Washington Township High School donors raise about $31,000 to restore clubs

Principal Anderson of Washington Township High School and assistant principal Angela Costello described a community‑led campaign to restore extracurricular clubs that had been slated for elimination because of budget constraints. Anderson said two people donated $2,400 within minutes of an initial request and the campaign ultimately raised about $31,000 in just over two weeks.

Anderson called the campaign "M³ — Making Memorable Moments" and asked the board and the public to join in recognizing businesses, families and individuals who donated. The meeting transcript records a reading of donor names including local businesses (Flynn and Associates; Deoria and Son Mechanical Contractors; Main Street Music; Stanchez Property Services), individuals and local organizations such as the Washington Township Chamber of Commerce.

Administrators said the funds allowed the high school to resume full programming for clubs and activities that had been in question. The school intends to acknowledge donors with certificates and a group photograph; several donors were present at the meeting.

The recognition was presented as a celebratory information item; no board vote was required to accept privately donated funds, though standard district acceptance and accounting procedures apply to gift receipts.