Columbia Intermediate School PTO
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! The CIS PTO is busy planning another fun and exciting year for our students. We are always looking for new ways to enhance your student's educational journey at CIS, and we would love to have you on our team.
Fall Fundraiser and Boo Bash
Our 2nd annual Fall Fundraiser is underway! Funds raised support after-school clubs and additional teacher resources that directly benefit CIS students. After four weeks of fundraising, 5th and 6th graders will celebrate at their Boo Bash dance party on Friday, October 30.
How to Get Started
- Register your student and receive a glow-in-the-dark skeleton rubber duck. Students must be registered to receive donations.
- Share your student's fundraising page with family and friends.
- Raise funds and unlock prizes along the way.
- Watch for weekly challenges, prizes, and surprises!
Prize Milestones
- Every $25 raised: Raffle ticket and a Dum Dum lollipop
- Every $75 raised: Plush monster keychain
- Every $150 raised: Micromallows tiny Halloween plush
Classroom Challenge: The class with the highest registration percentage on Thursday, October 15 earns an Amazon Wish List sweep for each teacher, valued at $50!
Register Your StudentJoin the PTO
All CIS families are welcome to join. Membership is just $10 per family and includes a CIS water bottle sticker. To join, email the PTO at Cispto1@gmail.com. We appreciate your support!
Meetings
The PTO meets on the first Thursday of each month during the school year. Meetings are held in person at 6:00 p.m. in the CIS Media Center. Can't make it? No worries. We send out a meeting update with all the information.
2026–2027 Meeting Dates
- Thursday, October 1
- Thursday, November 5
- December and January: To be determined
- Thursday, February 4
- Thursday, March 4
- Thursday, April 1
- Thursday, May 6
All meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. in the CIS Media Center. For the latest information, email the PTO at Cispto1@gmail.com.
Signature Events
Additional event dates for the 2026–2027 school year will be posted soon.
Boo Bash: Friday, October 30
Our annual fall fundraiser! Boo Bash is an in-school dance party for students in the gym. (Formerly known as the Turkey Twist.)
Putting on the Hits (POTH)
A decade-long tradition, POTH is our annual lip-sync contest and a show the entire Kings Local community looks forward to.
Party on the Pavement
Our spring carnival! An evening of family fun with games, music, food trucks, and more.
Field Day and End of the Year Celebration
We close out the year with a day of outdoor fun and a celebration of our students.
Volunteer and Contact Us
Interested in volunteering at an event or have a question? We'd love to hear from you.