Please join us at the next Sakai PTO meeting on Thursday, May 21st, at 9:00 a.m.
You are welcome to attend the PTO meeting either in-person at Sakai in room 229 or via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to families prior to the meeting.
Join the Woodward Middle School PTO
The Woodward PTO helps support students, teachers, staff, and families throughout the school year. We fund classroom needs, support school events, build community, and help keep families connected.
We are looking for volunteers to serve on the PTO board for the 2026-2027 school year. These roles help make PTO events, teacher support, and school enrichment possible.
What the PTO does
- Supports classroom enrichment and student experiences.
- Provides teacher grants for classroom needs.
- Creates events and activities that bring families, teachers, staff, and students together.
- Keeps the Woodward community informed and connected.
- Raises and directs funds toward PTO priorities.
Open board positions for the 2026-2027 school year:
7th Grade Co-President
Partner with the 8th Grade PTO Co-President and board to help guide PTO work for the seventh grade year. Attend meetings, help set priorities, support committee chairs, and serve as a connection point among families, staff, and PTO leadership.
Secretary
Attend PTO meetings, take and share minutes, track action items and votes, and help maintain PTO records and shared documents.
Grants Coordinator
Coordinate the PTO teacher grant process for classroom needs. Share grant information with teachers, collect and organize requests, support the board review and approval process, communicate decisions, and track funded items.
Fundraising
Plan and coordinate PTO fundraising efforts throughout the year. Help set goals, organize campaigns or events, communicate with families, and track results with the treasurer and board.
Volunteer Coordinator
Recruit and organize volunteers for PTO events and programs. Manage sign-ups, confirm shifts, send reminders, and help event leads fill staffing needs.
Communications
Keep families informed about PTO news, meetings, events, and volunteer opportunities. Draft announcements and coordinate updates for school and PTO communication channels.
8th Grade Banquet
Coordinate the end-of-year Eighth Grade Banquet. Lead high-level event planning, including volunteer coordination, budget/financials, ticket sales, communications, vendor details, and day-of execution.
Sustainability
Help reduce waste at PTO-sponsored events through reducing, reusing, and recycling. Coordinate with Zero Waste Bainbridge and the Woodward Lending Library for reusable event supplies.
