About UsThe Friends of Ray School PTO supports the school, its teachers, and students and families through fundraising and volunteer efforts.
The PTO works year-round to support various programs and activities. In addition to providing funds for extra classroom materials, the PTO sponsors cultural and community celebrations, lunchroom activities and programs like music and other after school activities. |
The Ray eNewsletter is funded by the PTO, and we also support the beautiful gardens around the school.
The PTO’s primary fundraisers include a taffy apple, popcorn and candy sale in the fall, the Walk-a-Thon in the spring and the food court at the 57th Street Art Fair at the end of the school year. The PTO recruits volunteers for a variety of events year round, such as the Black History Month Open House and Lunar New Year celebration. To learn more about our events, visit the Ray School events page. The PTO has mailboxes located in the school office. Please feel free to leave a note if you have any questions or use the contact form page. PTO meetings are held on Tuesday, with dinner provided starting at 6 pm and the meeting starting at 6:30 pm in the Ray School cafeteria. Click here to view this year’s schedule. |
Our history |
Prior to July 2016, we were the Ray School PTA and part of the Illinois and National PTA Organization. Click here to view our previous blog.
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© 2016 | Friends of Ray School PTO | William H. Ray Elementary School | 5631 S. Kimbark Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 | Phone: 773-535-0970 | Fax: 773-535-0842