Easy Ways to Support the PTA
Why do we fundraise?
With an $11.4M budget shortfall, our district has had to make thoughtful but difficult choices. This has resulted in cuts to classroom resources, decreased teacher support, and reduction of enrichment funds, to name a few. Nearly 50% of our Happy Valley Elementary families are already navigating financial stress, and in 2024-25, Happy Valley families requested $12,647 in scholarships from our PTA. Our community’s support matters more than ever!
You can make a one time, monthly, or yearly donation securely online here!
DONATIONS
You can also donate directly through Venmo, or by writing a check to Happy Valley PTA
GIVEBACKS
Link your credit card and participating businesses give a percentage back to us!
MOVE-A-THON
Our only major fundraiser; a "fun run" style event where students collect pledges from family & friends
MINTED
Use our code FUNDRAISEHAPPYVALLEYPTA
at checkout when you make purchases of stationery, gifts, cards and more and we earn 10%!
FRED MEYER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Link your rewards number with our charity so that we earn a percentage when you shop
NAME BUBBLES
A percentage of your purchase comes back to us when you buy labels for your family.
What do the donations support?
Happy Valley PTA is a registered nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Donations help pay for:
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After School Enrichment & Scholarships
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Free Yearbooks for all students
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Field Trips & Transportation
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Annual Teacher Grants
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The Spring Fling!
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation + Snack Cart
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Cross Cultural Learning Opportunities
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Art Supplies & Art Classes
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Free Family Community-Building Events
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Special 4th & 5th Grade Events
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STEAM Activities
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Free Book Fair
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Spirit Wear for every new student & teacher
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School Musical (alternating years)
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Gardening Care & Programs
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Allied Arts Childrens' Arts Walk
And more!
How do we contribute to equity across the district?
And thanks to our PTA bylaws, 10% of every dollar raised is shared with other Bellingham schools through the Elementary Partners Equity Project—supporting students with the greatest need across the district. Learn more about the program here.