The Head's Council

$50,000 and up

The Trustees' Circle recognizes the dedication and leadership of our Board of Trustees, present and past. The vision of our Board allows RPCS to remain at the forefront of independent school education. The Trustees' Circle recognizes Annual Fund gifts of $50,000 or more.

$25,000 to $49,999

The highest donor recognition level is named for Nanna Duke Dushane, who was a dedicated and determined educator. As Roland Park Country School’s first headmistress from 1912 to 1922, Miss Dushane served as an exemplary role model for her colleagues, her students and her extended family, and positioned the School as a leader in the education of girls and young women. The Dushane Society acknowledges gifts of $25,000 to $49,999.

$15,000 to $24,999

Recognizing the dedication and leadership of Herbert E. Witz, Board President from 1976 through 1982 who was instrumental in leading the relocation of the School after the devastating fire at the University Parkway campus in 1976, the Witz Council acknowledges gifts of $15,000 to $24,999.

$10,000 to $14,999

Named for Elizabeth M. Castle, the School’s second headmistress who led RPCS from 1922 to 1950, the Castle Circle was established to recognize gifts of $10,000 to $14,999. Starting with nine founding members, the club has experienced continued success.

$7,500 to $9,999

Recognizing the year that Katherine and Adelaide Howard established “The Roland Park School for Girls and Boys,” which would later become incorporated as Roland Park Country School, this club honors donors of $7,500 to $9,999.

$5,000 to $7,499

Named for the first Roland Park Country School Board President, Dr. A.R.L. Dohme, whose estate, Chestnutwood, has been the home of RPCS since 1980, this club honors donors of $5,000 to $7,499.

$2,500 to $4,999

Recognizing the leadership of Anne Healy, Headmistress from 1950 to 1975, the Healy Society acknowledges gifts of $2,500 to $4,999.

$1,500 to $2,499

The leadership giving threshold is named for Bertha Chapman, the School’s founder and principal from 1901 to 1912. Miss Chapman set high standards for the School and for the students within her care. She was a progressive thinker who led the School with distinction during its formative years. The Chapman Circle acknowledges gifts of $1,500 to $2,499.

$250 and up

The Young Alumnae Leadership Society recognizes young alumnae for their extraordinary financial contributions at a young age. Alumnae who have graduated within the past 15 years (Classes 2007-2021) who have made a gift of $250 or more qualify for this society.