Free Printable
Middle School Survival Kits
The perfect gift from your PTO for graduating students, here's everything you'll need to make middle school survival kits (free printable included).
PTO Today Article
A Classroom Without Walls
From fundraising to design to construction, here's what to know to create a beautiful and functional outdoor learning space for your school.
Glow Events
Glow Dances & Glow Runs: Everything to Know
Expert tips for a school glow dance or glow run, plus must-have decor, supplies, activities, free Canva templates, fundraising ideas, and more
Shake Things Up!
20+ Fun PTO Ideas To Try
From cereal drive domino runs to stuff a school mascot events, can you get through this list without wanting to do at least one?
Random Acts of Kindness
24 Awesome Ways To Encourage Being Kind
Adapt some of these inspiring ideas to encourage and model kindness in your school community.
Free Meme Bundle
40+ Memes About Volunteering at School (and Joining the PTO)
We rounded up the funniest memes we could find—and added a few of our own—in our new mega meme bundle.
School Color Runs
Free Parent Event
Family Tech Talk: A Free Internet Safety Event for Schools
Help parents at your school learn the risks kids face online.
Shop This Idea
School Counselors Week Sunshine Basket
It's National School Counselors Week! Show your counselors how much they’re appreciated with this colorful “basket of sunshine.”
School Celebrations
School Holidays and Special Days to Celebrate in March
Ways to celebrate the school holidays and special days in March, like mini pies (and a silly pie-a-teacher fundraiser) on Pi Day, rainbow snacks for St. Patrick's Day, and a Rock Paper Scissors tournament for March Madness.
PTO Today Article
Middle School PTO: A Blueprint for Success
An in-depth look at what works and what doesn’t in middle school, and how middle school PTOs and PTAs are different from elementary school parent groups.
Free Enrichment Guide
Guide to Supporting STEAM and STEM Learning
PTOs and PTAs can play a big role in supporting STEAM and STEM learning at school. Our free guide has hands-on activities, tips for finding experts, and more!
PTO Today Article
Defining the Role of a PTO
What role should your PTO play? That answer will change as the needs of your school community change.
PTO Today Article
Middle School: A Role for Parents
Involvement can be a harder sell in middle school, but there are still plenty of ways parents can participate.
PTO Today Article
6 Keys to Middle School Involvement
Parent involvement in middle school is different, but still important. Here's how to make the most of it.
PTO Today Article
Community Service Project Ideas for Middle School Students
Community service for preteens and teens is becoming a requirement at many middle schools. Here’s how to make that volunteer time really mean something to your child.
PTO Today Article
Middle School Event Ideas for PTOs
Check out these school events and activities ideas that work at the middle school level.
PTO Today Article
34 Success Tips for Middle School PTOs
No question, middle school is different from elementary school, and not just for the kids. These tips will help your middle school PTO or PTA thrive.
Middle School
Communication for Middle School PTOs
Middle school parent group leaders share the messages and communication strategies that have helped them build involvement.
PTO Today Article
Adjusting to Middle School Involvement
Ways to maintain an active role even after the kids get older.
Downloadable
Middle School PTO Promo Poster
Use this customizable poster to spread the word about your PTO to your child's middle school.
PTO Today Article
Dodgeball Tournament Is a Big Hit
An Oklahoma PTO taps into kids’ love of an old-fashioned game for big fun (and profit).
PTO Today Article
Students Learn Business Skills at Ices Shop
A trio of PTOs gives students the opportunity to run a local business for a day.