Every year, gifts to the Waterford Fund make a difference and allow us to provide meaningful educational opportunities for every child. We rely on the generosity of our community—parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the school. By making an annual gift to an area you feel passionate about, you play an essential role in making the Waterford experience possible. Every gift matters.
Checks: Make any checks payable to Waterford School with “Waterford Fund” written in the memo line. Please mail to:Waterford Office of Development1480 East 9400 SouthSandy, UT 84093Online: We accept AMEX, VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Direct Debit gifts via our online donation forms
Stock/Mutual Fund or Wire Transfer: For instructions about how to make a gift via stock/mutual fund, or wire transfer please email development@waterfordschool.org.Donor Advised Fund (DAF): Please let us know that you intend to make a gift via DAF by completing the Letter of Intent Form.
Learn more about how your gift makes a meaningful impact on our students and faculty here.
The annual Waterford Fund campaign begins shortly after the beginning of every school year. We ask for all gifts to be made and pledges completed by June 30.
The size of gifts to the Waterford Fund vary, but all gifts are important! We hope that you will give at the level that is right for you. Every contribution helps our students to thrive at Waterford.
High levels of participation shows the greater community that our constituents are willing to invest in the lives of today’s Waterford Ravens. It signals that our community has confidence in the mission of the school and in our strategic plan.
Yes! Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To have your gift matched:
If you need assistance, our office is happy to help with any questions.
A gift is a donation now. A pledge is your commitment to donate by June 30.
Yes! We ask for all pledges to be completed by June 30. You can make your pledge today.
Waterford School is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, therefore your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law as determined by the IRS. A letter of recognition will be provided to acknowledge your gift. Please retain these letters for tax purposes.To request a replacement letter of recognition or for any other questions, please contact the Development Office at development@waterfordschool.org or 801-816-2217.
Yes. Every effort will be made to accommodate your desire to be anonymous. Donations are handled with respect and confidentiality. Please communicate your intentions for anonymity to the Development Office at development@waterfordschool.org or indicate your intention when donating.
Celebrate 5 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2021. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2021 Reunion
Celebrate 10 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2016. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2016 Reunion
Celebrate 15 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2011. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2011 Reunion
Celebrate 20 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2006. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2006 Reunion
Celebrate 25 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2001. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Register for the Class of 2001 Reunion
Come together with Waterford alumni from across the entire 1990s for an evening of reconnecting and reminiscing! This combined reunion is a chance to celebrate the friendships, memories, and moments that made your Waterford years so special. Enjoy hearty appetizers and a variety of drinks, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, while catching up with old friends and sharing laughs about your school days.
Register for the 90’s Reunion
We’re bringing back birding!
Who remembers the Class IX Bird Project?
Don’t miss your chance to join this fun, family-friendly event with Mark Bromley, James Harris, Mike Johnson ‘88, Bekka Joslin, and Ken Wade. We will meet at Waterford and take a bus together. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars (we will have extras on hand if you don’t have your own).
Register Here!
Friday, May 15 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM | East Field
We’re excited to see Waterford Alumni at our annual Alumni Soccer Game! This Waterford tradition gives former players the chance to return to the field, reconnect with old teammates, and showcase their skills in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you played with us just a few years ago or several decades ago, we look forward to seeing you back on the field. Make sure to bring friends and family to cheer you on!
Friday, May 15 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Main Quad | No Registration Required
Join us for a fun BBQ bash at Waterford with current families and Waterford staff and faculty. It’s a great way to connect with your Waterford classmates and enjoy delicious food before the Alumni Soccer Game!
No registration is needed for the Spring BBQ. Please join us!
Friday, May 15 | 3:30 – 7:00 PM | Haught Visual Arts Gallery at Waterford | No Registration Required
Waterford has always been a place where creativity thrives. Join us for the first-ever Alumni Art Show in the Haught Visual Arts Gallery located in the Visual Arts Building (700), and reconnect with the creative spirit that shaped your time here. This exhibition features work by 16 Waterford alumni artists, reflecting a range of disciplines, perspectives, and practices.
Brief remarks at 4:00 PM will be offered by Gallery Manager and Curator Charlie Tadlock, with insight into the works selected for this year’s exhibition.
It’s a celebration of the artists who began their journeys at Waterford and the community that remains part of their creative journey.
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Friday, May 15 | 2:15 – 3:30 PM | Miller Student Commons | Registration Highly Recommended
Ever wish you could go back and sit in your favorite class one more time? This Alumni Weekend, you can. We’re bringing you back “Back to Class” where you’ll have the chance to slip into a real, live Upper School classroom and experience Waterford exactly as it exists today. Same teachers, same energy, same magic. Come relive the feeling.
Friday, May 15 | 1:00– 1:15 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Don’t leave lunch just yet. Immediately following the Kick-Off, Head of School Andrew Menke will take a few minutes to share what’s been happening at Waterford; the changes, the milestones, and the exciting things on the horizon. It’s a chance to hear straight from the source about the school you helped shape and where it’s headed next. No sign-up needed, just pull up a seat.
Friday, May 15 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Kick off Alumni Weekend the right way — with good food and even better company. Join us in the new Miller Student Commons for Waterford’s all-inclusive dining experience, and spend the lunch hour reconnecting with the faculty who made your time here unforgettable. Pull up a chair, catch up with old favorites, and let the weekend begin. No registration is required for this event.
Friday, May 15 | 1:20 – 2:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
For many of you, Assistant Head of School, Todd Winters, was the first person who ever showed you and your parents around our 41 acre campus. Now he’s back to do it again! Todd will lead you through Waterford’s beautiful newest additions and recent transformations, giving you a firsthand look at what your years here helped build. Whether it’s your first tour with Todd or your second, you won’t want to miss this one.