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26-27-DHMS DIRECT DONATION DRIVE

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26-27-DHMS-DIRECT DONATION DRIVE
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Dear Dakota Hills Parents, Guardians, and Families,

We are now starting our one-time, fall Dakota Hills Direct Drive Donation campaign!

This occurs just once per year, in September! This replaces the old magazine and cookie sales. It is a simple, direct donation that keeps all of the money at Dakota Hills.

We have a goal of $25,000.  Our suggested donation is $25 per student as with an enrollment of about 1,200 students, this would get us to the goal of $25,000 to $30,000. Anyone can give more than the suggested $25 per student if desired… just type in your chosen amount in Edutrak.

Participation Incentives:
• The FLEX group at each grade level that generates the most donated money gets a donut/bagel party
• The whole grade level that generates the highest amount of money will get ice cream treats

Ensure your child’s FLEX group gets credit: use the drop down menu to...

1) Select your child’s FLEX teacher
2) Select your child’s grade level

If not selected, donations won’t count toward the student group totals!


Donations are done via Edutrak.   link for Edutrak: https://district196.cf.edutrakconnect.com/
1) Select the e-store/donations
2) Find the “2026-27 DHMS Direct Donation”
3) Enter in your chosen amount… then “confirm”
4) For corporate donations, please e-mail: kimberly.bowling@district196.org 

We are very grateful for the involvement and support of the Inver Grove and Eagan communities we serve. Thank you for sending your children to Dakota Hills as they make our school a special place.

Description:
This money is used for classroom resources, activities, and student experiences that would otherwise not be possible. This year, instead of contracting with a company to stage a sales-oriented fundraiser, we are simply asking for direct family donations… 100% of these funds will stay at the school.

No Sales, Less Hassle:
In the past, a sponsoring magazine company has been used to facilitate the fundraiser. Families then get some sort of product (magazines, cookies) but the company kept half or more of the total sales.

We know it will be more popular to raise money in a way that keeps all of it at the school.

Suggested Donation Rationale:
In the past, the average amount of money raised via magazine and cookie dough sales was $25 – $30,000. Dakota Hills now has an enrollment of about 1,200 students, serving about 1,000 families. To match the amount generated from a sales-oriented effort ($25,000), an average donation of $25 per student will effectively replace the funds previously generated from various “sales.”

Funds are used to purchase:
The WEB Program        Reduction of the cost of field trips              Leveled book resources 

  Science equipment Art, Tech, and FACS supplies   Microwave ovens in cafe

Timeline:
• September 16th: Direct Drive fundraiser kick-off.       September 24th: Direct Drive conclusion
Summary of Ways to Give:

Edutrak (for DHMS Families)

Go to your Edutrak account: Select the green, schoolhouse/dollar icon. Find and select: “2026-27 DHMS Direct Drive Donation”

Enter in any amount you wish to donate, and finalize the transaction. For help with corporate matches, please contact Mary Ruppert at: kimberly.bowling@district196.org


Submit Cash or Checks
(a parent/guardian option to Edutrak)

Payable to “DHMS” or “Dakota Hills MS”. Place the check into an envelope. Be sure to label the envelope with your child’s name, grade level, and FLEX Advisor

Return the donation to your child’s FLEX advisor


Invite a Relative to Give to DHMS

Donations need to be made via the Edutrak system or via mail.

If you have a relative who wants to donate, we ask that they give their chosen amount to you (parents) and then you can add that to your Edutrak donation.