In 2015/16 Mack Boulder received a $1.5 million grant from a family foundation to start our Mack Scholars Program aimed at providing ten students full financial support to attend Mack Boulder through 8th grade.
The idea for Mack Scholars germinated years ago through meaningful conversations in our community while exploring ways to expand our school’s reach to a historically unrepresented group of children. Contrary to popular belief, research shows that the largest percentage of gifted learners is likely living below the poverty line. These learners are often under-identified and under-served as schools struggle to offer the depth, pace, and support that help gifted learners reach full potential. Mack Scholars opened doors to the large pool of gifted children in our community that now have access to a Mack Boulder education.