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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 [...]
Tips for Making Learning Fun in Honor of National Learning and Development Month
National Learning and Development Month was initially developed by Scott Doggett, National Learning and Development Month Founder and Sr. Director of Learning and Development for Holiday Inn Club Vacations. Since then, the initiative has been celebrated every October in an [...]
School Fundraising Ideas to Raise Money Fast
When it comes to fundraising, most schools and organizations are looking to raise the maximum funds in the minimum amount of time. While this can be daunting and a huge challenge for schools that are tackling fundraising on their own, [...]
Attitude is Everything: Tips for Motivating Students in Honor of Positive Thinking Day
The phrase “attitude is everything” has long been used to help inspire and motivate people of all ages. And in honor of Positive Thinking Day, recognized on Sunday, September 13, Apex Leadership Co. offers tips to help students take control [...]
Mask-Wearing Tips for Kids
So much has changed in countless ways since COVID-19, and people all over the world are having to get used to “the new normal.” Staying home whenever possible (including even working and schooling from home), social distancing and wearing masks [...]