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APPRECIATION

These School Principals Are Changing Their School Communities for the Better

October is National Principals Month! Meet a few amazing principals who are engaging with their school communities in meaningful (and memorable) ways.

PLANNING AHEAD

20+ Fun PTO Ideas To Try in 2025

Can you get through this list without wanting to do at least one?

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Amazing PTO & PTA Displays at Open House and Meet the Teacher Night

Make a splash at your open house! Get inspired by these amazing back-to-school displays (and bulletin boards) from PTOs and PTAs across the country.

TEACHER APPRECIATION

PTOs are Welcoming Teachers Back to School, And It's Nothing Short of Amazing

From stocking the lounge with snacks and memes to charcuterie boxes, here are all the amazing ways PTOs are welcoming teachers back to school.

Back to School

Fun Ideas to Welcome Students and Families Back to School

From "Popsicles on the Playground" to dancing mascots at drop off, we round up tons of fun ideas to help your PTO welcome back students and families.

SUMMER BREAK

10+ Ideas for Your PTO to Keep Parents Engaged on Social Media Over Summer

Lonely school mascots (on summer vacation) unite.

Free Printable

Shop This Idea! Kindergarten “Signing Day” Event (and Free Printable)

Welcome new kindergarten students and their families—perfect for kindergarten registration, orientation, or roundup.

Volunteer Recruitment

40+ Hilarious Memes About Volunteering at School

Get our free mega bundle of memes about volunteering (and joining the PTO, of course), in one handy download.

Back-to-School Supplies

Earn Rewards When Buying Back-to-School Supplies With TeacherLists

Parent groups can help teachers earn rewards through top national retailer rewards programs by using TeacherLists to buy back-to-school supplies. (Your PTO can earn rewards, too!)