No Sell September has been an essential fundraiser for Ellis for the past 8 years. It allows our community to avoid selling coupon books and candy, and 100% of donations go to Ellis Middle School.
All donations are made online. All donations are tax deductible and all amounts are appreciated.
Donate Now!100% stays at Ellis Middle School
No Sell September runs September 8th - 20th. Thank you, Cougar families!
How It Works
Three simple steps. No products to sell, no orders to deliver, no money to collect from neighbors.
Our fundraiser runs September 8th through September 20th. Give whatever amount works for your family.
Send the link to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and coworkers. Local businesses can sponsor too.
Students earn prizes and House Points, and 100% of what we raise stays right here at Ellis.
Congratulations, Cougars!
Our first round of prize winners has been drawn. Keep donating, more prizes are still up for grabs!
- Winner 1: Audrey Rose
- Winner 2: Atiana Anneler
- Winner 1: John Luke Allgood
- Winner 2: Landers Grant
- Winner 1: Jackson James
- Winner 2: Katrina Rondon
Every $20 Is An Entry
Each $20 in donations enters a student into a contest for prizes. Donate $100 and that is five entries. House Points are also given per donation, and there is a popsicle party for all participants, no matter the amount donated!
Lunch DoorDashed to school for the winner AND a friend.
Skip a day of homework with a homework pass.
FREE entry to an Ellis sporting event for the winner and a friend.
Donate $20 or more and get a FREE gift from the Spirit Store!
Grade Incentives
The grade that raises the most money receives a donut party!
The grade with the most participation each week gets a combined lunch!
A popsicle party for all participants, any amount donated!
House Points are given per donation, so every donation helps your House too!
Whole School Incentives
When Ellis hits these totals, the whole school celebrates together.
- $7kBonus Dress Up Days
Students receive bonus dress up days in October.
- $10kDJ In Their Lunch Block
A DJ spins during the lunch blocks.
- $15kExtended Flex Period
Students will have an extended flex period.
- $20kAntics By Dr. Whitaker & Mrs. Jennings
You have to see it to believe it.
Business & Family Sponsors
Put your family or business name where every Cougar family sees it every single day.
- Family or Business sign in the Car Rider Line
- Media shoutouts from Ellis PTO
- Family or Business sign in the Car Rider Line
- Media shoutouts from Ellis PTO
- One full week on the Ellis LED sign on the building
Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors!
These businesses and families are supporting Ellis students through No Sell September.
Email ellismiddlepto@gmail.com and we will get your sign in the car rider line.
Donate Online
All donations are made online through our secure Square store. It takes about 30 seconds, all donations are tax deductible, and any amount is appreciated.
The Ellis Middle School PTO is a nonprofit organization, so every gift is tax deductible. Any and all amounts are appreciated!
Donate Now!What No Sell September Buys For Ellis
This is not a mystery fund. Here is exactly what your donations are purchasing for our students, teachers, and staff this year.
Comfortable, flexible seating and tables so students have better spaces to learn in every day.
A much needed storage solution that makes setup and cleanup easier for our teachers and staff.
A brand new LED scorers table for the gym that brings big time energy to Cougar game nights.
Thank You, Dr. Matt Rose & TOA
A huge Cougar roar of gratitude to Dr. Matt Rose and Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance for presenting No Sell September. Their generosity kicks off our fundraiser and keeps every dollar working for Ellis students and teachers.
