BECOME A FRIEND OF IS 318 CHESS!

We hope to bring the IS 318 chess team to NATIONALS in Atlanta next month, but we can’t do it without your help!

With your support, the team will have the opportunity to put all of their training and hard work to use against the best teams from across the state and nation.

ALL DONATIONS RECEIVED IN THE MONTH OF APRIL WILL BE MATCHED BY A GENEROUS DONOR!

IS 318 in Brooklyn is a diverse Title 1 middle school, and the school chess team is unparalleled on every metric. The team has won countless championships, was the subject of an award-winning documentary, and is the only middle school ever to win the High School Nationals. The IS 318 chess program is built upon the belief that students who commit to working hard to improve their chess skills will see results on and off the chessboard. Chess teaches persistence, commitment, planning, and logical thinking.

Throughout the year, funding is needed to provide coaching support for local tournaments, and coaching and travel expenses for state and national tournaments. These tournaments are out of reach without outside funding. Our goal is $25,000 - your help is so appreciated!

IS 318 is grateful to The Gift of Chess for acting as fiscal sponsor while we pursue 501(c)3 status