Apollo Elementary PTO

08/27/2026

🛼 Carousel Skate Center Night is TONIGHT! 🛼

Lace up those skates/rollerblades and join us for the first skate night of the school year!

🏆 CLASS COMPETITION: The class with the highest attendance wins a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕

$15 per participant with special school pricing tonight! Your ticket includes skating, skate rental, and play zone.

Scan the QR code in the flyer below ⬇️ to purchase your tickets ahead of time AND sign your waiver.

And while you're having fun, you'll be supporting Apollo PTO! 💙 20% of all ticket sales comes back to the PTO to help us support our teachers, staff, and students.

Let's pack the rink, Panthers! 🐾🛼🍕

08/26/2026

We have an easy, quick volunteer opportunity coming up Friday, Sept. 4.

Be a "cool" parent, handing out popsicles at afternoon recess and then getting to run around the playground with your student!

Popsicles on the Playground is a hit every time we do it, so come join the fun!

Sign up at the link below. You can choose the grade(s) of your student(s)!

Popsicles on the Playground is a newer and well-loved PTO event! Students will receive a popsicle during their afternoon recess times. Volunteers are expected to: - Arrive 15 minutes PRIOR to the start of recess to help cut open the popsicle tubes (the time noted on the sign up is your arrival time)...

08/25/2026

The first Carousel Skate Center night of the school year is THURSDAY (Aug. 27) from 6 to 9 p.m.!

Parents, grab some pizza and relax while the kids
🛼skate
🎮play in the arcade
🪜climb the indoor playground
🏃run around with their friends and give you a break!

20% of admissions comes back to the Apollo PTO!

If you have not filled out a waiver, do so online and have time for more fun on Thursday night!
https://carouselks.com/

Apollo Skate Night!

Thursday, Aug. 27th 6pm - 9pm

20% of admissions are donated back to Apollo!

08/24/2026

The first PTO meeting of the new school year is TONIGHT!

Join us at 5:30 in the Apollo Library to learn more about what the PTO does and how you can help.

We look forward to seeing you!

08/19/2026

Did you know: The Apollo PTO has covered the cost of skate rentals during Mr. Ford's skating unit in P.E.

We love contributing to this student favorite!

This is just one of the MANY projects the Apollo PTO contributes to during the school year. There are also special events, spirit nights, and Paw Shop to be involved with.

Join us at the first PTO meeting of the school year -- Monday, Aug. 24, at 5:30 p.m. in the Apollo Library.

You'll learn all of the ways you can be a part of the PTO -- as much or as little as you like. All help is appreciated!

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/14/2026

The PTO takes great pride in serving our school’s teachers, staff, and students—and we’d love for YOU to be part of it!

If you’d like to play a bigger role in your student’s school experience, we have plenty of opportunities to get involved. And don’t worry - you don’t have to commit to every event!

🙌 Want to help on a regular basis? We have larger volunteer roles available.
🐾 Want to give an hour or two here and there? Paw Shop is a great way to help out on sale days!

Below is a list of some PTO volunteer opportunities, along with an interest form. If you’d like to volunteer, please fill out the form and plan to attend our first PTO meeting of the school year.

https://forms.gle/D1vLDha4ufjVqyum6

📅 Monday, August 24
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Apollo Library

Whether you can give a little or a lot, every volunteer makes a difference! We’d love to have you join us!

Available volunteer spots include:
- Secretary for the PTO board
- Committee help (help plan and run events)
- Room Parents (help plan and run three classroom parties)
- Classroom volunteer (dependent on teacher needs)
- General PTO volunteer (help as needed)
- Paw Shop shopping days

08/11/2026

Get your Apollo apparel and sport your Panther Pride!🐾

If you missed the apparel table at Meet the Teacher night or we didn't have your size in your chosen design, you can still get your favorite gear!

Order online via the link below.⬇️
https://bittersweetderbyks.com/collections/apollo-elementary

If you choose the free "pickup" option, a PTO member will pick up all of the items when they're ready and will deliver them to school!

Kids and adult sizes are available so the entire family can represent Apollo!

💲Bonus: 20% of all sales support the Apollo PTO so that we can support teachers, staff, and students throughout the year.

08/09/2026

We had to snap this picture FAST because this spread went QUICK! 😂🥪

Our teachers and staff were hard at work last week getting everything ready for our kiddos, so we treated them to a well-deserved lunch! 💙

Mr. Goodcents sandwiches, chips, cookies, and drinks made for a delicious way to say THANK YOU for all the time, energy, and love they pour into our students.

We’re so grateful for our amazing Apollo teachers and staff!

08/06/2026

We're excited to see you at Open House tonight! 🎉

Be sure to stop by the PTO table to
👕grab your Apollo gear for the new school year,
🎒learn about the exciting projects that support our school, and
✏ discover how you can get involved.

Whether you have a little time or a lot, we'd love to have you be part of making this school year amazing for our students!

08/03/2026

Tonight is the night! Cool off with delicious Mrs. Cole's Tropical Sno Dealership and see your friends after a long summer!

20% of the proceeds support the Apollo PTO!