News & updates — Ortega Elementary PTO

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CommunitySep 10

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!

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.