Services

Every year the PTO gifts the Ray School funds sufficient to provide $6,000 worth of grants. Teachers and staff apply for grants, which are typically in the amount of $500-$800 each. Past grants have included new snow shovels for the playground, science materials, guest musicians, and woodworking tools.

The Haven Helpers program has been running at the Ray School for 15+ years. Led by 5th graders, each classroom is challenged to collect a different food item each month. The food collected is taken by PTO volunteers to the Upper Valley Haven's Community Food Shelf which serves anyone in need of food.

The birthday book program celebrates children's birthdays by dedicating a new library book in that child's honor. Children get to select the book, be the first child to check it out, and they take home a souvenir bookmark.

PTO volunteers manage the Ray School Lost and Found. If your child's clothing is labeled we will try to contact you to return it! Items that have been unclaimed for four weeks are cleaned and donated to LISTEN thrift stores on a weekly basis. Photos and videos of the lost and found can be found here: Lost & Found 

Each year Ray School Spiritwear is designed by PTO volunteers. Families, children, and staff can order t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel to celebrate the Ray School. Outgrown spiritwear is collected at the end of each school year and rehomed with the help of the school nurse. 

Our parent directory is distributed in the fall. Inclusion in the directory is voluntary. Families may choose to list their information in the directory without joining the PTO. They may also choose to join the PTO without listing their information. Families typically use the directory to arrange playdates and send birthday party invitations as the school cannot provide contact information.

5th graders are presented with a memory book of photos from their years at the Ray School. The 5th grade memory books are designed by PTO volunteers and paid for by 5th grade families.