The River Trail PTO supports the school community through a variety of programs and events across the year — from celebrating teachers to hosting Spirit Nights and dances. Explore the sections below to learn how each program helps RTMS thrive!
Helps coordinate staff appreciation and supports school-wide needs through events and beautification.
Book Fair
Plans and hosts the book fairs with help from parent volunteers.
Campus Beautification
Organizes seasonal or quarterly refreshes to keep the campus looking its best.
Mini-Grants
Manages and promotes teacher mini-grants, which fund creative classroom needs.
Picture Day
Coordinates volunteers and logistics for student picture days.
Staff Appreciation
Plans monthly and special event celebrations to honor our amazing teachers and staff.
Supports all internal and external PTO communication and ensures families are informed and engaged.
Directory & MTK
Maintains the Membership Toolkit platform, including the directory, sign-ups, and online forms.
Social Media Chair
Promotes PTO news, events, and reminders on Instagram and Facebook to keep families in the loop.
Website Chair
Manages the PTO website, updates pages, and keeps content relevant and timely.
Focuses on creating meaningful student experiences and recognizing positive behavior.
Career Day
Helps organize this inspiring day where community members share their careers with 7th graders.
8th Grade Dance
Plans the end-of-year celebration for 8th graders to send them off in style.
Exceptional Children’s Week
Celebrates students with special needs and raises awareness for inclusion.
Health & Safety
Supports initiatives like scoliosis screening, Red Ribbon Week, and more.
Red Ribbon Week
Promotes healthy choices and drug awareness through themed days and events.
SPARKS
(Supporting Positivity, Acts of Random Kindness Among Students) — focuses on student kindness campaigns and staff recognition.
Drives fundraising efforts through membership, merchandise, and the school store.
Membership Chair
Encourages PTO sign-ups and helps coordinate PTO incentives.
School Store Chair
Runs the student store, manages volunteers and inventory.
Spirit Wear Co-Chairs
Manage design, ordering, and sales of RTMS-branded apparel.
Organizes events and initiatives that raise funds to support all PTO efforts.
Birthday Banner Chair
Coordinates birthday banner recognition and fundraising.
Spirit Night Chair
Organizes restaurant fundraising nights where a portion of sales goes back to the school.
Yard Signs Chair
Coordinates the sale and distribution of 8th grade yard signs as a fundraiser to celebrate students moving on to high school.
Family Portrait Chair
Coordinates a fall or spring family portrait day with a photographer as a fundraiser.