Rock Creek Elementary PTO
Rock Creek PTO is entirely funded by donations and fundraising activities that occur throughout the school year. We are very thankful you choose to donate your time and/or money to our organization to help support our students, staff, and school.
LOOKING FOR AN EASY WAY TO HELP?
Make plans to attend some of our "Dine to Donate" and
"Attend to Donate" events happening during the school year!
Additionally, we have 2 BIG Fundraisers throughout the year as well as various smaller options that can help to support the PTO:
FUN RUN FUNDRAISER
Our annual "Fun Run" Fundraiser is held each fall and every student gets a t-shirt! Students have the opportunity to run laps around the school and celebrate with their classmates.
Save the Date: October 2, 2026!
Thank you to our 2026 Fun Run Sponsors!
2026 Class Run Schedule:
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9-9:40 TK/Kindergarten
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9:45-10:25 4th Grade
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10:30-11:10 5th Grade
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11:15-11:55 3rd Grade
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12:15-12:55 1st/2nd Grade
HOW YOU CAN HELP
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Be a sponsor! We are looking for businesses to help sponsor - your logo will be featured on the all the t-shirts AND on our PTO Facebook Page
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Volunteers to help the day of the run
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Donations - ice, water, and snack for post-run
Parents are welcome to attend and cheer, but must remain off school property due to Ankeny School District Policy.
Want to "get in on the action" and get a better view of your students? Sign up to volunteer at the Fun Run via Better Impact!
2026 Routes
SILLY STRING FUNDRAISER
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Held in the spring (usually May)
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Each student gets 1 can from PTO (can vary by year and $)
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School wide favorite activity!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
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Volunteer to help the day of!
EASY ADDITIONAL WAYS TO HELP
ROCK CREEK
Raise Right: Earn money for PTO while you shop!
Click here to join our fundraising program!
Use code: 942Y5QH6DPCZ
Buy gift cards for groceries, gas, dining & more — a percentage goes back to PTO at no extra cost!
Box Tops for Education: Download the App
Register: Rock Creek Elementary
Enter code: V3MC5R94
Scan receipts to earn cash for your child’s grade!
Employer Giving:
Check with your company about charitable giving programs — many will match donations of cash or volunteer hours!
Spirit Wear: Shop our Rock Creek gear all year long!