Board Members:   2025-2026 

Committees & Events: 2025-2026 

Throughout the School Year:

STEM Committee

Committee chairs: Shruti Raghu, Kat Caudill, Ian Ziese

From more information, please visit our PTO STEM programing page HERE

September:

 Fun RUN - Fall Fundraiser - September 25th

This is our big school fundraiser which allows the PTO to host all our fun events and to provide monetary donations back to our school to help support our children and teachers. There are several volunteer positions for this fun event.

October: 

Trunk or Treat - October 25th 

Committee chairs: Kelsey Berg and Lindsey Wilkinson

Come get spooky with your favorite Pinewood families for a Trunk or Treat event in the Pinewood parking lot.

Book Fair - November 30th - 31st

Committee chairs: Michelle Showalter & Kelly Ehrmann

Book fairs are held each year in November and February coinciding with conferences, and in May coinciding with the Spring Carnival. Volunteer opportunities include cashiering and setup/takedown. 

Staff Appreciation Dinners 

Committee chairs: Sarah Peterson

Pinewood parents provide dinner for teachers and staff during conferences in November and February. Volunteer opportunities include making/purchasing food, setup and cleanup. 

November:

Spirit Wear - November 10th (sales begin)

Committee chair: Marianna Wong  

PTO sells Pinewood-branded spirit wear just in time for holiday gift giving. Stay tuned for this year's great styles!

January 

K-2nd grade Movie Night - January 9th

Committee chairs: Committee Chairs Needed

Adult + Student event: this is not a drop off event

Come join us with your grownup to watch a movie inside the school. Signup will be required. Stay tuned for movie selections! 

3-5th grade Movie Night - January 30th

Committee chairs: Committee Chairs Needed

Adult + Student event: this is not a drop off event

Come join us with your grownup to watch a movie inside the school. Signup will be required. Stay tuned for movie selections! 

February 

Book Fair - February 3rd-4th

Committee chairs: Michelle Showalter & Kelly Ehrmann

Book fairs are held each year in November and February coinciding with conferences, and in May coinciding with the Spring Carnival. Volunteer opportunities include cashiering and setup/takedown. 

Staff Appreciation Dinners 

Pinewood parents provide dinner for teachers and staff during conferences in November and February. Volunteer opportunities include making/purchasing food, setup and cleanup. 

Glow Dance - February 20th

Committee chairs: Committee Chairs Needed

Get ready with your neon, glow in black light attire and come join us as we dance the night away at Pinewood Community. 

March

I Love to Read Week - 

Committee chair: Erin Lencowski

The PTO will be teaming up with the school staff to bring fun activities that celebrate the joy of reading. Students can also look forward to the return of our much-loved Book Swap- a chance to trade stories and find new adventures. 

Gertens Plant Sale Cards - March 9th sales begin 

Committee chairs: Committee Chairs Needed

Get ready for your spring planting with your Gertens Plant Cards. Purchases will open in March and will be ready by mid April. These are also a great gift for loved ones around Mother's Day! Gertens will donate a portion of the proceeds back to Pinewood!

April

Science / Art Fair- April 17th

Committee chairs:  Amanda Peterson

NEW event! More details coming soon!

May

Year-end Carnival- May 29th

Committee chairs: Shruti Raghu

Shruti Raghu Mark your Calendars! This Annual PTO Carnival is a highlight, full of games, prizes, face painting and bouncy houses. We will need many volunteers to make this event happen!