The mission of the WHS Athletic Boosters Organization (ABO) is to support all athletic programs at Woodside High School by providing financial resources for equipment and uniform upgrades and other team expenses not otherwise covered through district funding. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by parent volunteers committed to strengthening the athletics program at WHS. The ABO works with the school administration, parents and guardians, coaches and our local community to generate the additional funding necessary to provide our student athletes with a comprehensive and high quality athletics program.

FUNDING UPDATE

For the 2023-2024 school year, the ABO raised and distributed nearly $200,000 in funds for our teams, and to pay for equipment, uniforms and coaches for our athletes. 

Here is a partial list of the equipment, uniforms, and coaching services the ABO directly funded in 2023-24:

• Girls and boys Golf team fees
• Boys Lacrosse uniforms
• Girls Lacrosse pinnies
• Girls and boys Tennis equipment
• Helmets and shoulder pads for boys Football
• Girls Flag Football jerseys
• Weight room upgrades Strength and Conditioning coach
• Stipends for five assistant coaches
• Four ABO scholarships for college-bound seniors
• Two new records boards at Bradley Field for Cross Country and Track and Field
• New high jump cover for Track and Field
• New golf cart for our athletics trainer to support WHS athletes

ABO FUNDING PROCESS

The athletics program at WHS has 22 sports that include 45 athletic teams with over 700 student athletes. The Athletic Department (AD) receives some funding from the district to pay for major facilities, a portion of the coaches salaries or stipends, AD personnel, etc. The district funding is not nearly enough to fully cover all of the costs associated with building and sustaining a successful athletics program at WHS.

WHS athletic teams rely heavily on donations provided by WHS families, staff and community members to fund needs not provided by the school district.

For more detailed information on our funding process please see our ABO Funding Guidelines.

FUNDING REPORTS

In 2016, the ABO shifted away from the old membership model and instead follows a Program Directed Donations approach to fundraising. We work collaboratively with the WHS Athletic Department and coaches to create a Team Ask letter detailing the financial needs for each sport for that season. This is presented at the Parent Meeting at the start of the season. You can be assured that all donations directed toward a specific sport are allocated immediately to that program.

Please see our funding reports below for details.