Kilby PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization)
Welcome to Kilby's Parent Teacher Organization Webpage!
The Kilby PTO is dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere of communication, cooperation, trust and support among the parents, teachers and staff of Kilby Laboratory School all while supporting the mission and values of the University of North Alabama. The PTO will provide service, social, and fund-raising activities that support Kilby and its goals for the students’ academic, physical and social well-being.
Feel free to email us for any questions! kilbypto@una.edu
About Us
Meet our 2025-2026 PTO Executive members!
President - Rachael Nelson
VP of Programming (President elect) - Michelle Gray
VP of Public Relations - Natalie Wester
VP of Fundraising - Olivia Kachelman
Secretary - Erin Wittscheck
Treasurer - Gina Wilson
Official PTO Membership dues are $15/household annually. These are typically paid at the 1st general PTO meeting of the school year. Click HERE for the 2025-2026 PTO Membership Form Here!
These can be paid by cash or check (made to Kilby PTO); sent in an envelope to the office, labeled "Kilby PTO-Membership Due" with your name. Or, PayPal to kilbyPTO@una.edu with "Membership-Name" in notes.
Official “due-paying” members will qualify for the following privileges:
- The rights to vote at all General PTO meetings on matters including, but not limited to, the election of officers, the approval of the annual PTO budget and amendments made to these Constitution and Bylaws.
- The right to hold office as an Officer, a member of the Executive Committee, a member of the Nominating Committee, or Chair of any Standing Committee.
- A discount on any item awarded a discount by the PTO Executive Committee. Discounted items may include, but not limited to, spirit wear, year books, dinners or entrance to special events. Items awarded with discounts may vary from year to year.
Events
For more information, check the PTO Activities tabs below!
For School Calendar and Holidays/Closures, click HERE!
For a full list of important Kilby/PTO Dates, click HERE!
| Upcoming PTO & Kilby Event Dates | ||
| Date | Event | Type |
| Wednesday, August 6 | 1st day of School | |
| Wednesday, August 27 | School Picture Day | |
| Sunday, August 31 | Spirit wear orders due! | |
| Friday, September 5 | Stock the Teacher Lounge | PTO Sponsored |
| Wednesday, October 1 | Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Fundraiser Kick-off | PTO Fundraiser |
| Saturday, October 18th | UNA Homecoming Parade | PTO Sponsored |
| Thursday, October 23rd | Fall Festival | PTO Sponsored |
PTO Committee Sponsored Activities
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK (Typically held in April/May)
Kilby PTO supports and appreciates our teachers! Each year we sponsor several meals for teachers at Kilby School and always need parents help and support.
Check back for sign up sheet and teacher & staff "favorites" list.
HERE IS THE LINK TO "TEACHER/STAFF FAVORITES"!
Kilby PTO sponsors a fun and wild "end of year" school event each year in May!
Fun Day 2026 is May 20th!
Kilby PTO designs and coordinates orders for Kilby apparel in the beginning of each school year. Orders typically arrive in time for Homecoming parade.
CLICK HERE for the order form. Orders due August 31!
Every year, Kilby participates in the UNA Homecoming Parade and Spirit Week!
UNA Homecoming will be October 18th, 2025!!
Fall Festival is a fun, family event sponsored by the PTO each year in October!
Fall Festival will be held on October 23. More information to come.
Book Fair!! Next dates in Feb-Mar, 2026!
Fundraising
Kilby PTO hosts a number of opportunities to raise funds to support most events posted on our page and for greater needs for Kilby! Our annual Kilby Cub Dash is our most successful fundraising event; but we love to offer other opportunities such as Skate Nights, restaurant Kilby Family Nights, and other traditional fundraisers where everyone can get involved!
We will post fundraiser opportunities here when they are planned!
Contact PTO
256.765.4303
Mailing: 1 Harrison Plaza, Box 5035, Florence, AL 35632
Physical: 611 N. Pine St., Florence, AL 35630