Floyd Elementary Hosts Annual Breakfast With Santa, Raises Community Spirits

Floyd Elementary’s long running Breakfast with Santa returned to campus on December 4, drawing local families to a morning of food, festive activities, and a chance to take photos with Santa. Organized as a family friendly fundraiser and holiday gathering, the event combined a community meal with seasonal crafts and activities aimed at students and younger children.

School organizers structured the event to serve multiple goals. Beyond providing a holiday experience for students, the breakfast functioned as a fundraiser to support school needs and extracurricular activities. Ticketing and RSVP instructions were posted through the Pahrump Valley Community News community calendar, and volunteer contact details were made available through the same listing, enabling residents to sign up and assist with set up, hospitality, and children’s activities.

Local volunteers and school staff staffed the breakfast stations, supervised activity tables, and coordinated the photo opportunity with Santa. The volunteer element reduced operating costs and kept more of the proceeds directed to school priorities, while providing residents a direct way to contribute time and resources. For many families the event also served as an access point to the school community, creating informal networking among parents, teachers, and local supporters.

The timing during the holiday season amplifies the event’s community impact. Small fundraisers like this one play a practical role for Nye County schools by supplementing limited budgets for classroom materials and student programs, and by sustaining volunteer networks that offset staffing and operational expenses. The breakfast also generated modest local spending on food, decorations, and supplies, supporting small vendors and community organizations that supplied goods or services.

Looking ahead, Floyd Elementary’s model of combining family engagement with fundraising and volunteer participation reinforces a long term trend in local education funding where community events both strengthen social ties and provide fiscal support. Residents seeking volunteer opportunities or information about future school events can consult the Pahrump Valley Community News community calendar for contact and RSVP details.