The Sixth Form Gift

To honor the Class of 2026 and recognize the legacy of their exceptional accomplishments, this year’s Sixth Form Gift will be

Faculty/Staff House at the Twin Lakes Property

The Sixth Form Gift has always been a powerful symbol of gratitude and unity as a symbolic and mission-true act of leadership from each graduating class and their families. From the Class of 2021’s role in the Chapel renovation to the most recent Class of 2025 Broadcast Studio, Sixth Form gifts are lasting testaments to the love and loyalty so many feel for the Hilltop. The Class of 2026 has the opportunity to honor that tradition in a way that is visible, vital, immediate, and truly transformative.

Make a Gift

As the Class of 2026 prepares to leave its mark on the Hilltop, we invite every family to come together in support of one of the School’s most meaningful traditions: the Sixth Form Gift. 

This year, we have a bold and exciting goal, $500,000 with 80% family participation, to renovate one of the newly acquired Twin Lakes homes, transforming it into much-needed faculty/staff housing. As a school that values character, integrity, and relationships above all else, we believe honoring and elevating our faculty and staff is more than visionary—it is essential. It is mission-true, culturally important, and aligned with preserving our tight-knit community and vibrant way of life. 

In 2024, Salisbury School acquired the spectacular Twin Lakes Property, a pristine and picturesque expanse just minutes from campus on the northern tip of Washinee Lake (West Twin Lake). With stunning views and direct lake access, it is not only a natural treasure but also a strategic investment in the School’s future. The Class of 2026 house is part of a full property renovation that will help fulfill a long-term vision to fully integrate this unique property into the life of the School. One can imagine using it as an event space or a science field lab. Enhancing this expansive space represents a bold and innovative move to support students, faculty, staff, and programs for generations to come. This gift is about more than a house. It’s about the Salisbury community, specifically, the incredible educators who shape the lives of the boys of Salisbury.

In northwest Connecticut, the most pressing challenge is the limited supply of affordable, quality housing for boarding school faculty/staff. By creating a warm, comfortable home on the highly desirable and signature Twin Lakes property, we are helping Salisbury attract and retain exceptional faculty and staff. As it has been for 125 years, these men and women always go above and beyond in their commitment to developing young men of scholarship and Brotherhood. Imagine the opportunity to call this exceptional property “home,” allowing the School’s leadership to reward longevity and recognize the impact of Sarum’s most outstanding mentors and leaders.

We hope you will join us in supporting this extraordinary project. Every gift, no matter the amount, brings us closer to our goal and ensures that the Class of 2026 is remembered not just for their legacy, but for what they gave back.  

Let’s come together to leave a legacy that will welcome, inspire, and support the Salisbury School faculty/staff for decades to come. This is our opportunity to invest in the future and ensure that the unique Salisbury education continues for generations. 

History of the Sixth Form Gift

In the fall of 1991, Salisbury parents began a unique tradition whereby parents of the Sixth Form banded together to collectively honor their sons and to express gratitude to the School for its role in their sons’ development.

Since then, Salisbury families have contributed more than $17M to create permanently endowed funds and new academic, athletic, and residential facilities. Endowed funds that support teaching fellowships, financial aid, and professional development have transformed the experience for students and teachers. In addition, new faculty/staff homes, athletic playing fields, and our technology and communications network were all gifts from graduating classes. Most recently, key spaces in the restoration of Spencer Hall, the new sidewalks in the Main Academic Quadrangle, the renovation of Belin Lodge and Daniel M. Cain Chapel, and the Broadcast Studio have been funded by grateful and generous families of the Sixth Form.