ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

The Mills Lawn School (MLS) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is an all-volunteer nonprofit 501c3 organization that strives to support students, families, and teachers. The PTO works to ensure that all Mills Lawn Students have access to full participation in Mills Lawn school, class, and grade-wide activities.

This mission is carried out through fundraising and designing events that support Mills Lawn teachers, classes, kids, and our community.

Last year, through our Street Fair fundraisers and the gifts of our Bulldog Backers, PTO funded over $24,000 of educational materials, experiences, teacher supports, and events.

The money we raise goes right to where it makes a difference: our kids' educational experiences. Please find a way to join us!

WHAT WE FUNDED in 24-25:

$2,000 toward educators’ back-to-school needs
$2,000 for educators’ mid-year needs
$1,675 for school supplies for 56 students in need
$1,000 for specials experiences
$500 to each grade level for core experiences:
- Boonshoft Museum/Planetarium
- Dayton Contemporary Dance Co
- Muse Machine
- Young People’s Concert
- Mad River Concert
$400 toward 6th grade Youngs Field Trip
Provided 1,000 healthy snacks for test-taking students
$400 to replenish tissues and Clorox wipes
Teachers’ Appreciation Week events
Provided monthly snacks and drinks in teachers’ lounge
Black History Month t-shirts for the staff
Teacher meals and snacks during events
Light covers for all lights in modulars
Shelving units and storage for modulars
Rugs for classrooms
Pumpkins for 3rd and 4th graders
Pants for students in need
Supported STEM club
Supported parent-led kindergarten activity
Supplied snacks for walk-bike to school event

BOARD MEMBERS

PTO is headed by an elected group of parent volunteers. These volunteers serve as a governing board who organizes and runs all of our annual activities. Our PTO always has a need for leadership, and we welcome your involvement. Please reach out to the chair of an opportunity you're interested in helping with or contact our president directly with overall questions about how to get involved.

President: Liz Hohl
Vice President: Kristi Myers
Treasurer: Doug Jones-Graham
Secretary: Megan Bachman
Communications: Megan Meier
Fundraising: Lisa Varandani
Equity and Inclusion: Anna Hall and Chandra Jones-Graham
Volunteer Coordinator: open
Chairperson: Emily Berlo