Many hands make light work

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Many hands make light work 〰️

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About

The North Star Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a nonprofit group dedicated to enhancing the educational experience at North Star Elementary by fostering strong school-home connections, encouraging parent and community involvement, and providing both volunteer and financial support.

Why Join the PTO?

Every parent and staff member is automatically a member! There are no dues, and all members have voting rights (one vote per household). Your participation—whether big or small—helps create a thriving school community.

What We Do

  • Organize fun and enriching events like STEAM Night, Fall & Spring Book Fair, Trunk or Treat, Family Movie Night, Family Dance Night, Read-A-Thon supplies & prizes, Bingo Night, Running Club, Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, and Navigator Night..

  • Raise funds to support educational programs and classroom needs like Academic Enrichment Grants, Field Trips, Curriculum Funds, Battle of the Books, Swag (t-shirts for all students), Assemblies (Portland Opera, Think Wild, OMSI), Author Visits (Spring & Fall), Artist-in-Residence, Science-in-Residence, Galaxy Parties, Earth Day, Field Day, Playground Equipment, Polaris Funds, General Supplies (STEAM and Workroom), PE Supplies, Staff Wellness, and Walk & Roll.

  • Build a strong parent-teacher connection to improve the school environment for all students.

Leadership & Meetings

The Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Lead, and the Principal) oversees PTO activities. Board meetings are held monthly, and general PTO meetings (where all parents can vote) occur throughout the school year.

How You Can Get Involved

  • Attend meetings and share your ideas.

  • Volunteer for events or committees—there’s something for everyone!

  • Support fundraising efforts to help provide vital resources for our school.

Your involvement—whether attending meetings, volunteering, or simply staying informed—makes a huge difference. We look forward to working together to support our school community!

📩 Questions? Want to get involved? Reach out to any board member or contact us at info@northstarelementarypto.org.

Open PTO Board Positions

Many Hands Make Light Work

We are proud parents of North Star Navigators, committed to making North Star Elementary a truly exceptional school. Our PTO Board is elected annually, and we’re always excited to welcome new faces. Like many of you, most of us juggle full-time jobs while volunteering, but it’s the dedication of our parent community that makes everything we do possible.

As of now, all key PTO Board positions have been filled for the 2026–27 school year! However, we always need leads and helping hands for various events throughout the year (e.g., STEAM Night), and we would love support wherever parents can give it. Someone from our PTO board will be there to support and guide you every step of the way!