GET INVOLVED — VOLUNTEER!

Please submit this volunteer form to request Room Parent assignment and other committee interests.  You will be notified via email soon!

LCISD Requires all volunteers to complete an annual background check.  Access this HERE!

When adults volunteer, all students benefit! There are many opportunities for parents and community members to get involved!  Your help is needed!  Please read below for a summary of our available committees and volunteer opportunities. You may reach out to the PTO Volunteer Coordinator or Committee Coordinator with specific questions.

The PTO Board will be on hand to answer questions at the following events:

Popsicles with the Principles- Monday, August 4, 2025

Meet the Teacher Night- Thursday, August 7, 2025

BooHoo WooHoo Parent Breakfast- Thursday August 14, 2025

Dolphin Dive Parent Night - Thursday, September 4, 2025

2025–2026 Dickinson PTO Committees

WORKROOM VOLUNTEER

Perfect for parents available during weekdays! Volunteers will support teachers and staff with various tasks in the teacher workroom and around campus.
Contact: Katy Cummings & Lauren Phillips at volunteer@dickinsonpto.com

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

Join the Hospitality Committee and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for our teachers and staff! Volunteers assist with planning, decorating, setting up, and serving at breakfasts, lunches, and other celebrations throughout the year. Opportunities are available to fit a variety of schedules.

Contact: Katy Elson and Kasandra Olson at hospitality@dickinsonpto.com

TRUNK OR TREAT – DECORATIONS & EVENT PLANNING

Trunk or Treat is our annual community event and fundraiser, organized entirely by the PTO! Help is needed with candy donations, signage, decorations, games, and more. A fun, flexible committee!
Contact: Katy Cummings and Lauren Phillips at volunteer@dickinsonpto.com

TRUNK OR TREAT – FUNDRAISING & SILENT AUCTION

As our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Silent Auction is a major part of Trunk or Treat’s success! This is a great fit for those who enjoy fundraising and networking. We seek donations from local businesses—no donation is too small. The committee works from mid-August through October 20th.
Contact: Katy Cummings and Lauren Phillips at volunteer@dickinsonpto.com

CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION

A great weekend volunteer opportunity! This team will help with garden maintenance, signage updates, and special projects—like reviving the butterfly garden and obtaining quotes for a playground shade area.
Contact: Stephanie McClellan & Nicole Stoker at president@dickinsonpto.com

ROOM PARENT

Support your student’s teacher and serve as a liaison between the teacher and class parents. Responsibilities include coordinating monthly team snacks, teacher birthday treats, and organizing holiday party volunteers. This is a low-time-commitment role.
Deadline: Please submit the volunteer form by Thursday, August 21st.
Contact: Brenna Dawson at vp@dickinsonpto.com

WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)

Ideal for dads and grandparents looking to get involved! This role involves spending a school day on campus (7:00 AM–3:15 PM), helping with carline, perimeter checks, lunchroom duty, recess, classroom support, and more.
Contact: Jason Sulak at watchdog@dickinsonpto.com

YEARBOOK

The PTO oversees Dickinson’s annual yearbook. While a chairperson handles layout and design, we need volunteers to help take and gather photos throughout the year.
Contact: Melissa Siptak & Pearl Reed at yearbook@dickinsonpto.com

LIBRARY

Assist the librarian with daily tasks on Mondays and Fridays, and during the Fall and Spring Book Fairs.
Contact: Please reach out to the librarian directly to coordinate at halie.ankney@lcisd.org

INNOVATIVE LEARNING DAY VOLUNTEERS

Lamar CISD is implementing Innovative Learning Days! Volunteers will assist during the Library Rotation—helping students with reading activities, book checkouts, and STEM projects. One volunteer is needed per grade level.
Contact: Katy Cummings and Lauren Phillips at volunteer@dickinsonpto.com 

GENERAL VOLUNTEER WORK

We need helping hands all year long for various events and initiatives! Watch for sign-up opportunities on the Dickinson PTO Facebook page, or reach out directly.
Contact: Katy Cummings and Lauren Phillips at volunteer@dickinsonpto.com