The Cougar DASH will be October 6th, 2023!

What is the Cougar DASH?  The Cougar DASH is a fundraiser sponsored by the PTO that promotes a healthy, active lifestyle while raising money for Cornelius Elementary. Students will gather pledges, run for 20 minutes, collect pledge money and receive prizes! Or as we like to say, “RAISE MONEY. RUN FAST. WIN PRIZES!”

BEFORE THE DASH

The Cougar DASH kicked off with a Pep Rally, where students learned about the super cool prizes they can earn by gathering pledges from family, neighbors and friends. All donations and pledges are tax deductible!

If your family prefers not to solicit donations, please consider making a donation to the Cornelius Elementary PTO by donating online.

DURING THE DASH

Join us for the FUN!  On October 6th, students will be running/walking for about 20 minutes around a looped track at school. All families are welcome to attend and cheer on your Dashers.  Signs, crazy outfits and noisemakers are encouraged!

The schedule for the DASH is:

9:30am – Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades

10:00am – 3rd, 4th and 5th grades

AFTER THE DASH

Students need to collect their pledges in order to be eligible to win prizes. All donations made by cash and check will be collected on Friday, October 27th. Online donations can be made until 8:00am on the 27th. Checks should be payable to Cornelius Elementary PTO. Prizes will be ordered and awarded following the collection date.

We appreciate your support of this fun initiative and for helping to promote a healthy, active lifestyle for our students!