We hope your summer was restful and that the first week back has been a great start to the school year! I'm Katie Gould-Marks, and I’m honored to serve as your PTO President for this exciting year—especially as we prepare to celebrate Lanier’s 100th anniversary!
Summer Refresh & Campus Improvements
Over the break, the PTO partnered with the school to tackle some much-needed organization and upgrades. A huge thank you to our Dad’s Club, who helped with:
- Removing bulky and broken furniture from the uniform store and copy room
- Power washing gym windows
- Building cabinets and assembling smart boards
- Coordinating and moving new furniture into classrooms
We’re also grateful to DeKasa (owned by a former Lanier parent) for their generous support in completing ongoing projects:
- Refinishing and painting the black benches outside
- Repainting handrails
- Repairing and repainting hallways, stairways, and classrooms
And this weekend, we’re giving the teacher’s lounge a much-needed upgrade with new refrigerators replacing the old, barely functioning ones!
Auditorium Sound System Upgrade
Last year, we kicked off plans to enhance the auditorium’s sound system. Thanks to funds raised through our annual Raise Your Paws fundraiser, installation is now underway and slated for completion this fall!
Raise Your Paws: Annual Fundraiser Launch
None of these improvements would be possible without the generosity of our Lanier families and community partners. As we launch this year’s Raise Your Paws, please know your contributions directly support:
- Teacher resources
- Campus enhancements
- Expanded student programming
We hope you’ll consider giving and being part of the impact.
Get Involved with PTO
Our PTO thrives because of YOU! There are many ways to get involved—from volunteering to attending our coffees and meetings throughout the year. We’d love to see you there.
Here’s to a memorable year as we celebrate Lanier’s Centennial together!
Warmly,
Katie Gould-Marks
PTO President
Katie Gould-Marks
Lanier PTO President 2025-2026
