Trailside Elementary School
A message from Principal Eric Niessner
"Welcome to Trailside Elementary, where every day is filled with thinking, creating, trying, smiling, goal-setting, and celebrating success. We invite you to see our students and staff bring rigorous academics to life through technology, the arts, outdoor education, healthy living, and character development. If an opportunity below speaks to you, we hope you will join our strong volunteer community. Your gifts and talents can add even more excitement and possibility to students’ learning."
Donate to School Funds
Give to Trailside 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 Trailside Elementary School.
Browse and fund active classroom project requests from teachers at Trailside Elementary School.
Browse Active Classroom Projects on DonorsChoose
Click to view current project requests from teachers at Trailside 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.
Update your profile to connect these stores' rewards programs with Trailside Elementary School. These customer loyalty programs earn money for the school at no extra cost to you!
Trailside Elementary School's PTA/PTO organizes events, fundraisers, and community activities that directly benefit students.
PTA, booster, and alumni organizations are separate entities from the school district. Visit the PTA website or contact the office for current organization contacts.
There are many ways to get involved at Trailside Elementary School and across the Anchorage School District, from volunteering in classrooms to partnering as a local business.
Are you a Trailside 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 Trailside Elementary School, submit the donation-information form or contact the Development & Grants Office.
