Basehor-Linwood Early Learning Center PTO

08/19/2026

How lucky are we?! Congrats, Mrs. Porter!

📣 Congratulations to Mrs. Jillian Porter, Basehor-Linwood Early Learning Center Director and Principal, for being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Whelan Leadership Award for Learning!

🎉 This honor recognizes Mrs. Porter's commitment to collaboration and unwavering dedication to ensuring that our youngest learners have the highest-quality educational opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive!

✨ Mrs. Porter is a member of the Early Childhood Leadership Cadre and she is being recognized for her efforts in improving programs and outcomes for young learners in our region.

🎉 Congratulations, Mrs. Porter! We are very grateful and proud to have you on the USD 458 team!

08/18/2026

🐾 BITTY BOBCAT CHECK-IN! 🐾

We’re a few days into the new school year, and Bitty wants the scoop! 💙💚

What is your little Bobcat LOVING about school so far?
🛝 Playground
🎨 Centers & activities
👫 New friends
🍎 Snack time
💙 Their amazing teachers

Tell us in the comments — bonus points for a cute back-to-school picture! 📸🐾

08/17/2026

08/16/2026

🐾 **JOIN THE PTO & HELP YOUR CLASS WIN A PAJAMA DAY!** 💤✨

We’re kicking off the school year with a little friendly competition! 💙💚💛

The **ELC class with the most PTO memberships by September 1** will earn a **PAJAMA DAY!** 🎉 Students in the winning class get to come to school comfy and cozy in their PJs!

💙 PTO membership is open to all ELC families
💚 Suggested donation is just **$5 per family**
💛 Every membership counts toward your child’s class total!

Your PTO membership helps us support our amazing staff, create special experiences for our Bitty Bobcats, and bring our ELC families together throughout the year.

👉 **Join the PTO here:**
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/basehor-linwood-early-learning-center-ptos-membership

Already joined? **Share this post with another Bitty Bobcat family** and help your class get one membership closer to Pajama Day! 🐾🌙

Let’s see which class will be coming to school in their PJs! 💙💚💛

08/14/2026

📣 **BITTY BOBCAT SPIRITWEAR IS HERE!** 🐾💙💚💛

Start the school year showing off your **Bitty Bobcat pride!** Our 2026–27 Back-to-School Spiritwear Store is officially OPEN! 🎉

👕 Multiple fun designs to choose from
👶 **Infant through adult sizes**
💙 Onesies, T-shirts & sweatshirts available
🐾 Perfect for students, siblings, parents & staff!

📅 **ORDER BY SEPTEMBER 3**
📦 Orders will be delivered the **week of September 14**

🛍️ **Shop here:**
https://www.kansascitykreations.com/products/basehor-linwood-elc-spirit-wear-2026

Grab something for your little Bobcat—and maybe something for yourself, too! 😉🐾

Thank you for supporting our **Bitty Bobcats!** 💙💚💛

08/12/2026

Join us TONIGHT! 🌈✨

Come help us welcome our Early Learners back with some sidewalk chalk, creativity, kind words, and lots of school spirit! 💛

📅 Tonight — Wednesday, August 12th
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Basehor-Linwood Early Learning Center

Chalk is provided—just bring your creativity! We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🍎💕

08/09/2026

💙 Meet Your 2026–27 ELC PTO Board! 💚

We’re excited to introduce the faces behind your Basehor-Linwood ELC PTO! 👋🐾

This group of moms is ready for another fun year of supporting our Bitty Bobcats, amazing staff, and ELC families. From staff appreciation and family events to fundraisers, special surprises, and everything in between—we’re excited to help make this school year a great one! 💙💚💛

Meet your board:
💙 Chrysti Fountain — President
🧡 Callie Marx — Co-President
💚 Kayla Schoepflin — Secretary
💙 Jessica Arzola — Treasurer

Swipe through to get to know each of us a little better! ➡️

And remember—PTO isn’t just the board! We’d love to have YOU join us this year, whether that means coming to meetings, volunteering for an event, helping behind the scenes, or simply sharing your ideas. 🐾

Here’s to a great 2026–27 school year, Bitty Bobcats! 🎉

08/05/2026

🐾 Pssst… I’ve got BIG news! 🐾

Hi, friends! It’s me, Bitty Bobcat! 👋

I’ve been practicing my best smiles because… the Bitty Bobcat PTO is officially on Instagram! 📸🎉

Come follow along for:
💙 PTO news & reminders
💚 School happenings
💛 Staff appreciation
🎉 Family events
🐾 And lots of Bitty Bobcat fun!

I’d love your help getting our page off to a great start!

📲 Follow us and tag an ELC family who should join us!

I can’t wait to see you over there! 💙🐾

08/03/2026

💙 Help Us Welcome Back Our Amazing ELC Staff! 💙

As our incredible teachers and staff prepare to welcome students for a new school year, we'd love to welcome them with a little appreciation first!

We're collecting donations to provide:
☀️ Breakfast for our Childcare staff during their first day of meetings
🥪 A welcome-back lunch for our entire ELC staff on their first day back

No donation is too small—every dollar helps us thank the people who pour so much into our children each day.

If you'd like to help us kick off the school year with gratitude, you can donate here:
💙 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/back-to-school-meals-for-staff

Thank you for supporting our amazing ELC staff! 🍎✨