Hudson Prairie PTO Ltd.

“We purchase t-shirts for all 5th grade students for their track and field event. 119 students were provided t-shirts (Grants: $0, Expenses: $1,207). We hosted two Scholastic book fairs. The book fairs were open to all students (Grants: $3,091, Expenses: $3,059). We contribute to the costs of field trips for all students (506 students) (Grants: $0, Expenses: $5,060). We hosted a "Fine Arts Night" where students and local artists sold their artwork. The event was open to all students (Grants: $2,935, Expenses: $1,355). We provided bottled water to students who forgot to bring reusable water bottles to school. This was available to all students. In addition, we sponsored an inflatable station for students for the last day of school. The station was open to all students (Grants: $0, Expenses: $1,256). We sponsored the Junior Achievement Program, which teaches students how to manage money, think entrepreneurially, and prepare for the workforce. The program is provided to all students (Grants: $0, Expenses: $1,100). We sponsor a traveling theatre company (Prairie Fire) to work with students, who put on a play for the school and the community. The play is open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Approximately 80 students participated in the play (Grants: $2,096, Expenses: $4,092). We supported teachers and staff at the school throughout the year through various appreciation activities. We provided a meal for teachers during parent-teacher conferences twice in the school year, provided corsages/boutineers to music teachers for music concerts, and provided meals and gifts to teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. Approximately 75 teachers and staff benefited (Grants:$0, Expenses: $4,639). We provided various grants to teachers, including education magazines for teachers; Skillstreaming curriculum and materials to provide social, emotional, academic and career development and support for all students who need this extra support; popcorn and hot chocolate rewards for all students when meeting all school goals; and a "Young Authors' Day" where blank paperback books were provided to all students (Grants: $0, Expenses: $2,084). We provided an ice cream truck for all students who attended "Meet the Teacher Night", provided coffee to parents on the first day of school, and provided a small gift to teachers and staff to welcome them back for the new school year (Grants: $0, Expenses: $822).”

“Other expenses are costs of insurance and subscription through PTO Today.”

“We manage the yearbook for the school. In the 2021-2022 school year, we had a balance due to us from our vendor.”