Crystal Lake District 47 parent groups raise more than $200,000

Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47’s parent-teacher organizations and other parent groups raised more than $200,000 over the 2019-20 school year.

The funds raised are allocated differently at each school, with money helping to fund field trips, author visits and other school events, as well as the purchase of library books and resources, classroom supplies and building playground equipment, according to a news release.