As with other private schools, the cost of educating each student at Pinecrest is much greater than the tuition revenue covers.  Campus development and improvements are also not covered by tuition.  The Pinecrest Fund helps to fill the gap between tuition receipts and the actual cost of operating the school.  A Capital Campaign is initiated from time to time to further develop the campus master plan and provide other capital improvements.

In order to limit tuition increases while continuing to improve the quality of our educational programs; parents, grandparents, and friends are asked to contribute as generously as they can to the school's fundraising activities.  Pinecrest relies on every family to participate. The two main annual operational fundraisers are the Pinecrest Fund and the annual Gala Benefit Auction.

There are other fundraising events and activities approved by the school's administration, organized by the parents' association, athletic club, or student council, in which parents will be asked to participate. The proceeds from these events fund the operation of specific clubs, events, or items not otherwise allocated in the budget. Some of these initiatives are summarized below.

2010-11 Fundraising Calendar

September

Annual Fund Campaign Kicks Off

Golf Scramble - (10/03/2011) - Pinecrest Athletics Golf Scramble is in the fall. This popular event is held this year at the Polo Fields in Cumming, Georgia. Proceeds benefit the Athletic Program. If you would like more information on the Golf Scramble or would like to volunteer for the event, please contact Marlene Hendricks, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .   Register for the Golf Scramble here.

October

The Gala is Pinecrest biggest event and supported by a group of volunteers from PAPA. This spectacular event is an evening of fun and fellowship as parents, grandparents, alumni, community leaders, and benefactors come together to raise money to support the financial needs of the school. The fall 2010 Gala Benefit Auction – Denim and Diamonds will be held October 16, 2010 on Pinecrests own beautiful campus. For more information on the event and ways to volunteer, please contact Development Director, Claire Wilson, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

December

Media Center Book Fair - Each December, Pinecrest holds an annual Book Fair. As you shop for your favorite reader, you will also be helping to support the school's media centers. Funds raised from the fair will help to purchase new titles to build the centers. To volunteer, please contact Media Specialist, Emily Smolynsky at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

January

Family Bingo Night (1/14) - A winter evening of fun and games. The senior class puts on a night to remember with bingo games, raffle prizes and trivial contests. Proceeds benefit the High School Mission Trip.

March

Spring Book Fair - Lower school book fair in celebration of Dr. Seuss. Proceeds benefit the Media Center.

April

Trivia Night - (4/2) - A night of fun and laughter! Teams are formed to compete in this "adults only" Trivia Night Contest. The event, coordinated by administration is held in the gym with proceeds benefit the Senior Mission Trip.

Scrappin' Good Time 4Joe (4/16) - A 13 hour scrapbooking event to benefit The Joseph R. Grimaldi Endowed Scholarship Fund - Pinecrest's primary endowed scholarship fund.

May

Flying Pig Society - (Spring football game) - A competition for the best roasted pig. This event kicks off with a "men only" night of roasting pigs, fellowship and fun. The next day a winner is announced and succulent pig is served up to Paladin fans following the spring Varsity football game. Proceeds benefit the Athletic Program.

On-Going Money Makers

•  Body Choice - Body Choice has partnered with the Senior Class Mission Trips.  Each year the senior class participates in a Mission Trip to provide community support for needy families in Nicaragua. Body Choice provides innovative and nourishing liquid supplements that are formulated to help you create and maintain a healthy body. Click here to learn more about the company, its support of the Senior Class Mission Trip, and how you can purchase healthy supplements while supporting the needy.
• Box Tops for Education - We collect "Box Tops for Education" from many of the items you use every day. Proceeds allow us to buy specific items for our classrooms. Please bring box tops to the front office for collection.
• Partner In Education Program – Advertising opportunities for your business through a variety of events and publications. Advertising dollars support many different areas of the schools such as athletic programs, the yearbook, and operations. Click here for more information.
• Publix Commitment Cards - Using Publix commitment cards, earns the school money with each purchase you make. Proceeds benefit the current senior class and all future senior class mission trips. Cards are available in the front office.
• SCRIP Gift Cards - Supporting SCRIP saves you money at many local restaurants and stores while also providing funds to support programs and academics at Pinecrest. Look for campus signs indicating days that SCRIP is on sale. SCRIP Order Form
• Target Cards - TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION - We’ve also discovered another terrific way to raise funds for all future senior classes mission trips.  It's super easy, and all you have to do is use your Target "Visa" or "Target" card. We will receive a percentage of the amount of each purchase in the form of a cash donation from Target through the Take Charge of Education program.

Target donates 1% of all Target Visa Credit Card and Target Credit Card purchases made at a Target store or at Target.com and 1% of all Target Check Card purchases made at a Target Store. Target donates 1/2% of all Target Visa Credit Card purchases made outside of Target.

It's so easy. Just visit target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school - School ID: 1027. If you're going to Target anyway, please consider using your Target Visa or Target Card. Grandparents, alumni, neighbors and friends can take part too. Each year the funds donated back from Target will benefit the current years Senior Mission Trip.

• TrueBlue Schools Program - Georgia Natural Gas has launched the TrueBlue Schools Program that is a simple way to support our school just by choosing Georgia Natural Gas! For every GNG customer who signs up for the program and designates Pinecrest as the school to support, GNC will Give Pinecrest a one-time $25 donation per customer; Donate $5 for each month that you are a GNC customer - up to $60 per year; Give each new customer a $25 VISA gift card. Sign up today. Proceeds benefit the Senior Class Mission Trip. Visit trueblueschools.com. Must provide Promotion Code: TBSB-1-080-000 to receive your Visa Gift Card offer. Remember to tell your family and friends to support Pinecrest by signing up for GNC!

•  Used Uniform Sales - We encourage parents to shop for consigned uniforms sold at discounted prices in the Paladin Wear Shop located in the Gannon Building. See the Paladin Shop web page for hours and consignment guidelines.