Dear Aviation High School Parents & Families,
The Parents' Association supports initiatives for our school that are not paid for by the Department of Education. About 50% of PA income is from the Annual Appeal, which is a key pillar of our fundraising efforts. The remainder of our funding comes from other sources like merch sales and event sales.
With the approval of our membership in the 2025-26 school year, our PA is in the early stage of pursuing 501(c)(3) status with the help of a legal professional. As a Title 1 school, we are hopeful this will open future fundraising opportunities beyond our school community.
This year, we would love to have 100% participation from our families! No amount is too small, and every single dollar goes directly back to our school.
💛 💚 With gratitude,
PA Executive Board 2026-27
Watch our video to learn more about the Annual Appeal!
YOUR DONATIONS IN ACTION!
CLUB MINI-GRANT: COLOR GUARD
“For Color Guard, we bought the gloves needed for our 20+ presentations per year. These resources are only available because of their beloved PA.”
–Mr. Flor, Color Guard Advisor
CLUB MINI-GRANT: FASHION CLUB
“On behalf of the Fashion Club, I want to express my gratitude! When I told the students of the grant, their faces all lit up in excitement.”
–Ms. Tran, Fashion Club Advisor
EVENT SUPPORT: COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE DAY
“College Acceptance Day is important as we acknowledge our seniors. We are also showing the younger students: This could be you.“
–Ms. DiGiorgio, College Advisor
SENIOR ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
“As I prepare to begin college and pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering, your generosity will help ease the financial burden.”
–Class of 2026 Scholarship Recipient
WHERE WILL YOUR DONATIONS GO?
EVERY DOLLAR you contribute to the PA Annual Appeal will directly fund school events, activities, supplies, scholarships & more in the 2026-27 approved budget.
✈️ Homecoming dance: DJ, photo booth, and food
✈️ Student club mini-grants for supplies and equipment
✈️ Honor Roll Celebration
✈️ College Acceptance Day
✈️ Senior Scholarships: 4 x $1,000
✈️ Enamel keepsake pins for Seniors, approx. 500 students
✈️ Marino’s Italian Ice Day for all, approx. 2,000 students
✈️ SkillsUSA Winterfest: decor and food
✈️ Staff appreciation luncheon; co-funding with administration
✈️ Staff end-of-year event for 231 staff members
✈️ Principal Wish List
...and more!
HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU GIVE?
No amount is too small. All donations, at any amount, are greatly appreciated.
While all money collected goes to the PA general fund to be applied to items in the approved budget, here are some ways your gift may be used:
$50 Suggested contribution per student
$100 Helps to support events like the Honor Roll Ceremony
$250 Fully funds one student club mini-grant
$500 Helps to support student and staff appreciation initiatives
$1,000 Fully funds one Senior Scholarship