About the 2026 All Star Dash

When:   Thursday October 8th

Where:   Catlin Gabel track 

What:   All students walk, jog, or run for 30 minutes during school hours

Why:   The All Star Dash is our BIG event! This is the only major fundraiser for all programs, activities, and events supported by the Parent Teacher Club for the entire school year!

Our goal is ​to raise $48,000 and fully fund all Student Enrichment activities, Community Events, and Teacher Support at WTV!

Student enrichment includes programs like Art Literacy, reading programs like Oregon Battle of the Books, All Star Reading Club, technology subscriptions for online books, new books for our library, and field trips. Community events include the Halloween event, STEAM Night, the February's Rock N' Glow dance, and the carnival, to name a few!  

SPECIAL FUNDING REQUEST: 

A portion of the funds raised beyond our goal will be used to purchase new outdoor picnic tables for the amphitheater and playground, for even better outdoor learning and hangouts. Our s-t-r-e-t-c-h goal is an additional $4,000.

HOW IT WORKS: ​ 

All students, kindergarten through fifth grade, earn money for our school by collecting donations (flat donation or per lap donations) for their participation in the All Star Dash on Thursday, October 8th held at the Catlin Gabel track. Students can choose to run, jog, or walk for 30 minutes. The number of laps completed will be recorded on a racing bib and sent home. A mile on the track is 4 laps. Kids usually complete 8-12 laps.  

NEW 2026 RUNNING SCHEDULE:

9:30-10:15 AM Grades 1&2 and Flex Online K-5
10:30-11:15 AM Grades 3, 4, & 5
11:30-12:15 AM Grade K 

The Dash is a blast! Fun tunes play on the speakers, bubbles and cheering parents' voices fill the air, and our STAR mascot adds to the excitement as the students get active and raise money for WTV’s incredible programs and events!

GET INVOLVED!  

• Collect pledges - Encourage your students to collect pledges from friends, family, and neighbors. Use either Pledgestar (online) or the paper pledge sheet, sent home with students on Wednesday, September 16th.  

• Matching donations - Check with your employer to see if they match employee donations. Matching takes fundraising to the next level! A list of employers who participate in matching programs is on the PTC website.

• Prize procurement - Ask your employer if they have items (water bottles, etc.) they would like to donate to award our students for their hard work collecting pledges and running for our school.  Please contact donate@wtvptc.org.

• Volunteer for the event - Cheer on Dash participants, enjoy the fresh air and community building! Watch for emails from your student’s teacher and details in the Monday Minute outlining the opportunities. You won’t want to miss it!   

*IMPORTANT NOTE*​: ​​Prior to the event, Volunteers and Spectators must have their Volunteer Application approved by Beaverton School District.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• September 16 - All Star Dash kick-off assembly

• October 8 ​– Dash Day and Pledge forms are due to the office (drop off or send with your student)

• October 21 - All donations due (cash/check/online)

• October 28 - All Star Dash Awards assembly for class, teacher, and individuals

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  

Donations are tax deductible. ​The West TV PTC Tax ID #93-1166559. You can request a receipt for your donation by emailing treasurer@wtvptc.org. A list of companies that offer donation matching will be linked to in the Monday Minute and on the website.  

PLEDGE ONLINE: 

Follow the simple instructions to set up your online fundraising tracker, send emails to family and friends, and help raise money to support programs at our school!  

• Visit https://pledgestar.com/westtualatin

• Click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event”

• Enter your name and email address, then click “Submit” 

• Follow the instructions on-screen to register students, set up your personal page, and decide who you would like to invite to support your student

• When you finish, the system emails pledge requests to your family and friends and allows them to make secure credit card donations online. You get notified each time a pledge is made, and you can track your pledge progress online.  Call 1-888-598-7510 if you need help.  

CLASS, INDIVIDUAL, & TEACHER AWARDS

Class:

• K – 2 and 3 – 5 class with highest percentage of students participating in fundraising – deadline 10/10

• The class who shows the most spirit at the track on Dash Day

Individual:

• 1 Student name randomly drawn from each grade K-5th who runs during the event

• 1 Student in each grade K-5th who collects the most donations 

• 1 Student in each grade K-5th who demonstrates Outstanding Effort during the Dash 

• 1 Student in each grade K-5th who demonstrates Sportsmanship during the Dash 

• Reserved VIP Parking spot at WTV randomly drawn from students raising a minimum of $300

• 1 Student name randomly drawn from each grade K-5th who sent out 10+ Pledgestar requests will play a game with Principal Valentine. Winners are welcome to bring up to 3 friends to join too!

Teacher:

• Class with the highest number of pledges - irrespective of amount donated

FAQ:

Q:  I would love to see my child run.  Can I volunteer?  

Yes!  Please go to Parent Square and sign up.  It is fun to join other families and cheer on the students!   Remember you must have your background check completed.  BSD Back Ground Check  

Q:  Can my neighbor attend to cheer on my kids?

Beaverton schools and Catlin Gabel have closed-campus policies during school hours, with the exception of registered volunteers.  All visitors for events like the All Star Dash must be in the My Impact system and check in at the office.  There is more information about volunteering here.

Q:  Why is the goal $48,000?  It seems like the goal keeps going up each year.  

Our $48,000 fundraising goal reflects what it takes to continue supporting the programs, events, classroom resources, and student experiences that make WTV special.

Like everything else, the cost of providing these opportunities continues to rise. Supplies, transportation, event expenses, enrichment programs, and services all cost more than they did just a few years ago. At the same time, we want to continue investing in our school without simply asking families to do more at every turn.

The All Star Dash is our largest fundraiser of the year, and its success allows the PTC to fund these programs while keeping many school events free or low-cost for families throughout the year.

Simply put: our goal has grown because the cost of supporting our students has grown — and we want to keep saying “yes” to the things that make WTV a great place for our kids.

The West TV PTC is a 501(c)(3) organization that coordinates enrichment programs at West TV, encourages volunteering, and fundraises to support programs, equipment, and services not covered in the school budget.   The PTC meets monthly, and meetings are open to all members of the community.  We welcome your involvement!

Thank you to our caring sponsors for supporting the WTV PTC this school year!