Get ready to glow for Wharton! The Eagle Glow Dance-a-thon 2026 is our school’s signature fundraiser for the 2026–2027 school year, bringing students, families, and our community together around one big goal: raising at least $125,000 for Wharton DLA.

The funds raised through this campaign help provide experiences and resources that go far beyond the basics. Your support helps strengthen our International Baccalaureate Program through teacher training, certification, and technology; provides STEM, Music, and Library resources; supports field trips; and brings enriching programs such as Prelude Music, Writers in the Schools, Alley Theatre, and Take the Stage directly to our students.

The Eagle Glow Dance-a-thon also helps fund the community traditions that make Wharton feel like home, including Family Campout, Movie Nights, Fall Festival, teacher appreciation, and other school-wide activities throughout the year.

Rather than asking families to participate in fundraiser after fundraiser, our goal is to make this campaign count. Wharton PTO plans to invest approximately $400 per student this year, helping ensure every child benefits from the programs and experiences our community makes possible.

Through our peer-to-peer campaign, students can invite grandparents, relatives, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to join in and support Wharton. Every donation moves us closer to our goal and toward an even brighter year for our students.

One School. One Goal. One Glowing Future!

Planned Benefits by Grade Level: Español | English

You can make a significant impact by choosing a Family Giving level. Any amount donated will directly benefit our students. 

Throughout the campaign, students will have the opportunity to participate in school-wide milestones and celebrations.

On October 2nd, Wharton will LIGHT IT UP at our Eagle Glow Dance-a-thon! Students will dance, glow, and celebrate during their ancillary period as we wrap up one of our biggest fundraiser of the year. Every student gets to join the fun because every Eagle was made to shine! ✨

Any visitors attending (parents and/or volunteers) must be VIPS approved.