Parent Teacher Organization

The Parent Teacher Organization’s (PTO) purpose is to support Ascension Episcopal School’s mission by fostering open communication and encouraging parent involvement across all three campuses. We enhance the educational experience for our students, faculty, and staff through dedicated volunteerism and financial support.

All Ascension families are automatically members of our PTO through the $10 PTO fee included in annual tuition. We encourage every Blue Gator family to take advantage of the many opportunities to get involved, connect with other parents, and support our school community.

Questions, suggestions or comments can be send to pto@ascensionbluegators.org

Get Involved

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Fall Festival 2026

For everything you need to know about Fall Festival 2026 Click HERE
Meetings & Volunteer Info

A PTO General Meeting is to be held once each year so that all parents may learn about PTO activities and fundraising projects for the upcoming year.

Emails are shared with the school community on a weekly basis from our Director of Community Engagement about specific school events and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

A survey is sent out to all parents in early spring to indicate interest in serving on PTO for the following school year through various ways: Executive Council, Room Parent, and Fundraising Committees.
PTO Projects & Activities
Ascension's PTO joins together their collective efforts to help provide the following to our school community:
- Room Parents
- Volunteer Coordination
- Class Parties
- Thanksgiving Feasts for Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Family-friendly Fall Festival
- Adult-only Spring Event & Auction
- Annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week
- Quarterly Faculty & Staff Birthday Lunches
- And much more!
A Legacy of Leadership & Service

For the past 37 years, Ascension parents have generously given their time, talents, and energy to strengthen our school community. Since Ascension’s earliest parent organization was formed, volunteers have played an important role in supporting our students, faculty, staff, and families.

Beginning in 1990, these names recognize our PTO Presidents and Fundraiser Chairs who stepped forward to lead, serve, and bring our community together. From auctions and festivals to celebrations and traditions that have evolved through the years, each of these volunteers helped set the stage for those who followed.

We are grateful for this rich history of parent involvement and for the countless hours these leaders—and the volunteers alongside them—have given to Ascension. Their legacy continues today in a PTO built on community, generosity, and a shared commitment to making Ascension an exceptional place for our students and families.

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PTO Executive Council

2026-2027 Executive Committee

Sarah Caffery, President

Kelli Storey, President-Elect

Julia Domino, Secretary

Caitie Wood, Treasurer

Leslie Breaux, RR Campus Coordinator

Caitlyn Frayard, RR Campus Coordinator

Mary Bowie, DT Campus Coordinator,

Pam Fenstermaker, DT Campus Coordinator

Jeanne Fitzgerald, SMP Campus Coordinator

Beverly Schilling, SMP Campus Coordinator

Allison Garrett, Communications Coordinator

Stacie Belle, Parliamentarian
Leah Halverson, Social Event Coordinator

Minette Guidry, Social Event Coordinator
Portia Reyna, Faculty Representative

Katherine McCormick, Director of Community Engagement, PSO School Liaison

Fundraising Committee

Mary Courville, Sponsorship Coordinator

Caitie Wood, Finance & Raffle Coordinator

Kim Lau, Clickbid Coordinator

Laura Owens, Fall Festival Chair

Kelli Storey, Blue Gator Royale Chair

For information on getting involved or if you have a comment or question, please email us at pto@ascensionbluegators.org.

Contact

P. 337-233-9748

Main Address:
1030 Johnston Street
Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501

Admissions

P. 337-233-9748 x 501
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Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy
Ascension Episcopal Schools admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the organization. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other organization-administered programs.

Parent Teacher Organization