P.A.W. BIDDING IS LIVE NOW FOR 2026!!!
The Jacoby Creek Children’s Education Foundation (JCCEF) is excited to announce our major Spring fundraiser: Panther Adventure Week!
Please note that this is our main spring fundraiser this year. We will not be asking for donations for class baskets for the Spring Fling, which has transitioned into a fun community-building event instead of primarily a fundraiser.
What is Panther Adventure Week?
Every JCS class will enjoy a unique, community-building adventure to celebrate the end of the year!
From the Redwood SkyWalk and Bear River Fun Center to a private movie screening, rock climbing, a gymnastics party, a cupcake workshop, and even homemade pancakes from our awesome Principal, there’s something for everyone! School buses will provide transportation for off-campus adventures.
How Does It Work?
Each class will vote on their top adventure—"Choose Your Own Adventure!" (See description of Adventures below)
Bid HERE. Bidding closes May 1st at 5 PM.
The class with the highest total bids wins their top pick!
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
We aim to raise $40,000 to support essential JCS programs — or $87 per student.
We understand that not all families would be able to donate such an amount, so if you are able to or feel so inclined as to donate more to help make this a success, we are very grateful!
Ready to Make a Difference?
Donate by May 1st to have your bid count toward your child’s class total.
Thank you for your support—we are continually amazed by the generosity of our JCS community!
Key programs at JCS are made possible with JCCEF funds.
Without JCCEF fundraising, JCS does not have the resources to cover the full cost of each program.
$40,000 is greatly needed to preserve:
All Bees (Spelling, History, etc)Exploration DayDrama ProgramLibraryTechnology1st Grade Trip2nd Grade Trip3rd Grade TripPAT Days (4th - 6th)6th Grade Big Events7th & 8th Grade Big EventsMusicAthleticsScience FairGym FloorJCS LiveScholarship Award
Thank you all for the many ways you support our school!
Panther Adventure Week (PAW) - 2026 Descriptions
Unless otherwise noted, all experiences that don’t happen at JCS include transportation via NHUSD School Bus, entry for all students in the classroom as well as teacher(s) and assistant and/or student teacher, and up to 5 parent/guardian chaperones.
Bear River Family Fun Center TAKEOVER: How fun would it be to have a private party with all of your classmates?! This experience includes 2 full hours of laser tag, bowling, unlimited arcade games and pizza!
Cupcake Decorating Workshop: An awesome chance to decorate colorful cupcakes, and let your creativity shine! Each student will decorate their own cupcakes. This workshop will happen at JCS.
Discovery Museum Takeover: Your whole class gets the Redwood Discovery Museum all to yourselves for two hours, including a coordinated activity and the private classroom for snack.
Fire Department Visit at Arcata Fire Department: A private fire station and fire truck tour, with volunteer firefighters on hand to meet, chat & tour the station!
Mini Golf Field Trip: Take over the mini golf course at Lighthouse Plaza in Manila, and play to your heart's content with your class!
Private Movie Screening at the Minor: An entire movie theatre for your class, where you can choose to watch a new release film or a Blu Ray copy of a film of your choice. Popcorn & fountain drinks provided by JCCEF.
Pancakes with the Principal: Our very own Principal Melanie Nannizzi will serve up her delicious homemade pancakes for you and your entire class!
Arcata Pool Field Trip: Take over the Arcata Pool with your whole class, and have the water slide all to yourselves!
Rock Climbing Class at Far North Climbing Gym: Test your climbing abilities and learn new skills with your class!
Blue Lake Roller Rink Skating Party: Two hours of fun for your whole class at the Blue Lake Skating Rink!
Tie Dye Party: Design one-of-a-kind tie dye creations with your class! Each student gets to make their own shirt and bandanna. This activity will happen at JCS and will be led by local tie dye artists, and will feature a range of options to choose from.
Skywalk Experience & Sequoia Park Zoo Tour: Starting off with a one-hour guided tour of the zoo, followed by the SkyWalk tour up high in the redwoods, touring the barnyard and petting zoo, and finishing the day with a sack lunch picnic at Sequoia Park.
Ceramics Workshop: Join local artist Jess Trudeau at her home studio nestled in the redwoods for a hands-on ceramic workshop, creating one-of-a-kind treasures out of clay.
Dream Athletics Inflatable Double Slide & Gymnastics Party: Have leaps of fun with your classmates with a huge inflatable slide and a super fun gymnastics party. (recommended for 4th grade & below)
Scoop Ice Cream Tour & Tasting: Go behind the scenes at Arcata’s best ice cream shop and learn how to make ice cream, plus have fun tasting some yummy flavors!
Indigo Dye Workshop: Artist Jess Trudeau is opening her home art studio nestled in the redwoods (she even has goats!) for a hands-on workshop using indigo dyes to create super artistic t-shirts!
Harbor Lanes Bowling: Pick a lane and have a ball, aiming for strikes and spares with your classmates at this bowling adventure!
Game On Laser Tag: Step into the arena and gear up for an action-packed game of laser tag with your class! This immersive environment will ensure a heart-racing experience like no other!