News & updates — Ortega Elementary PTO

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FundraisingAug 8

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.

CommunityAug 8

Fall on-site after school programs

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

CommunityAug 8

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.

FundraisingAug 8

Teacher & front office wishlists

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

CommunityAug 8

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.

FundraisingAug 8

'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.