Why Volunteer?
Our PTO is strongest when many families contribute a little bit of time.
Make school events possible. Family nights, fundraisers, teacher appreciation, enrichment activities only happen because volunteers help out for a few hours.
Build community for you and your child. Volunteering helps you connect with other families, teachers, and the school. Kids love seeing their parents participate, even in small ways.
Support student learning — on your time. PTO efforts fund classroom supplies, enrichment programs, field trips, and more.
Fundraiser Save the Date
SMS PTO Soaring Eagle Bazaar
Date: Saturday, September 26
(rain date: September 27)
Location: Sharon Middle School
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Join us for a community-wide celebration featuring thrift treasures, student entrepreneurs, baked goods and more—while supporting Sharon Middle School students and staff.
This inaugural event brings together families, local businesses, and the community for a day of shopping, connection, and school spirit. All proceeds benefit SMS PTO programs, enrichment opportunities, and teacher appreciation initiatives.
Volunteers needed
Fundraising Committee
The SMS PTO is seeking volunteers to help form and lead a Fundraising Committee. Our current fundraising levels fall significantly below those of comparable middle schools, limiting our ability to support key programming.
This high-priority committee will play a critical role in strengthening financial support for SMS programs to build a sustainable fundraising platform for next academic year.
Committee members will work collaboratively to:
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Develop a fundraising strategy for the new academic year
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Review benchmark fundraising models and best practices from comparable public middle schools
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Identify and cultivate opportunities for in-kind donations to support annual SMS needs and events
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Design and launch a signature SMS fundraising event that:
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Raises approximately $30,000–$45,000
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Becomes an annual, sustainable event
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Does not compete with other fundraising efforts
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Strengthens parent community connections
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Is inclusive and offers tiered giving opportunities to ensure broad participation
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Review and improve PTO fundraising infrastructure, including:
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Enhancing tools to maximize donations
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Connecting with business that give a percentage of receipts to non-profits
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Create a grant identification and application timeline
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Collaborate with SMS leadership and teachers to align fundraising and grant efforts with school priorities
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Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, community partners, and alumni interested in supporting SMS
Volunteer or donate for an Event
The school year is here, and we’re looking for a few volunteers to help make our upcoming events run smoothly!
SMS Open House — September 9 & 10
We need volunteers to staff the PTO Information Booth and help families learn more about the PTO, our plans for the year, and ways to get involved. Sign-up to volunteer
Picture Day — September 14
We also need a few volunteers to help make sure the day stays organized and runs smoothly. Sign-up to volunteer
Soaring Eagle Bazaar — September 26
A few hours of your time can make a big difference. Volunteer at the event, donate items or baked goods, and help us raise money toward making the 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip accessible to every interested student. Sign-up to volunteer
Help write a Grant
We’re exploring new ways to support our school community and would love to apply for grants — but we need someone with experience to guide us.
If you have a background in grant writing or know someone who does, we’d really appreciate your help. Please comment below or send us a message if you’re interested in volunteering or connecting us with someone who might be a good fit.