About the PTO

The mission of the DeSoto Trail Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to support and enhance the educational experience of students by fostering collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff. Through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and community engagement, the PTO aims to provide resources, programs, and opportunities that promote student success and a strong school community.

    Get Involved

    Connect with our Volunteer Coordinators and find out more about ways that you can get involved, both on- and off-campus.

    Show Your Support

    Learn how your monetary gift supports DTES students, teachers, and families and consider becoming a Patron or sponsor.

    5th Grade Bundle

    Check back soon for more details on this year’s 5th grade graduation bundle!

    POPCORN WEDNESDAY

    Order a popcorn punch card so your student can enjoy popcorn every week on Wednesdays between 7:45-8:25 am in the covered area, starts Sept 11.

    ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK

    Order your commemorative hard cover yearbook featuring student art on the front and back covers, and capturing memories from the 2024-2025 year.

    BIRTHDAY SURPRISE!

    Order a birthday shout-out for your student! They will for sure be excited to see their name pop up on the drive-thru sign at drop off and pick up!

    Meet your PTO Board Members

    I’ve been on the PTO Board for 5 years and this will be my second year as President. I have two kids, a former Trailblazer and a current Trailblazer. Outside of the PTO, I am a full time Realtor with Hill, Spooner, and Elliott.

    Mike Schilling
    President
    This will be my second year on the PTO as vice president and I look forward to finding more ways to serve our families and teachers in 2024-2025. I feel very fortunate that my 2nd grader and 4th grader are part of the Trailblazer family, and hope that my role on the board can help other families feel the same warmth and community that I feel when I’m on campus.

    Michelle Pellito
    Vice President
    We have been a Trailblazer family for 9 years and my youngest is in 4th grade. This is my second year as PTO Treasurer. I work in accounting and am grateful to be able to continue to serve our school despite not always being able to be on campus. It is wonderful seeing our DeSoto families get involved, we have something for everyone! Can’t wait to meet you all and have a great year!

    Regina Kukus
    Treasurer
    This is my second year serving on the PTO board as Secretary. I have a 2nd grader and a future Trailblazer! I started volunteering and was overwhelmed with how wonderful the Trailblazer family is! I am grateful to serve in this role and hope I can facilitate the same environment for other Trailblazer families while helping our students have their best elementary years and our teachers/staff the support they need. Looking forward to a wonderful year!

    Katie Williams
    Secretary
    Hello Trailblazer Families! I am Audra Broadbent and this is my second year as Volunteer Coordinator. I have twins in 5th grade this year and look forward to seeing you on campus.

    Audra Broadbent
    Volunteer Coordinator
    With a daughter entering 6th grade, I have been volunteering on campus since 2018. Maintaining a flexible work schedule has always been important to me so that I could prioritize supporting our Trailblazer Teachers and Staff. I look forward to a great year of supporting our DTES volunteers serve in their role on campus!

    Chelsy Ray
    Volunteer Coordinator
    The kinship between the parents, teachers and local community at DeSoto are what have made my 1st and 3rd graders’ elementary experiences so wonderful. I look forward to my 4th year as the Business Coordinator on the DTES PTO and look forward to seeing everyone around on campus! 

    Kerin Clarke
    Business Coordinator
    I am a first-grade teacher here at DeSoto Trail and this is my 2nd year serving as the PTO Staff Liaison. I have 3 boys, two former Trailblazers and a second grader, making this my ninth year as a part of the Trailblazer family. I truly believe in the importance of integrating staff, families, and the community to ensure our students’ success. Looking forward to another outstanding year!

    Telisha Watson
    Teacher Liaison

    Join us in thanking our community partners!

    Our generous community partners allow the PTO to further support our Trailblazers through community, family, and school events.

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