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Central Stampede
Friday, October 9, 2026 · McCamley–Knight Field
Students walk or jog with their grade while Central works toward a $20,000 schoolwide goal. This page gathers the schedule, donation choices, prizes and volunteer link in one place.
Ways to participate
Support the Stampede
Choose the option that works best for your family. Volunteering is also a meaningful contribution.
Digital payment
Venmo or PayPal
Include the student's name and “Stampede” in the payment note so the gift is credited correctly.
Cash or check
Return by October 12
Use the student's Stampede envelope. Make checks payable to Portage Central Elementary PTO.
Envelope deadline · Oct 12Event-day schedule
When each grade participates
Families and volunteers should enter through the main ticket gate at McCamley–Knight Field.
10:00–10:30 a.m.1st grade
10:30–11:00 a.m.Kindergarten
11:00–11:30 a.m.3rd grade
11:30 a.m.–noon5th grade
Noon–1:00 p.m.Lunch break
1:00–1:30 p.m.Young 5s and 2nd grade
1:30–2:00 p.m.4th grade
October 5–9
Stampede Spirit Days
Mon, Oct 5
Comfy Day
Wear comfortable clothes.
Tue, Oct 6
Color Wars
Y5/K purple, 1st blue, 2nd green, 3rd yellow, 4th orange, 5th red.
Wed, Oct 7
Crazy Hair or Socks
Choose one—or both.
Thu, Oct 8
Sports Day
Represent a favorite team or activity.
Fri, Oct 9
Blue and Yellow Day
Students receive their Stampede shirts at school.
Student incentives
Prize levels
The PTO also plans recognition for top fundraisers and a schoolwide celebration if Central reaches the $20,000 goal.