This Is What Happens When Students Are Inspired to Give
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We often say at the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ that it takes more than a classroom to raise a leader—it takes a community. Our school operates on a budget that leaves little margin for the extraordinary. Yet, time and time again, we are able to deliver an exceptional education and experience to our students because of you—our donors, families, and supporters who give your time, your talent, and your treasures.
Your giving does more than sustain our programs—it plants seeds. And this year, those seeds have bloomed in the most beautiful way: through the hearts and actions of our own students.
Today, we want to celebrate three remarkable examples of student-led philanthropy, stories that reflect the very values this school was built upon. These students aren't just benefiting from your generosity—they’re becoming the next generation of givers.
Wyatt Watson: One Scholarship, One Car Wash at a Time
A rising senior, Wyatt Watson has launched a personal mission to fund a full college scholarship for a student in his birth country of Vietnam. Having been adopted from an orphanage in Vung Tau, Wyatt is now paying his gratitude forward by raising $14,000 for a fellow student through Kidspire, a nonprofit his family has supported since 2010.
Through his car detailing business, Wyatt Wash It, 100% of his earnings go directly to the scholarship. Wyatt writes:
"To share the same opportunities with a fellow student in the Vung Tau Kidspire program, I started this fundraiser. In Fall 2026, when I enter college, halfway around the world another student will be doing the same!"
Wyatt’s initiative is a powerful reminder that philanthropy is deeply personal—and starts with purpose.
Click here to donate to Wyatt's campaign!
Click here to follow Wyatt Wash It!
Chloe O’Donohue: Honoring a Legacy with Love and Awareness
Moved by the mission of Kada’s Promise, Chloe O’Donohue organized a campus-wide collection drive to support children experiencing abuse, neglect, and homelessness.
Chloe’s campaign raised $1,500 and collected 58 stuffed animals, all in honor of Kadance Fredericksen, a young girl who turned her own story of survival into a legacy of compassion.
What’s more—SEASIDE SCHOOL™ matched the funds raised, doubling the impact.
"April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and I can’t think of a better way to honor Kadance’s legacy than dedicating time and bringing awareness to something she was so passionate about," Chloe shared.
Through Chloe, we are reminded that service isn’t about size—it’s about heart.
Click here to learn more about Kada's Promise!
The SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Race Student Fundraisers: Teamwork for a Cause
In another inspiring act of student leadership, dozens of SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ students rallied together to raise thousands of dollars through The SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon & 5K. They leveraged their time, voice, and creativity to support the very school that supports them.
Level 1: Raised $150–299
Charlie Schanader, Emma Sheakoski, Jake Hefner, Teddy Petersik, & William Forsyth
Level 2: Raised $300–759
Ellis Rohrberger, Grant Nuckolls, Jackson Wintrode, Jillian Pereira, Jude Mitchell, Olivia Wintrode, Sydney Pereira, Archie Watson, & Mila Saydar
These students demonstrated the power of collective action—and reminded us that philanthropy is a team sport. In all, the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Race Weekend raised over $600,000 to support the school’s operations.
Click here to learn more about Race Weekend!
Why This Matters
SEASIDE SCHOOL™ was built by dreamers and doers—people who gave boldly because they believed in creating something extraordinary. It’s no secret that our school operates on a financial deficit. Without philanthropy, we could not provide the programs, facilities, and enrichment opportunities that define the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ experience.
But what we’ve always known—and are now seeing firsthand—is that your giving doesn’t stop at sustaining the present. It’s igniting the future.
Because of you, students like Wyatt, Chloe, and our SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Race fundraisers understand that giving isn’t about what you have—it’s about what you believe in. And they believe, like we do, in lifting others up.
To every family who has volunteered, donated, mentored, or simply said yes—you are the spark behind these stories. Your legacy is being written not only in buildings and programs, but in the hearts of the young leaders you inspire.
Thank you for continuing to show our students what’s possible when we lead with generosity. Your gift to the SEASIDE SCHOOL FOUNDATION™ isn't just support - it's inspiration for the next student who dares to lead.
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