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Elections and Transitions | Events and Class Parties | For Principals | For Teachers | Fundraising | Meetings | Membership and Involvement | Planning and Getting Organized | President | Room Parent | Secretary and Communication | Teacher Appreciation | Appreciation Themes | Teacher and Volunteer Gift Ideas | Treasurers and Money Management | Working with the Principal and Teachers
Elections and Transitions
- New PTO Leader? Your Guide to Getting Started
- Smooth PTO Transition: End-of-Year Checklist for Outgoing PTA Volunteers
- PTO Leader Transition Best Practices
- 9 Must Have Positions Every PTO Needs
- How to Run PTO Officer Elections: The Definitive Guide
- End of School Year Reminders for PTO Leaders
- 3 Ways to Handle PTO Elections, No Matter What
- Ask the Outgoing PTO Officer THIS Before They Leave
Events and Class Parties
- Fantastic Elementary School PTO Events They’ll Freak Over
- Tried and True PTO / PTA Middle School Events That Aren’t Lame
- How to Run a Spectacular School Talent Show
- How to Plan an End of the School Year Family Fun PTO Picnic
- The Right Way to Price PTO Events
- 6 High School Events Any PTO Can Make Happen
- 6 Wonderful Winter PTO Family Fun Events
- 7 Elementary School Family Fun Event Ideas Perfect for Fall
- How to Plan a Trunk or Treat for your School
- 7 PTO Events Perfect for Spring
- Ask the Teacher This for an Awesome Classroom Party
- Simple Steps for a Spectacular Balloon Arch Decoration
- How Much Food to Serve Big Groups
- How to be the Best PTO Family Events Chair
- How to Have the Best School Carnival
- How to Plan a School Family Movie Night
- How to Throw an Eclipse Party for your School
- Low Cost Events Families will Rave About
- 57 Fabulous School Family Fun Night Ideas
For Principals
- Advice for Principals Interested in Starting a PTO School Parent Group
- Fostering a Strong Principal – PTO Relationship
- Is Your PTO Healthy? A Checklist of Key Indicators
- 4 Steps to a Vibrant PTO: A Principal’s Blueprint for Success
- PTO Parent Group and School Collaboration Possibilities That Explode Family Engagement
- Solving School versus PTO / PTA Fundraising Fights (Everyone Wins With This Solution!)
- What Every Principal Needs to Know to Keep PTO Out of News [School Parent Group Money Management]
- 5 Ways Principals Can Support PTOs (and Attract Parents)
- How to Partner with your Principal
For Teachers
Fundraising
- Raising Big Money: Smashing PTO Fundraising Goals
- Make the Most of the Holidays: 17 PTO Fundraising Ideas
- Solving School versus PTO / PTA Fundraising Fights (Everyone Wins With This Solution!)
- The Ultimate Guide to PTO Fundraising for Schools
- How to Run a Lottery Fundraiser
- How to Organize a Highly Profitable Raffle PTO Fundraiser
- 69 Raffle Basket Ideas for your Next PTO Fundraiser
- 9 Fabulous Fundraising Ideas for Middle School PTO Groups
- Top High School Fundraising Ideas for PTO, PTA and Booster Club Organizations
- Genius PTO Auction Success Hacks
- 4 Easy Tweaks to Shake Up Stale PTO Fundraisers
- Easy PTO Fundraising with Local Business Partners
- Steal This Foolproof Spring PTO Fundraising Plan
- 5 Tricks to Boost PTO Fundraising Income
- Need Money Quick? 5 Fast Money PTO Fundraisers to Try
- 5 “No Stuff” PTO Fundraisers to Try Now
- 21 Out of-the-Ordinary PTO Fundraisers
- How Many Fundraisers Should PTOs Have?
- Non-Traditional School Fundraisers That Work!
