Why schools and PTAs switch
- Parents hunting for the right Venmo, then advisors reconciling a spreadsheet.
- Guest lists for dances that still live on paper at the gym door.
- A ticketing vendor that bills the school every month for three dances a year.
How schools use Tixoola
From PTA fundraisers to performing arts and dances, publish one link families can share, collect tickets and optional donations in the same checkout, and keep entry flowing with QR scanning. Default rates are usage-based—dark months cost nothing.
Ticketing for school events
- GA and labeled reserved-style types for auditoriums and gyms; student, family, and staff pricing.
- Capacity limits, guest caps, and purchase limits for dances and graduations.
- Instant QR tickets, transfer/resend, and door lists for will-call.
Fundraising & add-ons
- Donations and raffles alongside tickets in one checkout.
- Bundles (ticket + spirit-wear) for pep weeks and homecoming.
- Optional giving tiers PTAs can promote without a second tool.
Payments parents already use
- Stripe, Square, or Authorize.Net with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Payouts to the school or booster account you already operate.
Reporting for advisors
- Consolidated reports for tickets, donations, and merch—simple settlements.
- Export attendee lists; see who has paid without chasing envelopes.
Night-of operations
- Scan on phones and tablets at multiple gym or auditorium doors.
- Comps for staff and coaches; last-minute price changes with an audit trail.
- Box office for walk-ups so the door is never guessing remaining capacity.
Example: homecoming week
Student council launches tickets for the dance, bundles spirit-wear, and runs a PTA donation tier.
- Create GA tickets for the dance with student and guest pricing and a guest cap.
- Add a bundle (dance ticket + hoodie) and an optional PTA donation.
- Share one link by class newsletter; parents check out on their phones.
- Scan two gym entrances and export attendee and donor lists the next morning.
Trusted by schools & PTAs
Principal Hayes
Principal • Westbrook High School
Prom tickets, spirit-wear, and donations in one checkout made parent comms simple. Entry lines moved fast with QR scanning.
Sold 1,100 tickets in 48h
Kim Patel
PTA President • Maple Elementary
We bundled fall festival tickets with raffle and merch—goal tracker kept families engaged and we hit our target early.
Raised $18k, +32% YoY
Mr. Alvarez
Theatre Director • Northview Performing Arts
Seating charts for the auditorium, student/family pricing, and clean reporting—settlement was effortless.
3 show sellouts
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School events ticketing FAQ
What ticketing problems do school events run into?
Parents hunting for the right Venmo, then advisors reconciling a spreadsheet. Guest lists for dances that still live on paper at the gym door. A ticketing vendor that bills the school every month for three dances a year.
How does Tixoola work for school events?
From PTA fundraisers to performing arts and dances, publish one link families can share, collect tickets and optional donations in the same checkout, and keep entry flowing with QR scanning. Default rates are usage-based—dark months cost nothing.
How does a typical school events event run on Tixoola?
Student council launches tickets for the dance, bundles spirit-wear, and runs a PTA donation tier. Create GA tickets for the dance with student and guest pricing and a guest cap. Add a bundle (dance ticket + hoodie) and an optional PTA donation. Share one link by class newsletter; parents check out on their phones. Scan two gym entrances and export attendee and donor lists the next morning.
Is there a monthly software fee for school events?
Default Tixoola rates are usage-based: a per-ticket platform fee plus a percentage of the transaction, with no monthly software subscription. You connect Stripe, Square, or Authorize.Net and pay when you sell.
Start selling tickets for school events
Create your site free. Scanning, box office, and reports are included—you pay when you sell.