Did you know? You are already a member! Every parent, guardian, and staff member at Countryside Elementary is automatically part of the PTO. There are no membership fees, dues, or applications required.
We are a passionate team of parent and teacher volunteers dedicated to supporting our students, championing our faculty, and building a vibrant school community. Because our success depends entirely on our community, we invite everyone to share their unique ideas and voices—there is a place for everyone here!
We raise funds and organize volunteers to enhance the school experience for every student and staff member. Here is a quick look at where your support goes:
🎓 Student Enrichment: We fund educational field trips and proudly sponsor the 8 Keys of Excellence program, providing the monthly medals and raffle gift cards that the kids love!
🍎 Staff Appreciation: We celebrate our amazing teachers and faculty throughout the year, including hosting special meals during Teacher Appreciation Week.
🏫 School Improvements: We fund physical campus upgrades that make school more fun—like the safety flooring for the Gaga Ball Pit, picnic tables, and field benches!
🎉 Bringing Back Community Events: We want to bring back the fun, in-person community events we’ve missed in recent years. With your help and volunteer support, we can make them happen!
If you've ever wondered, "Where does the PTO money go?"—here is the answer!
🏅 8-Key Assembly Awards: We supply the monthly medals and exciting raffle gift cards that celebrate our kids’ character.
🪵 Gaga Ball Pit Safety Flooring: Sponsoring the dedicated safety flooring to keep recess fun and safe.
💝 Supporting Families in Need: Standing by our community when it matters most by providing Walmart or QuikTrip (QT) gift cards to Countryside families facing tough times.
🧺 Picnic Tables & Ball Field Benches: Adding comfortable seating areas around the school grounds for students and classes.
🎨 School Wall Murals: Funding the vibrant, custom murals that bring color and school spirit to the Countryside hallways.
📎 Hallway Art Display Clips: Providing the clips that make it easy to proudly showcase our students' amazing artwork throughout the school.
🥁 Music & PE Equipment: Supporting physical education and the arts with new equipment and instruments.
🎭 Field Day Fun: Sponsoring the high-energy inflatable slide and the refreshing popsicles that make Field Day the best day of the year!
🌮 Stocking the Staff Lounge: Keeping our incredible teachers fueled and appreciated with special meals, like taco bars during parent-teacher conferences.
Every dollar raised and every hour volunteered goes directly back into making Countryside amazing. Here is a snapshot of what we've accomplished together recently:
Enriching our Students
Supporting our Staff
Improving our School
We know how busy family life is, so we make sure there are ways to support Countryside no matter how much (or how little!) time you have.
🤝 Lend a Hand (Big or Small): Volunteer to help set up an event, or take the lead and organize one with the full support of the PTO board!
🍕 Support While You Eat: Join us for our regular Restaurant Nights—it's a delicious way to raise funds for the school with zero extra cost to you.
💬 Share Your Voice: Attend our monthly PTO meetings to stay in the loop and share your ideas. Can’t make it? You can always email us your thoughts and questions!
🎒 Just Show Up! Simply attending our events and spreading the word to other families is a massive help.
We promise not to flood your inbox! Here is how you can keep up with what’s happening at Countryside:
📧 The PTO Email List: Sign up to get occasional updates directly from us about upcoming events and specific volunteer opportunities.
🏫 Mr. Korb’s Weekly Newsletter: Our principal includes PTO updates in his weekly emails and sends out quick reminders right before major events.