How to Fundraise at AHHS for your Team, Club or Class!
Fundraising can sometimes seem confusing, even scary… but it needn’t be. You see…
great fundraisers aren’t born. They are made. Here in Alamo Heights you have several
great campus level booster clubs, beyond organization specific clubs that already
support you and your students! Outlined below is a brief overview of those groups and
the events that benefit you. Many, if not all of which, you, your students or their parents
may participate in either directly or indirectly.
Campus Level Support Organizations:
● Alamo Heights Mulepushers: An independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that supports
ALL UIL and Alamo Heights High School sanctioned clubs, teams or entities,
whether they are athletic, artistic or academic.
● PTSO: Supports campus/student events, special or instructional needs,
curriculum enrichment and classroom grants.
● Mule Team: An independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with more than
70 members providing funding and support to AHHS athletics and athletic related
extra-curricular programs such as Band, Spurs, Cheerleading, and JROTC.
Existing Fundraising Projects:
Mules Illustrated: AHISD Media Guide
Timeframe: Fall Edition - Ad Gathering - May Delivered – End of August
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers
The media guides promote district athletics teams and the spirit organizations that
support athletics to athletic event fans and the greater community. The guide offers
athletic teams and spirit organizations the ability to promote their team/organization,
highlight awards and relevant statistics AND provides the opportunity to raise funds for
participating teams or organizations through the sale of local/community business
seasonal advertising and senior spirit advertising. Organizations included in the Fall
Edition include: Football, Band, Cheer, Spurs, JROTC, Volleyball, Team Tennis, Cross
Country.
Mule Team BBQ
Timeframe: August
Sponsoring Organization: The Mule Team
The Mule Team BBQ is an annual community wide event at Orem Stadium where the
greater AHHS community is invited to purchase barbecue plates and attend a live
program recognizing AHHS athletic teams and athletic related programs. An integral
part of the Mule Team BBQ is the Mule Team Banner Fundraiser which is the only
opportunity for parents, individuals, and local businesses to donate to the Mule Team
Banner. The Banner recognizes donors and is displayed in Orem Stadium and the
Mule Dome. The Mule Team Banner allows donors to donate at certain levels of giving
and to designate their donations to go directly to their chosen athletic team or athletic
related extra-curricular program. Donations to the Mule Team Banner are 100% tax
deductible, and all of the designated funds go to the designated team/organization.
Howdy Night Carnival
Timeframe: September – the Wednesday of Homecoming Week
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers
Following the Parade is a carnival filled with food booths, games and Mule Spirit Gear!
All booths are run by the Alamo Heights High School student clubs and teams. The
proceeds of each booth/game will go directly back to the organization that ran it.
Annual Mule Team Fenley Trophy Golf Tournament
Timeframe: Fall
Sponsoring Organization: The Mule Team
The Mule Team Fenley Trophy Golf Tournament is held in honor of the late Gaylard
Fenley who served, taught and mentored Alamo Heights students and staff from 1983-
2002, first as a coach and later as Athletic Director. The tournament is typically held
during an off week for all AHHS football teams, and proceeds from the tournament
benefit AHHS athletics and athletic related extra-curricular programs.
Allocations – Fall
Timeframe: Request Submissions – September Funds Paid - October
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers, PTSO, The Mule Team
The Allocations process is to fund instructional and extracurricular requests that will
benefit students and are beyond the limitations of the campus budget. Allocation funds
exist through each booster organizations annual fundraising efforts. All requests are
welcomed and will be considered but are not guaranteed to be funded; either in part or
in full. Funds from the Allocation process are meant to be used the FOLLOWING
season, NOT the current season, therefore funds requested in the Fall are to be used
for the Winter and Spring Seasons and requests made in the Spring are for use the
following Fall.
Mules Illustrated: AHISD Media Guide
Timeframe: Winter Edition – Ad Gathering - September Delivered - December
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers
The media guides promote district athletics teams and the spirit organizations that
support athletics to athletic event fans and the greater community. The guide offers
athletic teams and spirit organizations the ability to promote their team/organization,
highlight awards and relevant statistics AND provides the opportunity to raise funds for
participating teams or organizations through the sale of local/community business
seasonal advertising and senior spirit advertising. Organizations included in the Winter
Edition include: Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Swim &
Dive, Water Polo.
