Dash-A-Thon

Dash-A-Thon is the only student-led fundraiser that directly supports the cost of students' DSHA education. The goal of the student body is to raise $75,000 from net proceeds. Raising Quota – $135 – from friends, neighbors and extended family to sponsor their seven mile walk/run is the expectation for each student. In true philanthropic spirit, each student makes her own gift to help meet her Quota.

Annually held in the first quarter, Dash-A-Thon Day begins with the assembly of students dressed in theme in the gym. Each grade level is assigned a theme within the greater theme of Dash-A-Thon. Senior leaders prepare the student body for their seven mile walk and for those so inclined to run. It is an exciting morning for the whole school and students earn a much needed afternoon of rest post-Dash.

Incentives include prizes for top individual fundraisers, top homeroom fundraisers, a school-wide movie day and an extra day off on the Monday following Thanksgiving.