Massive budget cuts have been an unfortunate reality in recent years. So whether you’re a PS 9 parent or a Prospect Heights community member, we need you to pitch in!
The PS 9 Parent Teacher Organization is a 501(c)3 charity, so any donations you make are tax-deductible. And if you don’t have money to spare (or even if you do!), please consider donating your time. Non-monetary support is also incredibly valuable to the school. For volunteer opportunities, click here.
The PTO relies on financial and volunteer support from the parents and community to carry out many of the projects that make PS 9 a dynamic, wonderful school. Private schools in the area must do fundraising to supplement their budgets, even though they charge more than $3,000 a month per student. PS 9 does an excellent job educating its students, but academic excellence is a lot easier to achieve when there are adequate finances. Please help us if you can!
Donations to the PTO support large projects such as the recent PS 9 library and playground renovations, as well as small, but equally crucial projects such as providing needed classroom tools and supplies. Your donations are the reason we haven’t had to cut our arts programming. Do you think we need more teacher’s aides? Better soundproofing in the cafeteria? A better sound system in the auditorium? More computers? Donate! Here are a few ways you can help:
Donate Online, through NY Charities
Make a one-time gift or consider setting up a recurring monthly donation, whether it be $5, $50, or $500. Public school is free, but in order to pay for the enrichment programs, teacher’s aides, equipment and supplies we’ve lost due to budget cuts, we need everyone’s help! So please, give what you can, if you can. Every dollar makes a difference.
To donate online, click here.
Write a Check
Checks can be made out to “PS 9 PTO” and sent to:
PS 9 PTO
80 Underhill Ave
Room 132A
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Check Out Donors Choose
Donors Choose allows parents to directly support classroom projects that PS 9 teachers. Click here to see the current PS 9 projects!
Volunteer
There are many volunteer opportunities at PS 9. See the volunteer page for more details.
Buy PS 9 Merchandise
PS 9 Merchandise: T-shirts, stickers, mugs and more… Show your school spirit!
I Love PS 9 Kids T-Shirt. Show your support for PS 9 Brooklyn!
A percentage of the proceeds from every sale will be donated to programs at our school. Our merchandise is available from Cafe Press, which handles order fulfillment and shipping.
