In the September 2017 issue

6 Qualities of Successful Parent Groups
What makes a great PTO or PTA great? PTO Today staff members break down the essential elements.

6 Fall Fundraisers That Make the Holidays Easier
Thinking about a fall fundraiser? These ideas will help families with their holiday prep.

National Winner: An Unstoppable Spirit
Handling challenges proactively and taking chances build up this group and school.

Judges' Choice: Risks That Paid Off
Taking an outside-the-box approach makes the Rescue Elementary parent group stand out.

Ideas You'll Want To Steal for Your Parent Group
Get inspired by these tips, tricks, and creative efforts from entries in the 2017 Parent Group of the Year search.

Inspiration From the 2017 Category Winners
A look at some of the achievements and ideas from the 2017 Parent Group of the Year category winners.

A STEM Collaboration
Parents, teachers, and the principal joined to give STEM learning a boost at a Georgia school.

Supporting Healthy Lifestyles
Broad offerings help the Stiles Point Elementary school and community in Charleston, S.C., make good changes.

23 Dos and Don'ts for Presidents
Get off to a fast start and keep the momentum going all year long with our list of essential dos and don'ts for leaders.

Reading Between the Lines
Life lessons found within the pages of Parent Group of the Year search entries.

What's Your Aha Moment?
We asked PTO leaders when they first knew their work was appreciated. Here’s what they had to say.

19 Ways To Use School Spiritwear
From raising money to boosting your parent group’s profile, school logo clothing can make good things happen.

School Family Nights
Free kits that make it easy to plan a great Family Movie Night, Family Tech Talk Night, Family Science Night, Family Arts & Crafts Night, or Family Reading Night.

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