Because the safety of our students and staff is a top concern, any person who wishes to volunteer in school MUST have a background check on file. Background checks cost ~$13 and last two years. Verify that a prior clearance is still valid by calling the office at 317.881.1720.

To begin a new/renewed background check, please visit HERE!

Once completed, there are a number of ways to learn how to volunteer:

1. Attend a meeting to learn about immediate needs!

2. Sign up for PTO updates via Room Parents! Your child's Room Parent sends ~monthly~ updates with class-specific information in addition to general PTO information and ways to volunteer. Sign-up here!

3. Our Facebook page has quick access to volunteer sign-ups, like for Book Fair or Donuts w/Grownups, or for dessert and drink donations for appreciation days. 

4. Finally, you can sign up for a Specific PTO Committee based on how often you can help (1 hr/semester or 2 hrs/month) and where you are able to help (at school, evening events, from your laptop in the middle of the night). 

Saturday, November 14th is our CGES Outdoor Classroom Volunteer Day. No sign-up needed, just show up any time between 9:30-11:30am. Enjoy hot cocoa while picking up trash, weeding/mulching the garden, and loading the shed!

2026 Fall Book Fair has many different needs: Sign-up to Volunteer HERE! 

Help at Donuts w/Grownups sessions 1 or 2: Donuts w/Gownups Volunteer Sign-ups!