Read-a-Thon begins Monday, March 2!
The Bells Mill PTA is on a mission — and it’s a BIG one! We’re rallying together to support our amazing students in the most fun (and yes, a little competitive!) way possible. But here’s the thing… we can’t do it without YOU. Every dollar donated and every minute volunteered by our incredible families makes a real difference in our school community. That’s why we’re thrilled to kick off our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year — the Read-a-Thon! Starting Monday, March 2, we’re turning pages into possibilities. The more our kids read, the more support we raise for enriching programs, valuable resources, and exciting activities at school. It’s truly a win-win! Students dive into great books, and our school grows stronger because of it.
Ready to jump in? Here’s how:
- Activate your student’s Reader account.
- Make a donation — and invite friends & family to cheer them on with a pledge.
- Join the fun during Spirit Week. (Check out the flyer for all the details.)
Your student’s Reader account will be your home base for tracking reading progress and sharing their Read-a-Thon page with family and friends. Thank you for showing up, cheering on our readers, and supporting our school. Together, we can make this Read-a-Thon our most exciting, successful, and story-filled one yet!
PTA MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN! Click here to join
WELCOME TO THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!
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Through the PTA, families and teachers work together to enrich the school experience. Each year we sponsor more than 50 programs, including academic improvement, the teacher classroom fund, cultural arts programs, student experiences, school community events, staff appreciation and so much more!
PTA membership perks include discounted prices for events such as Bingo Night and Bells Mill Bash, voting rights at PTA meetings, and a BMES car magnet!
HOW TO JOIN THE BELLS MILL PTA
Step one: Update your family and student AtoZ directory contact information
Returning families: Verify or update your family contact information. Add any new students and review your privacy settings for the online directory.
New families: Create an account and enter directory information for your family (guardians and students). The directory allows us to stay connected as a school community. Set your privacy settings for the online directory.
Click here to update your profile or create an account
Step two: Join the Bells Mill PTA! This must be done each year.
A membership to the PTA costs $30 per family. We invite you to join the PTA For Your Child because increasing our membership, even by one family, helps make a difference.
Membership dues account for less than 15% of our annual budget and we ask families to consider making a donation to help us fill the gap. To limit the need for additional fundraisers during the year, we ask that families who are able donate $100 to the PTA when they join. However, please select an amount that works best for your family and remember there are lots of ways to support the PTA — either financially or by donating your time or expertise.
Click here to join the PTA (an account is required, see Step 1)
Extra Credit: Volunteer!
There are many volunteer opportunities for every skill and time commitment with the Bells Mill PTA. You can see a list of volunteer committees and complete a volunteer interest form if you would like to learn more about volunteering.
Volunteer Committee Info Volunteer Interest Form Required Volunteer Training
Questions about membership, volunteering or making a donation? Please contact info@bellsmill.org.
