Benefits of PTO

Your Child Benefits – Research shows that children perform better when parents are engaged in education both at the HOME and SCHOOL. Parental involvement boosts student achievement. 

Your School Benefits – PTO provides support for our teachers and administrators in the school. PTO advocate for funding to support and enhance school programs or activities. 

YOU Benefit – You will have the opportunity to make great connections with other parents. Also, volunteering with PTO allows you to contribute your skills and knowledge for the benefit of your child, your school, and your community! 

Contact Us:

Email your questions or concerns to PTO@Rappahannockschools.us

Enrollment/Membership Form

PTO Board Positions  

President: Main liaison between teachers, parents and school administration and community. Organize and facilitate monthly meetings. Oversee all projects and delegate committee duties as required. Attend outside functions. 

Vice President: Assist President in above listed duties as needed. Must be willing to assume President's role if acting President is unable to serve. Keep chalkboard in front lobby up to date with monthly happenings. Keep RCES PTO webpage and Facebook postings up to date. Attend monthly meetings and outside functions. 

Treasurer: Manages PTO bank account including making deposits, writing checks, reconciling bank statements. Must be willing to provide written reports to PTO on a monthly basis. Manage fundraising income and expenses. Attend monthly meetings.   

Secretary: Maintain PTO membership database. Maintain all meeting minutes through out the school year and email previous minutes to members before each meeting as well as reminder dates and time. Keep RCES PTO webpage and Facebook postings up to date. Attend monthly meetings.  

Bylaws

Click here to see our bylaws that govern our organization.

Nominations

Officers were last elected at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

For upcoming nominations

If you would like to nominate someone or yourself for a role during PTO elections, please submit the following:

I Nominate _________  (insert name of nominee) for the Officer Position ____________ (insert role you are nominating this person for). 

Please email your nominations to pto@rappahannockschools.us or submit the completed paper sent home with your child at nomination time.