ABOUT OUR PTO

Mission

The purposes of the Mercer Elementary's PTO are:

• To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, places of worship, and throughout the community;
• To raise the standards of home life;
• To advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth;
• To promote the collaboration and engagement of families and educators in the education of children and youth;
• To engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth; and
• To advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding.

Programs

• Scholarships for student aid and instructional grants to teachers for classroom enhancements

• Educational enhancements through technology, teacher resources and student activities

• Curriculum enrichment, including programs with the Hamilton County Parks, Cincinnati Museum and Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

• Purchased books and additional learning materials

• Provided funds for additional teacher training