HOW WE FUND PATTERSON
Our goal is to raise what we need to support Patterson while being thoughtful about how often we ask families to give.
Patterson PTSO is funded through the generosity and participation of our families and community, with one primary annual fundraiser supplemented by community partnerships and easy, optional ways to support our school.
Annual Fundraiser
ONE BIG FUNDRAISER. ONE BIG IMPACT.
Power the Panther is our primary annual fundraiser. Rather than asking students to sell products throughout the year, our goal is to raise enough through one main campaign to support PTSO programs and priorities while minimizing additional fundraising asks of Patterson families.
$+12,000
RAISED THROUGH POWER THE PANTHER Annual Fundraiser IN 2025–26
Community Fundraisers
SUPPORT PATTERSON WHILE HAVING FUN
Throughout the year, Patterson partners with local restaurants, entertainment venues, and businesses that return a portion of participating sales to the PTSO.
These events give families an optional way to support Patterson while spending time together in the community. When Power the Panther meets our annual fundraising needs, our goal is to keep these additional fundraisers to a minimum.
$3,481
GENERATED THROUGH COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS IN 2025–26
Patterson families supported fundraisers with community partners including Skateland, Peter Piper Pizza, Elevate, Dirty Dough, Barro's, DiamondBack Game, and a local art studio.
EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT — AT NO EXTRA COST
This is where I'd give Fry's more attention than we've previously discussed.
FRY'S COMMUNITY REWARDS
Link your Fry's VIP account to Patterson PTSO and eligible purchases can earn money for Patterson—without changing what you buy or what you pay.
$2,175
EARNED THROUGH FRY'S COMMUNITY REWARDS IN 2025–26
That's a fantastic proof point. I'd absolutely publish it. $2,175 is enough that parents can immediately see why taking a few minutes to link their account matters.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Scan eligible receipts through the Box Tops app to help Patterson earn money from purchases you may already be making.
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SCHOOL PRIDE THAT GIVES BACK
Patterson Spirit Wear is first and foremost a way to show Panther pride, but purchases also provide additional support for PTSO programs.
SEE YOUR SUPPORT AT WORK
Fundraising is only one side of the story. See how PTSO resources and community support are put to work for Patterson students, teachers, staff, and families.