PTO
Parent organizations such as PTOs and PTAs play a vital role in supporting the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) mission to empower students as critical thinkers, visionary leaders, and active community contributors. By fostering strong partnerships between families, educators, and school staff, these organizations help create enriching educational environments that encourage student growth and success. Through volunteer support, fundraising, and organizing programs that extend learning beyond the classroom, PTOs and PTAs directly contribute to HISD’s goal of preparing students for limitless opportunities in a competitive global landscape.
Although parent organizations like PTOs and PTAs operate as separate entities, it is essential for them to work closely with school principals and follow district guidelines to ensure the school’s goals, policies, and educational standards. Collaboration with the district and principal promotes clear communication, builds trust, and ensures that all activities and funds directly support student success in a way that complements the school's priorities. Adhering to district guidelines also helps maintain transparency, accountability, and legal compliance, protecting both the school and the parent organization. Ultimately, this partnership creates a cohesive support system that strengthens the overall educational experience for students.
The Tanglewood Middle School Parent Organization (PO) helps support our school through volunteering as well as providing additional funds to supplement the campus’ academic and enrichment needs. This enables Tanglewood Middle School to continue providing programs which enhance our children’s education. Membership in the parent organization is open to all current Tanglewood Middle School parents.
To join the PO and/or find out more information about the PO please visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TanglewoodMiddleSchoolPTO.
District guidelines, policies/regulations and resources for parent organizations can be found here: [LINK TO DISTRICT PTO PAGE – CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION].
If you have any additional questions, contact the HISD Family and Community Engagement team at FACE@houstonisd.org.
Welcome to the Tanglewood PTO
Our parent-teacher organization isn't complete with you. Whether you're a brand new Tanglewood family, or a returning Gator, please know that all are welcome and encouraged to participate in this vital organization.
The Tanglewood PTO assists and supports the Tanglewood Middle School Staff to achieve the school's academic and community goals. Some of our activities include:
- Operating the school store
- Coordinating staff appreciation events
- Assisting office staff
- Helping facilitate awards and recognition ceremonies
- Volunteering in the library
- Decorating the school for special occasions
- Chaperoning field excursions and socials
PTO - Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS) Registration
In order to work on campus, all adults must be registered with Houston ISD as volunteers. The process is quick and easy! Just click here to go to the VIPS Registration page and complete the required information. Remember to choose "Tanglewood Middle School" as your campus and submit the online form. After that, all you have to do is stop by the front office to sign in with your photo ID when you come by to volunteer!
Tanglewood School Store
For your convenience, the school store has basic supplies, P.E. and school uniforms, and spirit shirts.
Contact Us:
Tanglewood PTO
c/o Tanglewood Middle School
5215 San Felipe
Houston, Texas 77056
Support Tanglewood when you shop with our community partners!
All of our PTO accounts were created prior to our name change to Tanglewood Middle School. Please use the account information as it appears below. Thank you.
Amazon Smile
Please designate “Grady PTO” as your charity.
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, their foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.
Randalls Good Neighbor Program
Grady PTO Account: 1785
When you link your Randalls Remarkable Card to our school account, they will donate 1% of your total grocery purchases to our school. To enroll in the donation program, please click here to download the Good Neighbor registration form. Fill it out, and return it to your local Randalls courtesy booth.
Kroger Community Rewards Program
Grady PTO Account: 59302
Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Kroger Community Rewards makes fund-raising easy. All you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card! To enroll, click here and complete the online registration form. You must renew your donation connection every year after August 1.
Box Tops for Education
Helping Tanglewood raise money is as simple as doing your grocery shopping! With Box Tops for Education™, it doesn’t take a lot of work to make a huge impact on the lives of students at our school. For more information, please check out the Box Tops for Education FAQ by clicking here.
BUY — Find Box Tops on hundreds of products. (Click here for a list of participating products.)
CLIP — Clip Box Tops from each package.
SEND — Send the Box Tops to school in a baggie.
EARN — Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for our school.