One of the many ways our council supports Founders Schertz is through fundraising. All efforts must be pre-approved by school administration. Texas charter schools receive about $1,700 less per student each year than local ISDs. Our goal with fundraising efforts is to not only fill this gap, but exceed it.

 

Founders Keepers

The only fundraiser for which we ask 100% participation is through our monthly giving program, Founders Keepers. Please choose from Sponsorship levels or a monthly recurring donation.

White $100

-Sticker

-Social Media Shoutout

-Yard Sign

-Parking Spot Raffle Eligibility

Navy $500

-White Level+

-Spirit Shirt

-Marquee Recognition

-Water Bottle with logo

Gold $750

-White & Navy Level+

-Volleyball or Basketball Season Pass

– 1 Special Event Parking Spot

-Reserved Seating for 4 at School Concert

$25 Voucher for Spirit Store

Donate Monthly to support the school. $10 per student each month ($120 per year)

  1. Sign up for a recurring monthly donation through GiveLively
  2. Make a one-time donation through GiveLively or PayPal
  3. Send a check or cash (made out to Hoplite Council) to 8453 E FM 1518 N, Schertz, TX 78154

Questions about how this money is allocated? Click here to jump to our FAQ section. 

ReadyRaise Gift Cards

RaiseRight: Simply the right way to fundraise. 

Download the “raise right” app on Apple Store or Google Play or “RaiseRight.com

Enrollment Code: SZX8355M6A8Y

Raise funds by buying gift cards from RaiseRight to pay for your everyday shopping and spending year-round. Groceries, dining out, home improvement, and everything in between. It’s the most convenient and effective way to fundraise because earning becomes part of your everyday life. Plus, gift cards are great for helping you to set and keep a weekly budget.  

It’s never been easier to create opportunities for what matters most to you. No extra money spent. No extra time wasted.  

How it works:

  • Buy gift cards at full value from 750+ brands. Pick from eGift cards and physical gift cards. 
  • Earn up to 20% on every gift card you buy.
  • Use gift cards at full value for your everyday purchases.
  • Watch your fundraising account grow throughout the year, thanks to the brands that give back to support your community!
PayPal Giving Fund

Click here to designate the Hoplite Council as your favorite charity. With each PayPal purchase, you will have the option to donate to the Council. 100% of donations made through the PayPal Giving Fund go directly to the school. Last year, we received $56 through this giving fund. 

Car Line VIP Passes

Awarded through raffle or won by auction; offered twice per year

Two spots awarded to donors:

  1. All donations made July 1 – Sept. 1 (monthly or one-time) will receive 1 entry
  2. Two spots available for silent auction
Legacy Bricks

Custom engraved pavers installed in the flag plaza outside the school’s main entrance.

  1. 4×8 bricks – earned by donors who have given $500 by March 1
  2. 8×8 bricks – earned by donors who have given $750 by March 1

If your company would like to purchase a brick, please reach out to Mr. Leopold at treasurer@fcahoplites.org for corporate sponsorship pricing.

Campus Art Dedication

Our hallways are adorned with dozens of framed canvases showing classic art. Dedications may be made by individuals, families, classes or businesses; and all dedications will be printed on the artwork caption/plaque beneath the respective piece. For a list of art pieces available for sponsorship please email treasurer@fcahoplites.org

Penny Wars

This tradition is a favorite among Hoplites! Each spring, the lower school classes and upper school houses compete to see who can donate the most. All donations made in lower school are positive accumulation. In upper school, only pennies are positive, and the students can bomb other houses with other coins or cash.


Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a different question or need clarification on any of these, please do not hesitate to contact us at chairman@fcahoplites.org

Does the Hoplite Council accept matching gifts from employers? 

Absolutely! Please reach out to Mr. Leopold at treasurer@fcahoplites.org with questions or to make those arrangements.

Do other schools ask for donations?

Yes! Other charter schools in our area ask families to give donations ranging from $50/month to a single $1,500 donation for each student. Even local ISDs will ask you to participate in at least one fundraiser per year, usually about $50 per student which is on top of the additional funding they already receive.

How do you plan to spend the funds raised?

We work closely with the leadership team to build a plan at the start of each academic year. The school provides a list of requests and our Hoplite Council Board adds other parent- and community-led goals to build an annual budget. Our financial reports are available for you to view here, and we update them every month.