Join Our PTO
Jackson’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a shining example of how continuous collaboration between families, teachers and staff can make a good public school into an outstanding educational institution. Our PTO’s mission is to support Jackson students, teachers, and staff by promoting quality education, striving to expand the arts, encouraging community involvement, and working toward a healthier environment for our children. We encourage every family, teacher and staff member to join the PTO and contribute in whatever way they can to positively impact our school whether it’s by giving time, talent or a financial donation.
Over 60 committees, which touch most areas of school life, make up our PTO. From large-scale community events like our Fall Festival, to weekly Library volunteer coordination, there are opportunities for anyone who wants to volunteer to get involved. Our volunteers take pride in making Jackson the school it is and cumulatively clock up 10,000 hours each year!
Jackson’s PTO contributes to the school’s General Budget, subsidizing countless aspects of the curriculum and allowing our students to experience many things beyond a traditional classroom education. Our Executive Board meets monthly and general PTO meetings are held several times a year. These meetings serve as a forum for parents, teachers, and administrators to discuss current and relevant issues pertaining to our school and district. If you are not already involved, join us today! We could not do our job without the hundreds of helpers we call our Jackson Family.
Here is a sampling of what our PTO supports…
- Literacy, the arts, and STEAM. These programs include the 5th grade musical, choral performances, raising trout on campus and releasing them into the Chattahoochee river, art supplies, and more. The PTO also supports the cost of all student field trips.
- Facilities Improvements: Investment in larger facility improvements to enhance the student experience such as new playground equipment (2024), field turf on our playgrounds (2024), ballistic window film for enhanced safety (2025), and decorative and educational murals.
- Events: Family-Fun events throughout the year such as the Fall Festival, Bingo Night, 5th Grade Promotion Celebration events, Fathers and Friends, Field Day, Kindergarten Parent Party, and Celebration of Learning.
- Teachers: Teacher appreciation events and gifts, as well as grants for special projects or classroom materials, to recognize our teachers' efforts and help support their classroom needs.
- Community Outreach: Jackson gives back through Community Service where children are taught the importance of community. We hope everyone will participate in Holiday Helpers and the Stop Hunger Now Food Drive.
Your PTO Presidents
Erin Istanbulluoglu and Rebecca Murray
Co-Presidents, 2025-2026
