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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 2025-2026 Board of Directors includes:
Genevieve Hernandez - President
Emily Redington - Vice President and Prairie Woods Liason
Jeanette Nienaber - Secretary
Amanda Peterson - Treasurer
Additional Board Members: Kirsten Olness, Laura Johnson and Kristina Kase                                                                                                             

Making A Donation

Thank you for supporting the Prairie Woods PTO!
 To make an online donation please use the PTO PayPal section of this page. Check 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

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 Wednesday 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. at the New London American Legion. 

PTO PayPal

To sign-up to receive communications from the Prairie Woods PTO or for questions, please send an email to contactpto@isd345.org  

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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