Welcome Trailblazer Families!

I’m so excited to welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year! It’s an honor to serve as your PTA President this year.

I’ve been a proud Trailblazer parent for nine incredible years, and this year is especially meaningful—it’s my tenth and final year at BBES. Since 2016, I’ve had the joy of watching my children learn, grow, and thrive in these halls. I’ve seen our school grow from 450 students to over 1,000 and now settle at 750+, and I’ve been blessed to grow alongside it. This school community has become such a big part of our family’s story, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back in my final year here.

As we kick off a new school year, I want to personally invite you to be part of the heart of our school: the BBES PTA.

What does the PTA do?

We help make school more fun, more connected, and more enriching for everyone. Your support brings meaningful programs to life—like these:

• Trailbuck$

  • Our one and only fundraiser supports the entire school year and fills funding gaps. Each Trail Marker we reach unlocks fun rewards for the whole campus!

• Family Events

  • We host beloved traditions like Donuts with Dad, Grandparents’ Day, Fall Festival, Family Game Night, Muffins with Mom, and more!

• Teacher Support

  • From classroom requests to appreciation events, we make sure our amazing teachers feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

• Campus Enrichment

  • We fund additional classroom tools like online curriculum, outdoor garden learning spaces, and monthly wellness programs.

• Campus Improvements

  • Working alongside school leadership, we help fund needs not covered by the district. Last year, we painted uplifting bathroom murals, renovated the staff lounge, and updated the school marquee—transforming our spaces and boosting campus pride.

How can you get involved?

Join the PTA

Membership is just $10, and anyone—parents, students, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends—can join. The more members we have, the stronger our impact.

Join here!

Volunteer with Us

Have 30 minutes a month or a few hours here and there? We have a place for you. Your presence on campus makes a big difference—kids love seeing their families involved!

Questions? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Gina Zbikowski, at billbrownvolunteers@gmail.com.

Sign up to volunteer!

We have an incredible year ahead, and I can’t wait to meet you—whether at drop-off, a PTA meeting, or a family event. Let’s make this year unforgettable—for our kids, our teachers, and our entire Trailblazer community.

With excitement and gratitude,

Amber Smith

PTA President 2025–2026