Join the PTO general membership

Step 1: Fill out the Google Form to be an official Bridgeway Island PTO member. You’ll get voting rights in meetings and the chance to be heard.

Step 2: If you’re on a mobile device or non-ios computer, click here to join the BWI PTO Volunteer WhatsApp group. Get details about volunteer opportunities and in-the-moment support during and between events.

Step 3: Join a committee, use the following form to sing up to be a part of our committees. Committee leads will reach out.

Staff Appreciation Committee - Led by Stephanie Sherlock

  • Plans monthly appreciation things for the teachers and staff and keeps the staff lounge stocked with k-cups and sodas (ask for donations)

  • Work with Sunshine Committee (Ms. Ingram) to coordinate efforts

  • Some things we’ve done in the past: custom t-shirts, treats like caramel apple kits, cocktail/mocktail mix and gift card, catered lunch from Beach Hut Deli

Student Appreciation Committee - Led by Jaclyn Powell

  • Plans gifts/giveaways for the students several times per year (e.g. Kool-aid packet and silly straw; sunglasses; candy)

  • “Fun Fridays” (i.e. first Friday of every month, hand out otter pops to the students after school)

Events Committee

  • This committee is led by the Events Chairperson (Tonya Whitson-Whennen). Your role would be to help brainstorm, plan, and execute after school events such as movie nights, dances, Field Day (bounce house obstacle course)

Fundraising Committee

  • This committee is led by the Fundraising Chair (Jennifer Knighton). Your role would be to help plan and execute fundraisers such as the Boosterthon Bee Run, Read-a-thon, etc.

Gardening Committee - Led by Lorraine Dersam

  • Projects being considered this year (so far): clean up the “garden” area with possible seating for an outdoor classroom; cleaning up/re-planting in the planter boxes.

Field Trips Committee - Led by Glennielyn Kenery

  • Helps teachers to plan field trips - calling/scheduling, arranging buses, organizing parent volunteers, etc.

Clubs Committee - Led by Nicole Shearer

  • Creates new club opportunities for students after school or during lunch time and/or provides support for clubs that already exist (getting them supplies, bringing in parent volunteers to support, etc.)

Inclusion Committee - Led by Kristine Brown

  • Supports the need to assure different campus communities (SDC classes, english learners, etc) have the access to PTO activities and events.


If you are interested in serving on the PTO Board of Directors, nominations open every spring. Check back accordingly!

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