Carlisle Schools PTO

08/26/2026

Here is a way to support Hartford Elementary...we are looking for donations of new board games. We need a variety of quick, easy games to play. Thank you in advance for considering supporting our indoor recess fun (only if it's needed for rain, storms, or extreme cold). Carlisle Schools PTO

08/17/2026

Reminder, join us for K-12 open houses on Wednesday, August 19!

Elementary: 4:00-5:30pm
Hartford Upper Elementary: 4:30-6:00pm
Middle School: 5:00-6:30pm
High School: 9th grade, 5:30-6:00pm and 10th-12th grades, 6:00-7:00pm.

We’re looking forward to welcoming students and families back and kicking off an exciting new year together! 🍎

08/17/2026

🎉 NEW THIS YEAR: Birthday Grams🎉

We’re excited to introduce a fun new way to celebrate your child’s classmates on their special day!

For just $3, you can send a Birthday Gram that includes a pencil from our selection and a personalized note. A simple surprise to help make someone’s birthday a little extra special! ✏️🎈

📅 Order deadline: Wednesday, August 19
🎂 Birthday Grams will be delivered on the child’s birthday.

📍 Orders will be taken at the PTO table during Open Houses!

05/22/2026

REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. 🗓️

05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎❤️
Thank you to all the incredible teachers and staff at Carlisle Community School District for the care, passion, and dedication you pour into our students every single day. You make a difference that lasts a lifetime!

04/28/2026

Thank you to our amazing bus drivers 🚌❤️
We appreciate all you do for our students every day!

Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We would like to take this opportunity to thank:

⭐ Roger Abel
⭐ Sandra Abel
⭐ Steve Backstrom
⭐ Robert Ball
⭐ Steve Critchlow
⭐ Dan Crum
⭐ Donald DeJoode
⭐ Michael Holmes
⭐ Thomas Kilmer
⭐ DeLois McWilliams
⭐ Larry Meyers
⭐ Kevin Randleman
⭐ Jim Taylor
⭐ Patsy Taylor
⭐ Bill Wacht

Bus drivers are an important part of each student’s daily routine, providing safe and dependable transportation. Thank you for all that you do! 🚌💛

04/10/2026

Say hello to your 2026 PTO Officers! ❤️🐾
We’re so grateful for this group and their heart to serve our school community.

03/12/2026

Thank you to the wonderful businesses and families who supported our teachers during Parent Teacher Conferences!

We appreciate Southridge Hy-Vee, Carlisle Fareway, Carlisle Subway, Johnny & Mike’s, and everyone who brought desserts and sides.

Your generosity helped us treat the amazing staff at the Elementary, Hartford Elementary, and Middle School! 🍎
— Carlisle Schools PTO

02/16/2026

We couldn’t have done it without YOU! 🎉
Because of your reading and fundraising, we raised $15,089.25 and read 33,827 together. We’re so proud of what we accomplished for Carlisle Schools and so grateful for every reader, donor, and staff member who helped make it happen. 📚❤️

02/11/2026

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The Daddy/Daughter Dance is happening on Saturday, February 14, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the High School Barn. Get ready for music, memories, and lots of smiles! 🪩🎶