Nickajack Elementary School recently held its annual Fall Festival, an event that draws students, families, and teachers together each year. The festival featured a range of activities including food trucks, inflatables, games, and a costume contest.
A key highlight of the event was the Kiss the Pig fundraiser. Organized by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), this initiative raised over $5,000 as teachers competed for the chance to kiss a pig in front of students. Principal Timeka Cline participated in the event and kissed a pig on stage while students cheered her on.
“They really wanted to see me kiss a pig, the students are excited, and that makes me excited,” said Principal Cline.
The Nickajack Foundation, with support from school families through the Back the Jack campaign, has raised more than $175,000 to support improvements at the school. These funds help create a better environment for students.
“This is the biggest event, it just shows how much family we have here at Nickajack,” added Principal Cline.
The PTA’s fundraising efforts will continue throughout the year with goals to raise over $150,000 through various activities such as spirit wear and yearbook sales, after-school clubs, sponsorships, a virtual auction, and their largest spring fundraiser—the Fun Run—which typically generates about $90,000 each March.
