• 2024–25 PTO FUNDS FOR EXCELLENCE—GIVE TODAY!

    The CHS PTO’s mission is to support and enhance the education of students through volunteer service, fundraising, and fostering relationships among members of the school community. How does the PTO achieve our mission, and how much does it cost?

    FACULTY/STAFF APPRECIATION: We budget over $7,000 to provide five meals and occasional snacks to faculty/staff over the course of the year (at the Open House, during fall and spring conferences, before the winter holiday, and at year’s end).

    • Cost: $1,250 to $1,600 per meal (150 to 170 faculty/staff members)

    SUPPORT FOR CHS: We fund CHS initiatives such as student planners and award night plaques; we also give funds directly to faculty for innovative special faculty/staff projects (click here to learn more!) not funded through conventional District channels. $13,000 is allocated to these special projects. Awards given in the past include:

    • Video camera and a still camera for photojournalism students and newspaper staff: $6,600
    • A combination metal lathe/mill used by robotics students to make custom parts: $2,850 
    • Catalyst’s modernized meeting room reservation system: $4,000 

    COMMUNITY BUILDING: We hold social and informational events for parents via our robust Parent Connections program as well as community events.

    • Grade-level Parent Connections events (2 per year): $650 (per each grade)

    How can we reach this year’s fundraising goal of $27,500? We are funded solely by donations; here is how meeting our goal could look:

    • 7 gifts of $1,000+ = $7,000+
    • 10 gifts of $500 = $5,000
    • 20 gifts of $250 = $5,000
    • 50 gifts of $100 = $5,000
    • 100 gifts of $50 = $5,000

    Total number of gifts = 187; total amount raised = $27,000+

    Click here to make YOUR gift!

    Please give what you can—contributions of any amount are welcome and appreciated. With your help, we look forward to another great year of supporting our CHS community. Thank you!

     

    Click here to find out how your company can match your donation. If you prefer to donate via check (made payable to CHS PTO), please send it to CHS PTO, #1 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105, or drop off at the front office. Be sure to indicate your student's name and grade on your check. CHS PTO is a 501c3 with tax ID 43-1747553.