Become a Holiday Potpourri Patron
As the school has continued to grow and thrive over the last 60 years, our annual fundraiser, Holiday Potpourri, has provided critical support in enhancing our children's education for 52 years. This event and season of giving generates more than $275,000 annually for educational and extracurricular improvements to our school.
Your partnership through HP 2026 will support the core educational and ministry-priorities of the school as well as making possible key projects that will enhance the
FPDS-experience for every student. This year’s key priority is our Future Leaders Initiative, including Learn to Lead and Innovation Lab.
Through the FPDS Future Leaders Initiative, students are equipped to become Christ-centered leaders ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world while remaining grounded in Biblical truth. By combining Biblical character formation with real-world skill development through programs like Learn to Lead and Innovation Lab, students grow in communication, collaboration, creativity, leadership, problem-solving, and responsible technology use. Hands-on experiences such as coding and robotics, entrepreneurship challenges, invention design, service learning, public speaking, multimedia projects, and collaborative learning help students discover and develop their God-given strengths.
About Learn to Lead
Learn to Lead is a leadership development program designed specifically for 5th and 6th grade students at FPDS. Through hands-on activities, engaging guest speakers, and meaningful service opportunities, students will grow in leadership, deepen personal awareness, and gain a better understanding of how God has uniquely gifted each of them.
In 5th grade, students will focus on building a strong foundation of leadership. They explore the qualities of a Godly leader, practice teamwork and collaboration, and develop essential skills in problem-solving and decision-making. In 6th grade, students will build on that foundation as they grow in self-awareness, who LEARN to LEAD they are in Christ, identify their personal strengths and areas for growth, learn how to work effectively within a team, and practice setting and achieving meaningful goals.
About Innovation Lab
Innovation Lab is a hands-on, tech-forward class that teaches essential problem-solving and STEM skills through engaging activities in science, technology, engineering, and math. Students explore computer fundamentals, digital citizenship, online safety,
coding, robotics, 3D printing, and more, while also learning to use programs like Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets. Innovation Lab proudly hosts our school’s annual STEM Fair and leads exciting project-based learning units like Shark Tank, Market Day, and Let’s Build A City!
Your support will help provide • Innovation and technology resources for elementary learning • Robotics, coding, and creative problem-solving opportunities • Entrepreneurship and project-based learning experiences • Leadership and service-learning initiatives
• Communication and digital literacy tools • Classroom resources connecting Biblical values to real-world application.
At FPDS, we are not simply teaching students. We are developing thoughtful, confident leaders who can discern truth, lead with conviction, and impact the world for Christ. Most importantly, your gift is your opportunity to partner with FPDS in our kingdom-work of making disciples of Jesus Christ and growing our children from acorns of faith into “oaks of righteousness.” (Isaiah 61:3).
Together, we are preparing students to lead faithfully today and thrive tomorrow!
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Exempt from Selling HP Tickets!
35 Complimentary tickets to Holiday Potpourri
12 Complimentary tickets to Crusader Party
2 Home Football Game screen recognition
Holiday Potpourri tent space banner naming opportunity
Holiday Potpourri and Crusader Party signage recognition
Holiday Potpourri branded items opportunity
Holiday Potpourri press releases
Holiday Potpourri website and dedicated social media posts
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Exempt from Selling HP Tickets!
30 Complimentary tickets to Holiday Potpourri
10 Complimentary tickets to Crusader Party
1 Home Football Game screen recognition
Holiday Potpourri and Crusader Party signage recognition
Holiday Potpourri press releases
Holiday Potpourri website and dedicated social media posts
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Exempt from Selling HP Tickets!
25 Complimentary tickets to Holiday Potpourri
8 Complimentary tickets to Crusader Party
Holiday Potpourri and Crusader Party signage recognition
Holiday Potpourri website and dedicated social media post
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Exempt from Selling HP Tickets!
20 Complimentary tickets to Holiday Potpourri
6 Complimentary tickets to Crusader Party
Holiday Potpourri and Crusader Party signage recognition
Holiday Potpourri website and dedicated social media posts
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Exempt from Selling HP Tickets!
15 Complimentary tickets to Holiday Potpourri
4 Complimentary tickets to Crusader Party
Holiday Potpourri and Crusader Party signage recognition
Holiday Potpourri website and dedicated social media post
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Exempt from Selling HP Tickets!
