Who We Are

The purpose of this organization shall be: to enhance a positive learning environment for all Gower School District 62 (Gower West Elementary and Gower Middle School) students. We will do this through:
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Bolstering relationships between the school, parents and teachers;
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Executing school community-building social events for our schools; and
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Funding classroom initiatives.
The Gower School PTO Board and Chairpersons are dedicated to supporting the development of all children. Our teachers and staff use many learning materials provided by the PTO to help children grow academically, socially, and physically. We regularly sponsor activities and events in order to offer a better learning experience for the children.
Our Purpose
Our Sponsorships
1st & 4th Grade Friends
Art Classes & Clubs
Band & Chorus
Basketball Teams
Battle of the Books
Be Who You Want to Be
Book Clubs
Character Counts Program
Cheerleading
Chess Club
Class Field Trips
Classroom Incentives
Cooking Club
Cross Country
Dance Line
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Fine Arts/Enrichment
Flag Football
Garden Club
Geography Club
Golf Teams
Guest Speakers & Assemblies
Historical Perspectives Performances
Kindergarten Music Program
Leadership Camp
Library Magazine Subscriptions
Math/Vocabulary Programs
Mathematics League
Novel Studies
PE Equipment/Programs
Poetry Slam
Reading Incentive Program
Red Ribbon Week & Assembly
Scholastic Bowl
Science Labs
Soccer Teams
Spanish Language Resources
Special Education Resources
Speech & Language Resources
Spirit Club
Sport Trophies & Certificates
STEAM Lab
Student Council
Spring Musical
Swim Team
Teacher Wish Lists
Track & Field
VIPs - 8th Grade
Volleyball Teams
Wrestling Teams
A majority of the proceeds from our fundraisers are used to fulfill Teacher Wishlists. Each year staff from our Gower schools are able to submit a request for an item(s) for their classroom, library, lab, field trip or school-run extracurricular activities. These are items not covered by the regular school district budget.
The PTO budgets an average of $16,000 for this expense each year.

Contact Info
Mailing Address:
Gower School PTO
7700 Clarendon Hills Road
Willowbrook IL 60527
GENERAL EMAIL: gower62pto@gmail.com
PRESIDENT: gower62president@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE VP: gower62evp@gmail.com
VICE PRESIDENT: gower62vp@gmail.com
SECRETARY: gower62secretary@gmail.com
TREASURER: gower62treasurer@gmail.com
PayPal: www.paypal.com @GowerPTO
Officers
Elizabeth Shaker Araujo (Grace & Audrey at Hinsdale Central, Jack 8th, Andy & Ellie 5th) returns as President.
Jen Kelly (Caroline 5th, Jack 3rd & Emma 1st) fills the new office of Executive Vice President for 2022-23.
Nicole Maggard (Aviana 3rd) is in her second year as Vice President.
Marie Cerwin (Caroline 4th & Elizabeth 1st) is PTO Secretary for a second year.
Katie Smith (Leathon 3rd & Hailey 1st) holds the office of Treasurer.
Victor Simon (Superintendent) is our corporate registered agent.
(Officer terms and duties provided on RESOURCES page)