About SEMS PTO

San Elijo Middle School PTO is a community of parents, teachers, and neighbors united by one goal: supporting our students and staff. We work alongside SEMS administration to foster a positive school climate and provide supplemental resources that make a real difference on campus.

We achieve this through two annual fundraisers — Fund the Nest in the fall and Color the Nest in the spring — as well as a sponsorship program that connects local businesses with our school community. Every dollar raised goes directly toward enriching the student experience at San Elijo Middle School.

You're Already a Member

SEMS PTO does not charge membership fees. If you're a parent, guardian, or teacher at San Elijo Middle School, you're already a member of the PTO!

Our monthly meetings are open to all families and staff, and we'd love to see you there.

Get Involved

There's a place for everyone at SEMS PTO, whether you can give a few hours a year or want to serve on the board. We need volunteers for events, fundraisers, planning committees, and more. Your unique talents and ideas help make our school stronger.

Interested in joining us or learning more? Reach out anytime at the contact form below or come to one of our monthly meetings!

2026-27 PTO Monthly Meetings

Join us at our monthly General Member Meetings!

General Member Meetings are held monthly at 1:00 PM. The Executive Board will meet on these same dates at 12:30 PM.

Meetings will be in person on campus on the dates below. Please check in at the front office with your ID.

August 25, 2026

September 8, 2026

October 13, 2026

November 10, 2026

December 8, 2026

January 12, 2027

February 16, 2027

March 16, 2027

April 13, 2027

May 18, 2027

Meet the 2026-2027 PTO Board

Our board members are parent volunteers dedicated to supporting San Elijo Middle School.

President - Melissa Jensen
Treasurer - Emily Perschbacher
Secretary - Kelly Hill
VP of Sponsorship - Shannon Appel
VP of Fundraising - Kat Tolentino
VP of Volunteers - Catherine Vu
VP of Communications - Mylène "Mimi" Merlo
Fund The Nest Chair - Danica Nelson
Color The Nest Chair - Danica Nelson
Spirit Wear Coordinator - Emily Perschbacher and Alicia Gregson
Hospitality Chair - Gina O'Malley
Community Ambassador - Laurie Miller
Snack Bar Coordinator - Emily Perschbacher
Tech Support - Tammy Hawkins

Principal - Tricia Storey
Teacher Representative - Jill Van Es

Interested in Joining the Board?

Elections are held each spring. If you'd like to learn more about serving on the board, use the contact form below — we're always looking for new voices and ideas!

Contact us

Have a question, idea, or want to volunteer?
We'd love to hear from you!