activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 14
- Family Nights Out School Community Engagement EventsOrganizes and hosts family nights out to promote community engagement among Pinnacle High School families, offered as recurring social events.
- Family Nights Out School Community Engagement EventsOrganizes and hosts family nights out for the Pinnacle High School community.
- Fundraising Activities Fundraising & Donation ManagementConducts online fundraisers and auctions to generate revenue for its programs and activities, and collects funds through a drop box.
- Fundraising Activities Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsConducts online fundraisers and special events such as online auctions (e.g., held February 27–March 6) to generate financial support for booster programs, with one drop box generating approximately $50 per month.
- Memory Pages and Reunion Scrapbook Program School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsFacilitates the creation and display of "Memory Pages" for graduating classes, which are preserved and compiled into a scrapbook for distribution at their 10-year reunion.
- Memory Pages and Scrapbook Creation School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsFacilitates the creation and display of "Memory Pages" for graduating classes, which are compiled into a scrapbook for their 10-year reunion.
- PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) SupportProvides financial and material support for the PBIS program at Pinnacle High School, including funding student behavior incentives such as $10 gift cards (most commonly QT gift cards) to reinforce positive behavior.
- Project Grad / Senior Grad Night Celebration Graduation Night Celebration ProgramsOrganizes and hosts a free senior "Grad Night" event at Dave and Busters for graduating students, with optional paid guest attendance. The event includes admission, unlimited games (video games, bowling, pool, blackjack), food (pizza bites, chicken bites, fries, mac & cheese, cake), sodas, charging stations, bag check, stocked restrooms, and over $15,000 in prizes through drawings and games, achieving 90% student attendance.
- Scholarship Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOperates a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to graduating seniors at Pinnacle High School.
- Senior Grad Night Event (Project Grad) Graduation Night Celebration ProgramsOrganizes and funds "Project Grad," a free, safe, and substance-free graduation night celebration for Pinnacle High School seniors, offering entertainment, food, prizes, and amenities at venues like Dave and Busters.
- Senior Scholarship Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOperates a scholarship program for graduating seniors at Pinnacle High School, awarding financial support to students as part of its annual initiatives.
- Staff and Teacher Appreciation Teacher and Staff Appreciation ProgramsProvides treats, lunches, gift cards, and hospitality events for teachers and staff at Pinnacle High School, including during parent-teacher conferences and holidays.
- Support for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)Provides support, including gift cards, for the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program at Pinnacle High School to incentivize student behavior.
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Programs Teacher and Staff Appreciation ProgramsProvides meals, treats, gift cards, and hospitality events for teachers and staff at Pinnacle High School, including during parent-teacher conferences and the holidays. Events have included catered meals from Streets of NY and distribution of 30 gift cards for holiday appreciation.
capacity building · 2
- Administrative and Financial Support for School Clubs Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesProvides 501(c)(3) status, insurance, bank account oversight, and tax preparation services to individual sports teams and clubs at Pinnacle High School, enabling them to operate under the club’s nonprofit umbrella.
- Fiscal Sponsorship for School Teams and Clubs Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesProvides 501(c)3 status, insurance, bank account oversight, and tax preparation services for individual sports teams and clubs at Pinnacle High School.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Collaborative staff appreciation through volunteer and student partnerships collaborative_appreciationThe organization utilizes a Hospitality Committee to organize staff appreciation events and partners with the Student Government Organization (STUGO) to manage events, with the organization providing financial support.
- Collaborative volunteer and event engagement volunteer engagementEngages volunteers and co-hosts events through dedicated committees and partnerships with student groups, such as the Hospitality Committee and STUGO, to support staff appreciation and other school activities through shared planning and financial backing.
- Direct donation-based fundraising model donation_based_fundraisingThe organization shifts from a membership model to a donation-based model, considering all parents as members, to raise funds for supplies, staff appreciation, gift cards, and PBIS, and conducts focused donation drives rather than promoting membership.
- Donation-based fundraising model fundraising strategyShifts from a formal membership structure to an inclusive, donation-based funding approach to support student programs, staff appreciation, and school initiatives, leveraging digital tools like Zeffy to broaden participation and collect donor information.
- Enhancing student experience through comprehensive school support school_supportThe organization functions as the main booster club, similar to a PTA/PTO, to enhance the overall student experience at Pinnacle High School by providing various support programs and events, and by supporting the entire school and individual booster clubs with essential infrastructure.
- Umbrella support for school and booster clubs umbrella organization supportActs as the central parent organization and infrastructure provider for Pinnacle High School, supporting both the overall school and individual booster clubs, enabling their operation and coordination in a manner similar to a PTA/PTO.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Online Fundraiser
Annual online auction that raises funds for various school programs and initiatives.
PBIS Support
Supports Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) by providing incentives for student behavior.
Project Grad
A free graduation celebration event for seniors at Dave and Busters, featuring games, food, and prizes to ensure a safe environment for graduates.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Provides meals and treats for teachers and staff throughout the school year to show appreciation for their hard work.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- ASU Partner — Partners with ASU for an Engineering Program at Pinnacle High School, allowing students to graduate with an associate's degree and get early acceptance into ASU's engineering program.
- Avion Partner — Partners with Avion to help build out space for the engineering program within the ITC.
- Dave & Buster's Partner — Hosts the Project Grad event, providing the venue and staff for the party.
- Dave and Busters Partner — Hosts Project Grad at Dave and Busters (Desert Ridge).
- Dave and Busters Partner — Venue for the Grad Night celebration.
- Goodwill Partner — Organizes a Goodwill Donation Drive, exploring options for collecting donations for Goodwill.
- Honeywell Partner — Partners with Honeywell to help build out space for the engineering program within the ITC.
- PV School District Partner — Provides insurance required by the district for clubs to operate.
- Pinnacle High School Partner — Main booster club on campus, supporting the entire school and individual clubs.
- STUGO Partner — Partners with STUGO for staff appreciation week, with STUGO managing the event and POP providing financial support.