Approved Funding

2022-2023 PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE PTO

As requested, and prioritized by school administration, based on needs from the faculty and staff.

  • Gizmos - Virtual Science Program for 8th grade - $2,070
  • Breezin' Thru Theory and Composing - Virtual Chorus Program - $1,947.50
  • IXL - Virtual Math Program - $6,300
  • BrainPop - Online program or Science & ELA - $2,595
  • Kessler Science 2 memberships for 6th and 7th grade - $598
  • Scholastic - Online magazine subscription - $615.34
  • Teacher Appreciation (includes all faculty and staff) – $8,000 budgeted for the year.  We have funded back to school lunch with Empire Pizza, snacks/treats including Duck donuts breakfast, food truck luncheon from King of Fire. Teacher Appreciation week first week in May.
  • Polar Plunge Donation - $500
  • Pink Out Donation - $100
  • District-wide bus driver appreciation/aide luncheon - $112
  • 8th grade promotion & event funding - $1,600

2021-2022 programs funded by the pto

  • Gizmos - Virtual Science Program for 8th grade - $1,965.00
  • 7th grade social studies - 3 sets of regions & people placards - $252.79
  • Breezin' Thru Theory and Composing - Virtual Chorus Program - $1,446
  • IXL - Virtual Math Program - $5,200
  • BrainPop - Online program or Science & ELA - $2,395
  • 7th grade ELA 65 Towers Falling books - $317.77
  • Scholastic - Online magazine subscription - $713.52
  • Teacher Appreciation (includes all faculty and staff) – $5,500 budgeted for the year.  So far this year we have funded back to school lunches at a variety of restaurants, snacks/treats including Krispy Kreme donuts and juice, food truck luncheon from King of Fire and lunch from Chick-fil-A.  Teacher Appreciation week first week in May - something planned for each day.
  • 7th grade book sets – The Iliad (90) & Anne Frank Graphic Novel (80) - $2,272.80
  • Polar Plunge Donation - $200
  • District-wide bus driver appreciation/aide luncheon - $118
  • Science lab frogs – $517.54
  • 8th grade promotion & event funding - $1,200

2021-2020 PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE PTO

  • Gizmos - Virtual Science Program - $3,942.50
  • Breezin' Thru Theory and Composing - Virtual Chorus Program - $1,529.50
  • IXL - Virtual Math Program - $5,200
  • Contribution towards black top equipment bags along with parents and the Athletic Booster Club - $546.64
  • BrainPop - Online program for Science & ELA - $2,195
  • Scholastic - Online magazine subscription - $615
  • Polar Plunge/Special Olympics Donation - $200
  • District-wide bus driver appreciation luncheon - $112.50 
  • Science lab items for 6th, 7th & 8th - $678.63
  • Atlas program for 7th grade social studies - $1,703
  • 8th grade promotion gifts & event funding - Up to $2,000
  • Gateway to Technology (related arts) storage racks - $343
  • Teacher Appreciation – $4,000 budget (luncheons, gift cards, popcorn treats, monthly staff meeting treats/drinks, cupcakes, cookies and so much more)

2019-2020 PROGRAMS FUNDED 

  • Brain Pop $1,895
  • ELA - Study Island $5,000
  • Band - Short Stand Cart $345
  • Gateway to Technology - supplies $60
  • Computers - Edison $370
  • Angel Tree Stockings - $175
  • Polar Plunge/Special Olympics Donation - $200
  • Science (6th grade) - grow lamp $140
  • Science (7th grade) - frogs $500
  • Science (8th grade) - eyeballs $400
  • Family and Consumer Science - supplies $50
  • IXL (Computer Program) $5,200

other yearly funded programs

  • Stock and provide volunteers for the Dawg Pound (in-school store)
  • Monthly Woot Woot wagon (mobile treats, snacks and drinks to thank faculty and staff) - only 2019-2020
  • Teacher appreciation lunches, treats and drinks for the monthly staff meetings. 
  • Electronic sign in front of the school.