We've got a very small PTO for middle school that focuses on teacher appreciation and a few other things. It's a whole different world than elementary. And - at least with our school - I'm glad they aren't struggling to have it be a big, money-making organization. There's simply too many other organizations in middle school.
The school itself has to do some major fundraising throughout the year (and doens't ask for PTO funds). Then there are all the different groups: athletics, band, cheerleaders, choir, orchestra, and all the after-school clubs. Each of them has to be self-supporting, so THEY have fundraisers.
I'll probably be much more active in cheerleading and athletics this year. But honestly - many of the issues we discuss here still apply: ordering T-shirts, choosing fundraisers, handling money, dealing with school administration, getting more parent involvement, etc. It's just on a smaller scale.
I have been wondering the same thing. Maybe they won't need to do as much fundraising since the Legislature gave us back our busses and money for other things.
Does anyone else do middle school????? I feel all alone.
Our Kathryn Beich Rep got us candy bars for our carnival in 48 hours. If you want her info, email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. When I was there, all of that stuff went to the PTO. I wonder when and how it changed and how they expect you to raise money?
The irony of commitment is that it’s deeply liberating-in work, in play, in love. The act frees you from the tyranny of your internal critic, from the fear that likes to dress itself up and parade around as rational hesitation. To commit is to remove your head as the barrier to your life. --Anne Morris
There are several dances held, unfortunetly all the money goes to the activity fund, which is who we are competing with on fundraisers. We still charge $1 at enrollment to each family, so that should net us around $400. I came up with the idea to sell candy bars at games, and we did good, but since it was a tight deadline, I had to buy them at Sam's and we didn't make a very good profit. I have a call out to my old candy bar contact from Quincy.
So how do I go about "aging" my elementary forms for middle school and not sound completely lame?
Lisa, I don't know if this will help, but when I was at Chase-a very long time ago-we did at fall fundrasier(christmas stuff one year and candy bars another), and the PTO held 2 dances that they received admission and concessions for and used the school's equipment instead of hiring a DJ, they also got admisssion for all of the indoor activities. They also charged to join the PTO. I only remember because my mom was involved. I hope this helps.
The irony of commitment is that it’s deeply liberating-in work, in play, in love. The act frees you from the tyranny of your internal critic, from the fear that likes to dress itself up and parade around as rational hesitation. To commit is to remove your head as the barrier to your life. --Anne Morris
I am in desperate need of Middle School things. This is my first year of being by myself as President of the school PTO. I had always done elementary school and everything I have is geared toward that age group. I need to let my forms and ideas grow up. LOL Would you please send me things you have for Middle school??? I would totally appreciate it. It seems like the past presidents did a good job, just didn't get PTO that active in the school. I want to change that with fundraisers and family nights, not to mention volunteer opportunites. The only thing we did in the past was a Festival and graduation. We have almost no money to do these things, so I need to FUNDRAISE!!!! I already have 2 great fundraisers to do, I hope the parents are okay with it because we will be competing with other fundraisers. If we don't raise it, then I have to cancel or greatly reduce these 2 activities.
So any help would be greatly appreciated!!!! Thank you very much.
