Support the Balch Community & Our Students
Welcome to the official home of the Balch Elementary School PTO. We bring our community together through fun events, classroom grants, and student enrichment.
What We Do
The Balch PTO brings families, teachers, and community members together to enrich our students' elementary school experience. Every dollar raised directly supports our school community through four main pillars.
Student
Enrichment
We subsidize transportation and program costs to keep student field trips cost lower, while funding monthly in-school assemblies, cultural performances, and hands-on learning experiences.
Classroom
Support
We partner directly with school administration to fund essential classroom supplies, playground improvements, and school-wide upgrades.
Community
Events
We host year-round family favorites—like the Fall Monster Mash, Pancake Breakfast, Spring Luau, and Family Game Nights—to keep our community connected outside of school hours.
Teacher
Appreciation
We show up for our incredible educators by stocking the teacher's lounge, providing meals during conference nights, and celebrating hard work all year long.
In our efforts to continue providing an enriching educational environment for the students, we ask families to make a one-time annual contribution to the Balch PTO.
New Family Orientation
Thursday, August 27th
Kindergarten students and families at 12:45 PM
First grade students and families at 1:45 PM
New families grades 2-4 are invited to either session!
Where: Balch School Cafeteria
The PTO will support this event with a small gift for incoming students and a popsicle social on the playground.
Scholastic Book Fair
September 21-25
Where: Balch School Gymnasium
For more information on setting up your e-wallets, please visit:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/balchelementaryschool
Consider volunteering too!
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We operate entirely through the generous contributions and time of our amazing volunteers. Consider donating your time!
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month school is in session at 7pm. Some meetings are held virtually, while others are held in person at the school library. Please check “Balch Bits” or the Balch School website for details. Below is a listing of some of what we do. We welcome new ideas and feedback too.
2026-2027 Meeting Schedule
September 15
October 20
November 17
December 15
January 19
February 23
March 16
April 13
May 18
June TBD- Year-End Volunteer Celebration & Social!
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Co-Presidents: Michelle Gorman & Jocelyn Bergeron
Vice-President: Lauren Davila
Secretary: Sarah Riviere
Treasurer: Tom Bergeron (yes, really)
Co-Enrichment Coordinator: Emily Hoadley & (Additional Position Available)