The Walk-a-thon, and associated Online Auction, is an annual and beloved Tam Valley tradition. The funds raised through Walk-a-thon make up 45% of the annual PTA budget and each year over 80% of our school community joins the day’s festivities; making Walk-a-thon not only a major fundraiser but also a tremendous community-building event. Our 375 students have fun walking laps around the school while their families and the Tam Valley Staff cheer them on, eat great food, dance, and shop at the Auction. Last year, each participating student walked an average of 13 laps (or 4.2 miles) at the event!

Fundraising by the Tam Valley PTA is used in a variety of ways at Tam Valley Elementary School. PTA supports our Tam Valley teachers by providing them with the flexibility to fund classroom projects and grade-level initiatives. PTA raises money for several things on campus, to name a few we fund: playground equipment, maintaining the school grounds, staffing and running the school garden and educational assemblies. Additionally, Tam Valley PTA provides opportunities for our students to highlight their talents and engage with their community throughout the school year, with a Science Fair and Variety Show.