FAQs

What is PTO?

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The Whit Davis Elementary Parent Teacher Organization is a nonprofit group of parent and teacher volunteers who partner with Whit Davis Elementary administration and school staff to support our students and strengthen our school community.

While we work closely with Whit Davis Elementary, the PTO operates independently of the Clarke County School District and is funded entirely through fundraising efforts, donations, and the generosity of our school community.

Those funds help provide classroom resources, fulfill teacher requests, support school programs, and create fun events and traditions for our Wildcat families. Every parent or guardian is welcome to get involved!

How do I join PTO?

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Simply show up to a PTO meeting (find the next one on the Calendar), make sure you are signed up for our emails, or click the Volunteer link at the top of this page to see all of the current ways to get involved!

How do you spend the funds you raise?

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Thanks to the generosity of our families, volunteers, teachers, sponsors, and community partners, the PTO has been able to support a wide variety of programs, classroom needs, and special events. In recent years, PTO funding has helped provide:

  • Extra food and supplies for the Whit Davis Black History Month Celebration

  • Decorations and supplies for the Whit Davis parade float in the Athens-Clarke County Christmas Parade

  • Baking classes to enhance Whit's After School Program

  • A special St. Patrick's Day celebration for students

  • Funding to support the school's Hispanic Heritage Celebration

  • An author visit to inspire and engage our students

  • Free dinner and childcare for every monthly PTO meeting, making it easier for families to participate

  • Family events such as the Fall Festival, school dances, Holiday Shop, Wildcat Walk, Chili Cook-Off & Bingo Night, and other community-building activities

  • Teacher requests, classroom materials, and other school needs throughout the year

These are just a few examples of how our funds are spent. Every dollar raised by the PTO stays at Whit Davis Elementary and directly benefits our students, teachers, and school community.

How can I contact you?

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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.