HONORING FRED ATWOOD

In December 2024, Head of School Patrick McHonett announced the retirement of our final founding faculty member: Mr. Fred Atwood. In 1990, Flint Hill was reorganized into the non-profit school we know today. Fred is the last teacher on the current faculty who was here at that time. Fred has had an incredible impact on the lives of countless students, alumni, parents, and colleagues.

Established in 2025 in recognition of Mr. Atwood’s retirement as the final founding faculty member of Flint Hill School, the Fred Atwood Endowed Fund for Science celebrates his deep passion for inspiring students of all ages through the wonders of nature and his significant contributions to the school throughout his distinguished career. The Fund is dedicated to advancing the study of science, enriching educational opportunities for future generations, and ensuring that students benefit from the curiosity, passion, and commitment that Mr. Atwood exemplified.

THREE WAYS TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR MR. ATWOOD

1

Pledge or give to the Fred Atwood Endowed Fund for Science.
The Fund total will be announced at the Reunion Reception on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

2

Pledge or give to the Flint Hill Fund in honor of Mr. Atwood.

3

Share a note or photo to Mr. Atwood’s digital scrapbook.
It will be shared with him at the end of the school year.

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS - Coming Soon

Thank you to the community members who have supported the Fred Atwood Endowed Fund for Science or made a gift to the Flint Hill Fund in honor of Mr. Atwood. 

"So many great memories of Mr. Atwood. Going back to third grade, I remember going on nature walks with him, and how he was able to identify any bird, plant, or animal we saw, and tell us all about that species. I remember he would show us edible plants, which we found particularly fun in third grade. I also have a lot of fun memories of going bird banding in Upper School.

To this day, if I am on a walk with friends or family, and we hear a bird call we don't recognize, the answer is always... "Mr. Atwood would know!"

- Alum 2003

MR. ATWOOD MAKING A DIFFERENCE

In 2019 he was surprised with a special video upon his 30th anniversary, watch it here.

FAQS

We’re preparing a special digital scrapbook for Mr. Atwood. Students, alumni, parents, colleagues and friends are invited to share a note, good wishes, photo, or some other remembrance here. The deadline is May 18.

Gifts or pledges can be made at any time. Pledges can be paid through December 31, 2026, giving donors the flexibility to make payments on a timeline that works best for you. We’ll send reminders ahead of each payment.

The total will be announced during the Reunion Reception on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Alumni will receive an electronic invitation.

Please contact Katie Evans, Director of Leadership Giving, 703.584.2356, kevans@flinthill.org, or Meredith VanDuyne, Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement, 703.584.2351, mvanduyne@flinthill.org.