Founded in 1980, The Sells PTO is a non-profit that is organized for the purpose of enriching the educational experience of students and benefiting the administration, teachers, staff and parents at John Sells Middle School. This will be done by hosting events, sponsoring activities and funding programs that benefit John Sells Middle School students as well as by maximizing teacher and parental involvement in these events, activities and programs.

Any parent or guardian of a student at the school is automatically a member and shall have voting rights. The principal and all teachers employed at the school also are automatic members and shall have voting rights. For the PTO to be effective and truly representative of our school, your participation is essential. It takes all of us- parents, guardians, teachers and staff- working together to create the best educational experience for our children. 

All Sells families are invited and encouraged to attend our two general meetings held either at Sells Middle School or via Google Meet in January and May to recap what we have done during the semester, discuss upcoming events and activities and also provide a platform to allow Sells families to discuss issues and raise questions.

The Sells PTO Executive Board meets monthly during the school year to manage events and activities that the PTO sponsors and to collaborate with the school community to identify PTO needs. 

Each year the PTO provides a wide range of programs, activities, events, and resources that help our students grow into smart, healthy and well-rounded individuals. Some examples of how the PTO enriches our Students’ Experience, Supports our Teachers, and Builds Community:

• Tailgate

• Sellsabration

• School Dance

• New technology

• Conference night meals

• Teacher grants

• PTO President's Scholarship

• Sells Scholarship

• Student of the Month Celebrations

Our PTO runs exclusively on donations and passive fundraising like Kroger Rewards, Dine & Donate nights and spirit wear sales — we DO NOT conduct sale-based fundraisers, so your support is crucial. Be assured that 100% of the money raised goes to Sells PTO and is spent on programs, infrastructure, or materials that improve the learning experience for Sells students!

Sells PTO needs you! There are many volunteer opportunities to support the PTO. These include volunteering for events, at-home preparations, donations and more. We have volunteer opportunities for everyone – moms, dads, guardians, working parents, stay-at-home parents, grandparents, parents with younger siblings at home, everyone!

Thank you in advance for your support of the Sells PTO! Your involvement is vital to a successful educational experience for our children! Let's make sure Sells ROCKS!