Fundraising
The HTES PTO is the sole funding mechanism for classroom aides, as well as programs such as; Mini Museum, Accelerated Reader and Horsemanship. We support teacher libraries and classrooms through book fairs, and build school community with in-person events.
Here is a glimpse of the costs associated with some of the programs that the PTO funds each year:
Program |
Cost |
Mini Museum |
$700/year |
Accelerated Reader Program |
$8,000/year |
Teacher Aides & Librarians |
$45,000/year |
PebbleGo (On-line Research for K – 2) |
$1,300/year |
Technology |
up to $8,000 |
Art, Music, PE, Garden, Science |
$3,000/year |
How it's done...
Teachers, families and local businesses work together to accomplish these goals by:
- Becoming a member of the PTO
- Eating out on Spirit Nights (Restaurant nights)
- Buying Spirit Gear
- Donating online
- Saving and bringing in Box Tops for Education
- Shopping at certain local and national retailers
Easy ways to donate....
Create an account with a new or existing Fry’s Shopper’s Card. Search for “Horseshoe Trails Elementary” as the organization you’d like to support. Then buy your weekly groceries as usual!
Log-in to your Amazon account at smile.amazon.com. Click on “Account Settings” and then select “Change Your Amazon Smile charity” under the “Other Programs” heading.
The Box Tops program is changing! You can now collect your box tops electronically and assigned them directly to your child’s Grade level.
Tuft+Needle generously donates 25% of every mattress sale to our school. Purchase a new mattress and help your school, win-win!
ALSO, many employers match donations made by their employees to charitable organizations like HTES PTO. Ask your employer about any similar programs!
Our students deserve a great education. The resources provided by your financial support allow students of Horseshoe Trails Elementary to receive an educational experience unparalleled in Arizona. Horseshoe Trails Elementary PTO is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Thanks for all you do to make our school great!
HTES PTO is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, qualified under the IRS regulations and deductibles as allowed by law. (Tax ID 20-2674239) Contact your tax advisor concerning the deductability of your donation. Any donation over $250 will automatically be issued a tax receipt, but we you can also request one for a donation of any amount – just send us an email after you make your donation at htesparents@gmail.com.
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