PCA relies on the support and involvement of our entire community – trustees, current parents, alumni, faculty and staff, grandparents and former parents – and support and involvement takes on two primary forms:

                Financial Support – Every private school across the country relies on the generosity of donors to bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of operating the school.  We estimate that tuition covers only about 90% of the real cost of educating each student, and then we raise the remainder.  The annual fund is the primary vehicle, and you hear about it over the course of the year through our letters, mention in newsletters and other publications, and at various events. 

                We ask our families to give the best of their ability, and at a level that demonstrates the value placed on an excellent Christian academic education.  Participation is more important than the actual amount of the gift, since it shows to outside donors the belief that our families have in the PCA education. 

                Gifts to the annual fund are used to support a variety of areas of campus need.  In most circumstances, it is at the discretion of the school administration to determine where your gift will have the greatest impact.  Areas such as Faculty Professional Development, Campus Maintenance and Enhancement, Drama and Fine Arts, Athletics, and Technology are examples of where we use annual fund contributions. 

                Giving is flexible, since we accept cash or checks, or by clicking this link you may also choose to give online via credit card.

                For more information on giving to the PCA Annual Fund, or for information on major giving, multiple year pledges, planned giving, corporate matching gifts or gifts of securities, contact Director of Development Steve Heintz at 603-742-3617, ext. 109, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .    

                Volunteering – PCA has been a recipient of the New Hampshire Partners in Education Blue Ribbon Achievement Award for 15 consecutive years because of the incredible number of people who volunteer their time each week on our campus.  In 2009-10, for example, over 500 friends of PCA totaled over 24,000 hours of volunteerism to our community!  Chaperoning field trips, working concessions at sporting events, serving as ambassadors for the school to welcome new families, bringing food to class parties, joining the maintenance team, and so many other expressions of availability prove that it takes a community to raise a child – what a partnership with volunteers we have.

                To find out where you can plug in your gifts and passions please contact Kathy Deame, Director of Volunteer Relations at 603-742-3617, ext. 119 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Your belief in and support of the PCA experience is what makes us a true community – whether it be your time, talent or treasure that you share with us, we are grateful for it!