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24 PTO and PTA TikToks That Made Us LOL

If you own an inflatable dinosaur costume or spend Friday nights with your label maker, this one's for you.

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Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 16-22 and we want to help you celebrate your VIPs! Enter for your chance to win (sponsored by Booster).

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Why Do You PTO?

It's not always easy, but it's worth it!

Inspiration

What's Your Aha Moment?

We asked PTO leaders when they first knew their work was appreciated. Here’s what they had to say.

Get Pumped!

Your PTO Song Playlist

Need a boost? Grab your headphones and sing along to our (super fun) leader-inspired list of songs.

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You Know You're a PTO Parent When...

That moment when you know there's no turning back.

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These #ptolife Photos Tell It Like It Is

No one ever said volunteering would be glamorous. PTO leaders show what parent group life looks like in the trenches.

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Quiz: How Would Your Group Spend $500?

Take our PTO personality quiz to learn more.

Inspiration

What Do You Love Most About Your Parent Group?

Friendship, shared goals, teamwork—there's a lot to love about being in a school parent group!

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25 Tweets About #PTOlife That Are All Too Real

If you can relate, you’re probably on the PTO.

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20 Amazing PTO Achievements

We’ve heard a lot of inspiring stories through the years we’ve been making PTO Today magazine. These are some of our favorites.

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These #ptokids Know How To Make the Most of Any Situation

When parenting and volunteering for the PTO have to happen at the same time, kids often find a way to be involved—and frequently, cute photos result.

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When Parent Group Leaders #ptoprep for Events, They Don’t Mess Around

Whether it’s pulling an all-nighter or packing the car more full than it’s ever been, leaders have plenty of stories to tell about getting ready for PTO events.

Humor

8 Hilarious Reactions When You Ask Parents To Volunteer

Because when you're on the PTO, nothing scares you.

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Inspiration From PTO Leaders

What sort of pep talk would you give to a new leader who might be nervous? Try these words of wisdom from our Facebook community.

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Keep Calm and PTO On

Serving as a leader of a volunteer organization can be stressful. These tips can help you keep calm and carry on with your important work.

Free Resource

Inspiring Quotes Clip Art

Funny, wise, and inspiring sayings to share with parents in your newsletters and emails.

Inspiration

It All Went Wrong, and I Survived!

Some of our favorite stories from parent group leaders about when things veered off course.

Involvement

A Family Tradition of Volunteering

These parents pass the “volunteer bug” on to the next generation.

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6 Smartphone Apps You Wish Existed

Imagine what your group could do with these additions to your smartphone.

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"It's Worth Every Minute"

Helping your children succeed in school and beyond is easy. Just get involved.

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Are You Right for the PTO?

Take our simple test to see whether your personality type makes a good PTO parent.

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7 Things You’ll Finally Get Around to After Your Next Big Event

What will you do with your windfall of free time?

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5 Reality Shows Inspired by Parent Group Events

How would your parent group play out on the small screen?