Bourbonnais, IL – The Bourbonnais Elementary PTA wrapped up the 2024-2025 school year with a record fundraising performance, collecting over $56,000 and investing more than $48,000 into local education initiatives, according to a year-end update shared Tuesday.
According to the Bourbonnais Elementary PTA, the standout achievement of the year was their streamlined partnership with the school district, which allowed for more efficient fundraising and larger disbursements. The PTA awarded $23,000 in teacher grants and contributed $18,000 toward school improvement projects, with more investments expected once planned upgrades are fully implemented.
Much of the fundraising success came from a single Apex Leadership event, which generated $33,000. Other events included an Evening of Dance ($8,300), Fall Fest ($5,900), and an Online Auction ($4,100). Smaller efforts such as restaurant nights and themed fundraisers also contributed to the total.
Spending for the year included $4,000 toward Teacher Appreciation Week meals and snacks, $1,600 for back-to-school and conference food, $1,000 for administrative costs, and $900 for miscellaneous school support.
The PTA expressed gratitude for the support of B53 families and staff and noted that efforts are already underway to streamline and enhance fundraising strategies for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
“We look forward to another great year and hope everyone enjoys their summer,” the organization stated in its social media post Tuesday.
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