24 Funny PTO and PTA TikToks That Made Us LOL

From wearing inflatable dinosaur costumes to spending Friday night with a label maker, here are some of the best #PTOlife moments on TikTok.

by Kerri Beauchesne

03/01/2024

If you haven’t discovered the gut-busting, laugh-out-loud joy of watching PTO and PTA leaders on TikTok do their thang, we’ve rounded up the funniest and most relatable #PTOlife moments for you below. Follow PTO Today on TikTok for even more laughs, ideas, and inspiration. And, if you (or your group) is on TikTok, tag @ptotoday for a chance to have your TikTok featured on PTO Today’s channel!

 

1. The sudden realization that you talk to your principal more than your own friends

 

2. When you just need a few volunteers to stay and help. Bueller?

 

3. 400 candygrams seemed like a good idea at the time...

 

3. ...So did 345 snowman soups 😂

 

5. But really, why sleep in when you could be volunteering?

 

6. Recruiting new parents at back-to-school time is like playing a fun game of tag!

 

7. Forget about The Terminator. Meet...The Laminator

 

8. Giving yourself a pep talk every election season is totally normal

 

9. When the PTO finds out you don't have a Box Tops account (say what?) 😲

 

10. It pays to have board members with ample garage space

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11. You own at least one inflatable dinosaur costume 🙋

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12. Because you could always use “one more thing to do”... especially if it’s the book fair

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13. Alanis Morrissette, Clueless, and ’90s rap lyrics...in the drop-off line? THIS IS YOUR MOMENT

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14. You can’t stop thinking about PTO even when you’re on vacation

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15. PTO leaders—they’re just like us! Yes, even PTO parents have trouble keeping track of everything that’s happening at school

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16. “Oh, heyyyyy” has become your default opening line at pickup, drop-off, and everywhere in between

 

17. What meeting minutes?

 

18. Sometimes, it really pays to be creative (just kidding, you’re a volunteer—you did it for free!)

 

19. Remembering a PTO deadline during self-care (at least you remembered it?)

 

20. When you realize your board members are your people

 

21. If you can drive, you can join PTO. Heck, we’ll even pick you up!

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22. Recruiting new board members is serious business

 

23. Making teachers’ dreams come true with Snack Cart Day!

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24. Nothing better than a labelmaker and some QR codes on a Friday night

For more fun and inspiration, follow PTO Today on TikTok at @ptotoday. Tag us in your PTO or PTA posts for a chance to be featured on the PTO Today TikTok channel!