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Fundraising:
September 16 - October 4, 2026
Inflatable Day:
Friday, September 23, 2026
(rain date: Wednesday, September 30)
Fundraising:
September 16 - October 4, 2026
Inflatable Day:
Friday, September 23, 2026
(rain date: Wednesday, September 30)
Daily progress can be found here.
Also check our Facebook page for regular updates!
Questions, Comments, Concerns?
Questions, Comments, Concerns?
Get in touch with us: fundraising@mertonpto.org
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WE CAN DO IT!! 😀
WE CAN DO IT!! 😀
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What is the Fall Fundraiser?
What is the Fall Fundraiser?
The Merton School Fall Fundraiser is a 19-day fundraiser, with Inflatable Day to celebrate a successful fundraiser taking place on 9/25/2026. Funds raised from this event go toward the remaining turf soccer field funds, classroom supplies, teacher requests, and student needs! Our goal is to raise $45,000.
The fundraising system itself will remain open until October 4, 2026.
Get Started - Create a PledgeStar Account
Get Started - Create a PledgeStar Account
1.) Log in or Sign up on MyBooster.com
2.) Enter your (parent) information, NOT your student's information.
3.) Search for Merton. It pulls up Merton Primary & Intermediate Schools.
4.) Enter your student's first name & last name.
From the drop-down, select their classroom teacher / homeroom teacher.
Click "Add Student".
If you need to add another student to your family, you'll click "Yes" and repeat Registering your Student.
Otherwise, choose "No".
5.) You're in!
Work through your Tasks!
Add at least 3 email addresses
Share by Text
Share on Facebook
Add 7 more email addresses
6.) To review your student profile(s), scroll down a bit on the main dashboard to see their photos and/or name.
Click on the icon to edit their information.
7.) Inside of your student's account, you can edit any of the information here.
If you have more than one student in your family, you can check "Enable Family Pledging" which allows you (as a parent) to share one family donation page for all of your students. Donors can make one single donation which is split equally between your students.
Edit the amount your student would like to set as their Donation Goal Per Lap. (As a default, we've set all students to earn 35 laps at the Color Run event whether they actually run that amount or not).
Edit the Donation Page Message if you'd like, or leave it as is.
Press "Save" to get back to the main Dashboard.
8.) Back on the Main Dashboard, you can scroll down to view more information about the Fundraiser.
Program Overview & Character Videos (that the kids will see each day on the Announcements at school)
Our Goal & Stats
Share Student Star Video
How to Get Donations
Donations
Business Leaderboard
One that's super fun is "Share Student Star Video". The system takes the photo you've uploaded of your student and creates a video that you can share out to your network.
9.) Share out your student / family link.
THANKS for helping us reach our goal!
If you need help with any part of this Registration process, reach out to us: fundraising@mertonpto.org and we'll get you squared away!
Individual Incentives
Individual Incentives
As an individual student, collect $300 or more to be entered into a Raffle to win some awesome prizes!
The Top Earner at Primary & Top Earner at Intermediate will get first & second choice (based on earnings) of their pick of the Raffle Prizes!
Classroom Incentives
Classroom Incentives
Work together with your classmates to earn classroom incentives!
The number of students registered and dollars earned and (recorded individually through the PledgeStar website) will feed into each classroom's efforts. No additional record-keeping is needed; everything will calculate automatically.
If a class is eligible for a classroom incentive, the teacher will be notified and will select (and announce to parents & students) what day that incentive will be awarded. This allows for the teacher to best accommodate their class's schedule.
Inflatable Day!: Friday, September 25, 2026
Inflatable Day!: Friday, September 25, 2026
To celebrate the success of our fundraiser, all students, parents, and community members are invited to participate in Inflatable Day on Friday, September 25, 2026!
The Inflatable Day will be held on the front lawn of Merton Primary School. Parents may park in the lots at Merton Primary (front lot & back lot), at Merton Intermediate, and across the street at St. John's church. Please RSVP here if you plan to join us.
SCHEDULE:
TBD
Do you plan to come to the Inflatable Day as a volunteer and/or observer? Let us know by RSVPing through this form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We have family & friends asking if there's a way to make a donation outside of the electronic option on the website. Is that allowed?
We have family & friends asking if there's a way to make a donation outside of the electronic option on the website. Is that allowed?
Yes! Absolutely! They can make a donation via cash or check. Please address the payment to Merton PTO.
Drop off at the Primary School OR mail to:
Merton PTO
PO Box 15
Merton, WI 53056
Be sure to include the name of the student in the memo so we can give proper credit.
I have multiple kids at school; how does PledgeStar work for my family?
I have multiple kids at school; how does PledgeStar work for my family?
If you have multiple children at school, you’ll create a page for your family and list each student within that.
When the system sends an email out to request donations, it will send one email on behalf of your family as a whole. Any donation received will be split evenly among your kids.
Each kid will earn incentives individually and as part of their classroom effort.
What are the school's fundraiser goals?
What are the school's fundraiser goals?
We've set a goal that we think will are totally achievable. Everything is a group effort!
WHOLE SCHOOL GOAL:
$50,000
What are we raising money for?
What are we raising money for?
The money raised will go to the Merton PTO. This year's money will go towards:
New Mascot costume
New speakers for the gym
Replacing athletic equipment
Teacher requests
Student needs
Fun family-friendly events for our Merton School community.
Join us at the monthly PTO meetings to learn more about how we plan to use the funds!
What has PTO fundraising supported in the past?
What has PTO fundraising supported in the past?
The PTO has used fundraising funds for a wide variety of things, from a specific, focused project, to more general and overarching. In the end, everything we do directly supports the students and staff at Merton.
2025-2026: Turf soccer field funds, classroom supplies, teacher requests, and student needs! Our goal was to raise $45,000. We raised over $60,000!
2024-2025: Financial support to upgrade or repair playground equipment and enhance recess materials. Expand accessibility to school events and activities. Support staff and community requests.
2023-2024: Future School Enhancements, Staff Support/Appreciation Events, Ongoing PTO Efforts/Activities/Projects
2022-2023: Enhancements to Outdoor Play Areas
2021-2022: Support PTO sponsored projects (some highlights are....teacher appreciation events, college scholarships for Merton graduates, family events, student and staff grants, and large improvements to both schools).
2020-2021: There was no fundraiser, this was the year of COVID-19
2019-2020: {Intermediate} PE facility expansion + {Primary} in + outdoor play enhancements
2018-2019: Phase 2 Intermediate Playground (surfacing +)
2016-2017: Primary School Library renovation, giving a % back to each classroom, and exploring a school theater production
Are there any browser requirements to use the PledgeStar website?
Are there any browser requirements to use the PledgeStar website?
We recommend Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari.
What if families don't have internet access?
What if families don't have internet access?
Families can send in cash or check in an envelope labeled with their student's name and teacher's name. The PTO team will input this donation amount into the student's account so they can get credit for it toward individual and classroom incentives.
How do sponsors pay?
How do sponsors pay?
Sponsors may write a check to the Merton PTO. It can be delivered to Merton Primary School (attn: Merton PTO) or mailed to:
Merton PTO
PO Box 15
Merton, WI 53056
You may also make an online contribution here.
My question is not listed and I still need help.
My question is not listed and I still need help.
Please contact fundraising@mertonpto.org and we'll be happy to help you and answer your questions!
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