GUADALUPE WALKATHON (2026)

WHAT IS THE WALKATHON DRIVE?

GUADALUPE’S BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR provides ALL funding for our school-wide supplemental curriculum and programs.
Over three weeks, students invite family and friends to support them with one-time donations (not per lap), helping fund the enrichment programs, student supports, teacher resources, scholarships, and community events that make Guadalupe so special.
It all culminates in a joyful school-wide celebration where students walk, run, play games, enjoy music and activity stations, and celebrate together as one Grizzly community while famlies cheer us on!
Our goal of $82K will fully fund and provide continued access to beloved programs, community events, student supports, teacher resources, and scholarships! (see GHSC’s ’26-’27 Budget HERE)
Programs & Events supported: Music, Dance, Theater, Art, Ceramics, International Fair, Winterfest, and Spring Carnival.
**This is a separate fundraiser from our recent Classroom Giving Drive, which directly benefits your teacher, classroom, and grade level needs.
Our target is a big number, but with your support, our Grizzlies can achieve anything! Together, we are walking for a great cause!

AT A GLANCE. . .

Theme: Once Upon a Walkathon

Purpose: GHSC’s Main Fundraiser Drive & School-wide Celebration Event

Fundraising Drive Window: Thursday, October 1 – Friday, October 23

Walkathon School-Wide Event: Wednesday 10/21/2026

ALL DAY EXTRAVAGANZA of walking, play, treats, and more! 🎉
- 8:45 -10am Assembly, laps, & activities on Upper Field (Visitors Welcome)
- 10:45- lunch Additional walking & School-Wide Treat (Closed Campus)
Families are encouraged to volunteer, cheer, and walk with our Grizzlies!
- (**Please see USD requirements for Visitors vs. Volunteers)
Where: Guadalupe Upper Field

Goal: $82,000 raised school-wide
Goal Per Student: $200 raised to fully fund our supplemental curriculum and programs
Donation Collection Format: GHSC Online Toolkit- Individual Student Donation Pages https://ghsc.membershiptoolkit.com

REMINDERS FOR DAY-OF WALKATHON EVENT:

Each student will receive a Grizzly Walkathon t-shirt to wear during our celebration! Shirts will be handed out that morning and worn over clothing.
Have your child wear comfortable walking shoes.
Send a labeled water bottle with their name.
Everyone is welcome!

HOW DOES IT WORK

We are encouraging each student to set a fundraising goal of $200. If every student is able to meet the challenge, we will surpass our goal for the Walkathon this year!
Students will ask people to “sponsor” them ahead of the event. Sponsorship is a single donation and not based on laps or minutes walked. These direct donations will support your student(s) and cheer on their participation in our Grizzly Walkathon!
Sponsors may be friends, family, neighbors, and parents’ co-workers or business associates. Please do not go door-to-door unless you are accompanied by an adult. Sharing on Social Media is left to adult discretion.
100% of the donations will benefit Guadalupe students, and because Guadalupe Home and School Club (GHSC) is a non-profit, all donations are tax-deductible for your sponsors.

CLICK HERE TO ACTIVATE YOUR DONATION PAGE

WANT TO VOLUNTEER or VISIT?

Volunteers: Adult family members can support our students at the event by marking student lap stickers or helping with our awesome Station Activities

Make sure you complete the first 2 steps below prior to Walkathon Day:

Complete USD’s Online Volunteer Code of Conduct Form ahead of time (this is a yearly form you must fill out) on GHSC.NET homepage.
Register your Driver’s License in the school office’s Raptor System days before the event (this is a one-time action and doesn’t need to be repeated each year).
Completed the 2 steps above?
- On Walkathon Day sign in at the Volunteer Table and grab your Volunteer Sticker
- When your volunteer session is completed, sign out on the Volunteer Sheet.

Visitors/Spectators: Family/Friends who simply want to cheer on your child can watch on the periphery of the upper track!

Register EACH SPECTATING GUEST through Guadalupe’s RSVP EVENT FORM at least 2 days before the event. Each spectator must RSVP individually.
Days before the event, register your Driver’s License in the school office’s RAPTOR SYSTEM (this is a one-time registration and doesn’t need to be repeated each year).
Completed the 2 steps above?
- Upon arrival check in at the RSVP Spectator Table (your name will be listed) and receive a visitor sticker to wear.
Missing one of the above steps? You will need to wait in line to check in at the office.
We ask that visitors remain only on the upper field during the event (8:30-10:00am)

EVENT RSVP FORM & VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT LINKS ARE ALSO FOUND ON GHSC.NET’s HOMEPAGE

AWARDS & INCENTIVES

COMPANY MATCHING NOTE: These generous programs are integral to our fundraising drive but unfortunately cannot count towards your student’s awards/incentives due to equity, company processing timelines, and varying company matching “direct benefit” parameters.

Classroom & Individual Prizes

Once Upon a Time T-Shirts

Each student will receive a commemorative Grizzly Walkathon shirt to wear on the morning of the event and beyond!

Allergy-Friendly Cold Treat on Walkathon Day

Each class will enjoy a yummy treat to celebrate their fundraising efforts and our Grizzly Pride!

“Happily Ever After” Pizza Party with Mrs. Barocio!

Every student who raises a minimum of $250 will enjoy a pizza party with our amazing principal!

TOP Fundraiser Prizes

Top Grade Levels Winners-
- Each top fundraiser from TK/ K & 1st will win a Light Up Kick Scooter!
- Each top fundraiser from 2nd & 3rd will win a Ezy Roller!
- Each top fundraiser from 4th, & 5th will win an Electric Scooter!
The Top Overall fundraiser will receive 3D Printer & Accessories Bundle!!

TIERED Fundraiser Drawings

Each student who raises a minimum of $200 will receive at least 1 entry into our prize drawings!

Minimum $ Raised	Entries into Prize Drawing
$200	1
$250	2
$300	3
$350	4
$400	5

Our Spectacular Prizes… (There will be 15 prize winners!!)

$25 Gift Cards to Yopop (2) & Target (2)
$50 Gift Cards to Sports Basement (2)
In N Out Merchandise & 5 Meal Cards Bundle (2)
4 tickets to San Jose Earthquakes Home Match
$25 Scholastic Gift Card (1)
Instax Mini 11 Camera bundle (2)
Amazon Kindle Kids (1)
Sqeez’M Big Block Stress Cube (2)

QUESTIONS??
Please contact Becky Fan & Chantel Anderson at walkathon.ghsc@gmail.com

(PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE FRONT OFFICE)

You can set up your fundraising page at http://ghsc.membershiptoolkit.com

INSTRUCTIONS ON SETTING UP DONATION PAGE

We believe every student, faculty member, and family member is part of this awesome community! GHSC and our school thank you for your continued generosity and support!

Guadalupe Grizzlies are FUELED BY IMAGINATION!!