activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 8
- Hosts Campcadia back-to-school campOperates Campcadia, a one-day orientation event for new students at Arcadia High School that includes campus tours and information about student life.
- Hosts Senior Parent MeetingsConducts both in-person meetings at the AHS Cafeteria and virtual sessions for parents of seniors to provide information and support during the final year.
- Hosts annual online auction and Olympic-themed event Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes an annual fundraising campaign featuring an online auction culminating in an in-person, Olympic-themed event held at Arcadia Gardens.
- Manages official PTO social media presence Community Communication Platform ManagementMaintains and manages the official social media accounts for ARCADIA PTO INC to communicate with the school community.
- Organizes Senior Breakfast and Grad Walk Student Milestone Celebration EventsHosts a Senior Breakfast and Grad Walk event to celebrate graduating students.
- Organizes Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Teacher and Staff Appreciation ProgramsPlans and runs an annual appreciation week for teachers, staff, and administrators at Arcadia High School.
- Sells Project Grad tickets and organizes event Graduation Night Celebration ProgramsOrganizes Project Grad, a senior event held at Mavrix, and sells tickets for participation at $110 per student.
- Subsidizes student programs Support for School-Based Enrichment and Ancillary ProgramsProvides financial support for tutoring, enrichment programs, field trips, arts, and athletics to enhance student experiences.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Direct 100% of membership funds to school supportEnsures all membership contributions are fully allocated to support students, teachers, and staff, maximizing the impact of member dues by eliminating administrative overhead.
- Enforce financial oversight of Booster ClubsMaintains fiscal accountability by requiring PTO membership for Booster Club leadership, mandating PTO signatory authority on Booster bank accounts, and providing mandatory training on financial and tax responsibilities.
- Fund community engagement events via buy-in parties community fundraisingRaises funds for school programs by leveraging community-hosted events where guests pay a buy-in fee, enabling broader community participation in fundraising while generating direct financial support.
- Strengthen community communication and engagement social_media_engagementUses social media and structured communication efforts to foster a strong sense of community and spirit among Arcadia families, enhancing participation and connection.
- Supplement underfunded school programsProvides critical financial support for curricular and extracurricular programs, teacher training, supplies, and security that are not covered by district budgets, filling resource gaps to maintain program quality.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Annual Auction
Primary fundraising event that supports essential programs and services for students and teachers at Arcadia High School.
Campcadia
A back-to-school camp for new students that includes campus tours and essential information about being a student at Arcadia High School.
Tax Credit Contributions
Program allowing Arizona taxpayers to contribute to the school, which subsidizes various student support initiatives.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Arcadia High School Partner — Receives contributions made out directly to the school for tax credit purposes.
- Fry's Food Stores Partner — Partner in the Community Rewards program allowing supporters to direct contributions to ARCADIA PTO INC
- Membership Toolkit Partner — Technology platform used for managing PTO accounts and access.
- Scottsdale Unified School District Partner — Uses ParentVUE and StudentVUE systems for academic monitoring.
- Target Partner — Sells Arcadia High School spiritwear, though Arcadia PTO Inc. does not benefit from these sales.