Gowanda Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization

06/04/2026

Time is coming up fast for the end of the school year. The 4th grade crossover picnic occurs each year. This year we hope to have parents volunteer during this event like last year. It was nice to see parents with their child enjoying the picnic together. Most items are donated for the picnic each year.

Students will have either picnic:
June 12th
11:00am - 12:00pm
Grilling start: 10:00 am
Set up: 10:15 am
*PTO will provide the grill*

Sign-up to volunteer at the picnic:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAA92EA3F5C16-63954795-copy

Gowanda Central School District

4th Grade Annual Picnic If you can provide items for the picnic please sign up and please review the available slots to help with the picnic below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! 4th Grade Picnic starts at 11:00am Set up is at 10:15am Grilling can start as early as 10:00am (PTO will p...

06/02/2026

**PTO Meeting Reminder: Board Voting**

We are meeting on June 3rd from 5-6pm at the GES Cafeteria. Last meeting before the end of the school year. We will be voting in person and going over the June agenda.

It is time to cast your vote for board members for the 2026-2027 year. If you are unable to attend please follow the survey link below.
Board Voting Survey Link: https://forms.gle/a5Ry7sRazuKr4Uaq8

Looking forward to seeing all the PTO members at the meeting, please come cast your vote and share your ideas for the next school year.

We need volunteers to help during field day on June 17th (18th rain date). Please sign up with times you can attend. Field day starts at 8:55 am - 3:00 pm.
Field Day Signup Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAA92EA3F5C16-63954839-copy #/

Gowanda Central School District

Please choose your responses below. Once all voting has been calculated the new board members will start in October 2025. Thank you for your time and voting for your PTO Board members.

05/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our first annual Wellness Fair last night! Fun was had by all, and we are hopeful this event will continue to grow bigger and better each year.

A special thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to help set up, clean up, and host a table. Your support and dedication helped make this event a success.

Mental health awareness is so important, especially for our children. When kids learn about their emotions, coping skills, and overall well-being, they are better equipped to build healthy relationships, manage stress, develop resilience, and succeed both in and out of the classroom. Creating opportunities to talk openly about feelings helps children understand that it’s okay to ask for help and that they are never alone.

Thank you for helping us create a supportive, caring community where our children can learn, grow, and thrive. We can’t wait to see you at next year’s Wellness Fair! 💙🐾

If you have any photos you would like to share, please post below!

05/25/2026

We need volunteers for our event this coming Friday!
Please sign up if you are able to help using the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAA92EA3F5C16-64209853-wellness

05/15/2026

The winners for the incentive 5 or more baskets sold during our flower sale are: Autumn Kanner, Olivia Smith, and Nick/Abby Reid. They will be receiving a Scholastic gift card to use during our next book fair, scheduled 6/1-6/5.

Thank you for those who participated in our flower fundraiser. We hope you love your flowers just as much as we do! 🌺

05/15/2026

05/05/2026

Friday is our Mother's day flower pick up at the Gowanda Elementary school.
Location: Front of Gowanda Elementary School
Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Please come and pick up your flowers as we will not be holding them over the weekend.
Thank you families and community for your flower purchase and continuous support to the GES PTO.

Gowanda Central School District

05/05/2026

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, we wanted to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our incredible teachers!

Your dedication, patience, and passion do not go unnoticed. Each and every day, you make a lasting impact on our students, helping them learn, grow, and become their best selves. We are so grateful for all that you do—not just this week, but all year long.

A heartfelt thank you to Savannah Williams and Three Piggies: Grain, Boards, n’More for helping us show our appreciation in such a special way. Your generosity helped make today extra meaningful for our teachers!

We are so lucky to have such an amazing school community that continues to support and uplift one another. 💙🐾

05/05/2026

The May 6th PTO meeting will take place from 5-6pm at the GES Cafeteria. Please enter through the designated blue canopy doors.
The meeting agenda will cover the following topics:
Budget review
Upcoming board voting for all positions and the voting month
Mother's Day flower pickup
May mental health awareness event
Field Day June 17
4th grade picnic June 12th
We look forward to seeing all members on Wednesday and invite you to share your ideas during the meeting.
Gowanda Central School District

04/25/2026

Flower Sale will be extended until Monday. If you would like to order, please use the link below or have your child bring their order forms to school with cash or check.

Thank you for supporting our school!

Order your spring flowers 🌸 while supporting Gowanda Elementary students. Your purchase helps the PTO fund classroom projects, family events, and extra activities that brighten our school days! *There’s an incentive this year to the top 3 sellers!!