Orchard Prairie Parent Teacher Organization
The OP PTO promotes open communication and understanding between parents and staff of the Orchard Prairie School District. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration among parents, teachers, and the OP community through volunteerism and community service to enhance the welfare of students and families.
The PTO sponsors assistance to teachers in classroom setting, holds fund-raisers for supplemental educational materials and experiences, supports school and family social interaction, and provides a non-biased forum for sharing information on issues that impact our children. Through our newsletters, webpage, and Facebook page, the PTO documents and publishes communication so that every parent is informed throughout the school year.
You are encouraged to participate in the monthly PTO meetings. The Orchard Prairie PTO meets the first Thursday of every month at the OPS at 3:30 pm. Childcare is always provided.
OP PTO Mission Statement
The PTO is organized for the purpose of supporting and enhancing the educational experiences of Orchard Prairie Students by:
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providing an organization through which the parents, school, and teachers can work cooperatively; and
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providing financial support for programs funded outside of the annual school budget.
2024-2025 OP PTO Officers
Sarah Cushman, President
Vice President
Amanda Kendrick, Treasurer
Secretary & Marketing
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
1. Volunteer to serve on a PTO subcommittee.
2. Volunteer to help at a party
Halloween Party
Christmas Play Event
Valentine's Day Party
3. Save and Collect Box Tops
Saving and turning in your box tops is very important to Orchard Prairie School.
Please continue to save your box tops or scan your receipts to receive the credit!
4. Help with our Fundraising/Community Service Activities
Spring Fun Run, last Saturday in April
Annual Auction, end of May
Orchard Prairie Parent Teacher Organization Bylaws
Article I - Name
The organization shall be named Orchard Prairie Parent Teacher Organization (PTO); herein referred to as the PTO.
Article II - Mission Statement
The PTO is organized for the purpose of supporting and enhancing the educational experiences of the School's students by:
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providing an organization through which the parents, school, and teachers can work cooperatively; and
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providing financial support for programs funded outside of the annual school budget.
Article III - Policies
Section 1: the PTO shall operate for charitable, educational, nonpartisan, non-sectarian., and non-commercial purposes and shall not discriminate based on age, sex, creed, or national origin.
Section 2: The policies of the PTO are established to maintain a tax exempt status as defined by Section 501 (C) 3 of the Internal Revenue code.
Section 3: The name of the PTO and the names of any of its members in their official capacities shall not be used in any connection with a commercial concern or political interest or for any purpose not appropriately related to the Mission of the PTO.
Article V - Membership
Section 1: Any parent of guardian of a student at the Orchard Prairie School or any teacher currently employed may become a PTO member.
last updated 4/2015
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