Inve$t in the Castle
Did you know…
PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization) fundraising provides students, teachers, and staff with additional benefits that help to make AK a great place to learn and work! While the CMS budget is largely used to fund AK expenses, money raised by the PTSO memberships and the Inve$t in the Castle fundraiser pay for the following extras each school year:
The 2023-2024 PTSO fundraising goal is $30,000
PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization) fundraising provides students, teachers, and staff with additional benefits that help to make AK a great place to learn and work! While the CMS budget is largely used to fund AK expenses, money raised by the PTSO memberships and the Inve$t in the Castle fundraiser pay for the following extras each school year:
- Traffic Officers for Student Safety
- Ten $1,000 Scholarships for AK Seniors
- Teacher/Staff Incentive Gift Cards
- Winterfest/Springfest
- Students/Teachers in Need Gift Cards
- Campus Beautification
- Teacher/Staff Hospitality
- Additional needs, as determined by the school administration
The 2023-2024 PTSO fundraising goal is $30,000
How to Participate
Here is a copy of the Fundraising Letter was sent home with your child the first day of school (in case it didn't make it to you).
- Donate Online (preferred method) at www.Pay4SchoolStuff.com. Select "Inve$t in the Castle & PTSO Membership"
- All donations, in any amount, are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible
- Donations of $75 or more (prior to matching) automatically include PTSO membership
- Senior students planning to apply for PTSO scholarships, must be PTSO members
- PTSO memberships help to offset administrative costs
- Donate by Check Attach form from the Fundraising Letter to your check and bring it to the main office. Do not bring checks to Homeroom Teachers. Please make check payable to AKHS PTSO.
- Matching Funds Double your Gift! If your employer has a matching funds program, please request check be made payable to AKHS PTSO. Help us maximize your company match. PTSO loses out on matching funds if you do not properly submit the request with your employer. Please be sure to follow your company’s guidelines by submitting it in any online database (i.e. Bank of America or Your Cause) or submitting any required paperwork to us. Any questions: email [email protected]
- Knights Night Out Participate in the various 'Dinner Nights" as organized by the Fundraising Committee. Eat at certain restaurants on designated nights and a portion of your sales goes to AK PTSO! Please refer to the AK Road entrance marquee, Facebook, daily bulletin and Knightly News for scheduled events.