When Deseret Peak High School opened its doors, Athletic Director Andee Bouwhuis faced the daunting challenge of managing logistics for a brand-new school. From hiring over 65 coaches to organizing events, Andee’s responsibilities were seemingly endless. On top of it all, she needed tools that could simplify ticketing and fundraising — a critical part of building strong athletic programs and community engagement. Frustrated by high-fee vendors and clunky platforms, she set out to find a better solution.
That’s when she discovered Hometown’s Box Office and Schoolfundr, solutions that not only met her needs with transparent pricing and intuitive systems but exceeded expectations by empowering her community and maximizing fundraising for student programs.
The Challenge
Opening a new high school comes with countless moving parts, something Deseret Peak High School's athletic director experienced firsthand. Beyond hiring staff and managing athletics, Andee was responsible for streamlining event ticketing and fundraising for her teams.
Her past experiences with digital platforms left her frustrated. High fundraising fees meant less money going to student programs, and her previous ticketing solution caused technical issues, limited flexibility, and confusion within the community. For Andee, it was clear: she needed tools that would put her students and programs first, without unnecessary costs or headaches.
“If we’re putting in the work to raise money, someone else shouldn’t be taking 35% of it.” – Andee Bouwhuis, Athletic Director, Deseret Peak High School
The Solution: Hometown Box Office + Schoolfundr
Deseret High School was introduced to two of Hometown’s industry-leading solutions for digital ticketing and fundraising, Box Office and Schoolfundr — a game-changing combination. These solutions offered transparent pricing, intuitive systems, and a customer-first approach that quickly won her over. From the start, Hometown stood apart from its competitors.
- Hometown’s fundraising solution, Schoolfundr, ensured that all funds raised went directly to Deseret Peak’s programs —eliminating hidden fees.
- Hometown Box Office provided the flexibility and ease they needed for digital ticketing events.It allows students, parents, and even grandparents to purchase, print, and scan tickets either online or in person.
- Hometown supported Deseret in gaining district approval, even though an initial mandate required the use of another platform for digital ticketing.
“My coaches were ecstatic. They finally had a platform that didn’t take a cut from their hard work.” – Andee Bouwhuis, Athletic Director, Deseret Peak High School
The Results
With Hometown’s tools in place, Deseret Peak High School didn’t just simplify operations — they created a better experience for everyone involved.
- More funds raised: All of the fundraising dollars now go directly to student programs, with no hidden fees or vendor cuts.
- Simplified ticketing: Coaches, parents, and ticket takers all appreciated the easy-to-use platform with real-time check-ins.
- Frictionless adoption: The platform was intuitive enough for tech-savvy users and walk-in attendees alike.
- Program versatility: Hometown became the go-to platform for everything from school dances and physicals to athletic events.
- Inspiring change: After seeing Deseret’s success, other regional schools began switching to Hometown, despite recommended solutions from the district..
“Hometown makes me a better public servant to my community. It’s easier for my ticket takers, easier for my coaches, and easier for our parents.” – Andee Bouwhuis, Athletic Director, Deseret Peak High School
Conclusion
Hometown’s Box Office and Schoolfundr didn’t just provide tools for Deseret Peak High School — they became partners in the school’s success. Thanks to Hometown, Deseret Peak was able to eliminate unnecessary costs, simplify processes, and empower her community with user-friendly, reliable solutions.
If you’re an athletic director looking for fair, flexible, and reliable digital ticketing and fundraising tools to support your programs, Hometown could be your new MVP. The right tools can make all the difference.
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