About the PTO

Since we are a public school, you may be wondering why it's important to contribute to PTO fundraising. Your support plays a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience for all our students. The PTO raises funds to supplement the public dollars Edison receives and sponsors events throughout the year to connect our larger community beyond the classroom. The 2023/2024 annual PTO budget was approximately $150,000, or $600 per student. PTO funding directly benefits our school, helping to provide resources like supplies and technology, programs including after school activities and athletics, and opportunities to support our staff or pursue special projects that enrich our learning environment and promote student success. By participating in PTO, you're investing in the future of our children and ensuring that they have access to the tools and experiences they need to thrive. Your generosity makes a real difference, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.

The Edison PTO mission is to aid staff in their efforts to educate all Edison students and bring together the far-flung families that make up the school. We can achieve this by building a supportive community of parents, staff and students through fundraising efforts, hospitality and family events.

Edison PTO is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as the fundraising and hospitality arm of Edison. We raise funds to supplement the public dollars Edison receives, and we sponsor community-building events to give Edison's student body and staff a chance to connect outside of the classroom. By supporting each other and having fun doing it, we can continue to enhance the educational experience for current and future Edison students.

Edison Regional Gifted Center is located in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood at 4929 N. Sawyer Ave. Chicago, IL 60625.

Edison PTO's tax id # is 36-3698764.
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We are run by a volunteer board of parents like you!

2024-2025 Board:

Crystal Miller, President, 5th grade parent
Shannon Higley, 1st Vice President, 1st grade parent
Dipali Bharadwaj, 2nd Vice President, 1st grade parent
Mara Winston Grigg, Secretary, Kindergarten and 2nd grade parent
Katie Clepp, Treasurer, 1st grade parent
Sara Lin, 2nd Secretary, 2nd grade parent
Katie Mitchell, 2nd Treasurer, 8th grade parent
Bianca Basil, Appreciation and Room Parent Coordinator, 1st, 3rd, and 6th grade parent