Mules Illustrated: AHISD Media Guide
Timeframe: Spring Edition - Ad Gathering - November Delivered - March
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers
The media guides promote district athletics teams and the spirit organizations that
support athletics to athletic event fans and the greater community. The guide offers
athletic teams and spirit organizations the ability to promote their team/organization,
highlight awards and relevant statistics AND provides the opportunity to raise funds for
participating teams or organizations through the sale of local/community business
seasonal advertising and senior spirit advertising. Organizations included in the Sprint
Edition include: Baseball, Softball, Girls Golf, Boys Golf, Individual Tennis, Track &
Field.
Mule Team Tailgate Party
Timeframe: April
Sponsoring Organization: The Mule Team
The Mule Team Spring Tailgate is an annual event which allows for underwriters and
supporters to purchase tables, provide sponsorships, and/or buy individual tickets. The
casual event is highlighted by a fantastic evening of great food, fun, and camaraderie.
Both online and live auction items are available for bidding, and the live program
features the event’s annual honoree. Proceeds from the Mule Team Tailgate benefit
AHHS athletics and athletic related extra-curricular programs.
Allocations – Spring
Timeframe: Request Submissions – March Funds Paid - April
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers, PTSO, The Mule Team
The Allocations process is to fund instructional and extracurricular requests that will
benefit students and are beyond the limitations of the campus budget. Allocation funds
exist through each booster organizations annual fundraising efforts. All requests are
welcomed and will be considered but are not guaranteed to be funded; either in part or
in full. Funds from the Allocation process are meant to be used the FOLLOWING
season, NOT the current season, therefore funds requested in the Fall are to be used
for the Winter and Spring Seasons and requests made in the Spring are for use the
following Fall.
Spirit Yard Signs & Decals
Timeframe: Ongoing Throughout the Year
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers
Varsity Athletes are eligible to purchase spirit yard signs and decals. Mulepushers offer
these to congratulate and encourage our students in their extracurricular activities. In
addition to producing the Varsity Signs and Decals, we will also produce State/Nationals
competition signs. Production of these signs and decals is a fundraiser for Mulepushers.
The funds raised are used to support AHHS students via the Allocations process.
great fundraisers aren’t born. They are made. Here in Alamo Heights you have several
great campus level booster clubs, beyond organization specific clubs that already
support you and your students! Outlined below is a brief overview of those groups and
the events that benefit you. Many, if not all of which, you, your students or their parents
may participate in either directly or indirectly.
Campus Level Support Organizations:
● Alamo Heights Mulepushers: An independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that supports
ALL UIL and Alamo Heights High School sanctioned clubs, teams or entities,
whether they are athletic, artistic or academic.
● PTSO: Supports campus/student events, special or instructional needs,
curriculum enrichment and classroom grants.
● Mule Team: An independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with more than
70 members providing funding and support to AHHS athletics and athletic related
extra-curricular programs such as Band, Spurs, Cheerleading, and JROTC.
Existing Fundraising Projects:
Mules Illustrated: AHISD Media Guide
Timeframe: Fall Edition - Ad Gathering - May Delivered – End of August
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers
The media guides promote district athletics teams and the spirit organizations that
support athletics to athletic event fans and the greater community. The guide offers
athletic teams and spirit organizations the ability to promote their team/organization,
highlight awards and relevant statistics AND provides the opportunity to raise funds for
participating teams or organizations through the sale of local/community business
seasonal advertising and senior spirit advertising. Organizations included in the Fall
Edition include: Football, Band, Cheer, Spurs, JROTC, Volleyball, Team Tennis, Cross
Country.
Mule Team BBQ
Timeframe: August
Sponsoring Organization: The Mule Team
The Mule Team BBQ is an annual community wide event at Orem Stadium where the
greater AHHS community is invited to purchase barbecue plates and attend a live
program recognizing AHHS athletic teams and athletic related programs. An integral
part of the Mule Team BBQ is the Mule Team Banner Fundraiser which is the only
opportunity for parents, individuals, and local businesses to donate to the Mule Team
Banner. The Banner recognizes donors and is displayed in Orem Stadium and the
Mule Dome. The Mule Team Banner allows donors to donate at certain levels of giving
and to designate their donations to go directly to their chosen athletic team or athletic
related extra-curricular program. Donations to the Mule Team Banner are 100% tax
deductible, and all of the designated funds go to the designated team/organization.
