By committing just one hour to help at your school this year, you're joining thousands of parents and caregivers who are stepping up to make a difference in their school communities. As a thank you, your school has been entered for a chance to win $3,500, and you've been entered for a chance to win a $100 Walmart gift card. *Winners will be announced and contacted by PTO Today in October.
Next step: Let your school's PTO or PTA know you took the pledge and ask how you can help! Whether it's volunteering at an event or helping from home, every hour adds up and makes a difference.
P.S. If you're on the PTO/PTA, download our free 1 Hour for Schools promo kit to get the word out to your school community. It includes social media graphics and reels, flyers, posters, a banner for your open house table, and more!
Here's your first #1HourForSchools challenge: We dare you to attend your school's next PTO or PTA meeting. (Yes, really.) 👀
If you've never been to one before, it might sound intimidating. But most PTO and PTA meetings are just parents, caregivers, grandparents, and teachers coming together to figure out how to best support students and staff.
And honestly? The more voices, ideas, perspectives, and helping hands schools have, the better school becomes for students and teachers.
If you do go, share it on social! Snap a selfie in the parking lot before you head in, or film a quick video. A few ideas:
✨ "First PTO meeting...kinda liked it"
✨ "Me before the PTO meeting vs. me after the PTO meeting"
✨ "POV: You realized PTO meetings aren't actually scary"
Share it on social using #1HourForSchools and tag @ptotoday for a chance to be featured!
✨ Check out our free resources:
• 30+ School Volunteer Tasks That Only Take One Hour
• Easy Ways Working Parents Can Help Out at School
• 10 Ways to Volunteer Ideas If You’re an Introvert
• Join (or Start) a Morning Greeter Program at Your School
• The Secret to Making Friends as an Adult Might Be Volunteering at Your Kid’s School)
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