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Apex Leadership Co. Welcomes Jason Lee
As the New Year unfolds, Apex Leadership Co. is enthusiastic, and optimistic, about a great year to come — for the company, its partner schools, and for expansion into new areas where the Apex format can benefit even more youth. [...]
Goal Setting in the New Year
Happy 2021! Every new year is an opportunity to improve in some way, and there is no doubt that many people are hoping this year will be an improvement upon 2020. However, when it comes to students and children, goal [...]
Winter Break 101 – Tips for Decompressing and Staying Engaged in Learning
While parents may be stressing over how to keep their kids entertained and engaged in learning over winter break, it’s likely that kids are counting down the moments until that final bell rings (or the last Zoom class is over!). [...]
How to Get Donations for Schools – Ultimate Must-Read Guide
When it comes to requesting donations for schools and school fundraising ideas, there is really no shortage. There are plenty of different ways to raise money by selling various items in the traditional “door to door” fashion. However, there are [...]
Keeping Kids Engaged Leading up to Winter Break
It’s hard to believe it’s already December, especially considering how long 2020 has seemed at times throughout the year. It’s been a particularly challenging school year for many students as they had to adjust to going from “regular” on-campus education [...]
7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Choosing a School Fundraiser
School fundraisers are often the backbone of much-needed financial support for schools from elementary through 12th grade. A time-honored tradition, school fundraising has come a long way — and there are a variety of fundraisers to choose from as well [...]
Apex Virtual’s Reimagined Approach Raises Funds…and Students’ Spirits
When COVID-19 necessitated the quick closure of schools around the country and the pause of many youth sports’ and groups’ programs, the founders of Apex Leadership Co. wasted no time putting their heads together to develop a new way to [...]
How to Increase PTA Membership and Parent Involvement
Let’s face it, PTA officers have a tough job. Not only is their involvement completely voluntarily (i.e. unpaid), it often requires countless hours and the wearing of many hats throughout the course of a school year. These PTA officers are [...]
Ways to Honor National Make a Difference Day
Saturday, October 24 marks National Make a Difference Day, a “holiday” initiated by USA Weekend in 1992 and celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday in October. For more than 20 years, National Make a Difference Day has been sponsored by [...]
Volunteering at School and Why it’s Important
As the 2020-2021 school year progresses — and with many changes that have taken place as some schools around the country begin to resume in-person learning — volunteering is a vital way that parents and caregivers can help support their [...]