Howdy Night Carnival
Timeframe: September – the Wednesday of Homecoming Week
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers
Following the Parade is a carnival filled with food booths, games and Mule Spirit Gear!
All booths are run by the Alamo Heights High School student clubs and teams. The
proceeds of each booth/game will go directly back to the organization that ran it.
Annual Mule Team Fenley Trophy Golf Tournament
Timeframe: Fall
Sponsoring Organization: The Mule Team
The Mule Team Fenley Trophy Golf Tournament is held in honor of the late Gaylard
Fenley who served, taught and mentored Alamo Heights students and staff from 1983-
2002, first as a coach and later as Athletic Director. The tournament is typically held
during an off week for all AHHS football teams, and proceeds from the tournament
benefit AHHS athletics and athletic related extra-curricular programs.
Allocations – Fall
Timeframe: Request Submissions – September Funds Paid - October
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers, PTSO, The Mule Team
The Allocations process is to fund instructional and extracurricular requests that will
benefit students and are beyond the limitations of the campus budget. Allocation funds
exist through each booster organizations annual fundraising efforts. All requests are
welcomed and will be considered but are not guaranteed to be funded; either in part or
in full. Funds from the Allocation process are meant to be used the FOLLOWING
season, NOT the current season, therefore funds requested in the Fall are to be used
for the Winter and Spring Seasons and requests made in the Spring are for use the
following Fall.
Mules Illustrated: AHISD Media Guide
Timeframe: Winter Edition – Ad Gathering - September Delivered - December
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers
The media guides promote district athletics teams and the spirit organizations that
support athletics to athletic event fans and the greater community. The guide offers
athletic teams and spirit organizations the ability to promote their team/organization,
highlight awards and relevant statistics AND provides the opportunity to raise funds for
participating teams or organizations through the sale of local/community business
seasonal advertising and senior spirit advertising. Organizations included in the Winter
Edition include: Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Swim &
Dive, Water Polo.
Mules Illustrated: AHISD Media Guide
Timeframe: Spring Edition - Ad Gathering - November Delivered - March
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers
The media guides promote district athletics teams and the spirit organizations that
support athletics to athletic event fans and the greater community. The guide offers
athletic teams and spirit organizations the ability to promote their team/organization,
highlight awards and relevant statistics AND provides the opportunity to raise funds for
participating teams or organizations through the sale of local/community business
seasonal advertising and senior spirit advertising. Organizations included in the Sprint
Edition include: Baseball, Softball, Girls Golf, Boys Golf, Individual Tennis, Track &
Field.
Mule Team Tailgate Party
Timeframe: April
Sponsoring Organization: The Mule Team
The Mule Team Spring Tailgate is an annual event which allows for underwriters and
supporters to purchase tables, provide sponsorships, and/or buy individual tickets. The
casual event is highlighted by a fantastic evening of great food, fun, and camaraderie.
Both online and live auction items are available for bidding, and the live program
features the event’s annual honoree. Proceeds from the Mule Team Tailgate benefit
AHHS athletics and athletic related extra-curricular programs.
Allocations – Spring
Timeframe: Request Submissions – March Funds Paid - April
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers, PTSO, The Mule Team
The Allocations process is to fund instructional and extracurricular requests that will
benefit students and are beyond the limitations of the campus budget. Allocation funds
exist through each booster organizations annual fundraising efforts. All requests are
welcomed and will be considered but are not guaranteed to be funded; either in part or
in full. Funds from the Allocation process are meant to be used the FOLLOWING
season, NOT the current season, therefore funds requested in the Fall are to be used
for the Winter and Spring Seasons and requests made in the Spring are for use the
following Fall.
Spirit Yard Signs & Decals
Timeframe: Ongoing Throughout the Year
Sponsoring Organization: Alamo Heights Mulepushers
Varsity Athletes are eligible to purchase spirit yard signs and decals. Mulepushers offer
these to congratulate and encourage our students in their extracurricular activities. In
addition to producing the Varsity Signs and Decals, we will also produce State/Nationals
competition signs. Production of these signs and decals is a fundraiser for Mulepushers.
The funds raised are used to support AHHS students via the Allocations process.