A Message from the PTO:
On behalf of the PTO, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to all new and returning families for another exciting school year at University Academy. Whether this is your first year with us or you’ve been part of our community for a while, we are so glad you’re here.
Our PTO is committed to supporting our students, teachers, and staff through collaboration, volunteerism, and fundraising efforts that directly benefit our school. We believe that strong connections between home and school are essential for student success, and we invite you to be part of the partnership.
Become a Volunteer…Why YOU should get involved!
There are so many ways to get involved-whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, your time and talents are always appreciated. We look forward to working together to create a positive and enriching environment for all our children. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead filled with learning, growth, and community spirit!
Won't you join us? Becoming active is really easy - and it really makes a difference!
Melissa Vann
2026/2027 PTO President
2026-2027 PTO Board
Melissa Vann- President
Laura Einreinhofer- vice president
Summer Simmons- secretarY
Krystal Rasberry- communications
Kelsey Maxwell- Treasurer
Britney Gilligan- Member at Large
The PTO works with parents and faculty to organize and facilitate events both during and after school hours that serve to enrich our children's educational experiences and build a stronger community. Some of the programs the PTO helps support include:
Teacher Appreciation Events
Fall Festival
Field Trip Support
State Testing Breakfast Snacks
Purple Up! Military Child Breakfast
Mother & Son Event
Father & Daughter Dance
Middle School Formal
Teacher & Staff Lunches
Teacher & Staff Birthdays
Community Day
Book Fair
Holiday School Store
School Spirit Store
Field Day Concessions
2026/2027 Sponsored Events & Programs
Family Movie Night ~ September 25,2026
Join us for this fun Family event On The Lawn! We’ll Enjoy Popcorn, Laughs, and time together under the stars. The movie is TBD, But the memories are guaranteed. Bring your own blankets for your family to enjoy the show!
Community Day ~October 23, 2026
Kindergartners Get To Meet Those People Who Work In Our Neighborhood. This Event Will Familiarize Students With First Responders. Plus, The Event Is An Opportunity For Students To Ask Questions. Outside Of An Emergency Situation.
Fall Festival ~ November 6, 2026
The Fall Festival is an annual tradition at University Academy. Join us for this fun event! Kids of all ages will enjoy game booths, activities, a photo booth, Vendor's Row, and great food and drink for purchase.
Holiday School Store
December 7, 2026- December 10, 2026
School holiday shops are enjoyable for the kids. students get to shop without their parents around – they love it, it builds confidence. Students will have the opportunity to buy gifts with some of the proceeds benefiting the PTO.
Sweetheart Dance
TBD
Have fun at University Academy's Daddy-Daughter Dance! Calling all Dads, Granddads, Uncles, or anyone who is a positive role model for a girl will need to dust off their dancing shoes and get ready to Dance!
Middle School Formal
TBD
Our middle schoolers will have fun at the annual University Academy middle school formal. The event is for current UA students only.
Mother-Son Event
TBD
moms, enjoy an afternoon of fun with your son! Join us at race City in panama city beach from 1-3pm.
Teacher Appreciation
March 8-12, 2026
Help us celebrate our teachers by showing how much we appreciate them. You can find your teacher and paras favorite things on our favorite things tab.
Scholastic Book Fair
April 4-9, 2026
University Academy Charter School PTO is excited about our Book Fair. An amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair, you will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. Please mark your calendar for our Family Event where the whole family can join in the fun. And, you can contribute books to your child's classroom library.
April 4 (Sunday) - Grand Opening
Let's Chat.
Question for the PTO? Fill on the contact form or email us uaptoinfo@gmail.com
Calendar
All Dates are subject to change
August
4th-School Orientation
5th-First Day of School
21st-PTO Meeting 7:45am UA Cafe
September
4th-PTO Meeting 7:45AM UA Cafe
7th-Labor Day-NO SCHOOL
9th-UA Spirit Day ($1 dress day)
25th-Family Movie Night on the Lawn
OCTOBER
2nd- PTO Meeting 7:45 AM UA Cafe
7th-UA Spirit Day ($1 dress day)
9-12th Fall break (No school)
12th-Columbus Day (No School)
23rd-Community Day
November
5th-PTO Meeting 7:45 AM UA Cafe
6th- Fall Festival
10th-UA Spirit Day ($1 Dress Day)
11th - Veterans Day (No School)
23rd-27th Thanksgiving Holidays
DECEMBER
3rd-PTO Meeting 7:45 AM UA Cafe
7th - 10th- UA Holiday Store
14th- Jan 4th Christmas Break Begins
January
5th-Return from Christmas Holiday
7th-PTO Meeting 7:45 AM UA Cafe
13th-UA Spirit Day ($1 dress day)
18th - Martin Luther King Day (No School)
FEBRUARY
4th-PTO Meeting 7:45 AM UA Cafe
10th- UA Spirit Day ($1 dress day)
13th-15th-President's Day (No School)
MArch
4th- PTO Meeting 7:45 AM UA Cafe
10th- UA Spirit Day ($1 Dress day)
8th-12th - Teacher Appreciation Week
15th-21st - Spring Break
22nd - Return from Spring Break
26th-28th- Easter Weekend
April
1st-PTO meeting 7:45 AM UA cafe
4th-9th-Book Fair
14th- UA Spirit Day ($1 dress day)
15th - Purple Up Day
May
12th-UA Spirit Day ($1 Dress Day)
14th-PTO Meeting 7:45 UA Cafe
21st-Last Day of School (Early Release)