All fundraising that the AHS Student Council does either gets put back into the school (to help purchase supplies and equipment, run programs, etc.) or is used for charitable donations. Some of our recent donations are listed below.
In May of 2025, the Student Council helped the Ashland High School Theatrical Society Purchase a new sound board and lighting system for the auditorium.
In June of 2024, the Student Council Donated $2000 to the "Helping Our Own Fund", run by Ms. Pavia-Shiels, designed to help students who need financial assistance in order to participate in activities.
Our annual "Clocker Idol" event has raised money for the Ashland Emergency Fund, helping out local families in town who suddenly find themselves in need.
Our 2024 event raised: $1243.50
Our 2023 event raised: $1343.00
Our 2022 event raised: $1426.00
Our 2021 event raised: $1060.00
In 2024 and again in 2025 the Student Council donated approximately $300 to each department at the high school to purchase supplies beyond what their budget would have allowed.
The Student Council purchased retrofit kits (and paid for the plumbing work) for three drinking fountains in the high school, converting them into Water Bottle filling stations. This is also help cut down on plastic water bottle usage.
Annually the Student Council purchases snacks for students taking the MCAS and AP exams.
In 2017 and then again in 2022, the Student Council purchased banners to go on the light posts in the parking lot.
In 2019 - 2021, the Student Council (along with the Town of Ashland and the Class of 2020) helped to fund the construction and installation of the electronic sign in the front of the high school.