Join Us for the Journey! Our 2026–27 Annual Fund Begins with an Alum Leading the Way

Every great journey has a beginning.

For generations of students, that beginning has been right here on St. Croix, in the classrooms, on the playing fields, across the stages, and throughout the community of The Good Hope School, St. Croix Country Day School, and today's Good Hope Country Day School.

The names and faces have changed over the years, but the heart of our school remains the same: a community committed to nurturing curiosity, inspiring excellence, building character, and preparing young people to make a meaningful difference in the world.

This year, as we launch the 2026–2027 GHCDS Annual Fund, we invite you to JOIN US FOR THE JOURNEY — Our Past, Our Present, Our Future.

And what better way to begin than with an alumnus whose journey started here and has taken him to the highest levels of professional sports?

AN ALUM LEADING THE WAY

We are thrilled to announce that Peter John-Baptiste, Good Hope School Class of 1993, is helping launch this year's Annual Fund with a generous leadership pledge of $1,000!

A proud St. Croix native, Peter has built an extraordinary career in professional sports communications. Today, he serves as Chief Communications Officer for the Cleveland Browns, overseeing communications strategy for one of the NFL's most recognized franchises.

Before joining the Browns in 2014, Peter spent 17 years with the New York Giants, rising from an internship to Vice President of Communications. During his tenure, he contributed to the organization's communications efforts through three Super Bowl appearances, including two championship seasons.

His professional accomplishments are impressive, but what makes his participation in this year's Annual Fund especially meaningful is the connection between where his journey began and where it has taken him.

From the classrooms of The Good Hope School to the front offices of the NFL, Peter's story reminds us that a journey beginning on our small island can lead to extraordinary places.

And now, through his generosity, he is helping create opportunities for the next generation to begin journeys of their own.

We are deeply grateful to Peter for leading by example and helping us kick off this year's campaign!

OUR PAST. OUR PRESENT. OUR FUTURE.

OUR PAST — Honoring the Foundation

Our story is built on generations of students, families, teachers, alumni, and supporters who believed in the transformative power of education.

Our traditions, shared experiences, lifelong friendships, and the accomplishments of our alumni remind us that the impact of a GHCDS education extends far beyond graduation.

OUR PRESENT — Celebrating Today's Panthers

Every day, our students are writing the next chapters of our school's story.

From Cambridge classrooms and innovative STEM projects to performing arts, athletics, community service, and leadership opportunities, today's Panthers are learning, discovering, creating, and growing.

Our Annual Fund helps sustain the people, programs, and experiences that make these opportunities possible.

OUR FUTURE — Investing in What's Next

The future of GHCDS is being shaped today.

Every investment in our school helps us strengthen educational opportunities, support outstanding faculty, enhance student experiences, improve our campus, and ensure that future generations have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

WILL YOU JOIN US FOR THE JOURNEY?

Peter's $1,000 leadership pledge is an inspiring beginning, and now we invite our entire Panther community to join him.

Whether you are an alumnus remembering the teachers who inspired you, a current family watching your child discover new possibilities, a faculty or staff member shaping young lives, or a friend who believes in the importance of education on St. Croix, you are part of this journey.

Every gift, at every level, makes a difference.

Together, we can honor the legacy we have inherited, celebrate the extraordinary learning happening today, and invest in the possibilities still to come.

Make your 2026–27 Annual Fund gift today.

The Annual Fund is the school’s yearly campaign for unrestricted gifts from parents, alumni, faculty, trustees, and friends, and those gifts go to whatever needs are most pressing each year. Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of a GHCDS education, so the Annual Fund closes that gap and supports faculty salaries, classroom resources, financial aid, and the programs that make our school special.   

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Thank you for being part of the Good Hope Country Day School story.

Join Us for the Journey!

With Panther Pride and Gratitude,