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Welcome to the Capitol Hill PTO Homepage!
PTO News
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! We’re so glad you’re part of the Capitol Hill community—parents, teachers, and staff working together to support our kids.
It's easy to get involved
As we kick off this new year, I want to highlight simple ways to get involved at Capitol Hill:
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Cheer on your student and connect with other families
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Volunteer in the classroom or on a field trip
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Join after-school activities (middle school sports, Lego League, theater, etc.)
- Donate money to the PTO to pay for our kids' field trips, buy classroom supplies for our teachers and specialists, and covers costs of community-wide events
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Cover a shift at a PTO event or consider being a lead coordinator for one
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Serve as a grade-level representative or join topic-specific parent-led groups, like Music Boosters or the Technology group
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Pitch in with supplies for the nurse’s office or fill other staff requests
Every little bit makes a big difference. Thank you for being part of this community—we’re excited for a great year together!
Upcoming PTO events (fall)
September
- Playground Party: Tuesday, September 9, 6:00-7:30pm
- Try an Instrument Night: Tuesday, September 9, 6-8pm
- PTO meeting: Tuesday, September 16, 5:30 dinner, 6:00-7:30pm meeting in Red cafeteria
October
- Zero Gravity Spirit Night: Friday, October 3, 5-8pm
- Conference meals for teachers (middle school only): Thursday, October 9, 2:30-4:00pm
- Special People/Grandparents Day: Friday, October 10, 10am-12pm
November
- Conference meals for teachers (all teachers): Wednesday, November 5, 2:30-4:00pm
- Conference meals for teachers (elementary only): Tuesday, November 11, 2:30-4:00pm
- PTO meeting: Tuesday, November 18, 5:30 dinner, 6:00-7:30pm meeting in Red cafeteria
How to donate your money or time to PTO
Donating money to the PTO pays for our kids' field trips, buys classroom supplies for our teachers and specialists, and covers costs of community-wide events.
Consider donating electronically or by cash or check:
- Zeffy (new this year): https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/
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- PayPal: PayPal.Me/CapitolHillPTO
- By check: make payable to “Capitol Hill PTO” and mail to:
Capitol Hill PTO
560 Rondo Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
- Drop off cash at the front desk
Want to get more involved?
Learn more about our volunteer opportunities and, when you're ready, sign up!
The 2025-2026 Capitol Hill PTO Board is:
Rachael Sewell (Chair)
Michelle Mitchell (Treasurer)
Sherilyn Howes (Secretary)
Lindsay Ballard (Elementary School Rep)
Lisa Schibel (Middle School Rep)
Katharine Warde (School Rep)
Please reach out to ptochair.capitolhill@gmail.com with any questions
You can support Capitol Hill PTO and get a tax deduction!
Direct Drive - Our annual drive to gather donations directly! Contributions may be made by check, cash, or electronically through GiveMN.org or PayPal. The more we are able to raise funds through direct donations, the fewer fundraiser events we must host; therefore freeing our time and efforts to support the school and students with more educational services and experiences. Support our school while getting a tax deduction.
Attend bimonthly PTO meetings to learn about issues relevant to our community, including the latest news from our principal, Mr. Freeman.
Capitol Hill Magnet School-Friends and Family Facebook Page
Join the community Facebook group as another way to be part of the school conversation.
These weekly publications are organized by the school and include information from the PTO.
PTO supports various events throughout the year that need volunteers. See a current list of volunteer opportunities that are available. If you are interested and do not know how to help or if you have an idea of your own, email us!