Fundraising
We are so proud to be able to say that due to the generosity of our parent/guardian community, our PTO generates funding that supports our students, staff and administration. In the last few years, the PTO has been able to fund an new turf play field on the playground, school safety improvements, an outdoor learning area, large obstacle course play equipment, full media center renovation, flexible classroom seating, Apple TVs for classrooms, curriculum support, teacher stipends, and so much more.
We understand that parents are busy and seeing fundraiser after fundraiser can be overwhelming. We have two PTO sponsored fundraisers during the school year. Fundraisers are important because we have a large school and our annual funding from federal and state taxes falls short. Our fundraisers are detailed below. We also get a portion of our funding from spirit wear sales, community sponsorships, events, spirit nights and grocery store shopping cards. See below for information on how you can help our school as you shop at local grocers.
As always, we want to extend a huge thank you for your support!
HawkFund
The HawkFund is our annual fund raising campaign and is the the ONLY fundraiser where 100% of donations go to the PTO. This is a direct giving campaign to support our PTO initiatives for WHES. Any amount is helpful and this money goes into a general fund to fulfill requests for funding from school administration and teachers, special projects and helping to bridge the gap between school needs and state funding. Donations are accepted all year via cash, check, or Cheddar Up. Our HawkFund campaign is held during the first semester of the school year.
Boosterthon
Boosterthon is our most fun annual fundraiser each year. It is a fun, fitness event and interactive character education program that actively engages the children and teachers. The program typically runs 9-10 days culminating with a celebration and fitness run. During the program, Boosterthon encourages a “friends and family” collection/donation requesting WHES students to reach out to grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, etc. to help our school. However, your child is included with or without a donation. Boosterthon happens during the second semester of the school year.
LINK YOUR SHOPPING CARDS
Did you know a percentage of your grocery purchases can go to Woodland Heights Elementary? All you have to do is link your shopper card to WHES! Please take the time to go to these store’s websites and follow the given Instructions or simply stop by the customer service desk within the store.
Harris Teeter
Step 1: Login to your account.
Step 2: Click on "Together in Education".
Step 3: Click on "Link your School Today".
Lowe's Foods
Step 1: Login to your account.
Step 2: Scroll to the bottom. Click on "Back2Schools" under the Community heading.
Step 3: Click on "Cart to Class", then "Sign Up". Follow instructions to add Woodland Heights Elementary and up to two other area schools of your choice.
