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MMS Drive for Schools wrap up!
Here is how MMS Drive for Schools concluded by the numbers:
️ Total raised: $28,921️ Number of classes achieving 100% participation: 3️ Average overall class participation: 85%️ Highest dollar amount raised by a grade level: $4,325️ Highest dollar amount raised by an individual student: $950️ Highest average dollar amount per student for a grade level: $309️ Average dollar amount raised per student: $193 Reminder about the raffle drawing date and time:Email Kevict Yen or call 408-846-4042 with questions.
DRIVE FOR SCHOOLS OVERVIEW
Drive for Schools is a tremendous opportunity for Mount Madonna School students to raise money as 100% of the proceeds go directly to the school. Founded in 2005, and sponsored by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Drive for Schools has successfully raised over $10 million total for local schools.
This year, the grand prize is $25,000 cash. There are also more cash prizes than ever – six $1,000 cash prizes, a $500 cash prize plus over 100 additional prizes! The complete prize list can be viewed here.
All elementary, middle and high schools in Santa Cruz County are invited to participate at no cost. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk provides the prizes, printed tickets, and publishes promotional materials. Mount Madonna School students sell the tickets for $5 each or $25 for a book of six and the school keeps every single penny raised.
Packets with tickets and instructions will be sent home starting Friday, September 19. Each student will have the opportunity to sell these tickets within their community and to friends and family members. Sales for the fundraiser ends October 19 at 11:59pm. All ticket stubs must be returned to MMS on or before October 20 by 12:00 NOON.
The ticket drawing will be held on October 26 at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win.
Email Kevict Yen or call 408-846-4042 with questions.
HOW IT WORKS
Students will receive their initial ticket sales kits starting on September 19. The kit will contain 10 ticket books, MMS swag to give away, a commemorative gift to families, informational flyers about the program, and an envelop to collect funds. Additional ticket books can be obtained at the upper campus office at any time throughout the sales period.
Payment for tickets can be made by cash, check or credit card online using the form at the bottom of this page. There is no sales tax or fees to worry about.
The monies paid for tickets are not tax deductible since they are a payment to purchase an tangible good (in this case, a raffle ticket) and not considered a donation.
Students are encouraged to contact family, friends, and relatives to solicit ticket sales. In the past families have also had great success selling in front of grocery stores, at farmer’s markets, and other local businesses and commerce areas. Older students or younger students with the help of parents, have also made videos to post on social media to solicit sales.
Sales amounts will be tallied per student.
Prizes are awarded to the top Individual sellers as well as to top selling grade levels. A flyer for the MMS prize lists will be included in the sales kits.
Turning in tickets:
Tickets can be turned into the upper campus office or to any teacher or administrator at any time during the sales period. There are three sections to the ticket. Below are instructions for what to do with each section:
OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR 2025
This year, we have a school-wide goal to raise $25,050 and an individual student challenge of selling at least six ticket books. In 2024, we raised an all-time MMS record amount of $28,921 and were one of the top fundraising schools in Santa Cruz County! Let’s work together to set a new all-time record!
QUESTIONS?
Email Kevict Yen or call 408-846-4042 and we’ll be happy to help!
Purchase Drive for Schools tickets directly online:
Online sales for Drive for Schools 2025 tickets will open on Friday, September 19 and close on Monday, October 19 at 11:59 pm.
