About Us

The Skokie-Washburne PTO involves parents, teachers, and the principals who work together on behalf of the school’s children. Together they strengthen the school community by working in and outside of the classroom, helping the school run smoothly and raising funds for programs and activities that enrich our children’s education.

MISSION

The Winnetka Public Schools’ PTOs are each separate organizations that fall under one “Central PTO” umbrella. The purpose of the PTO is to further enrich the experience of our children at the Winnetka Public Schools and in the community. The PTOs support, enhance, and encourage the educational and social environment of The Winnetka Public Schools.  The goals are to complement the school curriculum with additional opportunities for parents, teachers, and students to learn, socialize, communicate, and grow.  The PTOs establish and maintain programs and committees and purchase items for the schools to fulfill the above stated purpose and engage in fundraising activities to support such efforts.

2022-23 PTO Executive Board

• Co-Chairs
  • Anna Jaymont
  • Becky Sanderson
• Vice Co-chairs
  • Gina Gooden
  • Melanie Walsh
• Treasurer
  • Jennie Pastor
• Assistant Treasurer
  • Anna Anderson
• Communications
  • Suzy Eilers
• Assistant Communications
  • Carolyn Clark
• Secretary
  • Emily Walker

2022-23 PTO MEETING DATES

We meet monthly usually at the Skokie School unless otherwise noted.  This year’s meetings will be held at 9:00am on the third Monday of each month, though there are some months where we need to move to the 2nd or the 4th Monday:

• August 29
• September 19
• October 17
• November 14
• December 12
• January 23
• February 27
• March 20
• April 17
• May 15
• June 12

2023-24 PTO Executive Board

As of April 17, the current Skokie Washburne PTO Executive Board officially approved the Nominating Committee’s recommendations for the  2023/2024 school year: 

Executive Board:

• Vice Chairs: Lauren Osborn and Melissa Twomey
• Assistant Communications:  Colleen Miczek
• Assistant Treasurer:  Maria Shideler
• Secretary: Abbie Papanicholas 

These new members will join the following returning officers next school year:

• Chair: Gina Gooden and Melanie Walsh
• Communications: Carolyn Clark
• Treasurer: Anna Anderson 

The nominating process for the 2023-2024 PTO Executive Board was coordinated by the Immediate Past Chairs, Lisa Farrell and Michele Giczewski.