Ptarmigan Elementary School
A message from Principal Ellen Drake
"Welcome to Ptarmigan Elementary, where every student’s diversity and individuality are valued within a safe, nurturing, and academically ambitious environment. We invite you to see students and staff pursuing excellence, building social skills, and growing through high expectations and caring support. If an opportunity below connects with your interests, please consider getting involved. Your gifts and talents can deepen our partnership with families and the community and help every student excel."
Donate to School Funds
Give to Ptarmigan Elementary School online or by check. Giving is optional.
Give through the Alaska Community Foundation
The Alaska Community Foundation is a separate nonprofit. These funds are held and managed only through the Alaska Community Foundation, and provide general support for ASD schools, including Ptarmigan Elementary School.
Browse and fund active classroom project requests from teachers at Ptarmigan Elementary School.
Browse Active Classroom Projects on DonorsChoose
Click to view current project requests from teachers at Ptarmigan Elementary School.
View projects on DonorsChoose.orgTeachers often maintain Amazon Wishlists for their classrooms. This would be a donation directly to the teacher. Check out the Amazon Registry search link or reach out to your child's teacher for more information!
Note: Individual teacher wishlist links are managed by teachers directly.
Ptarmigan Elementary does not currently have an active PTA. You can still support the school by donating directly through ACF or providing General Support, or contact the front office if you're interested in helping get one started.
There are many ways to get involved at Ptarmigan Elementary School and across the Anchorage School District, from volunteering in classrooms to partnering as a local business.
Are you a Ptarmigan Elementary School staff member with an idea to support students?
School staff can submit an opportunity for consideration to be posted on the giving hub, or share an impact story they'd like highlighted. Sign in to submit either one. Community members, please contact the school directly.
Submit an Opportunity
Log in to answer a few questions and request posting.
Share an Impact Story
Log in to share a story or photos for your school.
Report a Donation
ASD staff record accepted gifts through the District's donation process. If you have not received an acknowledgment for your contribution to Ptarmigan Elementary School, submit the donation-information form or contact the Development & Grants Office.
