About PTO
Prairie Trail PTO supports the students, staff, and families of Prairie Trail Elementary. Since 2012, our community’s support has helped provide classroom resources, school experiences, and events that bring families together.
What PTO funds
Classroom supplies
PTO provides student planners and classroom supplies.
School pride
PTO supports teacher T-shirts, fifth grade T-shirts, and fifth grade graduation.
Teacher appreciation
We support our teachers during conference weeks, Teacher Appreciation Week, and throughout the school year.
School events
PTO helps make school events and family activities possible throughout the year.
Your support at work
Past fundraising has provided iPads, playground equipment, Media Center technology, hundreds of library books, enrichment programs, curriculum materials, outdoor planters, teacher meals, and anti-bullying workshops.
Support has also helped provide soccer goals, recess supplies, class parties, and events including Skate Night, Family Fun Night, the Back to School Pool Party, Monster Mash Bash, and Field Day.
Our 2026–2027 board
Co-presidents
Heather James
Emily MichelCo-vice presidents
Katie Nelson
Kate HoltkampTreasurer
Jennifer Umscheid
Secretary
Elisa Speer
Everyone is welcome
We are always looking for new faces to help. Tell us what you enjoy and feel confident doing, and we will help you find a role that fits. Explore ways to get involved or contact PTO.
PTO holds four meetings each school year, one per quarter. Everyone is welcome to join us for concise, informative school and PTO updates. Find dates on the PTO calendar and Facebook events page.
What we do
PTO helps organize Community Restaurant Nights, family events, the yearbook, and school-wide service projects. Our school traditions include Prairie Dog Dash, Family Fun Night, and Field Day. We also coordinate homeroom parents and support teacher appreciation.
Community moments
A few favorite moments from our school community.
