Houghton Elementary PTO - Houghton Portage Township Schools

The PTO coordinates school fundraising so our students do not have to fundraise individually.

Our Mission

To strengthen our children's education and development through the collaborative efforts of parents, teachers and administration.

Our Main Events & Fundraisers

Spirit Wear Sales
Fall and/or Spring Events
Scholastic Book Fair
Restaurant Give Back Nights
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Where do our funds go?

Field trips
New books
Technology
Facility enhancements
Playground and gym equipment
Framing for student art

Your Houghton Elementary PTO needs YOU! How can you help?

Attend PTO meetings the third Tuesday of each month (5:30-6:30 PM) both in person (in classroom #112) and virtually.
Volunteer to provide help at an event.
Donate items or food for school events.
Participate with your family in our events.
Be a member of the committees that organize events.
Stand a term in one of five executive positions (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, or Publicity) or chair a committee.

For Teachers

Funding Request Form and Procedures (PDF)

Board of Directors

Jen D'Luge, President

Katie Tormala, Vice-President

Vicki Locatelli, Treasurer

Shelby Oja, Secretary

Vacant, Promotions

PTO ByLaws (PDF)

2023-2024 Houghton Elementary PTO Meeting Schedule

All are welcome at PTO meetings! Agendas and Google meet login details are shared via List Serve prior to the meetings.

5:30-6:30pm the third Tuesday of each month (excluding December). Meetings will be hybrid, both In-Person (in Classroom #113) and Virtually (via Google Meets)