Ortega Elementary School PTO

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We're parents and teachers working together to make Ortega a place where kids and community thrive.

Coming up at Ortega

Upcoming events

Sep 17
School Picture Day (opens in a new tab)
Sep 18
Spirit Day: Sports Day!
Oct 2
Coffee with the Principal
Oct 13
PTO Meeting (opens in a new tab)
Oct 16
Otter Fest

Days off & early dismissal

Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day — No School
Nov 11Veteran's Day — No School
Nov 16–20Minimum Day - Early Dismissal

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Community

Otter Fest

Otter Fest is coming up on Friday, October 16, from 3:00 - 7:00 PM on the Ortega schoolyard! Find out more about this community event and how you can help!

Community

School Picture Day

Order your school photos online or by returning the paper order form that was sent home with your student. If your child will be out that day, the make-up picture day will be Thursday, October 29.

Fundraising

Give to our Back to School Giving Challenge

This year, we are challenging our community to start strong by getting at least 100 families signed up for monthly recurring donations to the Annual Fund & raising $30,000 during our Back-to-School Giving Challenge. A recurring gift of any amount provides reliable support throughout the year and helps the PTO plan ahead with confidence.

Community

Fall on-site after school programs

Check out this fall's lineup of after school activities which open for registration on August 21st.

Community

School supplies for the 2026–27 school year

What your child needs depends on their grade. TK–2nd families buy from their teacher’s class list. Grades 3–5 contribute $30 per student and the teacher buys the classroom supplies — here’s what you still need to pack, and the long list you can skip.

Fundraising

Teacher & front office wishlists

Support your child's classroom and various departments (office, library, counseling, PE, etc.) by purchasing items from these wishlists.

Community

Welcome to the new ortegapto.org

Our website has a new home — and a lot of new tricks. A live calendar you can subscribe to, volunteer sign-ups that take ten seconds, this week’s cafeteria menu, and news that can reach your phone.

Fundraising

'25/'26 yearbooks still available

Forgot to grab your yearbook from last year? There still are a few remaining! Visit the Otter Spirit Shop to get yours.

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