BECOME A JONES HERO
Suit up, Asheville! The Jones Heroes Campaign is our school’s biggest and most important mission of the year—our very own League of Giving. Your heroic donations provide the critical fuel our teachers and students need to keep learning, creating, and thriving.
Each year, families, friends, and local businesses join forces to raise the funds that power our classrooms. Since the challenges of the 2020–2021 pandemic, our Family–Teacher Organization (FTO) has worked tirelessly to rebuild and strengthen programs—and thanks to our community of heroes, we’ve made an epic comeback. Now, one year after Helene, and with new budget cuts threatening schools across Asheville and Buncombe County, we’re ready to rise again!
Be a Hero for Our Kids & Teachers
Local businesses and families can make tax-deductible donations to support our nonprofit FTO and connect with hundreds of Asheville families. See all of the marvelous benefits of becoming a Jones Hero on our donation form!
Heroes receive fun “thank you” power perks, like:
Your name in our parent e-newsletter!
Recognition on the Kimberly Avenue marquee!
A full-color ad in the playbill for our spring musical, Beauty and the Beast, Jr.—seen by over 700 attendees!
A shout out in our exciting new Donut 8K and Munchkin Miler community race in February!
Your Superpowers at Work
Every dollar you give goes directly to heroic missions like:
Year-round tutoring to help every student succeed.
Classroom grants for supplies and enrichment activities.
Gift cards and family support for those facing financial hardship.
Teacher-appreciation initiatives and resources to keep spirits high.
Scholarships for after-school clubs that double as valuable childcare.
Field trip funding so all students can explore and learn.
A resource pantry providing food, clothing, and essentials.
Playground repairs and upgrades for safe, joyful play.
Drama scholarships so every student can shine on stage.
Ways to Join the League
Pick your hero move—every action counts!
Donate Online: Use a credit card, PayPal, or Google Pay to give instantly.
Send a Check: Complete our donation form and mail it with a check (payable to “Jones PTO”) to:
Ira B. Jones Elementary
Attn: Jones Heroes Campaign
544 Kimberly Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804Support a Student Hero: Make a gift in the name of a specific Jones student. Whether you give to the main page or a student page, every dollar goes to the same heroic cause.
Share the Mission: Send our donation link to out-of-town family and friends. Heroes from everywhere can help a Western North Carolina public school soar!
Donate Supplies: Prefer to give tangible items? Check out our online Wish List to provide recurring essential needs that stretch our budget.
🌟 Every Hero Counts
No cape? No problem. No donation is too small to make an impact. With the FTO’s low administrative costs and no paid staff, your gift goes straight to powering classrooms, programs, and opportunities for every Jones student. On behalf of the Jones FTO, staff, and our amazing mini marvels: THANK YOU for answering the call and keeping our school unstoppable!
rock Your Spirit Wear
Shop online for Ira B. Jones T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and more!
These items are also sold in person at many of our school events.
link your preferred customer cards
Link your Ingles Advantage card (using school code 10748) and Harris Teeter VIC card (using school code 2143) to Ira B. Jones Elementary.
Remember: You must re-link both of these customer cards at the beginning of each new school year in order for your purchases to continue benefiting Jones.
scan your grocery receipts
Box Tops for Education makes it easier than ever to earn credit from your purchases of participating products – no more clipping and sending box tops to school!
Just download the Box Tops mobile app from your preferred app store, choose our school to support, and use the app to scan your grocery receipts. (You can also submit digital receipts, if preferred.) Valid purchases will automatically be credited to Jones.
