Parent-Teacher Organizations
Each District 21 elementary and middle school has a Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). Participation in these organizations, as well as their regular meetings, is open to all parents. PTOs raise money to provide for schools' additional needs, and PTOs create student and family events within the school community.

Parent Advisory Council/
Principal's Advisory Council
Each school has a Parent Advisory Council (also called Principal's Advisory Council). These groups, which feature a different make-up from school-to-school provide the school administration with an opportunity to provide information to parents on topics that they request as well as to gain information from parents on a range of issues.