SANDERSON PTO
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    • Passive Fundraising
  • Get Involved
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    • College Essay Tutoring
    • Scholarships
    • Spartans on a Roll
    • Spartans of Excellence
    • Teacher Grants
    • Volunteer Service Awards
    • Webinars
    • Accomplishments >
      • 2023-2024
      • Rachel's Challenge
      • Yarn Art
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Sanderson
​High School
Parent Teacher Organization

recognizing the potential for excellence in every student

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Join us for Sanderson PTO's last meeting of the year on Wednesday, June 4 at 6 p.m. in the Media Center.  We will vote on the slate of new officers for 2025-2026, and look ahead to next year's projects. 

Slate of Officers 2025-2026
  • Co-Presidents - Gina Hardy & Urvi Patel
  • President Elect - OPEN
  • Secretary - Erin Hemminger
  • Treasurer - Megan Miedema
  • VP Fundraising - Melanie Parsons
  • VP Programs - Kiesha Hall
  • VP Communications - OPEN

If you are interested in helping with communications, or want to learn how to be PTO President for 2026-2027, let us know!  ​[email protected]

If you want to volunteer, but are not looking to be a PTO leader, here's how to Get Involved.

Wake County Facilities Grant Match Fundraiser

Help Sanderson continue the Library refresh!

Sanderson is applying for the Wake County Facilities Grant again to continue the much needed library upgrade started last summer. We need to raise $5000 to help match the grant. 

​Any amount is appreciated and helps!
Donate Online
If you would prefer to make your contribution via check, please make it out to Sanderson Parent Teacher Organization
and mail to:

Sanderson PTO
5500 Dixon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609-4202
We also accept Venmo @SandersonPTO
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Please be sure you are donating to our charity account and not an individual's account.

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PTO Leadership

2024-25 Elected Officers
  • President, Urvi Patel
  • President Elect, Gina Hardy
  • Treasurer, Megan Miedema, Carson Satterfield (7/1/24-11/6/24)
  • Secretary, Gretchen Loftis
  • VP Fundraising, Melanie Parsons
  • VP Communications, Jennifer Pittman
  • VP Programs, Kiesha Hall
We are actively recruiting for committee members for 2025-2026
You're not alone - learn in the spring ready for July start!
Interested? Email US >

The PTO Mission

The Parent Teacher Organization is composed of parents, teachers, and students who are committed to recognizing the potential for excellence in every student.  Sanderson PTO runs academic, character and social programs to benefit both students and staff members funded through memberships, donations, and sponsorships.
​Our programs include:
  • College Application Prep Programs
  • Spartans on a Roll (Honor Roll)
  • Spartans of Excellence
  • Teacher Grants
  • Scholarships
  • Student & Teacher Recognition​
  • Volunteer Service Awards
  • Campus Beautification
  • Advocacy​
  • The Spartan Voice, our biweekly newsletter
None of this would be possible without the involvement of parent volunteers.  We encourage you to become involved in the Sanderson PTO!  Your commitment will lend a powerful voice to our students, empower our teachers, and support our Sanderson community. 
Learn about our committee positions >

A Brief History

In 2016, the Academic Booster Club and the Parent Teacher Student Association joined forces to become the Sanderson High School Parent Teacher Organization.  We believe that by combining our resources, we are better able to serve the Sanderson community.

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We publish our email newsletter twice per month. Subscribe to be in the know and follow us on your favorite social media.

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2024-2025 PTO Board

Urvi Patel, President
​Gina Hardy, President Elect
Megan Miedema & Carson Satterfield (7/1-11/6), Treasurer
Gretchen Loftis, Secretary
Melanie Parsons, VP of Fundraising
Kiesha Hall, VP of Programs
Jennifer Pittman, VP Communications
For all inquiries, please email [email protected]
Open Board Meetings are generally held the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. and attended by over 20 volunteers.
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General Membership Meetings 
1) September
  • review the plan and approve the budget
2) February 
  • ​followed by Meet the Teacher Night
3) May or June
  • end of year review
  • officer election

Working Together...

The combined efforts of dedicated teachers and administrators, motivated students and involved parents make a crucial difference in a child's education. Statistics continue to bear this out and we recognize that identifying at-risk students and providing effective programs like our College Essay Program and Spartans of Excellence are making a difference at Sanderson. We are committed to recognizing the potential for excellence in every student at Sanderson.
Learn How to Get Involved

Interested in PTO?

To get more involved in our amazing parent teacher organization, please reach out to us. 
Co-chairing positions and/or gathering a committee to help is a-okay!  There is room for everyone.
PTO Interest Form

Free Money - Link Up!

Every August reset your grocery accounts to benefit Sanderson.
Givebacks, Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods, Publix and Office Depot/OfficeMax donate to your linked schools & booster groups.
No cost to you. These programs do not affect your savings or loyalty points.  
Givebacks - Do good every day without doing extra.
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Sanderson PTO
​Sanderson High School
5500 Dixon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-881-4800 (Sanderson Main Office)
​Visit the official SHS page.
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Instagram: ​Sanderson_PTO
Facebook: SandersonPTO
Twitter: ​SpartanPTO
Contact us: Email
  • Who We Are
  • Join the PTO
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Passive Fundraising
  • Get Involved
  • Programs
    • College Essay Tutoring
    • Scholarships
    • Spartans on a Roll
    • Spartans of Excellence
    • Teacher Grants
    • Volunteer Service Awards
    • Webinars
    • Accomplishments >
      • 2023-2024
      • Rachel's Challenge
      • Yarn Art
  • Advocate
  • News
    • Submit a Story
  • Links
  • Docs
  • Boosters
  • FAQS