Fox River Grove PTO Committees
Find a way to help that fits your schedule. Start small with one treat donation, help bring an event to life, or join a committee throughout the year. Many planning tasks can be done from home, and you can sign up with a friend.
01 COMMITMENT LEVEL
Choose one occasion or help whenever it works for you.
Sweets and TreatsProvide homemade goodies or store-bought snacks for PTO events. No meetings or event planning required—your specialty can be baking or knowing the best aisle at Jewel!
One donation at a time • From home or the store | Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
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02 COMMITMENT LEVEL
A smaller event to organize or a flexible program to support from home.
Feed My Starving ChildrenHelp coordinate our family packing night in February 2027. Reserve a packing time, help spread the word, and welcome families
at the event.
One event • Plan from home and attend the event |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Help organize a fun night at the skating rink. Reserve the rink, create an advertising flyer, and check families in when they arrive.
Light coordination • 2 members • Plan from home and check in guests | Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Help families celebrate the new school year with a pool party! Reserve Sunburst Bay, help advertise the event, and welcome families at check-in.
Light coordination • 4 members • Plan from home and check in guests | Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Help run a sweet fundraiser from start to finish. Coordinate dates, pricing, promotion, orders, and payments, then arrange pickup and volunteer distribution and complete the financial reconciliation.
Light coordination • 2 members • Plan from home and coordinate pickup | Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Help families enjoy a simple playground gathering. Purchase popsicles and napkins within the approved budget, prepare supplies, and help with setup, the event, and cleanup.
Light coordination • 2 members • Plan from home and help in person |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Help show our teachers some everyday appreciation. Create a donation signup, collect snacks, and deliver and arrange them in the teacher lounges.
Light coordination • 2 members • Plan from home and deliver to schools |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
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03 COMMITMENT LEVEL
Help plan one event with a team and be there for setup, activities, and cleanup.
Back to School Bike Check UpHelp families get ready to ride safely. Coordinate qualified bike-check volunteers or community partners, organize the event area, and help with setup, participant flow, and cleanup.
Event planning • 2 members • Plan from home and help in person |
Family Board Game NightBring families together for an evening of games and snacks. Help coordinate registration, refreshments, and event details so everyone can enjoy a fun night together.
One event • Plan from home and help in person |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Family Bingo NightHelp organize a family night filled with bingo and prizes. Coordinate registration, snacks, and supplies, then help welcome families, call numbers, and celebrate the winners.
One event • Plan from home and help in person |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Family Multicultural International FairCelebrate the cultures and traditions in our community. Help families sign up to share food, clothing, music, or other traditions, and coordinate a welcoming event for everyone.
One event • Plan from home and help in person |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Help plan a day of fun for ARS students. Coordinate donations and volunteers, reserve rentals, plan activities and a weather backup, and work with school staff on class rotations.
Event planning • 4 members • Plan from home and help at school | Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Middle School Fun DayHelp launch a new day of fun for FRGMS students! Work with a team to plan games and activities, coordinate volunteers and rentals, and organize student rotations with school staff.
One event • Plan from home and help at school |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Merry and Bright BreakfastHelp create a new holiday tradition for FRG families. Plan festive characters, breakfast treats, registration, and event details with a team, then help make the morning run smoothly.
One event • Plan from home and help in person |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Breakfast with the BunnyHelp bring a new spring breakfast event to life. Coordinate the bunny or other characters, food, registration, and supplies, then help welcome families for a cheerful morning together.
One event • Plan from home and help in person |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Help create a festive community event! Coordinate taffy apple and pretzel sales, booth setup, a children’s activity, volunteers, and payments, then handle cleanup and financial reconciliation.
Event planning • 4 members • Plan from home and help in person | Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Book FairHelp bring great books to our students! Select a vendor, choose a theme, decorate, coordinate volunteers, and manage setup, breakdown, and vendor paperwork.
Event planning • 4 members • Plan from home and help in person | Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
VIP and Me DanceCreate a memorable night for students and their special grown-ups. Choose a theme, send invitations, arrange entertainment and snacks, and help decorate, set up, and clean up.
Event planning • 4 members • Plan from home and help in person |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Santa ParadeBring PTO holiday spirit to the community! Help design the Santa Parade float, organize and staff the hot cocoa stand, and coordinate setup and breakdown.
Event planning • 6 members • Plan from home and help in person |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Student Fun RunHelp coordinate a whole-school fundraiser. Arrange any required village permits, gather prizes, prepare flyers and materials, manage distribution and collection, and coordinate funds with the treasurer.
Event planning • 4 members • Plan from home and help in person |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Teacher Appreciation WeekPlan a week celebrating District 3 teachers and staff. Choose a theme, gather donations, coordinate volunteers, decorate, and organize daily setup and cleanup.
Week-long event • 6 members • Plan from home and help at schools | Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
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04 COMMITMENT LEVEL
Stay involved throughout the year with shared responsibilities and regular follow-through.
ARS Yearbook CommitteeHelp capture school memories! Collect photos, work with the yearbook company on page design, coordinate orders, and help distribute yearbooks at School Supply Drop-Off in August 2027.
School year plus August distribution • Mostly from home |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Environmental CommitteeHelp students and families reduce waste, reuse materials, and recycle. Support environmental activities at our schools and help explore new ideas, such as a garden club.
Throughout the year • Includes in-person school activities |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Box Tops for EducationHelp families turn everyday purchases into school support. Share receipt-scanning reminders, bonus offers, and challenges, then celebrate what our school earns.
Ongoing throughout the year • Entirely from home |Sign Up ⇒HERE!⇐
Choose an opportunity that fits your life.
Every bit of help makes a difference for our FRG families.
INFO & FORMS
- Check Request/Reimbursement Form
