There are several ways you can jump in and support the PTO by investing nothing but a little time in these no cost programs.The majority of the funding received by the PTO is earned through everyone’s participation in the below areas.
Book Fair - The book fair provides for the sale of books to students, family and staff at reasonable prices. There is a special "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" sale in the spring and an Evening Family Night during each sale. Through a local business, we can ensure each child is eligible to receive a book.
In School Assemblies – The PTO sponsors five to six assemblies on various topics each year. They are funded in part by a grant from the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Topics have included Famous Americans, The Environment, Geology and History.
Instrumental Music - A cooperative after school program for grades 4-8 provides small group instruction in band instruments, membership in the White Township School Recorder, Cadet or Advanced Bands and the opportunity to join other bands in competition and demonstrations. The Instrumental Music program hosts two concerts and an in-school assembly each year and is paid for by a small tuition payment by families, supplemented by PTO funds and Board of Education.
After-School Clubs - We are running after school special interest groups for the children. We are looking for volunteers to head up these groups. Do you have a hobby, special interest or talent you can share with kids?
School Assignment Books - A free, color, 8x11 assignment books are given to each student in grades 1-8 in September.
Social Functions
Dances – PTO sponsored Dances are held several times each year for grades 6-8. Volunteers are always needed. If interested, please contact chairperson.
Egg Hunt – Held in the spring, the PTO Easter Egg hunt features Prizes and Games for preschool through Grade 3 children.
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast - Hosted each spring - donations of breakfast items and paper goods from families in the school serve to thank our personnel yearly.
Halloween - The PTO hosts a trunk-or-treat at the 519 field. The children dress up and trick or treat to the trunks of each of the cars there. Then, they are welcome to a snack and story reading.
School Store – The monthly School Store in the school provides inexpensive school supplies at not for profit prices.
Variety Show - A night of fun featuring the talents of students and faculty shared with the community.
Gifts and Donations
8th grade class dinner dance Donation – An annual $500 donation is made towards the 8th grade dinner dance.
Scholarships - Two $500.00 and two $250.00 grants are awarded to resident high school children that are going to continue their education. This includes both Belvidere High School and Warren Tech.
Benevolence - As the need arises, donations are made to memorial funds, crisis victims, etc.
Teacher Grant Fund - Thanks to one Market Day fundraiser and Box Tops for education we have set up a Teacher Grant Fund. Teachers have the ability to get items needed for their classroom by applying for a grant.
Library - A donation of $2000 worth of books each year - as well as book fair earnings
Seuss on the loose- A donation is made to buy books that are given away to the students.
White Township School Calendar - The School Calendar has fill-in dates for school events and is overflowing with school related and PTO, and township information. The calendar is produced by the PTO and given free to each School family in September.
