The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education on Monday reviewed and approved a list of fundraisers by student and parent organizations for the 2025-2026 school year. This action is taken each year, Superintendent Khris Thexton said.

“With this process, we’re able to keep things from stacking up on each other.”

• GBHS Athletic Department, July and August, Sale of Panther Cards

• GBHS Madrigals, Aug. 24 - Sept. 12, “Believe” (magazines, gift items)

• GBHS FFA, throughout the school year, Yoder Meat (Beef Sticks) Seitz Fundraising (meats, fruits)

• Riley Elementary Pledge Drive, Aug. 27 - Sept. 9

• GBHS Band GBHS (Choir hosts on even years, GBHS Band/Orchestra hosts odd years; Choir Takes a DC Trip on odd years, September and October, Homecoming Chili Supper tickets

• Eisenhower Elementary PTA, Sept. 9-20, Pledge Drive (JT Enterprises)

• 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, ABC or River City Fundraising (magazines, food, chocolate, gift items) 

• GBHS Kayettes, Nov. 25, Sherwood Forest Farms (wreaths/holiday greenery)

• GBHS Danceline, November and December, T-Shirts, Boosters Inc. Ribbon sales

• GBHS Band/Orchestra, January and February 2026, Goodies Factory (gourmet popcorn)

• GBHS Choir, January and February 2026, Winter Basketball Pork Supper

• Park Elementary Booster Club, February 2026, Calendar Raffle (daily winner of items for a month)

• GBHS Band and Orchestra, March through May 2026, America’s Finest Chocolate (coffee, chocolate, candy bars; Custom Fundraising Solutions (CFS) Wichita-Mattress sales

• Lincoln Elementary PTO, March 6-25, 2026, “Believe” (magazines, gift wrap, cookie dough)

• GBHS FFA, Spring 2026, Seitz Fundraising (coffee, candles, spices)

• GBHS Drama Club, to be announced, Original Gourmet Lollipops, 50/50 Raffle

More fundraisers

Other various non-product selling fundraisers include:

• GBHS Danceline: Kiddy Camp, Student Showcase, You’ve Been Flocked

• GBHS DECA: Panther Craft Fair (November 2025)

• 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.