Fundraising for a project doesn’t always happen over night. A lot of the time, depending on the size of the project and the amount of funds you need to collect, it could take years of perseverance to achieve your goal. Just ask the community of Middletown where the community and the school raised $55,000 for a new playground. The five-year fundraising project started with a group of PTA moms that had “a dream and no money”. They discussed how they could raise funds and through gif auctions and donations, they were able to raise the funds needed.
Post Date: Tue, 11/17/2009 - 11:43
Post Date: Tue, 11/17/2009 - 11:43
Two Crystal Lake Central High School students are making a difference in their community by fundraising to provide Eberhart Elementary with much needed gym supplies. The two 15-year old students were motivated to fundraise when they heard of an account of a student from Eberhart Elementary kicking around a tattered ball. So as a school project that would benefit the community, the two students decided to raise the money to buy sets of basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, soccer balls, hula hoops, playground balls, jump ropes, and other equipment.
Post Date: Mon, 11/16/2009 - 12:05
Post Date: Mon, 11/16/2009 - 12:05
Nicollet Elementary school is hosting a Carnival today. This fundraising event is complete with family fun games as well as a petting zoo. All of the money raised will go toward adding more technology in the classrooms and new playground equipment. We would even suggest buying a unique item such as Smencils to place on the admission table.
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Post Date: Mon, 11/16/2009 - 11:31
Post Date: Mon, 11/16/2009 - 11:31
The smoothie giant, Jamba Juice, launched a new fundraising campaign, which will return 10 percent of in-store sales to a local school PTA of choice. An additional 2 percent will be pass along to the National PTA.
Post Date: Fri, 11/13/2009 - 11:44
Post Date: Fri, 11/13/2009 - 11:44
On Nov. 5, Whatcom Middle School caught fire around 1 a.m. The building, which has served Whatcom County kids for more than 100 years, received excessive fire and water damage. The student spirit, however, was not damaged.
Whatcom sixth-grade twins took it upon themselves to try to help the school recover some of what it lost. With the help of their mother, the twins were able to successfully fundraise $3,500 by standing outside the Barkley Village Haggen and asking people to help if possible. The twins even put in $92 from their own piggy banks.
Post Date: Fri, 11/13/2009 - 10:57
Post Date: Fri, 11/13/2009 - 10:57
Stilwell Junior High recently wrapped up their annual magazine fundraising campaign. To help promote their fundraiser, contests were held to see which team could sell the most magazines. The winning team sold more than $3,000 worth of magazines! Each team could also win a battery-operated pig by selling $1,800 or by being the top selling team of the day. The school also held pig relays I which students would relay their pig across the gym floor eight times, once for each member of their group. The winning group won $50 and a pizza party.
Post Date: Thu, 11/12/2009 - 12:04
Post Date: Thu, 11/12/2009 - 12:04
Most Principals wouldn’t think about it at this time of year, but a night under the stars may be quite rewarding. Principal Bill Cain from Village Elementary School had a unique school fundraising idea incentive for his students. If they could reach their fundraising goal he would spend the night on the schools roof. Well the students ended up reaching their goal, fundraising $15,000, and the school’s roof is where the Principal stayed.
Post Date: Thu, 11/12/2009 - 11:41
Post Date: Thu, 11/12/2009 - 11:41
Box Tops for Education is a school fundraising program started by General Mills in 1996 which helps schools raise money for supplies they need but can’t always afford, such as library books, school supplies, and playground equipment. There are three easy ways to earn cash for schools through everyday activities such as buying groceries, purchasing books, and shopping online. Schools can earn up to $60,000 each year for collecting the Box Tops. To date, schools have raised $200 million.
Post Date: Wed, 11/11/2009 - 13:13
Post Date: Wed, 11/11/2009 - 13:13
The Southeast of Saline School will be hosting a unique fundraising idea this weekend on Saturday (11/14). Over 100 vendors from central Kansas and surrounding states are expected to attend their 11th Annual Prairie Patch Craft Show.
The fundraising event will include home made food including soups, sandwiches, and pies. Admission to the Prairie Patch Craft show is free.
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Post Date: Wed, 11/11/2009 - 12:14
Post Date: Wed, 11/11/2009 - 12:14
Running a fundraiser for the first time might be intimidating. Don’t tell that to Margaret McCarthy however, for she tackled her fundraiser head on with her unique fundraising idea “Name the Lane”. Students sold tickets for $5 a piece. The person who purchased the winning ticket won a $100 gas card, and the student who sold it won a limo ride to school and a new street sign with his or her name on it at the school.
Austin Bisegna won the limo ride and street name.
Post Date: Tue, 11/10/2009 - 11:32
Post Date: Tue, 11/10/2009 - 11:32