- Tap Local Businesses for Your Next PTO Fundraiser
- 3 Time Saving 100% Profit Fundraisers Every PTO Needs
- PTO Fundraising Spotlight: Discount Card Fundraiser
- Smart PTO Fundraising for 2021
- Four Fundraisers to Avoid At All Costs
- The Best Way to Get PTO Donations
- How to Double Your PTO Fundraising Income
- How to Choose the Best School Fundraiser
- How to be the Best PTO Fundraising Chair
- Quick and Easy Fundraisers for PTAs and PTOs
Meetings
- 7 Steps to Better PTO Meetings
- Unlock Engagement: Fresh Speaker Ideas Your PTO Will Love
- Maximize Attendance: Finding the Best Time for Your PTO Meetings
- How to Avoid PTO Meetings Turning into Ghost Towns
- How to Run a PTO Summer Planning Meeting
- Mixing Business with Pleasure: Can PTOs Legally Meet at Bars?
- 6 Secrets to Short and Successful PTO Meetings
- 39 Inspirational Quotes to Share at PTO Meetings
- Are In Person PTO Meetings Still Necessary?
- Having Nightmares About Running PTO Meetings?
- 5 Reasons Why No One Comes to Your PTO Meetings
Membership and Involvement
- Why Parents Don’t Volunteer for PTO Leadership Positions: The Ugly Truth
- PTO Parent Group and School Collaboration Possibilities That Explode Family Engagement
- 5 Ways Principals Can Support PTOs (and Attract Parents)
- Why Parents Don’t Volunteer for PTO / PTA
- How to Get Parents Involved in PTO Long Term
- How to Get More Parents Involved in Your School’s PTO
- 4 Reasons Why Parents are Running Away From Your PTO
- 21 Ways to Publicize PTO Events Oh So Easily
- The Ultimate PTO Membership and Involvement Guide
- How to Get Engagement on Facebook for Your PTO
- 7 Events that Get Parents Involved in PTO
- How to Recruit PTO Leaders During Uncertain Times
- Does Your PTO Really Need a Welcome Packet?
- How to Set Up the Perfect PTO Membership Table
- How to be the Best PTO Membership Chair
- The Secret to Getting Parents Involved in PTO
- How to Recruit and Manage Volunteers for Big Events
- How to Make DIY PTO Shirts
- The Biggest Volunteer Recruiting Mistake PTOs Make
- How to Keep PTO Volunteers Coming Back
- A Hack to Get More Volunteer Sign Ups
- Funny T-Shirts for PTO Leaders and Volunteers
- Get Even More Parent Involvement for Your PTO
- How to Get Parents to NOT Ignore PTO Events
- Can You Fire PTO Volunteers?
- How to Get Parents to Show Up for Your PTO Events
- How Not to Recruit Leaders for Your PTO
- 5 Things PTOs Do that Parents Hate
- How to Get More PTO Volunteers
- How to Recruit Leaders for Your PTO- Easily!
- 8 Ways to Recognize Volunteers and Increase Involvement
Planning and Getting Organized
- July To Do List for PTO Volunteers
- Is Your PTO Healthy? A Checklist of Key Indicators
- Smooth PTO Transition: End-of-Year Checklist for Outgoing PTA Volunteers
- The Best PTO Organization Tips
- Must Have Supplies Every PTO Needs to Get Organized
- How to Organize Your PTO Binder
- What to Start Planning Now for the New School Year
- How to Organize PTO Records
- The Best PTO Templates to Save Your Sanity as a Volunteer
- How to Put Together a PTO Planning Calendar That Works!
