Live now/General/Oct 28, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
Tournament fees, travel and new boards for the Falcons chess club, who just qualified for the state championship.
Maple Ridge AcademyFundraiser
Mr. Wei ChenMath Teacher & Chess Coach
$2,570 · 86% funded
The story
Three years ago, our chess club was six kids and a borrowed set. This fall, 14 Falcons qualified for the state scholastic championship, the first time in school history.
We need help getting them there:
Chess teaches kids to think three moves ahead, in the game and in life.
Mr. Wei ChenMath Teacher & Chess CoachWho this helps
Grades 3–8, the largest team the club has ever sent.
Transparent budget
Entry fees
$700
23%
Travel & hotel
$1,700
57%
Boards & clocks
$600
20%
What each step unlocks
Registered
$700
Reached
Travel booked
$2,400
Reached
New equipment
$3,000
$430 to go
From the team
3 days ago
We took first place at the county invitational this weekend. State, here we come.
Our community
“Thinking games build thinking minds. Thank you, coaches.”
“Grandparents in Ohio cheering you on! Can’t wait to see the photos.”
“Small gift, big heart. Thank you for giving the kids something to be excited about.”
“Checkmate! Good luck at the regional tournament.”
Recent gifts
Anonymous
1 day ago
$200
Omar Kim
1 day ago
$1,000
Mei Rodriguez
1 day ago
$50
Priya & David Brown
2 days ago
$250
The Thomas Family
3 days ago
$75
Michael Brown
3 days ago
$20
Logan Garcia
4 days ago
$100
Chloe Murphy
4 days ago
$100
Good to know
Yes. Maple Ridge Academy PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the receipt we email you works for your tax records.
© 2026 Maple Ridge Academy. All rights reserved.
Donations are securely processed by Stripe