Alkek Elementary PTO

08/18/2026

🔥 THE STANDINGS HAVE SHIFTED!!
LATEST LEADERBOARD UPDATE! 🔥

Things are moving FAST in our PTO Membership Challenge! We’ve had some major lead changes, big surges, and serious class rivalries heating up across every grade level.

Check out who is sitting at the top right now:
🥇 1st Place Frontrunners:
* PK/HS/ECSE/ALE: Anders (33%)
* Kindergarten: Runnels (20%)
* 1st Grade: Hamilton (20%)
* 2nd Grade: Lopez (44%) — Holding strong in 1st! 💪
* 3rd Grade: Seekatz (11.8%) — Holding onto the top spot! ⚡️
* 4th Grade: Bearden (25%) — Leading the pack! ⚡️
* 5th Grade: Ball (15.79%) — Niccum is right on their heels at 15%! 😱
Shoutout to the major movers in this round!
* 1st Grade: Hill made a huge move into 2nd place with 9.5%, leapfrogging Freeman (9%)! 🚀
* 2nd Grade: Coloney still holding 2nd with 36.8%, and putting huge pressure on Lopez (44%)!
* 3rd Grade: Seekatz (11.8%) and Matchek (11.1%) are in an absolute nail-biter with less than 1% separating them!

Every single membership pushes your child's class closer to victory! If your class dropped a spot or hasn't hit the board yet, it only takes a few quick sign-ups to shake up the entire board before the next update.

👉 Join PTO today (only $5!!) & boost your class: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/alkek-elementary-pto-membership
Drop your teacher’s name in the comments to cheer them on! Who’s taking 1st place next round? 👇🎉

08/12/2026

🏆 PTO MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE: LEADERBOARD UPDATE! 🏆

The competition is heating up, and our classes are battling it out for the top spot! Check out who is currently leading the pack:

🥇 1st Place Class Leaders:

PK/HS/ECSE/ALE: Anders (39%)
Kindergarten: Runnel (5%)
1st Grade: Hamilton (20%)
2nd Grade: Lopez (28%)
3rd Grade: Matchek (11%)
4th Grade: Peek (14%)
5th Grade: Ball (16%)

Shoutout to Anders' class holding down the highest overall percentage so far with an incredible 39%, and Lopez vs. Coloney in 2nd grade running a super tight race at 28% and 26%! ⚡️

There is still plenty of time to change the standings!

If your child's class isn't at the top yet, don't worry—every single new PTO membership counts towards pushing them up the leaderboard. Let's show up for our teachers, students, and school!

👉 Sign up today to help your class take the lead!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/alkek-elementary-pto-membership

Who are you rooting for? Drop your child's teacher's name in the comments to show your class spirit! 👇🎉

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

📣 Friendly Reminder! 🐾

Join us for our upcoming PTO Meeting this week! We’ll be discussing exciting plans for the school year and how we can best support our campus, students, and staff.

📅 When: Thursday, August 13
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Where: Room 9

‼️Please Bring ID‼️
Front office will not let you through without it.

Your voice matters, and we would love to see you there! All Alkek parents, guardians, and teachers are welcome to join us. Teachers, your input and presence mean so much to our PTO family, and we’d love to have you in the room!

See you Thursday morning! 💙🐾

Join PTO today by clicking the link below:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/alkek-elementary-pto-membership

08/09/2026

💙 Show your school spirit and support our students! 🐾
Thursday is the absolute last day to grab your official Alkek PTO t-shirts for $20! Make sure your student is ready for all the upcoming spirit days, school events, and field trips this year.
Every shirt purchased directly supports our school, our teachers, and our students!

⏰ Don’t wait until the deadline passes—order yours today!

👇 Click the link below to order:

🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/alkek-elementary-pto-t-shirt-shop

08/06/2026

🍎✏️ WE SURVIVED WEEK ONE! 🎉📚

The first week of school is officially in the books, and our incredible teachers and staff rocked it! To celebrate and help everyone recharge, the Alkek PTO rolled out a Teacher Survival Snack Cart packed with treats and goodies today! 🍫🍿🥤

A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers, parents, and community members who donated snacks, helped put the cart together, and made this special surprise possible. We couldn’t do it without our incredible village! 💙🙌

And to our extraordinary Alkek teachers and staff: THANK YOU for your endless dedication, energy, and heart. You make Alkek such a wonderful place to learn and grow, and we appreciate every single thing you do! Here’s to an amazing school year ahead! ✨🥳

08/05/2026

🐾 Stronger Together! 🐾

Show your Bulldog pride and support our students by grabbing your official Alkek PTO Spirit Shirts!
Whether you prefer classic grey or bold royal blue, these shirts are the perfect way to represent Bandera all school year long.

* Price: $20 each

* Colors: Grey & Blue

* How to Order: Scan the QR code in the flyer below or click the link to secure yours today!

Every purchase directly supports Alkek Elementary students, teachers, and school programs. Let's gear up and show how strong we are together! 💙🐾



https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/alkek-elementary-pto-t-shirt-shop

07/31/2026

🎉 THANK YOU, ALKEK FAMILIES! 🎉

What an incredible turnout for Meet the Teacher! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out, visited our tables, and signed up for PTO memberships! We are so grateful for your support and enthusiasm for this school year. 💙🐾
A special shoutout to Bandera General Store for supporting our school community! 🍦 If you grabbed a "Howdy Little Partner" coupon at our PTO table, don't forget to head on down to 306 Main St. to redeem it for 1 FREE scoop of ice cream!

We’re going to have an amazing year together. Go Alkek! 🙌✨

🎉 ¡MUCHAS GRACIAS, FAMILIAS DE ALKEK! 🎉

¡Qué asistencia tan increíble tuvimos en Conozca al Maestro! ¡Un enorme AGRADECIMIENTO a todos los que vinieron, visitaron nuestras mesas y se inscribieron en las membresías del PTO! Estamos muy agradecidos por su apoyo y entusiasmo para este año escolar. 💙🐾
¡Un agradecimiento especial a Bandera General Store por apoyar a nuestra comunidad escolar! 🍦 Si recogieron un cupón "Howdy Little Partner" en nuestra mesa del PTO, ¡no olviden ir a 306 Main St. para canjearlo por 1 bola de helado GRATIS!

¡Vamos a tener un año increíble juntos! ¡Vamos Alkek! 🙌✨

07/30/2026

🍎 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT, ALKEK FAMILIES! 🍎

We can’t wait to welcome you back for Meet the Teacher! Come say hi, drop off school supplies, and get ready for an amazing school year!

⏰ When: Tonight from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Alkek Elementary Cafeteria

While you’re here, make sure to stop by the PTO tables to:

✨ Join the PTO – Partner with us to support our teachers and students!

‼️-Memberships are only $5 to join!‼️

👕 Order School T-Shirts – Grab your 2026-2027 gear before it sells out!
🛒 Shop the Spirit Store – Stock up on fun Alkek spirit items.
🎟️ Spin the Prize Wheel! – Every family that signs up or makes a purchase gets a spin for fun prizes!

Let’s kick off this year with lots of school spirit! See you all tonight! 🐾🎉