Fundraising
WHY WE FUNDRAISE
Loyal Heights Elementary relies on financial support from our PTA to fund programs and services that directly impact the education and vitality of our students, teachers and staff. We help provide essential needs such as math and literacy tutoring, music and arts programs, and even assist with salaries for our nurse, librarian, instructional assistants, and office staff.
We have two school-wide fundraisers each year: Move-a-Thon in the fall, and our annual auction in the spring.
MOVE-A-THON
Our fall Move-a-Thon gives our students an opportunity to show their school pride while raising money for their school. Part pep-rally, part celebration of movement, and part old-school pledge collecting, this event kicks off the school year with a ton of Beaver spirit.
Students collect per-lap or flat donations from their families, friends, and neighbors. They then have the opportunity both during school and following dismissal to don their Move-a-Thon shirts and complete as many laps as they can. Prizes are awarded for most money raised and most laps completed.
THE AUCTION
The annual auction is our PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year. It consists of a week-long online silent auction open to all LHE families & their extended networks, a ticketed adults-only live auction event, and a student raffle.
In addition to raising necessary funds, our aim is for all aspects of the auction to enhance our community at LHE. Through the live auction event, and the many shared experiences up for auction, we hope to provide a range of opportunities for families to find others with common interests, and make new friends while coming together for a shared goal of supporting our school.
CORPORATE MATCHING
Increase your support to Loyal Heights Elementary PTA by using matching funds. For a list of local companies that have corporate match programs, click here.
AUCTION 2027: CAMP CHIPPY
Paddles Up!
We are currently looking for donations! If you have a donation ready to go you can submit it via our Donation Form. If you have questions, ideas, or a connection for a donation, please reach out to auction@loyalheightspta.org
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Vacation Homes: Do you have an Airbnb or vacation home you’d be willing to donate a stay at?
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Tickets: Sporting events (Seahawks, Sounders, Storm, Reign, Kraken, Mariners or Torrent games) or Arts (theatre, ballet, opera, concert venue, etc…).
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Gift Cards for Local Businesses: restaurants, services, activities, experiences, etc... Ask your favorite local businesses if they are willing to support!
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Community Events: Host a small backyard BBQ, movie night, craft party, pizza party, etc… These can be for adults, kids, or families
Calling All Campers
Save the date for Loyal Heights Elementary’s annual auction Saturday, March 20th a the Sunset Lodge at the Ballard Elks.
It will be a grown-up night of summer camp fun in support of our kids. Event includes cocktails, dinner, live auction and camp dance. Find out more about the theme, costume inspiration, and important dates at lheauction.org.
Help stock the camp
The auction is our largest fundraiser, helping fund vital staff positions, including our counselor and reading and math specialists. Donations from businesses and our community make it all possible.
Have an item, experience, vacation stay, or service to contribute? We’d love your help making this year’s auction a success! Fill out our donation form to get started.
Own a business but aren’t sure what to donate? Have an idea, a connection, or a question about what we need? Get in touch with the auction committee—we’d love to brainstorm with you!
Join the Camp Counselors
Help bring Camp Chippy to life! Join the auction committee and help make our biggest fundraiser of the year possible.
We’re looking for procurement volunteers to reach out to businesses in Restaurants, Arts & Memberships, Sports & Community Events. We’ll provide a business list and sample outreach—no experience necessary! Let the auction committee know you're interested.
Look out for 2027 Auction updates in the PTA newsletter! You can also email auction@loyalheightspta.org with questions or donation ideas.
2027 Auction Co-Chairs
Maura Heilbron (Parent of Ava - 2nd grade)
Nora Matson (Parent of Charlie - 2nd grade and Rosemary - K)
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