Donations

Simply put, our school is underfunded and school community members who can help financially can make a big difference for our students, teachers, and staff.  Our PTA pays for classroom supplies, enrichment programs, campus beautification, student assemblies, and many other necessities, as well as some larger-scale needs like a new sound system in the gym.

The national average for per-pupil expenditures for 2021-22 fall enrollment was $15,047. North Carolina’s expenditures per pupil were $11,651. Overall average teacher salary in the state was reported as $54.517, placing North Carolina 34th in the nation. The average national teacher salary was $64,133. (See more info at Public Schools First NC).

Your donations help ensure that our teachers and staff don't dig into their own pockets to buy school necessities, and that enrichment is within the reach of EVERY student in our school community.

Can I donate items to the school?

Often times teachers will request items.  Sometimes this could be classroom supplies, sometimes it might be something as simple as a kickball for recess play.  Room parents will communicate this via email.  If, however, you have something that you think the school could use, please tell us via email, and we'll see if it fills a school need. You can also peruse the MES Wish Lists to see if there is something needed by a teacher, staff member, or interventionist. 

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