Rise Stem Academy PTA

09/26/2026

What an amazing way to spread a little sunshine at Rise! ☀️ Our very first PTA Sunshine Cart made its way through the halls, delivering snacks, drinks, treats, and—most importantly—a little extra love and appreciation to our incredible Rise teachers and staff! 💜🧡

This would not have been possible without the generosity of our Rise community. Thank you to the families who donated items to help us fill our carts:

🌻 Bekka Bramley
🌻 Trish Edwards
🌻 Mary Potter
🌻 Jacinta Peake
🌻 Eukira Tolliver
🌻 Lisa Field
🌻 Tansy Coats
🌻 Chandra Boyd
🌻 Sarah Flood-Baumann

And a special thank you to our wonderful PTA members, Katie Kyles and Kate DeMers, for helping organize, decorate and roll our Sunshine Carts through the school! ☀️🛒💕

We LOVE our Rise teachers & staff! 💜🧡

09/23/2026

A huge THANK YOU everyone who has donated to help stock the Rise PTA Sunshine Cart for this Friday! ☀️💜🧡

We still have a few donation spots available if you’d like to help us finish filling the cart!

👉 Sign up to donate here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AABA92DA0FCC25-65854294-sunshine

Donations can be sent in with your scholar during school or dropped off at the front office. The Sunshine Cart officially kicks off this Friday, 9/25 at 12pm.

Thank you for helping support our incredible Rise teachers and staff. Together, we make our Rise community shine! ☀️✨

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

09/21/2026

Rise STEM Academy PTA joins FCPS in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

This month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. We are especially proud to celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultures represented among our Rise scholars, families, teachers, and staff. 🌎💜

At Rise, our diversity makes our community stronger, and every scholar and family helps make our school special.
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¡La PTA de Rise STEM Academy se une a FCPS para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Este mes es una oportunidad para reconocer y celebrar las ricas culturas, historias, tradiciones y contribuciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas. Nos enorgullece especialmente celebrar la diversidad de orígenes, experiencias y culturas representadas entre nuestras estudiantes, familias, maestras, maestros y personal de Rise. 🌎💜

En Rise, nuestra diversidad fortalece a nuestra comunidad, y cada estudiante y cada familia contribuye a hacer de nuestra escuela un lugar especial.

✨ ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! ✨

09/17/2026

09/15/2026

The Rise PTA is excited to introduce a fun new way to show our amazing teachers and staff just how much we appreciate everything they do — our new Sunshine Cart! ☀️

Once a month, the Sunshine Cart will make its way around RISE, bringing our teachers and staff a little pick-me-up filled with snacks, drinks, treats, and goodies. It’s a simple way to brighten their day and remind them how valued and appreciated they are! 💜

🛒 We need your help to keep the cart stocked!

Please check out our SignUpGenius and consider donating an item (or two!):

👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AABA92DA0FCC25-65854294-sunshine

📦 Donation Drop-Off Options:
- Bring donations to Literacy Night tomorrow and drop them off directly at the PTA table.

- Send donations to school with your scholar and have them dropped off at the front office.

Our first Sunshine Cart will roll out next Friday, September 25 at 7:15 AM!

Interested in helping with the cart this month or on a future date? Let us know! We’d love to have you join us.

Every donation — big or small — helps us spread a little sunshine throughout RISE and show our teachers and staff just how much our community appreciates them. 💜☀️

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

09/14/2026

Our fundraiser closes tomorrow! Place your orders & enjoy Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream from home! https://tinyurl.com/Pints-for-a-Purpose

09/11/2026

We can't wait to see everyone at Literacy Night & the first PTA general meeting of the year!
Rise STEM Academy for Girls

09/07/2026

💜🧡 LAST CALL FOR RISE SPIRIT WEAR! 🧡💜

Show your RISE pride and grab your favorite Spirit Wear before the shop closes! 🎉

⏰ The Spirit Wear Shop closes September 9th — only TWO DAYS LEFT to order!

SHOP NOW:
https://varsityprintshop.chipply.com/RISE?action=viewall&fbclid=IwY2xjawULpvdwZG9mBGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzUxNDc3MTU2OTIyODA2MQABHh-uMhbY_6oT1p5RZWqG0tLRvOlKXlulpmD7aHurjCvoub5l4n5SqhsnsLIs_aem_Ba2-89WCyTpWO1xPTyki1A

📅 Deadline: Wednesday, September 9th! 💜

Rise STEM Academy for Girls

09/04/2026

Our first general meeting is quickly approaching! Our PTA table will be set up during Literacy Night and we will hold our first general meeting at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you and connecting with our Rise families! 💜💗🧡🌟
Rise STEM Academy for Girls

09/01/2026

We are so excited to be participating in Crank & Boom’s fundraising program, PINTS FOR A PURPOSE! It’s a super easy way to enjoy delicious ice cream while supporting Rise STEM Academy PTA!

ICE CREAM PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN!
• Pre-Order C&B ice cream pints between September 1-15, 2026, at the link HERE and designate Rise STEM Academy for Girls PTA as the beneficiary.
• From September 21-30, you can pick up your pre-order at Crank & Boom - Clays Mill (3101 Clays Mill Road, Lexington KY 40503)
• $2 from each $12 pint pre-order, that is designated for our organization, will benefit the Rise PTA!

Link to order: https://tinyurl.com/Pints-for-a-Purpose