Join the PTO

We encourage and welcome all Balboa families to become members of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). The membership fee is only $15 per person or $25 per family for the entire year. As a member, you'll have voting rights at the monthly PTO Meetings to decide how funds are spent, what activities are planned, and how to enhance our children's experience at Balboa Middle School. Also, please consider volunteering (see below) for various events/activities to support our school and children. Volunteer opportunities come up often, so please feel free to reach out to anyone on our PTO Board to inquire about them.

How to Become a Member: 2-Step Process

Complete the 2025 - 2026 Membership form
Submit the $15 per person or $25 per family (per year) fee via one of the payment methods below:

Online (Venmo only)
- - @Balboa-PTO - 4 digit code for Venmo is 8301. Past codes: 1735, 1636
  - Write member's name & email address in the Venmo description field
Mail in a check to the school
- - Mail to: Balboa PTO 247 Hill Road Ventura, CA 93004
  - Make all checks payable to "Balboa PTO"
  - Write member's name, if different than what's printed on the check
Drop off at the school
- - Office hours are 8:00am– 4:30pm Monday-Thursday, and 8:00am-3:00pm on Fridays.
  - Write: Attention Balboa PTO and member's email address

How to Become a Volunteer:

Express interest via 2025 - 2026 PTO Membership Form or email: PresidentBalboaPTO@gmail.com

Types of volunteering events include fundraising assistance, staff appreciation, baking, open house, 8th Grade Promotion**, and more!

** PTO Members that volunteer at a BMS 8th Grade Promotion PRIOR to their students’ 8th grade year can earn reserved seating at their students’ promotion ceremony. This option is the only way to secure reserved seats and it must be BEFORE your student is in 8th grade. Please make sure to sign in during your volunteer shift to document your presence. (Up to 4 reserved seats per family for volunteering for 1 year, or up to 8 reserved seats per family for volunteering for 2 years.)

How to Donate:

Follow the payment methods above. Write "DONATION" in the comment/notes section.

Current List of Volunteer Opportunities. Email PresidentBalboaPTO@gmail.com for more information.

Fundraising. We have several planned fundraising events throughout the year. Please email us if you have an interest in volunteering in any capacity.
Staff Appreciation. Its extremely important to feel valued and need help in showing Balboa staff our appreciation regularly, including during Teacher and Office Staff Appreciation (May 2026). This can be as simple as delivering purchased snacks/treats to the Office.
Office Administration Support, Balboa Bucks. Create Balboa Bucks (print, laminate, cut). Additional help dependent on staff need. Stop by the Administrative Office. Year-round.
Library Support. Library help dependent on staff need. Stop by the Library and ask for Michael Cromie. Year-round.

We are also interested in hearing other creative ideas on raising funds to enhance our students educational experience. Please email us or join a PTO meeting to discuss!

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