There are many ways to get involved with PTO. Visit the your school’s page on our website and scroll down to the “Volunteer” section. Or, email your PTO building rep by click on the Contact Us Tab.

The PTO serves many functions to support the Chagrin Falls Schools. First, many people enjoy the benefits of being part of a large organization that offers a high level of volunteerism. When people feel more connected to their school, they have a brighter outlook on their school experiences. Second, your PTO membership and fundraising dollars are direct investments into our student body. All financial donations help to fund grant requests made by teachers to help enhance the educational experience for all students.

Membership dollars are used in multiple ways. We use these funds to recognize and show appreciation to our hard working teachers and staff. We support our annual MS/HS art show even if it’s virtual. PTO rewards community members at our Difference Makers Breakfast and welcomes new families at the Welcome Tea with the Superintendent. Additionally, we utilize funds to bring impactful speakers to Chagrin – like Dr. Damour in 2019.

Typically, each building holds its own PTO fundraiser and the district PTO holds a seperate fundraiser. The dollars donated to a building fundraiser stay in the account for that building. Teacher written building-specific grants for special programming or supplies are paid for out of the money raised during a building fundraiser. The district fundraising dollars go to any major grants approved, or big ticket items requested by teachers or staff. Additionally, each building receives $3000 in Student Enrichment and Professional Development funds.

Click on the Contact Us tab in the upper right corner and select the school your child attends to find out who the PTO representatives are. Feel free to email them!

PTO serves in different ways in each school. For example, PTO provides numerous volunteers at Gurney and the Intermediate School for such things as lunch/recess, library, art room, classroom parties, field trips, etc. While those time related ways of helping are reduced more at the upper schools, we need volunteers to help provide breakfasts and dinners during events for our teachers and staff, as well as event specific needs. In addition, PTO offers professional development, student enrichment and education grant dollars that we fundraise for. Finally, PTO building representatives engage with building leadership once a month to provide support needed at each school.