About the Prairie Woods Parent Teacher Organization
The purpose of the Prairie Woods PTO is to:
- Involve parents and community members to assist with various school activities, functions, and services.
- Provide financial assistance for the enrichment of the students, staff, and school facilities.
- Foster an informed community atmosphere.
- Support the mission and vision of Prairie Woods Elementary.
The 2023-2024 Board of Directors includes:
Genevieve Hernandez - President
Emily Redington - Vice President and Prairie Woods Liason
Amanda Peterson - Secretary
Kirsten Olness - Treasurer
Stephanie Deering - Social Media and Marketing Officer
Additional Board Members: Jeanette Nienaber, Laura Johnson and Kristina Kase
Thank you for supporting the Prairie Woods PTO!
Click on the button below to make an online donation via Paypal (no account is required).
OR
Donations can be mailed to: NLS PTO, PO Box 22, New London, MN 56273
The NLS PTO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible, tax ID 45-4845170. A receipt will be given upon request. All funds are strictly used to benefit Prairie Woods Elementary School in the New London-Spicer School District.
Volunteer to help
Information on upcoming volunteer opportunities will be listed here as they come available. Please check back.
If you'd like to join our mailing list and receive information about volunteer opportunities, please send an email with your full name to contactpto@isd345.org
Meetings & Events
Prairie Woods PTO meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month during the school year. Any parent, guardian, or staff member of Prairie Woods Elementary may be a member and/or active volunteer and may attend meetings.
Please join us for the monthly meetings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Note that meeting location may change, please check the calendar below for details.
To sign-up to receive communications from the Prairie Woods PTO or for questions, please send an email to contactpto@isd345.org
You can also follow us on Facebook
Our Impact
2024-25
$7,350 was donated to Prairie Woods teachers and staff for classroom supplies.
2023-24
$7,625 was donated to the NLS Teachers to purchase classroom supplies
$11,800 was donated to Prairie Woods to send 590 students on field trips
$1,890 was used for Prairie Woods staff and bus driver appreciation
$3,400 in funding supported the one book one school program
$3,793 fulfilled funding requests from teachers and staff