Rockton PTO

06/09/2026

🎒✨ NEW PERK ALERT for 1st Day School Supplies Families! ✨🎒

Thinking ahead to back-to-school (just a tiny bit 😅)? 1st Day School Supplies is BACK for Rockton schools — and we just learned about a fun bonus for families!

🎉 Families who enter by TOMORROW, June 10th, will have a chance to win FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR LIFE through the 1st Day School Supplies Sweepstakes! (See official contest details through 1st Day School Supplies.)

But don’t worry — the deadline to order school supply kits is still July 1st, so there’s plenty of time to grab your student’s supplies for next year! 🙌

Why families love 1st Day School Supplies:
✔️ Exact teacher-requested supply lists
✔️ Teacher-approved, name brand products
✔️ Personalized labels available
✔️ No August shopping stress or picked-over shelves 😅

🛒 Order here:
📍 RGS: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/34606
📍 WPES: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/35932
📍 SMMS: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/35336

One less thing on your August to-do list = a win in our book 😉

05/25/2026

🎉 What. A. Year. 🎉

As we wrap up another incredible school year, we are feeling so much gratitude for the amazing families, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and community members who make the Rockton PTO what it is. ❤️💛

Because of YOUR support, the Rockton PTO was able to:

✨ Host beloved events like the Back to School Picnic, Rec Nights, Turkey Bingo, Holiday Shop, Family Movie Night, Goodies with Grownups, Rockton IceHogs Night, Santa visits, Family Dance, Pack the Bus, concessions, and more!

💰 Raise over $33,800 through fundraising efforts including the Fun Run/Color Run, mums sales, restaurant nights, Box Tops, and donations

🏫 Give more than $36,000 back to our schools, students, and staff through enrichment programs, Mini Grants, and Specialist Mini Grants, staff appreciation efforts (alongside the BOE), Timber-lee transportation, PTO Bucks, WIN Club snacks, field day treats, clubs, awards, graduation celebrations, and so much more!

🎓 We were also proud to support student recognition through service awards and scholarships for our students as they continue their journey beyond Rockton 140.

Most importantly, every dollar raised and every event hosted helped create memorable experiences and meaningful opportunities for students at Rockton Grade School, Whitman Post Elementary, and Stephen Mack Middle School.

THANK YOU for being part of this incredible community. Whether you volunteered, donated, attended an event, sold fundraiser items, shared a post, or simply cheered us on — you made a difference.

❤️💛 One district. One team. One goal: Our kids. ❤️💛

05/25/2026

🚨 TODAY ONLY SPECIAL OFFER! 🚨

Still planning ahead for back-to-school? (Or pretending not to while summer hasn’t even started yet? 😅)

Don’t forget — 1st Day School Supplies is BACK for Rockton schools, and TODAY there’s an extra perk for families! 🎒✨

🎒 Save $20 on a Kit + Backpack Bundle using code BUNDLE20 at checkout!
⏰ Order by Monday, May 25th to take advantage of this special offer.
👟 BONUS: Every purchase also includes 20% off DSW Shoes — because new school supplies + new shoes = back-to-school win! 🙌

Skip the crowded aisles and let someone else do the shopping for you. Kits include the exact teacher-requested supplies and have become a family favorite year after year!

🛒 Order here:
📍 RGS: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/34606
📍 WPES: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/35932
📍 SMMS: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/35336

Your future August self will thank you 😉

05/20/2026

Notes from our Graduating 8th Grade Class:

"We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to this year’s sponsors for helping fund the remainder of our Graduation Party.

Please support these local businesses that generously support our community!

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🛞Rocky Glen OHV
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⚓️ Fairbanks Morse Defense
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💛Rockton PTO
The Rockton PTO proudly supports Rockton School District 140, including Rockton Grade School, Whitman Post Elementary School, and Stephen Mack Middle School.

✴️Frito-Lay generously donated our bags of chips for the party!

🎓We can’t wait to celebrate this exciting milestone with our classmates and appreciate those who helped make this happen!

✨ Thank you! -SMMS 2026 Graduating Class"

05/14/2026

✨ Tomorrow is Goodies with Grownups! ✨

We are SO excited to welcome Rockton district grownups into our schools for Goodies with Grownups TOMORROW! - Friday, May 15th! 💙🍪

We are expecting a BIG turnout across all three schools, and our amazing cafeteria staff could still use some extra helping hands to make the event run smoothly for everyone.

Please consider signing up for a remaining volunteer time slot before and/or after you attend with your student — every little bit helps make this special event a success!

👉 Volunteer Sign-Up:
https://bit.ly/GoodiesGrownUps2026

Want to help support PTO events like this throughout the year?

💛 General Donation Link:
www.bit.ly/PTODonations

We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

Send a message to learn more

05/13/2026

Reminder that orders for 1st Day School Supplies are only open until July 1st!

Check this off your list for a carefree summer! ☀️

05/13/2026

🌸 PTO Meeting – TOMORROW! 🌸

Join us for our May PTO meeting as we wrap up an amazing year and look ahead to what’s next!

📅 Wednesday, May 13th
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Whitman Post Library

Whether you’ve been involved all year or are just curious about what PTO is all about, we’d love to have you there! This is a great chance to share ideas, hear updates, and continue building the strong connection between our schools and community.

💬 Come as you are, bring a friend, and be part of the conversation—we can’t wait to see you!

05/12/2026

REMINDER*

We are still looking for volunteers to help out THIS FRIDAY, May 15th, during Goodies with Grownups!

05/08/2026

☕🌮 STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK – DAY 4 RECAP! 🌮☕

What a FUN day across Rockton schools! 🎉

Today, staff were treated to drinks from The Chute - NW IL Coffee Truck, and one of the best parts was watching excited students help deliver coffee and soda orders throughout the buildings! 🥤☕ Their smiles and enthusiasm made the day even sweeter! 💛

Meanwhile, Caya Massage & Wellness wrapped up their final day at Stephen Mack, helping our staff relax and recharge during this busy week. 💆‍♀️✨

We are so thankful for all of the thoughtful touches, volunteers, and donations that have helped make this week so special for our amazing staff!

⭐ Reminder for tomorrow (Friday): Bring Your Best Self Day!
Students can show their appreciation by being extra helpful, respectful, responsible, and kind all day long. Let’s finish the week strong, Rockton! 🙌💛

Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible staff members who support our students and community each and every day! 🎉

05/07/2026

✨ Volunteers Needed for Goodies with Grownups! ✨

We are SO excited to welcome Rockton district grownups into our schools for Goodies with Grownups on Friday, May 15th! 💙🍪

We are expecting a BIG turnout across all three schools, and our amazing cafeteria staff could really use some extra helping hands to make the event run smoothly for everyone.

Please consider signing up for a volunteer timeslot before and/or after you attend with your student. Whether it’s helping with setup, serving, cleanup, or keeping things flowing — every little bit helps make this special event a success!

👉 Volunteer Sign-Up:
https://bit.ly/GoodiesGrownUps2026

Want to help support PTO events like this throughout the year?
💛 General Donation Link:
www.bit.ly/PTODonations

Thank you for helping us create memorable experiences for our students and families! 🎉