The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA

2026 Alumni Giving Day

160 Years. 160 Reasons to Love Fay School.

On May 1, alumni and alumni families around the world will join together to celebrate 160 years of Fay with 160 gifts in 24 hours.
Every gift of every size represents a year of joyful learning, belonging, and foundations for meaningful lives—and everything that makes the Fay community so special.

Why Do YOU Love Fay?

Help us celebrate 160 years of Fay! For this year's Giving Day on May 1st, we’re gathering 160 reasons we love Fay. Please consider sending us a short video (vertical orientation, 15 seconds or less) with your reason, which we'll share on social media on May 1.

If you're interested in other ways you can help make Alumni Giving Day a success...
  • Help us spread the word about Giving Day to classmates and Fay friends! Let us know that you're in, and we'll send you Giving Day Volunteer Toolkit.
  • Offer a matching challenge or incentive to the alumni community. Do you want to motivate a specific decade with your own challenge? Or unlock a certain gift if we receive a number of donations? 
We'd love to have you on our team for May 1! Contact Willie Waters, Director of Alumni Relations, at wwaters@fayschool.org with your questions and ideas.

Reason #39

“I learned so much more than math and English at Fay – I learned how to be honorable, respectful, and responsible. Fay opened the doors to the world for me and allowed me to become whoever I wanted”. - Alum '00

Reason #127

“Over three generations, our family has benefitted from the focus of individual Fay faculty members on each of our strengths and learning needs. This foundation paved the way for success in higher education and helped direct us toward careers that match our individual strengths. Fay has played a vital role in all of our lives.” - Alum ’53, P ’83, ’84, GP ’23

Reason #8

“Fay planted the seeds for who I am as an individual and a professional. I loved the Fay experience so much that I wanted to be part of the boarding school world professionally and personally.” - Alum ’86

Reason #14

"My teachers and coaches always pushed me to do my best, helping me overcome challenges, and teaching me to be proud of my accomplishments." -Alum '19

Reason #82

“Fay prepared me well for secondary school. I learned that no matter what kind of challenged I faced—academic, athletic, social, personal—I had the skill, the strength, and the perseverance to see it through.” –Alum ’12
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