Brandywine Springs School PTO

Use this link to vote! Voting will close tonight.

BSS PTO Board Elections Please select who you would like to vote for for each position listed below.

***** UPDATE another Nominee !! *****

We are thrilled to introduce the new nominees for the 2026-2027 PTO board, signaling the start of an exciting new chapter.

Please join us on June 4th at 6:30 in the BSS auditorium, where all attendees will be entered into a drawing for complimentary Hershey Park tickets.

Your participation is essential, as we rely on your support.

We look forward to your attendance!

BSS Tee Shirts!!!

We have a limited number of tee shirts for sale.

Cost $15, cash only.

Email [email protected] to order with size and color.

First come first served.

Board Position Information Brandywine Springs School PTO Board Positions Roles, Responsibilities & How to Submit a Nomination

Good morning BSS Bobcat Families!!!

WE NEED YOU!!!

Please consider stepping up and assisting the PTO and join the Board!

If there are not enough positions filled, the. There may not be a PTO.

2026 Field Day Schedule
Friday, May 22nd
Field Day Start Times

K-1: 8:30-10:10 am

2nd-3rd grade: 10:30-12:10 pm

4th-5th grade: 12:30- 2:10 pm

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Unified Arts Field Day Schedule (Same as usual)
5th- 8:20-9:15am
4th- 9:05-10am
2nd- 10:15-11:10am(UA teacher outside)
3rd- 11:10-12:05pm(UA teacher outside)
K-12:45-1:40pm
1st-1:45-2:40pm
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K-5 Field Day Lunch Schedule

11:30-12 4th
11:35-12:05pm 5th
12:10-12:40pm Kindergarten
12:15-12:45pm 1st
12:40-1:10pm 2nd
12:45-1:15pm 3rd

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Board Position Information Brandywine Springs School PTO Board Positions Roles, Responsibilities & How to Submit a Nomination

📣 HELP WANTED: PTO BOARD MEMBERS! 📣
Are you passionate about making a difference in our school community? We’re looking for dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers to join our Parent-Teacher Organization Board!
✨ Now Accepting Nominations For:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director of Middle School
Director of Elementary
Director of Communications
Director of Fundraising
Director of After School Activities
Director of Staff Appreciation

💡 Why Join the PTO Board?

Support students, teachers, and staff
Help plan fun school events and programs
Build connections with other parents
Make a lasting impact in our school community

Without parents, we have no PTO! Your participation is essential!

🕒 Time Commitment: Flexible—varies by role.

📍 Who Can Apply: Parents/guardians of current students

📅 Interested?

Contact us at: [email protected]

All Nominations Due by May 20th, 2026.

Elections will be held at our next meeting: May 21st, 2026.

What is the Time Commitment for Board Positions?

1 board meeting a month (2-3 hours long)

1 general meeting every other month (1-1.5 hours long)

PTO and School Events (For Example: meet the teacher, fundraising events, school dances, book fair, field day)

We encourage Board member participation as much as possible to support the successful ex*****on of these events and provide a PTO presence to our school community.

Ex*****on of Tasks Between Board Meetings: Flexible and varies by role

We understand that work and family obligations come first, so there is flexibility built into the time commitments for the PTO Board.

PRESIDENT

Responsibilities:

Run Board and General Meetings of the PTO
Serve as primary PTO contact for the Principal
Represent the PTO to outside entities
Manage email correspondence and delegate emails to appropriate board members.
Serve as a member of all committees to coordinate and facilitate their work and ensure that activities align with the purpose of the organization.

VICE PRESIDENT

Responsibilities:

Assist the President in all duties
Carry out the President’s duties in his or her absence or inability to serve.
Serve as a member of committees to coordinate and facilitate their work and ensure that activities align with the purpose of the organization.

SECRETARY

Responsibilities:

Create meeting agendas and maintain meeting minutes
Organize and maintain PTO records
Reserve rooms and facilities for all PTO Board and General Meetings
Ensure that all necessary supplies and technology are available and functioning during meetings.

TREASURER

Responsibilities:

Manage PTO finances (budget, fundraising, reimbursements, deposits, receipts, expenses, etc.)
Correspond with PTO Accountant
Prepare cash boxes for each event and collect cash for deposit
Prepare and present monthly finance reports to Board and at General Meetings
Prepare and present annual finance report to Board at General Meeting
Assist PTO Accountant with tax preparations

DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

Responsibilities:

Organize Middle School specific events to promote community building and fundraising efforts.
Serve as the primary PTO point of contact for Middle School parents and teachers
Manage volunteers, budgets and communications related to these events.
Assist with school-wide events as needed.

DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Responsibilities:

Organize Elementary School specific events to promote community building and fundraising efforts.
Serve as the primary PTO point of contact for Elementary School parents and teachers.
Manage volunteers, budgets and communications related to these events.
Assist with school-wide events as needed.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Responsibilities:

Create and publish announcements about events, meetings, fundraisers, activities on social media platforms
Maintain online platforms and associated communication in consultation with Members of the Board.
Assist with creation of visual and digital materials to support PTO events and activities
Collect PTO updates from the Board and send them to the Principal for inclusion in BSS Weekly Updates.

DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING

Responsibilities:

Develop an annual fundraising plan and presents to the Board
Organize and manage school-wide fundraising events
Collaborate with Directors of Elementary and Middle School with grade level specific fundraising events.
Manage volunteers, budgets and communications related to these events.

DIRECTOR OF AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Responsibilities

Contracts for, schedules, and oversees after school programming
Primary point of contact regarding after school programming for Principal, School Administrators, Vendors, parents and PTO Board.
Ensure flyers and marketing materials are distributed to the school community in collaboration with the Director of Communications.
Ensure functionality of after school sessions by seeking feedback from key stakeholders as above.

DIRECTOR OF STAFF APPRECIATION

Responsibilities:

Organize and execute monthly events/initiatives that show gratitude for teachers and staff.
Organize and execute events during Teacher Appreciation Week (May)
Manage volunteers, budgets and communications related to these events.

HOW TO NOMINATE YOURSELF FOR A POSITION

Send an email to: [email protected]

Subject: Nomination for [position name]

In the email, please include:
Your full name
Your student’s name and grade
Your contact information, including the best time to reach you
Any additional questions you have about the role.

Tell us a little bit about why you would like to run for a position on the PTO Board
We will reach out to follow up within a few days.

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY MAY 20th, 2026

Elections will occur during our final General Meeting of the year

Date: Thursday May 21st
Time: 6:30pm
Location: BSS Auditorium and via Zoom

We Look Forward to Receiving Your Nomination!