Explorer Middle School PTO

Join us for the Explorer PTO Meeting this Friday at 9:15am in the conference room.

Donate today at Explorerpto.org to help support all the amazing things happening at Explorer Middle School this year!

Kick off the new school year by joining us for our 1st PTO Meeting Social at The Mighty Axe!
Tuesday, August 18th 6:30pm. Come meet with Principal Fox. Find out what’s new! Find out the info on School Improvements! Just curious or get involved. Appetizers provided!

Adventure Awaits at the Trailblazer Meet & Greet! Monday, August 3rd from 9am-11am. All Explorer Middle School Students & Parents are invited to join! Come Meet & Greet your teachers, get your class schedules, find out important info from admin and student ambassadors, check out PTO and get ready for an amazing year at Explorer Middle School! Kona Ice will also be available for purchase.

Explorer Middle School Teachers & Staff are truly SUNsational! Thank you to our EMS families for their generosity as we have the honor and joy of spreading rays of appreciation this week to celebrate our phenomenal staff!

Tickets are now available for the 8th-Grade Party on Tuesday May 19th. The $20 ticket price includes transportation, games, bowling, and lunch. Field trip forms will need to be completed and will be available in next week’s Explorer News. Please purchase tickets at: http://explorerpto.org/8thgradeparty
Also, a huge thank you to the businesses and families for their sponsorship of the party!

Please consider contributing to our teacher & staff appreciation fund by sponsoring some of our wonderful staff members! All donations will go towards staff meals, treats, gifts and daily staff appreciation gift card and prize drawings!
https://explorerpto.org/teacherappreciation
We are also accepting donations, if you have any gift cards or event tickets, etc you would like to donate to our week long staff prize wheel?
Please label PTO-TAW and drop off with the front office by April 30th. Thank You!

Our United Parent Council is Looking for Explorer Staff Members That Make An Impact!

Parents and students are invited to recognize a teacher or school-site staff member (like a bus driver, cafeteria, front office, nurse, assistant, etc.) from the current school year who has made a difference by going above and beyond for the students of PVSchools. Visit the link for more info.

Submissions are open until 3/11/26

https://www.pvupc.org/teacher-staff-appreciation.html

Bruster’s Ice Cream Fundraiser Tonight 4-7pm! Come get an ice cream scoop from our fabulous teachers and admin!🍦Union Hills Location

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 between 4-9pm Join us for a Family Night Out at Cafe Zupas (Desert Ridge location) in support of Explorer Middle School. Please indicate you are attending on behalf of Explorer Middle School, as a portion of the proceeds will be donated. If ordering online or in the app simply turn on the fundraiser switch at checkout. See you Tuesday!