About the Mansfield Elementary PTO
The Mansfield Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (MES PTO) is a registered 501(c)(3)nonprofit, volunteer-led group made up of parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, and staff working together to enrich the school experience for all students.
Our mission is to support the academic, social, and emotional development of every child by building strong partnerships between home and school, creating memorable events, and fostering a welcoming, connected community.
Throughout the year, the MES PTO:
- Provides both financial and volunteer support for educational, recreational, and enrichment needs
- Organizes beloved MES events like the Harvest & Heritage Festival, Snow Ball Dance, and Spring Book Festival
- Promotes open and transparent communication between administrators, teachers, and families
- Encourages school spirit through apparel sales, celebrations, and school-wide initiatives
- Shows appreciation for our incredible teachers and staff through special gifts and recognition
- Supports each grade level with events, supplies, and volunteer coordination
- Provides 4th grade students with a complimentary yearbook and special gift
- Represents MES at community events such as Celebrate Mansfield, Winter Welcome, and Trunk-or-Treat, helping to connect our school with the broader community
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together—and we look forward to welcoming even more families to be part of our team. Every voice, idea, and helping hand truly makes a difference!
If you are a parent or guardian of a Mansfield Elementary student, you are automatically a member of the PTO. Welcome! We encourage you to attend an upcoming meeting and get involved in whatever way works best for your family.
Meet the 2025-26 MES PTO Board
The 2025-2026 Mansfield Elementary PTO Board was elected at the June 2, 2025 MES PTO meeting. The Board will remain in place through June 2026, with elections for 2026-2027 members occurring at the June 8, 2026 PTO meeting.
Officers
Lauren Valentin
President
Amanda Spalding
Vice President
Peter Keefe
Secretary
Michelle Trevino-Talbot
Treasurer
Emily Potz
Fundraising Co-coordinator
Justina Ingerson
Teacher Appreciation Chair &
Fundraising Co-coordinator
Julia Babcock
Communications Chair
Matt Egan
Event Coordinator
Tainá & Ryan Sindler
Yearbook Co-coordinators
Grade-Level Liaisons
Jessica Ritchie
Pre-Kindergarten
Anna Young
Kindergarten
Katie Clauson
1st Grade
Kelsey & Peter Keefe
2nd Grade
Rob Brandon
3rd Grade
Geneva Gardner
4th Grade
Event Chairs
Justina Ingerson & Emily Potz
Fall Festival
Katie Clauson & Geneva Gardner
Show Ball Dance
Laurel Brandon & Tainá Sindler
Book Festival