Friends of Ainsworth
Three Organizations, One Community
Ainsworth is fortunate to have three volunteer-led organizations supporting our students, educators, and school community: the Ainsworth PTA, the Ainsworth Foundation, and Apoyemos el Español.
Each organization has a different mission, but all share the same goal: helping Ainsworth students thrive. Learn more about each group and discover how you can participate, volunteer, or contribute.
Join a Friends of Ainsworth Meeting
Friends of Ainsworth meetings are open to our school community, and we’d love for you to join us! Meeting dates, times, and locations vary throughout the year. Please visit our Events page for the current schedule.
Ainsworth PTA
Building community and supporting everyday school needs
The Ainsworth PTA brings families, teachers, and staff together while funding programs and resources that enrich school life.
PTA support includes:
- Community events, including Buckaroo, the Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Celebration, OBOB, Duelo de Literatura, the Book Fair, Talent Show, Science Fair, and 5th Grade Promotion
- Community support programs, including the Ainsworth Clothing Closet, book drives, holiday gift drives, and food assistance
- Classroom and academic enrichment, including teacher grants, school supplies, artists-in-residence, and the yearbook
- Campus improvement and care through the Green Team
- Volunteer coordination and other school-wide needs
The PTA’s work is powered by memberships, donations, and volunteers. Whether you have a few minutes, a few hours, or an idea to share, we welcome your participation!
Join the PTA
Volunteer
Support the Ainsworth PTA
Ainsworth Foundation
Investing in educational enrichment
The Ainsworth Foundation works to help bridge gaps in public-school funding and expand educational opportunities for Ainsworth students.
Under current PPS Foundation guidelines, funds may no longer be used to pay for staffing exclusively at Ainsworth. The Foundation remains committed to supporting meaningful educational experiences, including:
- Student mental-health support
- Ecology in Classrooms and Outdoors for 4th/5th-grade blended classes
- Playworks recess programming
- Classroom enrichment
- Afterschool enrichment
- School assemblies
- Field-trip funding
Community contributions make these opportunities possible for Ainsworth students.
Learn More About the Ainsworth Foundation
Support the Foundation
Apoyemos el Español
Supporting Spanish immersion across the Lincoln cluster
Apoyemos el Español supports the K–12 Spanish Immersion Program at Ainsworth Elementary, West Sylvan Middle School, and Lincoln High School.
Apoyemos strengthens students’ language learning and cultural experiences through:
- Fundraising and community-building activities
- Recruitment and oversight of native Spanish-speaking interns
- Grants for Spanish Immersion teachers
- Coordination of the 8th-grade capstone trip to Costa Rica
Families throughout the Spanish Immersion community are invited to participate in this important cultural and linguistic work.
Learn More About Apoyemos
Host an Intern
Donate
Get Involved
These organizations rely on the time, ideas, and generosity of Ainsworth families and community members. Choose the opportunity that is most meaningful to you—or get involved with all three!
Together, we can preserve Ainsworth traditions, strengthen our community, and create enriching experiences for every student.
Questions? Contact the Ainsworth PTA at ainsworthptainfo@gmail.com.