Fundraising at Dutton

At Dutton Elementary, fundraising is how we make the magic happen — and thanks to our incredible families, staff, and community, our 2026 Walkathon was a HUGE success! This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we’re so grateful for the energy, generosity, and school spirit everyone brought to it.

We also host occasional spirit‑filled competitions like our U of M vs. MSU Coin Challenge, where every penny helps and school pride runs high.

 

As a Title I school, the funds we raise directly support our students and staff by helping us provide classroom supplies, teacher appreciation events, family activities, enrichment opportunities, and the little extras that make school feel special.

 

Thank you for supporting Dutton — every donation truly makes a difference.

 

⭐ Walkathon 2026 Recap & Information

Event Highlights

Our Walkathon took place on Friday, October 2, and our students walked laps, celebrated with classmates, and showed incredible enthusiasm throughout the day.

 

Goals & Participation

We set a $25,000 fundraising goal — and our community blew it out of the water! Thank you for showing up so generously for our students and staff.

 

We aimed for 100% participation and reached 60%. While we didn’t hit the full mark, we saw wonderful engagement across grade levels — and we’re excited to keep building momentum year after year.

Thank you for helping us reach our goal and making this event such an amazing success!

Donation Window Closed

The donation period for the Walkathon is now closed. If you missed the window but still wish to support Dutton, you can always give through our general PTO donation option or participate in upcoming fundraisers throughout the year.

Volunteer Appreciation

A huge thank‑you to all the volunteers who helped with the tee shirts, coffee, cheering on students, and kept the event running smoothly. We couldn’t do this without you!

Sponsor Appreciation

We are grateful to the local businesses who sponsored the Walkathon or donated raffle items. Your support directly impacts our students and staff.

What Funds Support

Walkathon funds help us provide:

  • Classroom supplies

  • Teacher appreciation

  • Family engagement events

  • Enrichment opportunities

  • The “little extras” that make school feel special