Get ready for one of the most fun (and competitive!) fundraisers of the year. The Hyde-Addison PTA is hosting a 2026 NCAA March Madness Bracket Challenge through CBS Sports — and everyone is invited to join the friendly competition.
You don’t have to be a basketball expert to participate. CBS even has an auto-pick option that will create a bracket for you automatically.
You must make your purchase by March 15th (Selection Sunday) if you'd like to participate.
How It Works
• Cost: $20 per bracket
• Choose Men’s, Women’s, or both tournaments
• Purchase your bracket using the Moonclerk link below
• After payment is confirmed, you’ll receive an email invitation on 3/15 to join the Hyde-Addison CBS Sports pool
• If you are purchasing multiple brackets in this fundraiser, you will need different email addresses for each bracket. Please denote that in the purchase info on Moonclerk.
🌟 Purchase your bracket here: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/4ivcb08aeife
Important Dates
• March 15 — Selection Sunday-Brackets are released and you’ll receive your CBS invitation to make your picks
• March 19–20 — First Round
• March 21–22 — Second Round
• March 26–27 — Sweet 16
• March 28–29 — Elite 8
• April 4 — Final Four
• April 6 — Championship Games
Scoring
Points increase each round for correct picks:
• 1 point — First Round
• 2 points — Second Round
• 4 points — Sweet 16
• 8 points — Elite 8
• 16 points — Final Four
• 32 points — Championship Game
Prizes
🏆 1st Place
• 15% of total pool earnings
• Extra-large Hyde-Addison branded Stanley water bottle
🥈 2nd Place
• 7% of total pool earnings
🥉 3rd Place
• 3% of total pool earnings
-65% of all proceeds go directly to the Hyde-Addison PTA to support programs and initiatives for our school community.
-Winners will also have the option to donate their winnings (in full or partially) back to the PTA.
-Consider having your class buy a bracket for your teacher and/or classroom aide. It’s a fun way to include them in the friendly competition!
**This fundraiser is organized independently by the Hyde-Addison PTA and is not affiliated with or sponsored by DC Public Schools (DCPS).
If you have questions, feel free to reach out — and may the best bracket win!