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The Friends of Peterson is a fundraising organization. Its goal is to raise funds to help support the students and staff at Mary Gage Peterson Elementary School.

2026 Peterson Elementary Walk-a-thon!

Our fifth annual Walk-a-thon is coming to Peterson on Saturday, May 16th at 9:30 a.m. Families are invited to join us to walk, have fun, and raise funds for Peterson School! The funds raised will be used to support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & mathematics) initiatives at Peterson and community-building events through the PTA.  

Each grade level has their own fundraising page for online donations. See below for the specific pages. There is a “donate” button that can be clicked to make a donation.  Students should make sure that donors indicate the student’s first and last name in the “in  honor of” section or write the name as part of a comment when donating online. 

Donate to your grade level below!

Our 8th graders are just weeks away from closing their chapter at Peterson. Before they head off to the halls of high school, we want to give them one final chance to bond, explore, and celebrate their hard work outside the classroom.

For many of these students, their end of year 8th grade celebrations are the highlight of their middle school years—but we need your help to get them there. Your donation doesn't just fund a bus or a ticket; it funds a lifelong memory with friends they’ve grown up with.

This year, the class has a $2,500 goal toward the trip. While the students will be active at International Night and again at Spring conferences, this link is available for additional donations. Please encourage friends and families to support this goal.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION A HUGE SUCCESS!

Please visit https://www.historyofpeterson.org/ to learn more about the history of Peterson Elementary!

Check out your decade class photo!

Thank you to our Walk-a-thon sponsors!

Thank you to our Walk-a-thon Supporters!

Visit the new Peterson Swag Store to get your shirts and mugs!

Get your custom printed swag and have it shipped directly to you!

Take what you need or donate funds to help us keep it stocked with toiletries, hygiene products, and food.

It is outside and available 24 hours/day inside the gated area by the main entrance on Christiana.

Celebrate someones birthday, wedding, or friendship by donating in their honor. When donating, please be sure to fill out to whom you are dedicating your donation.