Barkell Parent-Teacher Organization

The Barkell Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a voluntary organization that raises funds and sponsors events which benefit and enrich the lives and education of our students and teachers.

Who are the members of the PTO?

Parents, teachers, and our principal, Karen Eddy. If you have a child attending Barkell, you are a member of the PTO.

Current officers:

Beth Cook, President
Noelle Pinar, Vice-president
Deanna Levanen, Secretary
Kristin Murr, Treasurer

With your generous donations and support from local Hancock and Houghton country businesses, the PTO has contributed over $5,500 dollars towards school activities, educational supplies and family events.

Our biggest fundraiser is the annual pancake breakfast in December. This year, the date has been moved to Saturday, February 20th, 2027.

Accomplishments from the 2025-2026 school year:

New playground equipment- balls, jump ropes, hula hoops, etc.
Annual Bulldog Christmas Shop
Positive-Behavior Rewards- Bulldog cart prizes
Teacher Appreciation Week
New technology- electronic whiteboards in the classrooms
Replenish teacher supplies like glue, pens, markers, staplers, etc.

Why does the PTO fundraise?

To meet our objective, we must fundraise. We raise money to continue providing our children with playground equipment, school equipment, teacher supplies, assemblies, and other experiences.

Why should I get involved?

We need your support! Every little bit of time and effort can help. Please consider signing up to help with only one event or however much you time you can offer.

More ways to support the PTO:

We need your support! Every little bit of time and effort can help. Please consider signing up to help with only one event or however much you time you can offer.

Earn money by grocery shopping: General Mills products give back to schools with every purchase. Click here for more information.
Save your Tadych’s Marketplace receipts! We get 1% of all sales. Place your receipts in an envelope marked “PTO” and return it with your child to school to be delivered to the school office.

2026-2027 school year PTO meeting dates:

October 8th
November 19th
December 10th
January 14th
February 11th
March 11th
April 8th
May 13th

To get involved or to learn more please contact Deanna Levanen at deannalevanen@ymail.com.

Annual pancake breakfast fundraiser face painting.
Annual pancake breakfast fundraiser.
Hancock Bulldog shop.
Teacher appreciation week.
Teacher appreciation week – lounge area.