Cherokee prides itself on having an involved community. Your contributions of time, talent, and funds help us promote, enhance and maximize the academic, social and physical education of every Cherokee student.

There are many ways to support Cherokee:

Volunteering your time
Buying Spirit Wear
Sponsoring the APT directly, either as a corporate sponsor or becoming a member
Shopping at certain local and national retailers
AZ Tax Credit Program

Please choose the methods that work for you – we appreciate your support!

Your Funds at Work

Did you know that 72%, $275,000.00 of our annual budget pays for in-classroom specialists and aides?

Or that every teacher receives a $1,000/year classroom reimbursement stipend?

Fundraising

Readathon: $90,569.00
Spring Gala: $242,732.00
Passive: $12,500

Student Expenses

Curriculum night
Boo Hoo - Woo Hoo Breakfast
Art Masterpiece supplies
Yearbooks-extra books to ensure all 5th graders receive one
Spirit Wear

5th grade t-shirts and graduation party

School

School enhancements: ~ $75,000
Student Government staffing
Supplies for Holiday Hustle, Cupid Social, Water Day, and family game & movie nights

Staff

Aides/Specialist Support - over $275,000
Holiday gifts for staff
Coffee Cart for staff 2-4x per year
Specials teachers holiday gift
Staff lunches
Aides/Specialist supplies
Gifted endorsement reimbursement
Professional Development course reimbursement
Art teacher supplies
Band teacher supplies

Music teacher supplies
P.E. teacher supplies
Principal expense allocation
Staff classroom supply reimbursement

Community

Families-in-Need budget to support Cherokee families with emergency financial needs

Chaparral Graduation project
Cherokee alum college scholarship