Yreka High School Sober Grad Night - Fundraising Efforts
We are all very proud of our graduating seniors. Grad Night is an all night safe, sober, alcohol and drug free “party” alternative provided to every Yreka High School and Discovery High School senior.
It provides a fun filled, high energy evening of celebration held at the Yreka Family YMCA facility. Students are provided with food, prizes and entertainment all night long. This all night event gives students one last event together that they really look forward to, and historically over 90% of the senior class attends.
How it Works
Grad Night is planned and produced by the parents of all high school students, not just senior parents. Parents are needed from the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. Parents work together, under the direction of the Project Graduation Committee, to make this a successful event.
It requires one full year of planning to create this memorable experience. In addition to parental support, we need help from the community at large. We need the community, families, and businesses to donate prizes, food and supplies, money, and time. The budget for this year’s event is approximately $25,000, which we hope to raise through donations and fundraising.
Grad Night is not school or district sponsored. However, our schools and district do sanction and encourage the annual event. Grad Night is a special event for our entire community, because it brings people together to celebrate a milestone in our graduates’ lives.
Project Graduation has planned a series of fund raisers to allow smaller and more types of donations due to our economically challenging times. HELP IS STILL needed managing and staffing these fund raisers.
Prom and Graduation Dresses Recycling
We are collecting and reselling prom and graduation dresses this spring. This is a great way to minimize spending but still raise money for our senior class! We are asking that the dresses be current, from 2000 forward, and should be clean and in good condition. Drop your donated dresses and accessories at Jim Wilson Ford; the resale effort is set for MARCH 14 at the Elk’s Lodge in Yreka. We will have a fun filled day with a fashion show and door prizes! Prom is April 25th.
Recycling Ink Cartridges and Cell Phones
We will be recycling ink cartridges and cell phones. Drop off your used ink cartridges and cell phones at convenient locations around town. No specific types required. Please help and also clean out that junk drawer. Drop Off Locations: YHS Office, Klanders, Village Grind.
Raleys Quality of Life Card
Raleys supports our kids by donating 1 to 4 % of on all purchases. It is EASY! Pick up a card from any cashier at Raley’s and activate by calling them or via their website at raleys.com.
Thank you Raleys!
See’s Candy Sales
Everybody loves chocolate! The next sale is scheduled in time for Easter. Starts March 2nd. 842-4913. If you can help sell or want to purchase contact Jari Robberson.
Donations - Business or private donations of money, food, or prizes for the evening’s event, really help defray the costs. Please consider this worthy community contribution!
Contacts:
Ayn Perry (Co-chair) 824-7103 aynz@yahoo.com
Jacque Nushi (Co-chair) 459-4171 jnushi@jinkinfo.com
Jari Robberson 842-4913 pinetrailrun@sbcglobal.net
Check out their new website! yreka.grad-night.org