- Simple PTO Organization Tips
President
- Help for New PTO Presidents: 5 Little Lessons
- The 10 Essential PTO President Binder Forms You Need to Get Organized
- 5 Super Smart PTO President Organization Tips
- How to Get Started as New PTO President
- The Best PTO President Planner You’re Not Using
- How to Be a Good PTO President: The Ultimate Guide
- PTO President Elect Responsibilities: What to Expect
- 5 Near Genius PTO President Resources
- 9 PTO President Mistakes to Avoid
- PTO President Duties and Responsibilities: What to Know
Room Parent
- 4 Huge Mistakes to Avoid as a Room Parent
- Ask the Teacher This for an Awesome Classroom Party
- How to Be the Best Room Parent
Secretary and Communication
- Become a Better PTO / PTA Secretary: How to Take Meeting Minutes
- Beyond Minutes: How Your PTO Secretary Can Transform Engagement
- Streamlining Your Role: Organization Tips for PTO Secretaries
- Connect Your Community: Setting Up a PTO Facebook Page
- PTO Secretary Job Duties Explained: Corresponding vs. Recording Secretary
- Avoid PTO / PTA Parent Group Communication Problems Using This Trick
- How to be the Best PTO Secretary
- Super Effective Teacher Communication for PTOs
Teacher Appreciation
- 12 Easy Ways to Show your Teachers Love Outside of Teacher Appreciation Week
- 5 Ideas to Celebrate PTO Volunteers: Easy Volunteer Appreciation
- Ultimate 2025 Resource Guide for All Things Teacher Appreciation: Themes, Gifts, Decorations and Menu Ideas
- 49 Creative Teacher Appreciation Ideas any PTO PTA Can Do
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Fabulous PTO Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
- 17 Easy Ways to Thank PTO Volunteers
- 19 Ways to Say Thanks
- Last Minute Teacher Appreciation Ideas
- 12 Principal Gift Ideas They’ll Absolutely Love
- 5 Social Distancing Approved Teacher Appreciation Ideas
- How to Plan PTO Sponsored Staff Appreciation Events for your School
- How to Make Over the Teachers Lounge
- How to be the Best PTO Teacher Appreciation Chair
- Budget Friendly Teacher Appreciation Ideas
Appreciation Themes
- Cheerleader Themed Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
- Slice of Appreciation: A Pizza-Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- Buzzworthy Appreciation: Planning a Bee-Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- Dive into Appreciation: A Guide to an Under the Sea Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- How to Plan an Ice Cream Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- Construction Themed Appreciation Week Ideas
- Spa Themed Appreciation Week Ideas
- Let’s Plan a Kentucky Derby Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- How to Hit a Home Run with a Baseball-Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- Let’s Organize a Spectacular Carnival Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- Ideas for a Swiftie Approved Taylor Swift Inspired Staff Appreciation Week
- Roll the Dice and Win Big: Organize a Casino Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- Ultimate List of Teacher Appreciation Week Themes
- Fun and Games Galore: Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a Playful Twist
- Let’s Plan a Heart-Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- How to Organize a Magic Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- Huddle Up for a Memorable Football-Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- How to Organize a Mardi Gras Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- Hurray for Out-of-this-World Teachers: A Galactic Celebration for Staff Appreciation Week
- Lottery Themed Staff Appreciation Week: Gamble on a Winning Celebration!
- Teacher Appreciation Week: Easily Create a Gorgeous Garden-Inspired Celebration
- Travel Back to the 1950s for a Sock Hop Teacher Appreciation Week
- An Emoji Filled Teacher Appreciation Week They’ll Love!
