Raffles
The NWSA PTO holds up to three raffles each school year to support student events, teacher appreciation, the Dragon Fund campus gift, and more. All raffles are conducted in compliance with North Carolina General Statute § 14-309.15.
2026–27 Raffle Schedule
Three raffles are planned for the 2026–27 school year. Follow us on social media or join our mailing list to be notified when tickets go on sale.
Back to School
When
September
Prize
Apple iPod Max 2 Headphones!
Tickets
$10 / 6 for $50
Holiday / Winter
When
November – December
Prize
Big Screen TV
Tickets
$10 / 6 for $50
Cash Raffle
When
February
Prize
$2,500 Cash Prize
Tickets
$25 / 5 for $100
Tickets not on sale yet? Follow @NWSAPTO on Facebook and Instagram for announcements when each raffle opens. You can also check back on this page — a Buy Tickets button will appear here when a raffle is live.
How it works
Where your money goes
Every dollar raised through our raffles goes directly back to NWSA students, staff, and the school community. Funds support:
- Per-class student events (Examples: Welcome Social, Sophomore Spotlight, Junior Prep Night, Senior Sendoff)
- Teacher & staff appreciation (Holiday Luncheon, Teacher Appreciation Week, End of Year Luncheon)
- The Dragon Fund — annual gift to the school voted on by the NWSA community
- Dragon Preview Night for prospective students and families
- Academic Support
- PTO operations and pop-up school needs
No less than 90% of net raffle proceeds are used for nonprofit purposes per NC GS § 14-309.15(f).
Official raffle rules
The following rules apply to all NWSA PTO raffles and are included on every Zeffy ticket listing.
Conducting organization
This raffle is conducted by the Northwest School of the Arts PTO (“NWSA PTO”), a nonprofit organization, in compliance with North Carolina General Statute § 14-309.15. A raffle conducted under this statute is not gambling under NC law.
Eligibility
Open to all participants 18 years of age or older. Employees, board members, and immediate family members of NWSA PTO officers are not eligible to win.
Ticket pricing & limit
Ticket price and maximum ticket limit are specified on each individual raffle listing. The raffle closes on the announced date or when all tickets are sold, whichever comes first. No purchases are accepted after the raffle closes.
Prize
The prize for each raffle is described on the individual listing. No substitution of prizes is permitted except at the sole discretion of NWSA PTO. Prize has no cash value unless stated as a cash prize.
Winner selection
The winner is selected by random drawing on the announced draw date. The drawing is conducted publicly and the winner is announced on NWSA PTO social media channels.
Winner notification & response requirement
The winner will be contacted using the information provided at ticket purchase. The winner must respond within 14 days of notification to claim the prize. If the winner cannot be reached or does not respond within 14 days, NWSA PTO reserves the right to draw an alternate winner.
Prize delivery & payment timeline
Cash prizes will be delivered within 30 days of the draw date by check payable to the winner, or by a mutually agreed electronic method. Merchandise prizes will be arranged for pickup or delivery within 30 days of the draw date. NWSA PTO is an all-volunteer organization — school breaks, holidays, and scheduling may affect delivery timing within the 30-day window. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
No refunds
All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued after purchase.
Use of proceeds
Net proceeds support NWSA PTO programs including student events, teacher appreciation, the Dragon Fund annual campus gift, and other nonprofit purposes benefiting Northwest School of the Arts. No less than 90% of net proceeds are used for these purposes per NC GS § 14-309.15(f).
Questions
Contact us at presidents@friendsofnorthwest.org. By purchasing a ticket, participants agree to these Official Rules.
Past winners
Congratulations to all of our past raffle winners! Winners are announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
