The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education has approved the list of district fundraisers for the 2026-2027 school year. Superintendent Khris Thexton said the district asks for groups to submit specific requests to spread out the timing of fundraisers and help avoid duplicates.
GBHS Athletic Department - July/August Sale of Panther Cards
GBHS Madrigals -Aug. 24- Sept. 12 - “Believe” (magazines, gift wrap/gift items)
GBHS FFA -Throughout 2026-2027 - Yoder Meat (Beef Sticks) Seitz Fundraising (meats, fruits)
Riley Elementary Pledge Drive - Aug. 27-Sept. 9
GBHS Band - September/October, TBD (GBHS Choir and GBHS Band/Orchestra alternate hosting every 3 years; Choir takes a D.C. trip on even years)
Eisenhower Elementary PTA - Sept. 9-20 - Little Caesar’s Pizza
Jefferson Elementary PTO - Oct. 1-13 - EMB Butter Braids
GBHS Madrigals - Oct. 13-29 - “Believe” (frozen cookie dough)
GBHS Band and Orchestra - Oct. 21-Nov. 4 -Stutzman’s Greenhouse (Poinsettia sales)
GBMS Booster Club - Oct. 29-Nov. 12 - Little Caesar’s Pizza
GBHS Kayettes - Oct. 26 - Sherwood Forest Farms (wreaths/holiday greenery)
GBHS Danceline - November/December - Jiffy T-Shirts, apparel, Boosters Inc. Ribbon sales, Go Fan
GBHS Band/Orchestra - Jan./Feb. 2027 School Funder
GBHS Choir - Jan./Feb. 2027 Winter Basketball Chili Supper
Park Elementary Booster Club - Feb. 2027 - Calendar Raffle (daily winner of items for a month)
GBHS Band and Orchestra School Funder - March/April/May 2027
Lincoln Elementary PTO - March 6-25, 2027 - “Believe” (magazines, gift wrap/gift items, cookie dough)
GBHS FFA - Spring 2027 - Yoder Meats (beef sticks,meats, fruits), Seitz Fundraising (coffee, candles, spices)
HOSA Adrenalilne Fundraising (digital coupon savings app)
Other various non-product selling fundraisers include:
GBHS Danceline: Kiddy Camp, Go Fan, Dance Showcase
GBHS Cheer: Kids Cheer Game Day(s)
GBHS DECA: Panther Craft Fair (November 2026)
GBHS Choir: Rent a Student, Variety Show, Singing Valentines
Kayettes: Mr. Perfect Panther
Drama Club: Acting Performances
Various groups organize food nights at local restaurants that are approved as contributions
GBHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes: T-shirts
Choir: School Fund (sales incentives)
