History of Giving

Through His goodness, gifts came forth that no one would have thought possible.

Miraculous generosity from alumni, parents, foundations, and friends of the school has amounted both to a pristine physical landscape and transformed mental, emotional, and spiritual landscapes in the hearts of students.

Our donors have faithfully stewarded the resources God has blessed them with and have accomplished incredible good in a very short period of time.

Wesleyan was established in 1963 as an integral part of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church. In 1988 Wesleyan defined its mission to become an independent, Christian, college preparatory school offering curriculum for students K-12. With this vision, it soon became apparent that the school needed a new campus to continue its desired expansion. After an extensive search for property, coupled with a generous land equity donation, a 53-acre site in Peachtree Corners was put under contract in the fall of 1995.

Upon Wesleyan’s acquisition of the Peachtree Corners property in the spring of 1996, only a paved road existed. There were no classrooms, administrative buildings, or athletics fields. It was up to the existing Wesleyan community to dream up what the campus and school could become and to make these dreams into a reality. It was a time of both uncertainty and of great faith when the families of Wesleyan committed themselves spiritually, financially and emotionally to the growth of the school. In the years to follow, leadership continued to place Wesleyan's campus in God’s hands.

Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.John Wesley

"We are all enjoying the shade of trees we didn't plant."

A favorite expression cited by Zach Young, headmaster emeritus

$193 million

total donations since 1996

$29.5 million

endowment as of June 30, 2024

Campaign History

Campaign for the New Campus (1996-1998)

Wesleyan opened on its campus in Peachtree Corners during the 1996-97 school year with 556 students. The facilities consisted of 15 modular units, a soccer field, and the school’s first permanent building—Marchman Gymnasium. Marchman was used as gym, auditorium, chapel, and general school meeting place. Between 1996-1998, Cleghorn Hall, Hoover Center, and Henderson Stadium/Robinson Field were built. Families and friends of the school believed in the vision of what this place could be and gave $10.6 million for the start of the new campus.

Raise the Goal (1999-2003)

In early 1999, the board proceeded with a campaign that included Wesley Hall, Warren Hall, a new baseball and softball field, and Davidson Natatorium. In addition, the school purchased 12 acres of land from Technology Park and an adjoining building, and four faculty homes. The additional 12 acres allowed for the construction of Davidson Natatorium, three complete athletic fields, a student parking lot, and a cross country trail. Donors gave $38 million to pay for these buildings and to purchase and develop the land. An additional $7 million was given for the Wesleyan fund and endowment, bringing the total of this successful campaign to $45 million.

Complete the Campus (2004-2009)

Shared Blessings (2012-2015)

Campaign for Students (2020-Current)

Phase I of the campaign led to the completion of the Hoyt Family Athletic Complex. The project included the addition of a centrally located fieldhouse providing locker rooms, a concession stand, a training room, and public restrooms. The project also included relocating Wren Stadium at Agape Field, adding new batting cages, building a permanent lacrosse stadium, upgrading stadium lighting, installing a synthetic turf field, and improving parking. Phase I of the campaign raised $26.016 million.

Phase II of the campaign is dedicated to the creation of a new, two-story 48,000 square foot academic building that will house new middle and high school STEM classrooms, as well as new, larger science labs and classrooms. The building will also include space for college advising, offices, student meeting spaces, and a prayer chapel. Additionally, the campaign includes plans to expand DuBose Dining Hall and renovate Wesley Hall and Cleghorn Hall. Learn more about the Campaign for Students.

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