Back to school is an exciting time for everyone...especially if you're on the PTO or PTA! Your school's open house, back-to-school night or meet the teacher night is the best time to introduce your parent group organization. You'll get to meet new parents (and convince invite them to volunteer) while promoting all the great events, fundraisers, and initiatives that your group supports. Might as well make a splash so that parents can't miss what your group has to say, right? We look at what PTO and PTA groups from across the country are doing to stand out at their back-to-school events. 

Starkey Ranch K-8 PTO

Mildred PTO

@mildredpto We can’t wait to see our little Eagles tomorrow @ Meet the Teacher! 🦅🎒✏️ #MildredPTO #EagleExcellence ♬ Back to School - Vin Music

Wills Point PTO

MES PTO

@thatnormalptomom The prize wheel and thr class competition are the kids’ favorites. #pto #pta #nonprofitsoftiktok #eventplanner #schoolfundraiser #backtoschool ♬ original sound - Amber Weber

Mount Sterling Elementary PTO

Prairieville Primary School

Meadowpark Elementary PTO

@ptotoday We love helping PTO + PTA groups do amazing things for their school! 📸 #PTOPresident @Tyler Rakay #backtoschool #ptolife ♬ original sound - PTO Today ✨School Family Media

Nolansville Elementary PTO

Green Grove Elementary School PTA

Van Wert Elementary PTO

Westview Elementary PTO

Porter Elementary PTO

Cool Spring PTO

SJE PTO

GMS PTO

@ptotoday Love this open house set up from @NHPTOMOM! 👏 We spy our “10 Reasons to Get Involved” flyer 👀 (Get this free download on www.ptotoday.com!) #ptomom #ptamom #ptopresident #ptapresident #schoolopenhouse #parentvolunteer ♬ original sound - PTO Today ✨School Family Media

Esther Jackson Elementary PTA

Old Pointe Elementary School PTO

Burntt Hickory Elementary PTA

Ringgold Elementary School PTO

Coddle Creek Elementary PTO

Humphrey Elementary PTO

Chickamauga Elementary PTO

Miller Perry Elementary PTA

Ozark Primary PTO

Altavista Elementary School PTO

O'Rourke Elementary School PTO

Old Shell Road Magnet Rockstar PTO

Collins Lane Elementary

@capitalcityballoons First day if school photobooth set up! This was a latex free request and im not gonna lie… a foil garland looks pretty dang cool! #firstdayofschool #kindergarten #backtoschoolballoons #school #schoolballoons #latexfreeballoongarland #balloons #balloonartist #balloonarch ♬ ultimate vibes - morgan hardy

Keene's Crossing Elementary PTO

Konawa Elementary PTO

Don Carter Elementary PTO

Some fun back-to-school decor ideas we think you'll love!

Giant Notebook Paper Display

@myinvyte 🎨✨ Behind the scenes! I’m diving into the latest trend with a step-by-step paper backdrop tutorial. 📜✂️ Watch as I transform simple materials into a stunning backdrop for back to school! Stay tuned for the full reveal and tips! INVYTE Us to Your Next Event at MYINVYTE.COM . . . . . . #diybackdrop #crafting #tutorial #tutorials #how #howto #diy #paperbackdrop #paper #backdrop #backdrops #balloongarlands #va #virginia #balloonartist #fyp #foryou #trending #reels #backtoschool #events #balloonhacks #schoolbackdrop #school #tiktok #balloonarch #balloondecor #balloondecoration #teachersoftiktok #balloonstylist #ClimaQuenteCabeçaFria ♬ 1901 - Instrumental - Phoenix

Pool Noodle Pencils

@kelsimsavage ✏️ DIY Pool Noodle Pencils ✏️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Here’s a fun back to school decoration or photo prop you can make using a pool noodle! Just cut your pool noodle in half, ideally you use a yellow pool noodle but you can spray paint it yellow if you can’t find one! Then use card stock to create the led and eraser and secure on with hot glue! You can even put on sticker letters for the grade they’re going into and use it as a photo prop! ✏️🍎⁣⁣ #diy #diycraft #diycrafts #backtoschool #back2school #crafts #craft #craftymoms ♬ Little Bitty Pretty One - Thurston Harris

And if you're super crafty, this display is 😍

@thriftyweenqueen

Giant composition notebook finished! ✏️ 📓

♬ original sound - Birdie Wood

Pencil balloons

@picnicperfectorlando Back-to-School ✏️ Wishing all students an amazing school year! 🤓 We started school this week in Florida! When does your state start school?? ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #backtoschool #backtoschoolballoons #balloons #balloontok #schoolballoons #pencilballoons #balloonpencil #ballooncolumn #orlandoballoons #houstonballoons #nycballoons #ocballoons #balloonsorlando #diyballoons #gemarballoons #tuftexballoons #balloontutorial #balloonturorials #picnicperfect #orlandoeventdesign ♬ MAMIII Karol G - Instrumental - Jeison Music

 

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