2 Complimentary tickets to Crusader Party
12 Complimentary tickets to Holiday Potpourri
Holiday Potpourri and Crusader Party signage recognition
Holiday Potpourri website and dedicated social media post
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Exempt form Selling HP Tickets!
10 Complimentary tickets to Holiday Potpourri
Holiday Potpourri and Crusader Party signage recognition
Holiday Potpourri website and dedicated social media posts
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If you are interested in becoming a Holiday Potpourri Patron, please fill out the online form below.
Payment instructions (payment to be completed after form submittal):
Paying Online?
Click here!
Paying with a check?
Please return your tax-deductible contribution (made payable to FPDS; note Patron on memo line) to First Presbyterian Day School.
Attn: Holiday Potpourri Giving Chair, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202.
Become a Holiday Potpourri Patron:
Any FPDS students who are children associated with giving at the Pinehurst Patron level and above are exempt from selling Holiday Potpourri tickets.
Want more information? Click here to view our 2026 Holiday Potpourri Patron Packet
Thank you to our 2026 Holiday Potpourri Patrons
Lead Presenter Patrons
Charlotte and Richard McNeel
Presenter Patrons
C Spire, Cathy and George May, Nancy and John McDill, Miller Lumber Sales,
Paschal Foundation, Telos Foundation
Featured Patrons
Fountain Family Foundation, Anne and Doug McDaniel, Nancy and Billy Mink,
Nina and Carey Johnston,
Lyle Machinery, Pilar Wine Brokers, Ormon Construction, Sandifer Orthodontics,
Story Financial Partners, A1 Kendrick
Sapphire Patrons
AlphaLit, Gloria Baker, Ballew Wealth Management, BankPlus, Baptist Memorial, Barbour Hurst, Holly and Brooks Buchanan, CJM Capital, Cornerstone Government Affairs, Fenly and Price Davis, Delta Waste Solutions, The District at Eastover, Elvie’s, Barry and Gail Eveland, Fresh Cut Catering and Floral, GI Associates, Carter and Wilson Hood, Rebecca and Jamie Houston, Jackson Heart, Lexington Food Services, Mascagni Wealth Management, Mississippi College and Career Savings, Mississippi Sports Medicine, Maris and Reed Nicholas, Amanda and Lee Nicols, Nursery Rhymes, Rae Ann and Kellon Lawrence, Courtney and Rob Love, Finney and Jimmy Moore, Pileum, George Pate, Michelle and Will Tabor, Ross and Yerger, Linda and Wirt Yerger, R J Young, Service Specialists, Southern AG Credit, Tricia and Alan Walters, Daniel Weir, Cheryl and Cal Wells, Carrie and Chase Wynn
Crusader Patrons
Ashley and Simon Bailey, Elisha and Matt Bailey, Questinne and Johnny Benson, Connie and John Blair, Dea and Michael Bowling, Britt and Byron Burkhalter, Steve Childress, Laura and Wade Christopher, Micky and Becky Cowan, Allison and Blake Cruse, Layson and William Denney, James and Kathy Fly, Anna Bess and Tyler Fuller, Carley and Will Garner, Jeri and Gary Herring, Whitney and Gabriel Herring, Emily and Kern Hoff, Jeannie and Harrison Hood, Hooey Honey, Tish and Haden Hughes, Megan and Matthew Jones, Mary Jordan and Willem Lamar, Frances and Jonathan Lancaster, Erica and Arnold Lee, Dale Low, Lauren and Alston Ludwig, Chelsea and Wesley Mockbee, Deetsa and Charlie Molpus, Charlotte and Matt Moss, Crystal and Matt Newman, Katie and Taylor Nicholas, Mitzi and John Norris, Janice Parker, Victoria and Ben Pentecost, Swayze and Will Pentecost, Lauren and Grant Ridgway, Megan and Jason Ross, Suzanne Shorter, Mr. and Mrs. T. Mark Sledge, Caroline and Travis Sledge, Sarah and Jeff Skelton, Erica and Jacob Stutzman, Mary Mitchell and Will Todd, Martha Anne and Lee Thorne, Mollie Vincent, Becca and PJ Waldrop, Van Wardlaw, Margaret and Arthur Wadsworth, Bess and David Watson, Alyssa and Andrew Weeks, Janae and Winston White, Kimberly and Drew Williams, Williamson Real Estate, Ellen and Bradley Wilson, The Wu Law Firm
