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Chehalis PTO
Welcome Back,
Chehalis Family!
2026–2027 School Year · James W. Lintott & Orin C. Smith Elementary
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Dear Chehalis PTO Member,
On behalf of the Chehalis PTO Executive Board, welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We are so grateful to have you as a member of this community, and we cannot wait to show you what we have planned.
Last year, together, we raised over $108,000 — the strongest fundraising year in PTO history — and supported more than 1,200 students across both schools. That success belongs to every one of you. This year, we are ready to build on it.
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What's New This Year
Exciting Programs Launching in 2026–2027
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New Program
The Chehalis PTO's Classroom Parent Program
We are placing one dedicated parent volunteer in every classroom at JLE and OSE — 53 classrooms total. Each Classroom Parent gets a $200 budget to organize celebrations and serve as a family liaison. Launching Fall 2026.
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New Program
MOMS — Moms of Marvelous Students
A companion to our WatchDOGS program, MOMS creates new ways for moms and caregivers to volunteer and connect in our schools. Kickoff event: September 24, 2026.
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New Event
The Holiday Shoppe
A brand-new in-school holiday shopping event giving students the chance to pick out gifts for their families — and giving our PTO a fun new way to raise funds for our schools. Details coming soon!
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Returning This Year
Events & Programs You Love
All the events that made last year great are coming back — bigger and better:
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Donuts at Drop-Off
First week of school community kickoff
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Trunks with Treats
October 30 — Veteran's Memorial Museum
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Holiday Movie Night
December 11 — family fun for all
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Bingo for Books
January 22 — every winner goes home with books
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Mother-Son Dance
February 27 — 111 attendees last year!
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Father-Daughter Dance
March 27 — 216 attendees, record-breaking!
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Family Paint Night
April 24 — brand new this year!
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Fun Run
May 14 — our spring fundraising event
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Mark Your Calendar
First PTO Meeting of the Year
Monday, September 14, 2026
"Eat Pizza & Meet the Principals"
Childcare provided · All families welcome
James Lintott Cafeteria.
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Get Involved
Ways to Make a Difference
Whether you have an hour or a whole school year, there is a place for you in the Chehalis PTO. Here are three ways to jump in right away:
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Become a Classroom Parent
Sign up for The Chehalis PTO's Classroom Parent Program — one spot per classroom, $200 budget to make your class shine.
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Join WatchDOGS or MOMS
Volunteer a day at school with your student. Kickoff event September 24
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Come to a Meeting
General meetings are held monthly on the second Monday. Show up, share ideas, and help decide how we support our kids.
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We are so proud of what our community built together last year, and we are even more excited about what comes next. Every event, every grant, every yearbook delivered to a student who might not have received one otherwise — it all happened because of members like you.
Let's make 2026–2027 our best year yet.
With gratitude,
Jason Sikorski
President, Chehalis PTO
On behalf of Marie Lundahl, Brittni Vargas & Katie Nielsen
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Chehalis PTO
James W. Lintott & Orin C. Smith Elementary Schools
Questions? Email us at
info@chhalispto.org
You are receiving this email as a Chehalis PTO member.
The Chehalis School District does not sponsor this organization and assumes no responsibility for it.
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