Last year, one of the payoffs was an iPad cart for the fifth grade. This year, the PTO, working with the teachers and administrators, could have as much as $44,000 to spend on academic extras for Heards Ferry Elementary School. That’s how much was pledged during the Sandy Springs school’s second annual Boosterton Fun Run fundraiser. It was kicked off by a very enthusiastic group of kindergartens.The Boosterthon Crew, with parents, students, and teachers, works to strengthen schools on four important values for every child; integrity, enthusiasm, leadership, and results. And this year’s results were awesome, said Melissa Marsh, media assistant.

About the Author

Keep Reading

An aerial image shows part of John A. White Park taken on Wednesday, July 4, 2025, where the City of Atlanta plans to build new trails as part of the citywide Trails ATL plan. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Featured

UPS driver Dan Partyka delivers an overnight package. As more people buy more goods online, the rapid and unrelenting expansion of e-commerce is causing real challenges for the Sandy-Springs based company. (Bob Andres/AJC 2022)

Credit: TNS