PTO
Parent Teacher Organizations
The PTO provides opportunities for family involvement, supports our teachers’ classroom needs, supports school fundraising efforts to provide educational supplies and equipment, and engages our community. Each of the eight FSD schools has its own chapter.
We encourage you to get engaged in your school’s PTO! There are many great opportunities to volunteer at your school. Volunteering is the best way to get to know your child’s school and connect with other parents, teachers, and administrators. You don’t have to join the PTO to volunteer, and you don’t have to volunteer if you join the PTO. But we certainly hope you will choose to do both, in support of your child and the teachers and staff who contribute to their education.
Join the PTO!
The Parent-Teacher Organizations in each school bring school leaders and parents together to share ideas and address school-wide issues. Each of the eight schools has its own Parent-Teacher Organization, which enables parents to become aware of and participate in the educational process. Principals and staff work closely with the PTOs in a supportive relationship to promote mutual understanding between home and school. Each parent is invited to join and participate in the activities and meetings of the PTO. Principals and staff representatives attend regular meetings.
Volunteer Opportunities
The FSD schools always welcome the work and contributions of volunteers and business partners. Volunteers are trained and coordinated in each school, so if you are interested in giving of your time, talent or resources to any of our schools, please contact the school directly. In addition, the district works closely with select community agencies, which place volunteers in our schools through a district coordinator. Please see the information below about our community partners:
Raise Your Hand
Raise Your Hand (RYH) is an initiative of United Way of Greater Nashville that connects students performing below the state standard with volunteer tutors to boost reading and math skills. Volunteers commit to one hour per week for up to 10 weeks, assisting teachers with reading assignments and tutoring students individually or in small-group sessions. In partnership with each of the school districts, teachers guide volunteers through the tutoring process. No teaching experience is required, and training is provided. Get started!
United 4 Hope
United 4 Hope (U4H) connects churches to public schools to see our students thrive and our communities transformed. If you are interested in connecting your church with a Franklin Special school, please contact U4H.