- Take a Trip to Candyland for Teacher Appreciation Week
- Set Sail for a Pirate Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- Awesome Travel Themed Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
- Picnic Perfect Teacher Appreciation Ideas
- 28 Spectacular Summer Themed Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
- 25 Cheers to You Themed Staff Appreciation Week Ideas They’ll Love
- Rockin’ Teacher Appreciation Week with a Fun Rock Star Theme
- Lemonade Themed Teacher Appreciation Week: Squeeze Joy Into the Celebration
- 28 Fun Ideas for the Best Wizard Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- 33 Fabulous Hot Air Balloon Appreciation Event Ideas
- 40 Paris Themed Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
- 27 Dr. Seuss Inspired Ideas for Staff Appreciation Week
- 25 Fabulous Super Hero Theme Appreciation Week Ideas
- How to Put on a Royal Themed Teacher Appreciation Week
- Rainbow Themed Appreciation Week Ideas They’ll Love
- Plan the Perfect Beach Party Staff Appreciation Week
- Wizard of Oz Staff Appreciation Week of Ideas
- Camping Themed Appreciation Event Ideas
- Easy Ideas for Western Themed Appreciation Event
- Plan the Perfect Donut Themed Staff Appreciation Week
- How to Put on a Coffee Themed Staff Appreciation Event
- How to Plan a Friends Themed Staff Appreciation Week
- Fun Hawaiian Themed Appreciation Week Ideas
- How to Plan a Jungle Themed Appreciation Event
- How to Plan a Movie Star Teacher Appreciation Week
- How to Put on a Cinco de Mayo Teacher Appreciation Week
- Spectacular Survivor Appreciation Week Ideas
- Staff Appreciation Themes They’ll Love!
Teacher and Volunteer Gift Ideas
- 23 Teacher Appreciation Gifts for $5 or Less
- Super Thoughtful Gift Ideas for PTO Board Members
- 19 Thoughtful Gift Ideas to Thank Your PTO President at the End of the School Year
- Showing Gratitude on a Budget: 29 Inexpensive Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
- School Librarian Gifts Ideas They’ll Love!
- Notes of Appreciation: 42 Meaningful Gift Ideas for Music Teachers
- 32 Thoughtful Art Teacher Gift Ideas that Show Your Appreciation
- 51 Gifts That’ll Make Science Teachers Geek Out
- Unwrapping Appreciation: 23 Holiday Gift Ideas for PTO Volunteers
- 35 Gift Ideas for Math Teachers That Add Up to Appreciation!
- 49 English Teacher Gift Ideas Perfect for Anytime of the Year
- Class Teacher Gifts Made Simple with GiftCrowd
- 44 Perfect Teacher Retirement Gift Ideas
- Best School Principal Retirement Gifts
- Dress Up Inexpensive Teacher Appreciation Gifts
- 13 Pandemic Perfect Teacher Gifts
- 26 Awesome Gift Ideas for Male School Teachers and Professors
- Great Gift Ideas for PTO Volunteers
- 35 Fabulous Teacher Gift Ideas You’ve Gotta See!
- 5 Ridiculously Inexpensive Gifts for PTO Volunteers
Treasurers and Money Management
- The Best PTO Treasurer Software and Finance Manager
- Volunteer and Teacher Gift Cards: Keeping Your PTO Legal
- How to Create a PTO Budget
- Safeguard PTO Money: Prevent Theft and Embezzlement
- How to Set Up a PTO Treasurer Binder
- PTO Treasurer Organization: 5 Clever Methods
- How to Prepare and Present a PTO Treasurer Report
- How to Start a PTO Mini Grant Program for Teachers
- PTO Treasurer Duties and Responsibilities: What to Expect
- Deciding the Best Use for Your PTO’s Money
- How to be a Good PTO Treasurer: Ultimate Guide
- From Elementary to High School: The Must-Have Tool for Every PTO
- What Can PTO Funds Be Used For?
- PTO Money Management: How to Avoid Being a Piggy Bank
- Collect Money and Accept Credit Cards Without Hassle
- PTO Treasurer Forms: 11 Essential Templates
Working with the Principal and Teachers
- How to Start a PTO Mini Grant Program for Teachers
- Fostering a Strong Principal – PTO Relationship
- Solving School versus PTO / PTA Fundraising Fights (Everyone Wins With This Solution!)
- 5 Ways Principals Can Support PTOs (and Attract Parents)
- Dealing with Difficult Parents and Principals
- Super Effective Teacher Communication for PTOs
- How to Partner with your Principal
- The Genius Way to Get Teachers Involved in PTO