Students from the Pennsylvania College of Technology baked pastries to sell in an auction and helped raise more than $1,600 for the Habitat for Humanity. The pastries ranged from 12 chocolate houses to cakes, cookies, candy-filled chocolate boxes, and yule logs.
Food Show entries were judged by hospitality professionals who awarded Rachel Emmons first place for her two-tier cake she created.
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Post Date: Mon, 12/14/2009 - 15:10
Post Date: Mon, 12/14/2009 - 15:10
Summit High School has seen its share of budget cut backs. As with all schools, they needed to find a new source of income for some of their teams. The debate team needed to rise nearly $1,000 for their travel expenses.
This year the school decided to hold a different kind of fundraiser, they held a holiday carnival for families. The carnival had face painting, cookie decorating, ornament making, and cup cake races. The debate team was allowed to decorate the school’s commons for the event.
Post Date: Mon, 12/14/2009 - 14:53
Post Date: Mon, 12/14/2009 - 14:53
With the winter season well upon us, many schools are witnessing some of the kids showing up with insufficient clothing to protect them from the harsh elements. The teachers at Lincoln Elementary have been helping these children for 25 years now.
Post Date: Fri, 12/11/2009 - 15:46
Post Date: Fri, 12/11/2009 - 15:46
A community is pulling together to fund an After Prom All-Nighter, which will provide students a place to hang out and have fun after prom. The school’s goal is to provide an environment, which is fun, safe, and alcohol and drug free to keep any kids from making bad choices.
Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant will be donating 10% of his or her sale for anyone who brings in a fundraising flyer at the time of purchase.
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Post Date: Fri, 12/11/2009 - 15:24
Post Date: Fri, 12/11/2009 - 15:24
Fundraising by one’s self is never an easy task, but a 5th grader from Castlen Elementary School proved it was possible, even for an elementary school student. The student hosted a magic show at the school and raised $250 worth in donations which will be used to purchase classroom supplies.
Post Date: Tue, 12/08/2009 - 09:35
Post Date: Tue, 12/08/2009 - 09:35
Post Date: Fri, 12/04/2009 - 13:38
With many school budget cuts, it is nearly impossible to keep some after school activities open. This is where fundraising comes into play. Holding fundraisers to help keep your after school activities open while not dipping into the school’s budget is a great idea.
Post Date: Thu, 12/03/2009 - 12:02
Post Date: Thu, 12/03/2009 - 12:02
The kids from Old Lyme High School held a fundraiser to help support the needy in their community. The students’ Lip Syncing fundraiser was a big success, which raised almost $2,000. The money went to the Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Food Pantries.
Teams of students and teachers dressed up and performed with soundless mics to favorite songs in the school’s auditorium. Top honors went to the teachers group who performed “Thriller” by Michael Jackson. Second place went to the senior cross-country team for their rendition of “Respect”.
Post Date: Thu, 12/03/2009 - 11:37
Post Date: Thu, 12/03/2009 - 11:37
Students from Smoketree Elementary have joined Pennies for Peace, a fundraising program that promotes education in remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The students study the cultures and raise money for them at the same time.
A fourth grade teacher, interested in helping the foreign schools, brought the program to the school. She explained to the students how just one penny would buy a pencil over in Pakistan and Afghanistan, 15 cents could by a notebook, $600 would a teacher’s annual salary, and $5,000 would support an existing school for one year.
Post Date: Tue, 12/01/2009 - 13:41
Post Date: Tue, 12/01/2009 - 13:41
Elementary Schools around Gallatin Valley in Montana participated in the 2009 From Farms to Schools Fundraising Program. This program helps the school’s fundraise, as well as supports local farmers, by selling produce generated by the farms ranging from squash to corn.
The fundraising program this year generated $37,700 in sales, 40% of which goes to the schools. The sixth graders from Gallatin Gateway School will be using the funds for their trip to Yellow Stone State Park, and the eight graders will be using the funds for their Washington D.C. field trip.
Post Date: Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:45
Post Date: Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:45