PADDOCK COMMUNITY! It's time for the PANTHER DASH! Goal: $20,000.00 Fundraising Period: Wednesday, September 16 - Tuesday, September 29 Panther Dash Obstacle Course: Wednesday, September 30 Panther Dash is Paddock PTA's BIGGEST fundraiser of the year with donations accepted online from Wednesday, September 16 through Tuesday, September 29. The fundraising campaign will culminate with the Panther Dash Obstacle Course and a schoolwide celebration assembly during school on September 30. Our goal is to raise $20,000 this year which equates to just under $45 per student. Every donation makes a BIG impact! Panther Dash provides more than 75% of Paddock PTA's funding for the entire school year. Your donations help pay help make things like Back to School Picnic, Community Cares, Panther Fest, Family Reading Night, Healthy Minds, Assemblies, Teacher Appreciation Week, and much more possible! Your Support Makes a Difference. In previous years we've been able to fund new playground equipment, soccer goals, school signage, teacher grants, an outdoor learning space, and so much more! *Every student that registers will receive free Paddock sweatband on Dash day. Prizes for Top Fundraisers: 1st Place: Apple iPad 2nd Place: Nex Playground 3rd Place: Kindle Paperwhite Top Student Fundraiser from EACH Grade: SLIME Mr. Christ Full Class Prizes: Top Fundraising Class: Movie Day Top Fundraising Class Per Grade: Extra Recess Any Class with 50% Fundraising Participation: Choice Day Register your student's fundraising page and donate today! S t udents that raise ANY amount will earn a chance at additional prizes (every $50 raised earns additional chances at winning) : Police car ride to school Chromebook keyboard cover Wireless mouse Coin for book vending machine Bus dismissal announcement Extra PE class Lunch with Mr. Christ Water bottles World Cup soccer balls Games Paint-Your-Own kits Squishies Plus more! THANK YOU for supporting the Paddock PTA! We'd also like to give a HUGE thank to our sponsor, Woodfield Financial Advisors.
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Panther Dash 2026 2026 — Palatine, IL takes place on September 30, 2026. The race is held in Palatine, Illinois.
Where is Panther Dash 2026 2026 — Palatine, IL held?
Panther Dash 2026 2026 — Palatine, IL is held at 225 W. Washington St. in Palatine, Illinois.
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