Back to School Archive

Helpful ideas and tips to get your PTO or PTA in gear for the new school year. See the Back to School resources page for even more tools and programs.

Shop This Idea! Kindergarten “Signing Day” Event (and Free Printable)
Welcome new kindergarten students and their families—perfect for kindergarten registration, orientation, or roundup.
40+ Hilarious Memes About Volunteering at School
Get our free mega bundle of memes about volunteering (and joining the PTO, of course), in one handy download.
Earn Rewards When Buying Back-to-School Supplies With TeacherLists
Parent groups can help teachers earn rewards through top national retailer rewards programs by using TeacherLists to buy back-to-school supplies. (Your PTO can earn rewards, too!)
Money-Saving Tips for Back-to-School Shopping
7 ways to save when shopping for school supplies.
Virtual Back-to-School Night Ideas
Ideas from leaders for distanced welcome back nights that will inspire your school community.
9 Ways To Make Volunteering Easier
Simple but effective ways to help more parents get involved with your group.
20+ Fun PTO Ideas To Try in 2024
Can you get through this list without wanting to do at least one?
A Super Start to the Year
Parents may not want more to do, but they do want to support their schools.
How To Prioritize PTO and PTA Involvement
Why parent involvement matters—and how your group can make it a priority.
Our Best Back-to-School Printables
10 files to download and customize for your group’s communications with parents.
Easy Teacher Gift: Self-Care Kit
Step-by-step instructions and a list of suggested self-care items to help your school’s teachers stay healthy, any time of year.
19 Easy-to-Make PTO Signs That Parents Will Love
Most of us live online these days, but there’s nothing like a good old-fashioned sign to get the word out about your PTO. The key is to go bold. Make signs that are unexpected, clever, and colorful—and your parents will remember them! Here are 19 ideas to try.
September PTO To Do List
Get into the swing of things with these suggestions for September parent group activities.
7 Back-to-School Must-Dos
Spending time on these tasks before school starts will benefit your group all year.
33 Easy Jobs for School Volunteers
Offering volunteers a range of tasks that can be done fairly simply (and many at their convenience) increases your chances of getting them on board.
How To Give an Awesome Back-to-School Speech
Communicate with parents about your parent group and the importance of involvement! Use our video, sample script, and tips to deliver a speech that will make a lasting impression.
Get Ready for Back-to-School Night
Make the most of your open house table to connect with parents.
37 Ridiculously Easy Back-to-School Event Hacks for PTOs
A back-to-school event can establish your group as a well-organized, fun, powerhouse resource for the school community, and these shortcuts can help.
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.
Do These Back-to-School Tasks in Spring
Give yourself an easier start next fall by checking off these to dos before the current school year ends.

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