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Boxborough Principal Sleeps on School Roof After Students Exceed Fundraising Goal

The rooftop campout fulfilled a Fun Run pledge tied to more than $25,000 raised for field trips and enrichment programs.

Overview

  • Principal Michael Votto spent the night in a rooftop tent in near-freezing weather and greeted arriving students from above on Friday morning.
  • He honored a promise made during the school's Fun Run after donations surpassed $25,000, beating the usual $20,000 target.
  • The fundraiser will pay for student field trips, incentive programs, and small staff appreciation items such as a coffee truck.
  • From his tent, Votto hosted a virtual read-aloud, sharing two picture books with the school's 457 students.
  • The Parents-Teachers-Friends Group organized the effort, and the stunt marked a first in Votto’s 28-year career.