By Renae Huffman
Black Hawk PTO

The Black Hawk Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is parents and teachers working together to support and enrich all students. We support school staff, help promote student self-esteem and assist in efforts to solve school needs through volunteering and funding.

What is the PTO and who can be a member?

The PTO is made up of several officers: Renae Huffman, president; Sheila Williams, secretary and Dawn Henkel, treasurer, and includes our wonderful school staff, parents and volunteers. So, who is a member? If you’re a father, mother, guardian, volunteer and/or a person who teaches or instructs at Black Hawk, then you are already a member.

PTO Meetings are bimonthly on Thursdays from 6–7pm in the Black Hawk Library. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for Nov. 21 (Principal Report), Jan. 30 (Principal Report, Multicultural Night, BOSS Fun Run), and April 23 (BOSS Fun Run, Student Showcase, Eighth Grade Completion Celebration and Teacher Brunch).

PTO Programs and Fundraising

Our primary objective as a PTO is to provide our school with funds, programs, resources and services that will enrich and maximize the education of every child and to benefit the school. To meet this important objective, we fundraise by collecting Box Tops and Tyson labels, volunteering at Culver’s and our Election Day bake sale. All of the money raised goes back to Black Hawk. Some of the programs we sponsor and/or support are Open House, Teacher Appreciation, Eighth Grade Completion Celebration, BOSS Fun Run, Family and Community Engagement nights and the Carnival.

Why you should get involved

Here at Black Hawk, we strive for excellence, and what better way than to become involved. We are in need of growth and are seeking volunteers to continue re-establishing the organization. The PTO is a team effort; we cannot succeed on our own. Please join us at a meeting or contact Renae Huffman at 608-206-2153 or renae.huffman@att.net.