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PTO Information

PTO Information

Dear Parkside Families,
The Parkside PTO would like to welcome you to a new school year together with our Parkside staff, children, parents and guardians! For those of you unfamiliar, Parkside PTO is a volunteer organization made up of parents, teachers, administrators and support staff that are all dedicated to making each school year better for our children at Parkside.

Please join us for a meeting to see how you can help support Parkside Elementary. All are welcome and no commitment to sign up for anything is required. Just join us to learn more about getting involved!

2025-2026 Meeting Dates
Typically, the 1st Wednesday of the Month at 6pm in the Parkside LMC

  • September 3
  • October 1
  • November 5
  • December 3
  • January 7
  • February 4
  • March 4
  • April 8
  • May 4

A collage shows a school gym, a screen displaying text, and children interacting with a book vending machine.

 

A collage shows children playing soccer, a large group of people, and text thanking the PTO.

 

Image showcasing various school fundraising events, including bowling and pizza sales.

 

A graphic lists student events, staff support, and other areas funded annually.

 

 

Image shows requests for school items: a picnic table, a booth, and soccer jerseys.

 

  • *Any positions can be led individual or with a co-lead

    • President- Shawn Danzinger
    • Co-Vice-Presidents- Allison Donovan & Katie Dillenburg
    • Secretary- Mercy Wilde
    • Treasurer- Hailey Laws & Heidi Adrian
    • Book Fair Coordinator- Desiree Alexander
    • Staff Welcome Back Basket Coordinator- Trisha Peterson
    • Fall Fun Day Coordinator- Katie Dillenburg, Trisha Peterson, Shawn Danzinger (partnered with staff coordinators Jenna Trame and Jill Leuzinger)
    • Bowling Fundraiser Coordinator- Kendra Johnson (partnered with staff coordinators Jenna Trame and Leah Houston)
    • Box Top Coordinator- OPEN
    • Spirit Wear Coordinator- Allison Donovan & Heidi Adrian
    • Staff Conference Meal Coordinator- Heidi Adrian
    • Staff Appreciation Week Coordinator- OPEN
    • Movie Night Coordinator- Katie Dillenburg (partnered with staff coordinator Sam Lucas)
    • Family Fun Night Co-Coordinators- OPEN (partnered with staff coordinators Sam Lucas, Jenna Trame and Jill Leuzinger)
    • Book Swap Coordinator- Darci Wilson
    • Spring Carnation Sale Coordinator- OPEN
    • Papa Murphy's Pizza Fundraiser Coordinator- Heidi Adrian
    • Bullets Pizza Fundraiser Coordinator- OPEN
    • Welcome baskets for new staff
    • Funding to defray cost for student field trips
    • Hosted Fall Fun Day for all students
    • Funding for safety patrol celebrations
    • Sponsored student PBIS celebrations, like cocoa & crafts, popcorn party, Kona Ice
    • Purchased new flag team flags
    • Purchased books for classrooms
    • Donated funds toward gym sound system
    • Purchased playground equipment including swing sets and a basketball hoop for the K-2 playground
       
    • Book fairs
    • Pizza fundraiser nights
    • Bowl-a-thon fundraiser
    • Family Fun Night Basket Raffle