William Donley School Association (WDSA)

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William Donley School Association (WDSA) The Family Association for Donley Elementary School in East Lansing, MI.

The William Donley School Association is dedicated to supporting the children, teachers and administration of the William Donley Elementary School in East Lansing, Michigan. The goals of the WDSA are:

1) To promote and support the education, and social opportunities provided to students at Donley Elementary School;

2) To provide volunteer and financial support for Donley Elementary School activities.

3) To provide a resource and to advocate for Donley on issues that may impact Donley,working with the school administration and school board as well as the greater East Lansing and Meridian Township communities to help make sure the students at Donley are the priority

10/02/2026

Sending a huge, heartfelt thank you to our amazing Donley custodial staff! ❤️

Behind every clean hallway, safe classroom, and welcoming smile is your tireless hard work. We love seeing how you take the time to build meaningful relationships with our students throughout the day—whether it's a warm greeting in the morning, a friendly wave in the halls, or an encouraging word during transitions.

We see everything you do behind the scenes to make Donley feel like home for our kids, and we are so grateful for you every single day! 🐬✨

📢 Calling All ELPS Trojans! 💙🤍Trojan Pride runs deep, and our Junior Trojans at Donley Elementary need their Trojan Fami...
09/27/2026

📢 Calling All ELPS Trojans! 💙🤍
Trojan Pride runs deep, and our Junior Trojans at Donley Elementary need their Trojan Family to unite! Every school in East Lansing is connected, and when we support our youngest students, our entire community grows stronger. We are reaching out to alumni, families, neighbors, and friends across ELPS to join forces for our upcoming Bottle & Can Drive!

📌 Drive Schedule & Details
Turn your extra returnables into direct support for Donley Elementary! 100% of proceeds directly fund classroom supplies, student activities, and FREE family events all year long!

🗓️ Community Drive Launch: Saturday, October 4 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Drop-Off Spot: Donley Elementary Main Car Loop

🗓️ Weekday Drop-Off Collection: October 5–9
• Morning Window: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
• Afternoon Window: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
• Evening Window: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Drop-Off Spot: Donley Elementary Main Car Loop

✉️ Contact: [email protected]

Gather up those cans and help us show our Junior Trojans what Trojan Pride is all about! Please share this with your East Lansing neighbors and friends! 💙🤍 Go Trojans!

09/27/2026

🐬 A HUGE THANK YOU! 💙🤍

We are so blown away by the incredible generosity shown during our Dollars for Dolphins campaign! Because of your donations, we can continue funding amazing experiences for our students and staff!

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and cheered us on. 💙🤍 Go Dolphins!

09/26/2026

🐬 It’s almost a wrap on our Dollars for Dolphins campaign! 🐬
Ms. Fritz and some FINtastic dolphins took time to share why you should donate now!

Ways to Donate:
📱 Venmo: Search under charities
💻 PayPal: Send to [email protected]
💵 Cash or Check: Payable to William Donley School Association

09/24/2026

Sing along with Mrs. McEvoy for Dollars for Dolphins! 🎶 🐬
Our music teacher, Mrs. McEvoy, took to the mic to perform our Donley Dolphins song—and to share why Dollars for Dolphins is so crucial for our school community!

Ways to Donate:
📱 Venmo: Search under charities
💻 PayPal: Send to [email protected]
💵 Cash or Check: Payable to William Donley School Association

Thank you! 🎉

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09/22/2026

Mr. Smothers wants YOU to know all about it! ✨📣
Our Dollars for Dolphins campaign is making waves, and we would love your support! 💙 Please consider donating if you are able to help fund wonderful opportunities for our students. 🌟

Ways to Donate:
📱 Venmo: Search under charities
💻 PayPal: Send to [email protected]
💵 Cash or Check: Payable to William Donley School Association

Every contribution makes a splash for our school family! Thank you so much for your amazing generosity! 🎉
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09/21/2026

When Ms. Gill asks for your support, you know it’s for something special. Help us reach our goal by making a donation today—every dollar directly supports our kids!

Ways to Donate:
Venmo: Search under charities
PayPal: Send to [email protected]
Cash or Check: Payable to William Donley School Association

🚨 We're Almost There! 🎯We’ve made amazing progress 🎉, but we haven’t reached our goal yet! ⏰ EXTENDED! Now through Septe...
09/21/2026

🚨 We're Almost There! 🎯

We’ve made amazing progress 🎉, but we haven’t reached our goal yet!

⏰ EXTENDED! Now through September 25th! 🐬

Please continue to support our Donley Dolphins by contributing to our Dollars for Dolphins campaign! 💙 Every donation makes a huge difference!

💡 Where does your money go?

All this week 🗓️, we’ll be featuring quick daily spotlights 🌟 from our students and staff sharing how the WDSA supports them!

🐬 DOLLARS FOR DONLEY DOLPHINS KICKS OFF TOMORROW! Help the William Donley School Association (WDSA) keep our school comm...
09/13/2026

🐬 DOLLARS FOR DONLEY DOLPHINS KICKS OFF TOMORROW!

Help the William Donley School Association (WDSA) keep our school community thriving by supporting our annual Fall Dollars for Dolphins Campaign!

100% of your donations go directly back to our school—funding field trips, essential classroom supplies, teacher grants, and family events all year long. 💙

🐬OUR PROMISE TO OUR DONLEY FAMILIES:

To keep our community strong, connected, and inclusive, EVERY single family event is 100% FREE for all families. That means no admission tickets or costs for events like Book Bingo, Math Night, STEAM Night, and our annual Spring Carnival! 🎟️✨ Your generous support of Dollars for Dolphins is what makes this possible.

🐬 HOW TO DONATE THIS FALL:

Make a Direct Contribution:

📱 Venmo: Note: Please search under charities)

💳 PayPal: [email protected]

✉️ Cash or Check: Payable to William Donley School Association

Dolphin Newsletter 🐬 5-22-26📚School library books are due now; please send any your student has back with them asap💊Stud...
05/23/2026

Dolphin Newsletter 🐬 5-22-26

📚School library books are due now; please send any your student has back with them asap

💊Student medication needs to be picked up by the last day of school

👖There is a large amount of items in the lost and found

https://targetfile.brightarrow.com/Attachments2/BDFD9D6215F24F5B9B9B1B9914F7E2F2/Donley_Newsletter_5-22-26_132946.pdf

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