PTO Meetings are held in the Walnut Grove library at 6:00 p.m.

What is the PTO? The PTO organization of parents and teachers from Walnut Grove works together toward a common goal — providing our children with a quality educational experience.

Who is the PTO? You are! Every parent of a Walnut Grove student and every school staff member is automatically a member. Meetings are open to all members and volunteers are welcome and needed for every committee.

How is the PTO funded? Because you, as a member, pay no dues, the PTO derives its operating income through the primary fundraising activity, Lap-A-Thon. Funds are used by Walnut Grove PTO to pay for field trips, host community events and help to pay for much-needed items for the school, including playground equipment, technology, audio equipment, classroom supplies and other educational resources.

What does the PTO do? The Walnut Grove PTO provides many activities and events throughout the school year:

• Assemblies: Plan and fund educational assemblies that encourage and support PBIS, and positive motivation to succeed.
• Bingo Night: A family evening of BINGO games and snacks.
• Community Activities: Sponsors roller skating parties and community nights at local restaurants.
• Directory: Published each year with student contact information.
• Donuts with Grownups: A donut breakfast to support our Watch D.O.G.S. program, where adults can have breakfast with their student, sign up for a volunteer day and buy a T-shirt.
• Gifts to School: Approves grants for educational resources.
• Hospitality: Shows appreciation to the staff by organizing food once a month and coordinating Teacher Appreciation Week.
• Kindergarten/New Family Welcome: Allows parents of kindergarten students and new families to meet and learn more ways to become involved in the school.
• Landscaping: Works to keep our school grounds beautiful.
• Lap-A-Thon: Walnut Grove's main fundraiser in the fall. Students receive pledges for the number of laps they will complete around the field during a set period of time. All funds raised directly benefit the school.
• Room Parent Coordinator: Communicates with room parents to plan parties and events.
• School Carnival: A night of inflatables, games and food trucks to celebrate the end of the school year.
• Spirit Clothing: Apparel sold to students and parents to show school spirit.
• Time with Teachers: Students participate in a raffle to win fun activities with their favorite staff members.
• Winter Festival: Provide cookies/milk and choir/band/strings perform.
• Yearbook: Photographs parties and events throughout the year and designs the annual yearbook, which is distributed in May.