activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 5
- Funding school programs and initiatives School Fundraising Campaigns & EventsCovers part of the cost for special logo t-shirts for the T-Squad freshman orientation program and fulfills wish list items and program funding ideas brought by teachers and administrators at Thunderbird High School.
- Organizing fundraising eventsHosts the annual Strides for Schools 5K fundraiser and organizes specific fundraising events such as Auction Night, Golf Tournament, and Casino Night to raise money for Thunderbird High School.
- Organizing student engagement and appreciation events Graduation Night Celebration ProgramsOrganizes monthly "Fun Fridays" with games, sports team visits, and prizes, and hosts Grad Night celebrations for graduating seniors at Thunderbird High School, including providing entertainment, food, and prizes.
- Providing student scholarships and recognition Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides scholarships to deserving graduating seniors for academic and career technical education and funds the Student of the Month program recognition and rewards at Thunderbird High School.
- Supporting teachers and staff Teacher and Staff Appreciation ProgramsConducts Teacher Appreciation Week activities, provides candy, meals, and decorations to teachers, hosts breakfast for teachers and administrators, and stocks teacher break rooms with snacks at Thunderbird High School.
capacity building · 1
- Facilitating parent and community involvement Parent & Family Engagement ProgramsSupports family involvement in school, recruits volunteers for school activities, and hosts meetings where parents can hear directly from school administrators.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Community engagement through structured volunteerism committee-based_volunteer_modelEngages parents via a committee-based volunteer model and diverse opportunities to distribute responsibilities, strengthen community ties, and create mutual benefit between families and the school.
- Community-engaged partnership and fundraising model community-engaged support modelStrengthens school-community ties by raising funds through events and direct drives, and by partnering with local businesses through sponsorships, events, and donations, creating mutual value.
- Responsive, request-driven support for school staff responsive supportProvides targeted assistance to teachers and administrators through a formal request system that allows them to specify needed volunteer or financial support, ensuring alignment with school needs.
- Safe and supervised student celebrations safe_and_sober_celebrationReduces risks associated with graduation by hosting a supervised, alcohol-free event that provides a safe alternative to unsupervised gatherings for seniors.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Fun Fridays
Monthly on-campus events during lunch periods featuring games, visits from local sports teams, and prizes to provide a break from the school day.
Reserved Senior Parking Spaces
A fundraising program allowing senior students to reserve and decorate their parking spots, with proceeds supporting TPA programs.
Senior Grad Night Celebration
Provides a safe and sober post-graduation party for graduating seniors, reducing ticket costs and offering activities and prizes.
Stock the Break-room!
Stocks the teacher break-room with snacks and goodies at the beginning of the school year and new year.
Student Scholarships
Offers small scholarships to graduating seniors for academic and career technical education opportunities.
Student of the Month Program
Provides funds for recognition and rewards for students acknowledged for their academic and school contributions.
T-Squad
A program for incoming freshmen to ease their transition to high school, including providing special logo t-shirts.
Teacher Appreciation Program
Provides gestures of appreciation to teachers throughout the school year, including candy/treat deliveries, meals, and decorations.
Teacher Wish List
Funds specific items or program ideas requested by teachers and administrators.
Teacher and Admin Breakfast
Hosts breakfast for Thunderbird High School employees at the start of each semester.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Arizona Coyotes Partner — Local sports team that participates in TPA-hosted Fun Friday events.
- Dave & Buster’s Partner — Hosted the Safe and Sober Grad Night lock-in event at its Desert Ridge location.
- Greenway High School Partner — Refers to Greenway as a "sister-school" and encourages attendance at their games.
- Phoenix Suns Partner — Local sports team that participates in TPA-hosted Fun Friday events.
- Thunderbird High School Partner — Collaborates with the school to support student success through parent volunteerism.
- Thunderbird High School Partner — Primary partner organization for student, staff, and family support programs.
- Thunderbird High School Partner — Students purchase parking passes directly from Thunderbird High School as part of the reserved parking spot program.
- Thunderbird High School Partner — Supports the high school experience for students and families.
- Thunderbird High School Partner — Supports the school's teachers, administrators, students, and community.
- local news channels Partner — Media partners that provide shout outs during TPA-hosted Fun Friday events.