Membership for the 2026-2027 School Year is now open!

Membership dues are an annual fee of $7.00 per adult or $13.00 for 2 adults that reside at the same address.

Please fill out the membership form below and send in your payment by cash or check {made payable to Grayson Elementary PTO} in an envelope with your child labeled PTO Membership.   If you would prefer a digital payment option you may send it through Paypal via "Friends and Family" to GraysonElemPTO@gmail.com or Venmo to @GraysonElemPTO.  Please mark your name and child's name in the notes so we can match you up on our end!   

By becoming a member you are already involved in your child's education.  Please feel free to do as little or as much as you are able to when we have opportunities for help.  If that means you can give us a couple of hours of time on a Popcorn Friday, then we will take it!  If it means you can just supply napkins by sending them in with your child for an event, then we will take them!  If it means you have the time to fit in a meeting or two during the school year, then please come join us!

Every little bit of help counts and we appreciate all that we get!

Membership Benefits:

At our Meetings you will get to:

• Elect Board Members

• Vote on the PTO Budget {September is our Proposal meeting}

• Vote on any special/emergency votes

Additional Benefits:

• Updates from the Principal and teachers on Grayson happenings

• Meet and form relationships with other Grayson parents, teachers and staff

• Have a voice and give suggestions, feedback, and join in discussions with the PTO, Principal, teachers and staff

Top 10 Reasons to Join the PTO

1. It is good for your child.  Research shows that children whose parents are involved in their school make better grades and have fewer disciplinary problems at school.  When parents get plugged in at school, their children do better.

2.  It is important to the school.  Schools are becoming more and more dependent on parent groups.  The parent groups are responsible for almost all of the school's fundraising revenue.  They provide support to teachers and administrators and they create a caring and supportive atmosphere in the school.

3. You will get connected.  There is no better way to know what is going on in the school than to be in the school's parent teacher group.  You'll be first to hear about important decisions and changes the school is thinking about making and you will get to know teachers and administrators on a familiar basis.

4. You will be part of a network.  Every parent group function is an opportunity to meet other parents in the same situation as you.  You will be connected with a group of parents who share a common goal for improving the school for the children.

5. You will make a difference.  By volunteering with the PTO, you will be able to use your skills for a noble cause.  Parent groups work to establish a supportive and encouraging community for the entire school.  The goal is to create the most educational environment possible for our children.

6.  It is FUN!  You will connect with a group of people who are all concerned with creating a better environment for their children.  You  will help plan fun events, socials and get togethers that the whole family can enjoy!

7. You will be a role model.  You will show your children that not only are they important to you, but that their education and classmates are as well.  They will see you taking a stand to make education better for them and their peers and chances are they will do the same.

8.  You will help raise necessary funds.  The PTO fundraises to provide more educational services for children.   Fundraisers remain important to improving the quality of the school overall and parent groups make them possible.

9. It is flexible.  The PTO has progressed to meet the changing needs of parents.  There are a variety of small ways parents can help and be involved in the PTO.  Project responsibilities are flexible and can be adjusted to fit with your time constraints.

10. It is for EVERY PARENT!  Your voice and opinion matters!  It makes a difference when you speak up.  Your voice and ideas can help improve the quality of education for your children and their peers.  You will see the smiles on their faces and know that you have played a part in making school a little more comfortable and fun.

10 Reasons to Join the PTA/PTO © 2010 Believe Kids