Pinehurst Patrons
Corey and Robert Aiken, Meg and Ryan Annison, Ty and Jess Bailey, Allison and Brian Barnes, Ann and Bruce Bartling, Ed Bean, Carter and Penny Bise, David and Ann Bowling, Hannah and Channing Bucklew, Meredith and Graham Calvert, Ann and Jim Coggin, Cote Strategic Partners, Liz and Woody Craig, Haley Cushing, Randy Dismuke, Sarah Elizabeth and Jamey Elkin, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fuller, Keith and Peggy Fulton, Jackie and Harold Hammett, Linsey and Kendall Hood, Susan and Don Garner, Brittany and Dane Gecina, Mary Grantham, Katherine and George Herring, Shelia and Allen Hudspeth, Amy and Jay Hutton, Meredith and Chad Johnson, Liz and Adam Jonson, Demarre and Courtney Jones, Tracy and Richy Kirkpatrick, Bethany and Matthew Koury, Buz and Ann Lowry, Liz and Zack Luckett, Molly and Larry Mayo, Mr. and Mrs. McKay, Ann Louise and Miller McNamara, Elizabeth and Read Meadows, Addie and Ben Molpus, Kay and Charles Mortimer, Sonya Nutt, Origin Bank, Mary Parker, Ella and Virgil Payne, Christina and Joseph Perkins, Robin and Dan Purnell, Latta and Beverly Ratcliffe, Veazey and Joe Reindl, Jordan and Kimber Riley, Lori and Taylor Smith, Dr. William H. Smith, Jr., Mary Stacy, Mary Claire Stockett, Frances and Thomas Tynes, Jan and Johnny Wade, Steve and Beverly Weeks, Tucker and Cindy Welch, Linda Wilson, Julie and Chris Wyatt,
Helen and Craig York, Flying Dolly’s, Ginny and Graham Bowden, Meggie and Tripp McKemey, Lauren-Day Page and Shermain Page
Grandparent Patrons
Ty and Jess Bailey, Jackie Bailey, Gloria Baker, Ann and Bruce Bartling, Ed Bean, Scott Beaton, Question and Johnny Benson, Dana Berry, Carter and Penny Bise, Connie and John Blair, David and Ann Bowling, Holly and Brooks Buchanan, Steve Childress, Mark and Cathy Chinn, Renee Clark, Rebecca and David Cleland, Ann and Jim Coggin, Micky and Becky Cowan, Helen and York Craig, Mandy Dees, Randy Dismuke, Kathryn and Steve Edwards, Barry and Gail Eveland, Patti and Robert Fabris, James and Kathy Fly, Kathryn Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fuller, Keith and Peggy Fulton, John and Annette Furr, Susan and Don Garner, Jackie and Harold Hammett, Sally Hederman, Glenda and Micah Hendry, Jamie and Katy Houston, Rebecca and Billy Howell, Tish and Haden Hughes, Shelia and Allen Hudspeth, Nina and Carey Johnson, Tracy and Richy Kirkpatrick, Dee Dee Laughlin, Dr. and Mrs. A.E. Laughlin Jr., Dale Low, Buz and Ann Lowry, Mary and Van Lowry, Cathy and Frank Ludwig, Anne and Doug McDaniel, Nancy and John McDill, Mr. and Mrs. McKay, Charlotte and Richard McNeel, Nancy and Billy Mink, Deetsa and Charlie Molpus, Finney and Jimmy Moore, Kay and Charles Mortimer, Cissye and Billy Mounger, Mitzi and John Norris, Sonya Nutt, Courtney Paine, Mary Parker, Janice Parker, Paschal Foundation, George Pate, Victoria and Ben Pentecost, Robin and Dan Purnell, Latta and Beverly Ratcliffe, David and Stacy Riley, Suzanne Shorter, Mr. and Mrs. T. Mark Sledge, Dr. William H. Smith, Jr., Mary Stacy, Sissy and Larry Stacy, Janis Tabor, Ginger and Mike Tramel, Jan and Johnny Wade, Tricia and Alan Walters, Van Wardlaw, Bess and David Watson, Steve and Beverly Weeks, Daniel Weir, Tucker and Cindy Welch, Cheryl and Cal Wells, Martha Williams, Linda Wilson, Linda and Wirt Yerger, Mr. and Mrs. Stennis Young

