Student Fundraiser

Friday, September 26 – Thursday, October 16, 2025

The Student Fundraiser is our annual student-led school fundraiser that highlights and supports our vibrant community. In 2025, each student is asked to show their support of St. Mary's by raising $200 through their extended network of friends and family to contribute to the school-wide goal of $100,000. This may sound like a huge goal, but through individual efforts, we can come together as a community and make a BIG impact!

The Student Fundraiser is a learning opportunity for students, teaching them about the importance and power of philanthropy, while giving them direct fundraising experience. The funds raised through the Student Fundraiser support the entire SMA community, benefiting academics, extra-curricular activities, tuition assistance, and more.

The fundraiser culminates with the Spirit Walk on Thursday, October 16, where we'll show how These Blues are Made for Walkin' with a celebratory walk across the Willamette River and back.

FIND YOUR STUDENT(S) AND TA TEAM PAGES HERE: STUDENT FUNDRAISER PAGES

Ways to get involved:

FAQs

What is a SMAporter?

What is the Spirit Walk?

The Spirit Walk is a celebratory walk on the final day of the Student Fundraiser, on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The SMA community—faculty, staff, students, and alumnae— will come together to show their school spirit and commemorate the conclusion of the fundraiser. A successful Spirit Walk relies on volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering to be a part of the Spirit Walk, sign up here.

Parent resources

As a parent, there are many options for your to get involved in the Student Fundraiser!

Encourage your student to set up their fundraising page and help them build a list of friends/family to solicit for donations. Instructions for students will be pushed to their iPads and emailed to students on September 26.
Donate to the Student Fundraiser! You can give directly to your student's fundraising page by clicking the donate button above.
Check if your employer will match your donation! This is a great way to double, or even triple, your impact at no cost to you. For example, Nike, Intel, and Columbia Sportswear all offer matching programs to their eligible staff.
Volunteer during the Spirit Walk on Thursday, October 16th! Email jillian.jackson@smapdx.org for more information.
FIND YOUR STUDENT(S) AND TA TEAM PAGES HERE: STUDENT FUNDRAISER PAGES

Questions? Email jillian.jackson@smapdx.org for more information.

Thank you for supporting the students of St. Mary’s Academy!