Fundraising

PTO Fundraising Opportunities

The Pittsfield PTO provides tens of thousands of dollars of financial support to Pittsfield students and teachers each year. These funds enhance the learning environment at Pittsfield by:

• • Supporting teachers and staff in acquiring the supplies they need to help students learn. Staff use the funds to purchase a variety of items they need, including basic items like folders, pencils, paper, craft supplies, tissues, disinfecting wipes, snacks, and books, plus special items like projectors, chairs, shelving/organization units, and more. These items are not provided by the school district and otherwise come out of teachers’ own pockets.
  • Covering 100% of field trip fees and transportation, which would otherwise be passed along to families.
  • Hosting school assemblies.
  • Addressing school-wide needs by creating and stocking a snack closet and keeping the Care Closet full of personal care items, spare clothing, and winter clothing.
  • Supporting school-sponsored events and putting on PTO-sponsored fun, affordable events for the school community.

Fundraising is essential to continue the PTO's mission to support and enhance learning at Pittsfield Elementary School. Your support of these programs directly impacts the academic experience of our students. Thank you for taking an active role in our fundraising activities and programs!

RESTAURANT NIGHTS

Throughout the school year, the PTO will hold fundraising events at area restaurants where a portion of the sales benefits the PTO. These are win-win-win events: Feed your family, connect with other families in the school community, and support the PTO! Watch for reminders in our communications and on our Facebook page.

• • September 17, 2025: Panera at 3205 Washtenaw Avenue

  • October 23, 2025: Applebee's at 3819 Carpenter Road

  • November 13, 2025: Noodles & Company at 3601 Washtenaw Avenue (Get directions)

  • December 18, 2025: Red Robin at 3797 Carpenter Road (Get directions)

  • February 25th, 2026: Raising Cane's at 1116 S. University Ave. Unit B. (Get directions)

DONATE

The Pittsfield PTO is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (Tax ID: 38-3727841). Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent provided by law. Donate directly to the Pittsfield PTO using these easy methods:

• • Paypal - treasurer@pittsfieldpto.com

  • Venmo - @PittsfieldPTOA2

  • CashApp - $PittsfieldElemPTO

  • Cash or check (payable to Pittsfield PTO) sent to the school (2543 Pittsfield Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48104).

Family Assistance Fund

The PTO has a special Family Support Fund that provides gift cards to families who need a little extra for clothing, groceries, gas, and other basic needs. If you would like to donate to this fund, please include "Family Assistance Fund" in the notes of your payment or check.

PTOC Annual Equity Fundraiser

This fundraiser directly supports Pittsfield and other Title I schools in AAPS. Since its launch in 2023, around $180,000 have been raised for Title I schools. To participate, the PTOC is asking all individuals who can to donate $30 dollars or more. Funds raised will be distributed to the designated Title I schools in the spring of 2026. 

Please support this effort if you can! Every amount makes a difference in reducing inequalities in our district.

EMPLOYER MATCHING

The PTO is happy to provide documentation for employer matching programs. Please contact the treasurer at treasurer@pittsfieldpto.com. The Pittsfield Elementary School Parent Teacher