2026-27 PTO OVERVIEW
PTO AT-A-GLANCE
The St. Junipero Serra Catholic School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) oversees many fundraisers, community events, activities, and parent groups which benefit all students at St. Serra. See our PTO Events and Programs page for current PTO happenings.
MAJOR FUNDRAISERS
These events support St. Serra's operating budget and help keep educational costs affordable for all.
• Golf Classic: Adult-only golf tournament, happy hour, and silent auction. Traditionally held in the Fall.
• Anchor Ball: St. Serra’s largest fundraiser. This formal, adult-only event includes dinner, a silent auction, live auction, music, dancing, and various opportunity drawings.
• Fun Run: A vibrant student-centered fundraiser that celebrates fitness, community, and St. Serra spirit!
COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS & ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISERS
Focused on bringing families together in fellowship and strengthening our community through fun-themed events that also support our fundraising efforts.
• Book Fair
• Family FUNraisers
• Father Daughter Dance
• Fun Lunch
• Golf Ball Drop
• Mother Son Event
• Serra Socials (various events throughout the year)
• Trunk or Treat
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Serves our parent community through specialized ministries.
• Welcome Ministries: New Family Ambassador Program
• Assistance Ministries: Adopt-A-Family
• Parish Partnership: Parish Partner Program
TEACHER, CLASSROOM & SCHOOL SUPPORT
Provides the crucial link between St. Serra parents and their teachers, including the organization and coordination of parent volunteer help in the classrooms.
• Room Parent Coordinators (RPCs): Coordinate the efforts of our Room Parents and Classroom Project Coordinators across all grade levels, while being voting members of the PTO Board.
• Teacher Appreciation Week: One week each year in which the entire St. Serra community comes together to show appreciation for all that our teachers do for our children.
• Staff Treat Days: Hosted three times a year. Day of appreciation for all St. Serra staff coordinated and planned by PTO Hospitality and Appreciation team.