If you haven’t discovered the gut-busting, laugh-out-loud joy of watching PTO and PTA leaders on TikTok do their thang, we’ve rounded up the funniest and most relatable #PTOlife moments for you below. Follow PTO Today on TikTok for even more laughs, ideas, and inspiration. And, if you (or your group) is on TikTok, tag @ptotoday for a chance to have your TikTok featured on PTO Today’s channel!
1. The sudden realization that you talk to your principal more than your own friends
@eperry1121 Everyone should be as lucky as I am to work with such incredible teachers and principals! I don’t know how they do it all!! #pto #pta #ptomom #ptamom #ptaneversleeps #letsmakeithappen ♬ original sound - Lauren Agans
2. When you just need a few volunteers to stay and help. Bueller?
@amber_akahotmessexpress Just kidding I love being part of our PTO… most days lol
♬ original sound - Shay G
3. 400 candygrams seemed like a good idea at the time...
@bluevioletboutique Where are all the PTA moms? #ptamom #TeamofTomorrow #momtoker #boredmomsoftiktok #funnybutreal ♬ original sound - Sarah 💜🎶
3. ...So did 345 snowman soups 😂
@fouchfhcreations That is not coffee in my cup 😅 #momlife #ptomom #holidaycountdown #hotchocolate #fouchfarmhousecreations ♬ one x last christmas - 👹axel👹
5. But really, why sleep in when you could be volunteering?
@eperry1121 PTA/O never sleeps!! #pta #pto #ptamoms #ptomoms ♬ original sound - user65977732002
6. Recruiting new parents at back-to-school time is like playing a fun game of tag!
@ellisbrooks57 This is what we feel like doing when a PTA mom approaches us right? I promise we are fun 🙃💙. #PTA #ptamomsoftiktok ♬ Cartoon-like rhythmic jazz - Kohrogi
7. Forget about The Terminator. Meet...The Laminator
@sw_pto #pto #schoollife #teacheraid ♬ original sound - alexbreakshisback
8. Giving yourself a pep talk every election season is totally normal
@lindseyballschmiede #ptomom #ptopresident ♬ original sound - Hannah Bate
9. When the PTO finds out you don't have a Box Tops account (say what?) 😲
@ehe_pto When a PTO parent finds out you dont have a ✨ Box Top Account ✨. Next upload will show you how easy it is to make one and earn your School/Non-Profit money! #ptotoday #ptoparents #PTO #Target #boxtops #ptomom #ptodad #ptopresident #starbucks #generalmills ♬ drama effect background - Not Me
10. It pays to have board members with ample garage space
@tylerrakay oh yes it was a mess! Organizing and packing up carnival fir next year :) #ptomom #ptomoms #schoolpto #aftermath ♬ original sound - Annakprzy
11. You own at least one inflatable dinosaur costume 🙋
@ptotoday When your PTO President is a good sport 🦖 Thanks for sharing, @Mookie Fouch! #ptopresident #ptapresident #readathon #schoolfundraiser #schoolvolunteerlifec#ptamomsoftiktok ♬ original sound - PTO Today
12. Because you could always use “one more thing to do”... especially if it’s the book fair
@funnyangelinaspicer As if I need one more thing to do! 🤦🏾♀️ #PTAMom #HoodSnacks #womenleadership ♬ original sound - angelinaspicer
13. Alanis Morrissette, Clueless, and ’90s rap lyrics...in the drop-off line? THIS IS YOUR MOMENT
@notyouraverageptamoms We did it again!! #mvspta #mountainviewschool #waddellaz ♬ Oops!...I Did It Again - Britney Spears
14. You can’t stop thinking about PTO even when you’re on vacation
@serendipity1529 Just living that #ptolife #momlife #pto @Alix Smith Make me stop! 🤣@tylerrakay ♬ I Can’t Stop (Ekali Tribute) - Flux Pavilion
15. PTO leaders—they’re just like us! Yes, even PTO parents have trouble keeping track of everything that’s happening at school
@brandi.pulver Even this PTO mom can’t keep up with all the days 😅😬🤪 #sendhelp #lifewithkids #spiritweekatschool #ptomom #momhumor #christmascountdown ♬ original sound - Darryl Prendergast
16. “Oh, heyyyyy” has become your default opening line at pickup, drop-off, and everywhere in between
@dudedadvlog 5 Parents of School Dropoff: PTA Mom. Follow for more! #dudedad #schoollife #fyp #momlife #ptamom #newschool #schoolhacks ♬ original sound - Dude Dad
17. What meeting minutes?
@flexible_mommy Y’all sure bout this? 🥴 #ptamomsbelike #notinfluencing #momsoftiktok #over30 #beautyandthemarine ♬ Lollipop - Lil Wayne
18. Sometimes, it really pays to be creative (just kidding, you’re a volunteer—you did it for free!)
@tylerrakay Replying to @sonshineandglitter finally finished!!! Candy donation Monster for elementary school Trunk-or-Treat. PTO moms really make it happen! #trunkortreat #ptomoms #schoolpto #candy #ptoideas ♬ This Is Halloween - Hairy & Scary Creatures
19. Remembering a PTO deadline during self-care (at least you remembered it?)
@fouchfhcreations #pto #ptomom #deadline #selfcare #jokes #fouchfarmhousecreations #iykyk ♬ Wawuuu The pressure is getting worser Ghana auntie - ghanakromm🇬🇭
20. When you realize your board members are your people
@ehe_pto We’re a Fun bunch of people I promise 😎 #PTOmoms #WeLoveOurTeachers #ptolife ♬ original sound - Daxtyn_lbz
21. If you can drive, you can join PTO. Heck, we’ll even pick you up!
@tylerrakay PTO moms are not the same as a decade ago. it’s time we caught up with the times and normalize Parent Teacher Organizations for being an awesome addition to any school! #ptomoms #momsoftiktok #schoolpto #parentsoftiktok #makeitfunny ♬ original sound - Tyler Rakay
22. Recruiting new board members is serious business
@cvms.pta Recruiting new PTA Members is SERIOUS business! #PTA #ptamomsoftiktok #fypシ #MyTeacherWins ♬ original sound - Johnathan Dodson
23. Making teachers’ dreams come true with Snack Cart Day!
@ptotoday Probably the best teacher reaction to “Snack Cart Day” ever 😂 📸 Madison Plains PTO #teacherappreciation #snackcart #schoolvolunteerlife #ptolife ♬ original sound - PTO Today
24. Nothing better than a labelmaker and some QR codes on a Friday night
@ptotoday Nothing better than a label maker and some QR codes 🎉 📸 Greenwood Elementary PTA President @Cortney Hall #ptolife #ptamom #ptalife #ptamomsbelike ♬ original sound - PTO Today
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