APOLLO GIVING FUND REQUEST

Through the Apollo Giving Fund, the Sunset High School PTO solicits donations from parents and other supporters to enhance academics, athletics, arts, and activities. The goal of the PTO is to distribute these funds for needs that impact as many students as possible.

Eligibility: Individual teacher(s), teaching teams, support staff or students from Sunset High School

Awarding of Funds : The total of grants to be awarded in the 2022-23 school year is $13,000**, dependent on success of the Apollo Giving fundraising campaign.  **The Activity & Academic Support line items have been moved into the Apollo Giving program, increasing this budget from $10,000 to $13,000 in 2022-23. Apollo Giving Request applications are reviewed by SHS principal and PTO Board as they are received.

Process:

  1. Complete an Apollo Giving Fund Request form online.

  2. The Sunset PTO Board and principal will carefully review all applications and make a final decision concerning each application.

  3. The Sunset PTO President will ensure that applicants are notified of the decision.

Criteria:

The Sunset PTO Board will consider the following questions when evaluating an Apollo Giving Request application: 

  1. How does the purchase or activity help meet or maintain education or enrichment goals set by the Beaverton School District, Sunset High School, or the Sunset PTO?

  2. To what degree does the proposal directly impact students in the classroom?

  3. How many students will benefit from the purchase?

  4. Is funding available from another source?

  5. Is the purchase feasible? Can it be accomplished in a timely manner?

  6. Are there ongoing expenses related to the purchase? How will this be funded?

Implementation Date: Grants awarded must be implemented during the school year they were approved.

Responsibilities of Grant Recipients:
Use the award for the purposes intended. Funding will be available only for actual expenditures, not to exceed the amount approved by the Sunset PTO Board. All purchases must be labeled property of Sunset High School and will remain at SHS, regardless of staff movement.

Questions? Email president@sunsetpto.com