Dexter Community Education

Mill Creek Back to School Bash—Fundraiser!

Welcome to Mill Creek! To kick off the year and welcome our 7th and 8th graders, we’re excited to host our annual Back to School Bash Fundraiser—an afternoon of inflatables, games, open gym, music, and more. The Bash is just one of many ways we help students connect and have fun at Mill Creek.

This is our only major fundraiser, as Mill Creek does not have a PTO or ongoing sales fundraisers. Your generosity directly supports vibrant, engaging programming for Mill Creek. Funds raised from the “Bash” will support the cost of the “Bash”, school programs, field trips, assemblies, clubs, classroom activities, student and staff appreciation, and other special programming at Mill Creek.

The cost of the Bash is $30 per student. The $30 admission rate will provide your student with a wristband that gives them access to all of the activities available at the Back to School Bash. Pre-purchased wristbands will be distributed with student schedules at orientation. Wristbands may also be purchased at the Bash with cash, check, or Eleyo. We want all students to participate in the Bash. If this amount of money is not workable with your family’s finances, please email Steve Wincent at wincents@dexterschools.org and your student will be provided a complimentary wristband, no questions asked.

The Bash takes place right after orientation on the football field behind Mill Creek, August 25th from 4:00–6:00 PM. All Mill Creek students are encouraged to participate. Pizza and ice cream will be available for purchase.

Note: These donations support the Back to School Bash and a wide range of things mentioned above at Mill Creek, but do not cover special trips like 7th Grade Camp, Washington DC, Cedar Point, or other separately funded events.

• $30 – Fully funds one student’s participation in the Bash and supports additional programming throughout the year.
• $60 – Doubles your impact by covering the full cost for two students, or by ensuring a student whose family is unable to contribute can still participate in all that Mill Creek offers.
• $100 – A leadership gift! Your generosity supports multiple students and plays a crucial role in making all school programming and events accessible to everyone in our community.

Additional Notice: We have had years where the Bash has been interrupted by inclement weather. It is possible that inclement weather shortens the Bash or cancels it all together. The $30 is considered a donation and therefore is non-refundable in the event the Bash is cancelled or interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances.