships and Engineering program
- Outdoor education on 150-acre Butler Campus
Laurel News
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Leadership Opportunities Through Schools are Front and Center in Currents Magazine Story
Leighann DeLorenzo, Dean of Students for the Upper School, was recently included in a Currents Magazine piece centered on how students are actively engaged in becoming leaders in the community through various opportunities at school.Read More -
Laurel Speech and Debate Team Continues to Shine
The Laurel Speech and Debate Team has had an incredible season!Read More -
Ten Laurel students received 26 honors in the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Competition
Each year the Cleveland Institute of Art hosts the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition that recognizes creative achievement in area 7-12 grade students. Applicants can submit in 28 different categories of art and writing.Read More -
Leighann DeLorenzo Highlights Inauguration Day Programming in Cleveland.com Story
Leighann DeLorenzo, Dean of Students for the Upper School, was included in a recent Cleveland.com story that delved into how area schools would address Inauguration Day.Read More -
11 Laurel Girls Names Veale ThinkBIG! Competition Finalists
Congratulations to the 11 Laurel Juniors and Seniors who were named Semifinalists in the Veale ThinkBIG! Competition.Read More -
Three Laurel Girls Top Winners in National Geographic Geo Bee
Congratulations to Leela Ionna '27, Ella Witalec '25 and Haley Wynbrandt '25, top winners in the National Geographic Geo Bee, an annual geography contest sponsored by the National Geographic Society to promote geographic knowledge among young people in the United States.Read More -
Heather Havre Focuses on the Addition of New Yurts to Support Outdoor Learning at Butler Campus in Chagrin Valley Times Article
Heather Havre, Director of Laurel at Butler, was featured in a recent Chagrin Valley Times article highlighting Laurel's focus on outdoor learning and the addition of several new yurts at the Butler Campus.Read More -
Laurel Gators Basketball Compete in Classic in the County; Bring Record to 10-3
The Laurel Gators played in the Classic in the Country in January and won all three matchups, improving their record to 10-3.Read More -
Cleveland.com Reports that Laurel Students Learn and Thrive in Outdoor Classrooms
Cleveland.com guest columnist Shelly Saltzman recently reported that "Several schools in the Cleveland area and across the nation have made accommodations so that students can learn outdoors during the pandemic.Read More -
Laurel Students Describe Pandemic Learning in Currents Magazine Article
A January story in Currents Magazine highlights that while most students are missing friends and social lives, there are a few silver linings to virtual learning such as how students are adapting to change in ways that will serve them well later in life, improving organizational skills and learning how to self motivate.Read More -
Installation of Dock and Ramp Designed and Built by the Class of 2028 Highlighted in Chagrin Valley Times
In December the Chagrin Valley Times highlighted Laurel's postponed installation of a dock and ramp designed and built by the 2019-2020 Fourth Grade class as their Power and Purpose project.Read More -
Pre-Primary School Director Jane Walker Featured in Cleveland Jewish News
Jane Walker, Director of the Pre-Primary School, was recently featured in a Cleveland Jewish News story offering up advice to parents looking to find the right Preschool for their child.Read More
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