Your Donations Make a Real Difference for
Our East Meck Family
Here’s your opportunity to directly support East Meck with the PTSO Direct Giving campaign — no selling, no buying required. Everything you give goes straight to helping students, teachers, and staff in meaningful ways.
Why It Matters — Realities in NC Classrooms
Teachers Spending Their Own Money: Across North Carolina, teachers spend an average of over $1,600 each year out of pocket on classroom basics. Your donation helps reduce that personal burden and ensures our teachers have what they need.
Classrooms Running Short: When budgets run thin, it’s often the “extras” that disappear. These are the things that make learning come alive. Direct Giving helps fill those gaps here at East Meck.
Staff Recognition & Retention: North Carolina continues to rank in the bottom tier nationally for teacher pay. A small gesture of appreciation — a catered lunch, a recognition event, or a new fridge can brighten their day.
How You Can Help
Your tax-deductible donation to the PTSO Direct Giving campaign will directly fund programs for your students and their teachers. Don’t forget to check if your employer will match your gift to double the impact.
You can drop off a check at the front office or donate online: https://emptso.org/donate
Thank you for being part of what makes East Meck a great place for all of us.
Help us reach our $20,000 Direct Giving goal!
