PTO Meetings and Events for 2025-2026 

 2025-2026 PTO General Meetings

August 15 - Back to School Meeting

- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall

- all welcome

November 7 - General Meeting + Fun Run Open Call

- 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall

- all welcome

March 2 - 9 - PTO Board Nominations

- Nomination Form: 

https://forms.gle/WRnvxH8GbdugDmog9

March 13 - General Meeting

- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall

- all welcome

March 13 - 18 - PTO Board Voting

- vote electronically via Membership Toolkit

March 19 - PTO Board Election Results

- results will be posted on all PTO platforms.

May 8 - End of School Meeting  

- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall

- all welcome

2025-2026 Family Events

July 17 - PTO Table at K Welcome Event

- 4 to 5 p.m. @ OPES K Playground

August 14 - August Spirit Night

- 3-9PM @ TCBY Baxter

- a portion of all sales go to OPES

- mention OPES when checking out

September 19 - Dads & Caretakers Party x September Spirit Night 

Par-tee With Opie

- 4-8PM @ Mr. Putty's Fun Park

- a portion of all sales go to OPES

- show coupon when checking out

September 25 - October 3 - Boosterthon Week - Fun & Color Run

- parent volunteers will be needed (Click Here for Signup Genius!)

- parents welcome to attend Fun Run (information will be sent home from school)
Sign Up Opens – 9/11
Kickoff at School – 9/25
Fun & Color Run – 10/3

October 21 - October Spirit Night 

- 5-9PM @ Phat Burrito

- a portion of all sales go to OPES

- mention OPES when checking out (in-store sales only)

- pick up your Graveyard Scavenger Hunt at Phat Burrito

- Scavenger Hunt takes place at Unity Cemetery

- return completed scavenger hunt to the Fort Mill History Museum by 4:00 PM on October 31

- winner announced Friday, November 1

November 7 - November 28 - OPES Angel Tree × Santa's Helpers

Click Here To Donate 

November 7 - November Spirit Night x Charlotte Checkers x Soarin' Sounds 

- 7PM @ Bojangles Coliseum

- Soarin’ Sounds will perform

- $22/ticket - $5 from each ticket goes to OPES

December 2 - December Spirit Night

- 11AM-9PM @ Ilios Crafted Greek

- a portion of all sales go to OPES

- mention OPES when checking out

December 5 - Holiday Shoppe - Volunteer Early Shopping

- 2:15 - 3:15 PM @ OPES in Room B112

December 8 - 11 - Holiday Shoppe (Dec 11 - Family Night Party w/ Santa)

- fundraiser for students to buy gifts for family & friends 

January 15 - January Spirit Night

- 5PM-7PM @ Adventure Air Sports Rock Hill

- 20% of all sales go to OPES

- mention OPES when checking out 

January 16 - OPES Academies Information Session

- 9AM @ Orchard Park Elementary

- school-led overview of OPES Academies & life skills development

- parents & caregivers encouraged to attend

February 7 - Snowflake Ball Winter Dance

- K–2nd Grade: 2:00–4:00 PM | 3rd–5th Grade: 3:00–5:00 PM @ OPES

- Winter Sparkle encouraged (optional) — blues, silvers, whites, icy tones

- Tickets are required; $5 per student, $20 max per family

- Parent/guardian chaperone required for each student

- Scholarships available

February 27 - February Spirit Night 

- 5PM-8PM @ Stars & Strikes Rock Hill

- 15% of all sales go to OPES

- Stop by the OPES table and turn in your receipt

- Volunteer Signup: Click Here 

March 23 - 27 - Teacher Appreciation Week

- Volunteer sign up: https://rebrand.ly/ys67du4

March 27 - April 2 - Book Fair  

 - Family Night: April 2 (4:30PM - 6:30PM)

- Volunteer Signup: Click Here

March 24 - March Spirit Night

- Moe’s Taco Kit Fundraiser

- Pickup: 5:30–6:30 PM @ OPES Parking Lot

- Drive up, give name, & Moe’s will place taco kit in your car

- Order by Monday, March 23 at 4 PM

 - Order here:
https://form.jotform.com/260574417545158

April 2 - Campus Celebration (4:30 - 6:30 PM)

- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)  

April 22 - April Spirit Night

April 25 - The Garden Party & Silent Auction

- 3:00–6:00 PM @ Village Hall, Baxter Village

- Silent auction available online & in person, featuring local and women-owned businesses

- For OPES moms, grandmothers, and caregivers (adults only, 18+)

- Tickets sold separately through the OPES website

- Scholarships available

April or May - End of Year Party

April - Graduation Signs Available for Purchase

- date and time TBD

May 1 - May Spirit Night #1

May - PTO Table at K Open House

- date and time TBD

May - School Kitz Available for Purchase 

- date and time TBD

May - May Spirit Night #2