What We Do

We raise funds and volunteer hours that go straight back into Gower — playground upgrades, classroom technology, school instruments, and teacher appreciation.

We also run school-wide events like Gator Gallop, movie nights, and holiday markets, and operate the Spirit Store, all to help our students have a richer school experience.

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🐊 Gator Gallop is TOMORROW, Thursday, October 8! Here's the grade level schedule for the back playground:4th Grade: 8:30-9:30 AM3rd Grade: 9:30-10:30 AM5th Grade: 10:30-11:30 AMPreK: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM2nd Grade: 12:00-1:00 PMKindergarten: 1:00-2:00 PM1st Grade: 2:00-3:00 PMParents and families are invited to come cheer your student on! Please make sure your student wears comfortable clothing for running, crawling, and jumping, along with sneakers or running shoes (no sandals, boots, or slip-on shoes). It's looking chilly for Gallop Day, and students receive their Gator Gallop t-shirt that morning, so send them in a long-sleeve shirt or something that layers well underneath so they stay warm before it's time to gear up!See you on the back playground, Gators! 🐊💚💙🧡💛 ... See MoreSee Less

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🐊 Gator Gallop is just 2 days away! This Thursday, October 8, each grade level heads to the back playground for their obstacle course fun run.Every student gets a free Gator Gallop T-shirt to wear on the big day. Keep those donations coming, every bit helps us reach our next fundraising prize! 🐊💚💙🧡💛 ... See MoreSee Less

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🐊 Join us for Walk to School Day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7! Meet at McKay's (next door to Gower) by 7:40 am and we'll walk to school together as a Gator community.See you there! 🐊🚶 ... See MoreSee Less

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🐊 Shoutout to our friends at H.G. Hill Middle School! If you're a Gower family with an older student at H.G. Hill, their brand-new PTO wants to hear from you.This is a great time to get involved and help carry that same strong Gower community spirit into middle school.Check out the info below for ways to help and stay in the loop! 💚🐊 ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for your interest in supporting the school. Please share some information below about you and your family. The PTO will reach out soon with more information and some opportunities to get inv...

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🐊 Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed!Want to help make Trunk or Treat at the Lawson Cluster event extra special? We're looking for a few families to decorate their vehicle and hand out candy at the Lawson Cluster Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 29!Space is limited, so if you're interested, please email Dr. Query at Jenna.Query@mnps.org as soon as possible to reserve your spot.Thanks for helping make this a fun night for our Gator families! 🍬🚗 ... See MoreSee Less

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How You Can Help

Without our community’s support, the Gower PTO cannot survive. There are many ways you can get involved.

* Volunteer: Your help is needed at special events and frequently throughout the year.

* Contribute: Your contribution will help obtain important resources for our school.

* Partner with Us: Local businesses are critical to our success.

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