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WHY YOUR GIVING MATTERS
A Legacy Worth Preserving. A Future Worth Building.
For 116 years, The Piney Woods School has stood as a beacon of hope, faith, and possibility — the last remaining Black boarding school in America. Each gift you give ensures that our students have the opportunity to learn, grow, lead, and transform their world.
Our mission is stronger than ever:
to cultivate leaders of character, faith, integrity, and excellence through purpose-driven education.
Your Giving Tuesday support fuels:
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Scholarships for deserving students
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Academic and leadership programming
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Campus and dormitory improvements
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Hands-on learning through our working farm
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Music, STEM, arts, and entrepreneurship programs
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AS SEEN IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Nationally Recognized for Excellence
Your support elevates a school the nation is talking about.
“Piney Woods exemplifies Black education success.”
— The Wall Street Journal
Key highlights from the WSJ feature:
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100% graduation rate
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College admissions scores above the state average
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Four-year college completion rate double the national rate for high-poverty students
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Students come from Mississippi, across the U.S., and around the world
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A historic “no-nonsense,” faith-rooted, excellence-driven culture
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A school that succeeds without large government funding, relying on donors like you
“A model worth seeking to emulate.”
— The Wall Street Journal
WHO WE SERVE
Real Students. Real Purpose. Real Transformation.
Most Piney Woods students come from single-parent households with an average income of $40,000.
More than 90% qualify for free or reduced lunch.
And yet — because of donors like you — they:
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Graduate at 100%
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Attend colleges, trade schools, and the military
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Become leaders in their communities
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Break cycles of poverty
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Build lives rooted in purpose and possibility
This is what your giving makes possible.
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
From the Farm to the White House
Piney Woods’ legacy spans more than a century, including national accolades and unforgettable milestones — like the honor of visiting the White House.
“Piney Woods students recognized at the White House during the Obama Administration.”
This is the kind of world-expanding opportunity your support creates.
“THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PINEY WOODS”
Your Gift Transforms Lives
The Piney Woods School is not just a place — it is a lifeline, a home, a launchpad for leaders of purpose.
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to sustain a legacy worth preserving and fuel a future worth building.
Help Us Share Our Story
You can amplify our mission with simple but powerful actions:
1. Give Today
Your generosity ensures every learner has access to a transformative education.
2. Share the Story
Spread the word by sending the WSJ article or sharing our Giving Tuesday page.
3. Invite a Friend to Join You
A personal message from you can open the door for a student who needs Piney Woods.