Volunteers
Community support is a vital element to student success and helping us Grow Learners and Leaders. There are many opportunities for volunteering in our school. School volunteering possibilities include:
- Classrooms
- Library
- School events
- PTO activities
- Enrichment classes
If you are interested in volunteering in any of these areas, contact your child’s teacher or the school office at 720-494-3641.
PTO
The Prairie Ridge Elementary PTO is an essential partner in supporting the advancement of our school and students. This dedicated group of volunteer parents who advise on school operations, fundraise for school initiatives, recognize and support teachers, and contribute so much more to the success of our school community.
Are you interested in supporting students and connecting with the Prairie Ridge Community? We have something for you– from quick tasks to do from home, at school, before school, after school, evenings, committees or behind the scenes. There are many activities to connect to our community just for YOU and with just the amount of time you can give!
Here are just a few:
- Family Carnival
- Holiday Shoppe
- Eagle Fun Run
- Staff Appreciation
- Conference Week Meals
- Yearbook
- Plus much more!
Interested or questions? Email prel.pto@gmail.com or see a PTO member or Prairie Ridge Staff member.
PTO Board Officers 2025-26
- President: Josh Deakins
- Vice President: Janelle Rumley
- Secretary: Randie Cho
- Treasurer: Rachel Flutcher
- Principal: Carole Oliphant
School Accountability Committee
Our School Accountability Committee reviews school data, goals, and provides feedback on the School Unified Improvement Plan. Each school is responsible for establishing a School Accountability Committee (SAC) to:
- Recommend priorities for spending school funds
- Make recommendations concerning the preparation of a School Performance Plan
- Discuss whether school leadership, personnel, and infrastructure are advancing or impeding the School Performance Plan.
Members of the Prairie Ridge SAC:
- Carole Oliphant (Principal)
- Rachel Flutcher (Parent)
- Josh Deakins (PTO)
- Alexia Dunkin (Parent)
- Renee Boehnke (Parent)
- Amy Schiers (Teacher)
- Tom Rollins (Community Member)
- Vicky Rollins (Community Member)
2025-2026 Meeting Dates:
Sept 8th
Feb 2nd
May 19th