PPE Kindergarten & Pre-K Tote Bags: Calling all Kindergarten and PreK parents!

One of the sweetest Percy Priest traditions is seeing our newest Tigers proudly carrying their PTO provided PPE tote bags! These totes help teachers, staff, and peers easily recognize our youngest students and guide them to their classrooms. They continue to be helpful throughout the year as our little Tigers grow more comfortable navigating school. Totes are distributed at Sneak-A-Peek or on the first day of school.

Want to add a monogram?

Personalized monogramming is available for $20. Please find instructions at the link below:

Kindergarten Totes 2026 Embroidery

Text or email Jennifer Talbert at 615-482-2432 or

jennifertalbert@bellsouth.net by August 1 with:

1. Your child’s name

2. Preferred font style

3. PreK or Kindergarten

Financial Assistance Available:

All children can participate. If the monogramming fee presents a hardship, financial assistance is available. Please contact comm@percypriest.org or reach out to Jennifer directly. She is happy to waive the fee confidentially.

BACK TO SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS

Donate Blood, Save Lives, and Earn Money for PPE

Families within our own school community and beyond rely on life-saving blood products during medical treatments, emergencies, and surgeries. On Wednesday, August 5, the Percy Priest PTO will partner with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive at our school. As an added benefit, the Red Cross will make a contribution to the PTO for each pint collected during our drive, helping us support students, teachers, and school programs while giving back in a meaningful way. Register to donate here. Sign up soon as spots will fill up fast!

INVEST SOCIAL SAVE THE DATE – AUGUST 25TH

Parents, this night is for you!

We’re excited to invite you to our very first Invest Social, a new Percy Priest PTO tradition designed to bring parents together at the start of the school year. Join us for a free, adults-only evening to connect with fellow Percy Priest parents, meet new families, and celebrate the incredible community that makes PPE so special.

We’ll provide drinks, light bites, and plenty of opportunities to get to know other parents in our wonderful school community.

Please RSVP HERE

Become a Host Family

We’re also looking for Host Families to help make this special evening possible. If you’d like to help offset the cost of the event, we suggest a $75 Host Family donation.

Host Family donations can be sent directly via Venmo to @Ellen-Hoffman1 (Invest Chair, Ellen Hoffman).

We’re thrilled to launch what we hope will become a favorite Percy Priest tradition and can’t wait to celebrate with you!

TIGER CUP SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendar for our annual Tiger Cup fundraiser. Tickets will go on sale August 10th.

PERCY PRIEST CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

PPE Cross Country Info For The 2026 Season

Attention 4th/5th Grade Families! The PPE Cross Country season is upon us! There are several returning 5^th graders, and the district limits the number of spots, so space is limited.

Girls XC – Reach out to Stephanie Fine at Stephanie.Fine@mnps.org for more info.

Boys XC – Reach out to Zac Smith at Zac.Smith@mnps.org for more info.

A physical is required to participate (Current as of April 15, 2026)

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VOLUNTEERS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR NEEDED

Calling All Percy Priest Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents, and Friends! We Need You!

The PTO is already hard at work planning another fantastic year for our students, teachers, and families, but we can’t do it without the support of our incredible community. Whether you have an hour to spare here and there, want to help with a specific event, or are interested in taking on a larger role, there are volunteer opportunities for every schedule and interest level.

Even if you have completed a volunteer interest form in previous years, please take a moment to complete the new form for the 2026-27 school year here. We start fresh each year and want to make sure we have the most up-to-date information about your interests and availability.

Parents, grandparents, and family members are all welcome and encouraged to get involved. The more volunteers we have, the more we can do for our school!

Get Ready for the MNPS Hillsboro Cluster Back-to-School Bash!

When: July 29th from 4-6pm

The MNPS Hillsboro Cluster Back-to-School Bash is an exciting, family-friendly event designed to help students and families start the school year strong!

This free community celebration brings together MNPS schools, families, and local organizations for an event full of fun, connection, and support.

Families will enjoy games, food, and activities, while also receiving free school supplies (while supplies last) to help students feel prepared and confident for the first day of school.

In addition, community organizations will be on-site sharing valuable resources, services, and information to support student success and family well-being throughout the year.

The Back-to-School Bash is more than just an event—it’s an opportunity to build relationships, connect families to meaningful supports, and ensure every student has what they need to thrive.

FUNDRAISERS