About Kolter PTO
On behalf of the Kolter Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), we would like to welcome you to Kolter Elementary School! We are so excited for another year and look forward to seeing familiar faces and new ones alike! Our unique school is a large and diverse community of teachers and staff and more than 700 students and their families.
What is the PTO?
Our Parent Teacher Organization is a formal 501(c)(3) organization that consists of parents, teachers, school staff and administration. All current members of the Kolter community are considered members of the PTO and encouraged to register with our website to stay connected.
What does the PTO do?
The Kolter Elementary PTO is committed to enriching the academic and cultural education of every child at our school. We encourage families to become involved in their children's educational experience. The PTO helps raise funds to support school events, provide educational materials to our teachers, and support all faculty and staff. The PTO coordinates school-wide community events and an exciting line-up of enrichment clubs. Your contributions of time and money help our school provide every child with a well-rounded elementary experience: education, fun and community.
Annual Events
Kinder Orientation and Playdate, Meet the Teacher and Ice Cream Social, Open House, Summer Reading Celebration, Campout, Book Character Parade, Pumpkin Contest, Book Fair Week, Grands Week, Ugly Sweater Parade and Winter Parties, Gala, Auction, Family Dance, Mardi Gras Parade, Valentine's Day, Boosterthon, 5th Grade Lock-In, Art Car Parade, Field Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, 5th Grade Promotion, Yearbooks, Last Day of School Celebrations.
What does the PTO fund?
The PTO raises money to assist learning and fun at Kolter Elementary. Support provided varies from monetary support for curriculum, supplies, school equipment (inside and out), and technology, to volunteer efforts, school events, community support and staff appreciation. Here's a sample of what the Kolter PTO will fund during the 2025–2026 school year:
- Assemblies (6 to 8 throughout the year)
- Field trips (4 per grade throughout the year)
- Yearbooks for the entire school
- Grants for every teacher per semester
- Equally funding every class party
- All school-wide parties
- Maintenance and facilities for the Grassroom activities
- Training for staff
- Teacher appreciation items throughout the year and daily during Teacher Appreciation Week
- School supplies for any student in need
- Field Day shirts for entire school
- Funding for clubs including but not limited to: UIL, Triathlon, and Art Car
How Can You Make a Difference?
We want all members of the Kolter community to be involved, feel connected, and give input regarding the ways we can best serve all Kolter students through volunteer and financial support. We encourage you to register with the website to receive communication, attend our quarterly PTO meetings (complete with childcare), subscribe to our weekly newsletter, follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the latest info, volunteer with the PTO or in your student's classroom, or send us an email with your thoughts and suggestions.
