Shake Things Up!
20+ Fun PTO Ideas To Try
From cereal drive domino runs to stuff a school mascot events, can you get through this list without wanting to do at least one?
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Kindergarten Registration “Signing Day”
Welcome incoming kindergarten students and their families with this fun event! Plus, get certificates for students to sign (free download).
Protect Your Group
PTO Insurance: What You Should Know
School parent groups and booster clubs need PTO insurance to protect their groups and their officers. Whether you already have insurance or you’re new to the conversation, we’ll make sure you’re covered.
Free Meme Bundle
40+ Memes About Volunteering at School (and Joining the PTO)
We rounded up the funniest memes we could find—and added a few of our own—in our new mega meme bundle.
PTO Today Article
Spread the Word: Parent Involvement Matters
A two-minute video summary of the ways your involvement at school can make a difference.
PTO Today Article
Leadership
How To Work With School Staff
Building good working relationships with school staff takes open communication and mutual respect.
Planning & Organization
August PTO To Do List
Start the new school year right with these suggestions for August parent group activities. And if your school year resumes in August, use this same list for July planning.
Welcome Them Back
Make Your Own Back-to-School PTO Video
Our customizable back-to-school video template is an easy, polished way to introduce your PTO and share your goals. Use it at an open house, or add it to your website to reach families doing distance learning.
Back-to-School Supplies
Earn Retailer Rewards When You Buy School Supplies on TeacherLists
Buy school supplies on TeacherLists.com and earn retailer rewards for teachers and your parent group.
PTO Today Article
Virtual Back-to-School Night Ideas
Ideas from leaders for distanced welcome back nights that will inspire your school community.
How You Can Help
Social and Emotional Support at Back to School: How PTOs Can Help
When times are tough for everyone, your parent group can play a key role in helping support the school community.
Back to School
What To Tell Parents About Involvement
Messages about involvement to share with parents in emails, newsletters, social posts, and bulletin boards. Use them individually, or combine a few for a longer message.
Back to School
Get Ready for Back-to-School Night
Helpful tips and how-tos so you can make the most of your open house table.
Free Recruitment Tools
2 Hour Power Pledge Program
Scratch "not enough volunteers" off your list of stressors. Our 2 Hour Power school volunteer recruitment program has all the steps and tools you need to build your base—2 hours at a time.
Teacher Appreciation
Back-to-School Teacher Appreciation Ideas
Tips and templates to get your teachers' school year started on a thoughtful note.
Free Resource!
Get Our Free Back-to-School Facebook Graphics
Our Facebook images make it easy to share information with your parents!
BACK-TO-SCHOOL RESOURCES
How To Give an Awesome Back-to-School Speech
Tips and a sample script will help you deliver a great back-to-school speech at your open house. Plus advice to help beat the public speaking jitters.
PTO Today Article
Build Involvement From the Start
Simple steps to help you boost your numbers right away and keep them up throughout the school year.
PTO Today Article
Create an Effective Parent Handbook
A good handbook can be invaluable to new parents and presents your group as a great resource.
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