Webb School launched its first fundraising campaign in 1958, just three years after opening in the basement of Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church. Led by Jim Talley, the campaign raised $236,000 – exceeding its goal and enabling the construction of the school’s first permanent buildings. A few years later, in 1962-63, Webb embarked on a $280,000 campaign under the leadership of Hugh Faust to further expand the campus. The effort led to the construction of a 16,000-square-foot administration building (now the Central Building) and a football field. The new building included modern science labs, a library, administrative offices, and a dining hall, signaling Webb’s emergence as a fully equipped, purpose-designed campus.

After steady expansion through the ’60s and early ’70s, Webb’s 1976 campaign raised $750,000 to support growing enrollment and enhance campus facilities. This included a new Upper School classroom and music building, a Middle School gym, upgraded athletic spaces with an all-weather track and six tennis courts, as well as renovations and landscaping to elevate the overall student experience.

The school’s 1982-83 campaign marked another major milestone, raising $1.2 million. Half was dedicated to increasing the school’s endowment to $1 million, helping to ensure long-term financial health. The remainder funded a computer center, video center, updated language lab, and key campus renovations – strengthening both academics and infrastructure while introducing new energy conservation measures.

Guided by strategic planning in the mid-1980s, Project 21 (1989-91) brought sweeping improvements to campus operations and academic resources. The campaign financed the renovation of the Central Building, created the Julia Dossett Webb Resource Center, modernized the bookstore, replaced essential infrastructure, and expanded both Upper and Middle School facilities to support continued growth.

The school’s Building for Our Future (1997–2000) campaign increased the campus footprint by 40 percent and represented  a major investment in early education and the arts. The campaign funded the construction of the 33,000-square-foot Dee and Jimmy Haslam Lower School, intentionally designed to support young learners. It also enhanced arts facilities, adding new labs, practice rooms, and studio space to fuel creativity and innovation across all divisions.

Webb’s Realize the Vision campaign (2005-08) raised $12.8 million – the largest in the school’s history at the time – to reimagine the campus layout and deepen academic offerings. Roads were moved to the perimeter, creating a more pedestrian-friendly, student-focused environment. Key additions included the Founder’s Commons with its iconic Talbott Clock Tower, the Jim and Kay Clayton Science Center, and the Coleman-Lange International Center for World Languages and Cultures.

The momentum continued with Fulfilling the Promise (2011-13), a $12 million campaign that elevated learning, athletics, and the arts across all divisions. Highlights included the construction of the Haslam Center, a K-12 dance studio, new music and Fifth Grade Academy spaces, expanded fitness and outdoor learning areas, and refreshed entries and gathering spaces – all designed to inspire connection, creativity, and growth.

Webb’s $15 million Reimagining Extraordinary campaign transformed the school’s academic spaces with a focus on innovation, support, and future-ready learning. It introduced the Middle School Innovation Center with labs for science, engineering, robotics, and media, along with makerspaces that promote creativity and collaboration.

Purpose-built Learning Resource Centers were added in every division, and the Upper School gained a vibrant Learning Center with a research library, math and writing labs, and visualization lab. A college counseling suite and a student café were also added.  Renovations to the Central Building included a more welcoming campus entrance and additional flexible spaces for learning and leadership.

Webb’s Spartan Athletic Enhancement Initiative campaign culminated in a state-of-the-art athletics and wellness facility, which opened in June 2024. Designed to support student-athletes in grades 6 through 12, the Bailey Family Fitness & Training Center includes a weight room, cardio mezzanine, wrestling room, team meeting areas, and a dedicated training and recovery zone – all reflecting Webb’s heightened commitment to health, wellness, and character through sport.

The campaign also brought major upgrades to Webb’s athletic program, including a new girls’ lacrosse turf field, a Lady Spartan softball field, the Clark Wormsley Hitting & Pitching Complex, and updated lacrosse nets. Expanded offerings in strength training, nutrition, and fitness ensure wellness is embedded across the entire Webb community, for students and faculty alike.