September 1, 2026. Blythe Park PTA Happenings
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September 1, 2026

Blythe Park PTA Happenings

Friday, September 4

You get donuts to kick off Labor Day Weekend and the PTA gets a little cash back. Win-win.

Pre-order required:

Select a dozen or half-dozen Do-Rite Donuts in a variety of flavors (including GF and Vegan options) and a pick-up time (3pm or 3:30pm) for Friday, September 4. Donuts will be ready and waiting for you at the school.

Pre-order by 10pm on September 3.

Rainbow Run Fundraiser

Friday, September 25, 5pm-7pm

Blythe Park Amphitheater

Don't miss our family fun color run! Participants of all ages purchase a custom t-shirt and walk or run the route while being sprayed with color powder.

Enjoy DJ entertainment plus popsicles and food for purchase. This is open to the entire community, so invite your friends and neighbors to register, too!​​​​​​​ Register by September 11.

Join the PTA!

THANK YOU to the 30+ families who have joined or renewed their annual Blythe Park PTA membership! If you haven't yet, join the PTA or renew today! (You must be logged in or create a new account in Membership Toolkit to join the PTA.)

Your membership helps us sponsor events and activities for students, faculty, and the community throughout the year.

Members get:

  • Online access to the student directory (through the Membership Toolkit app)
  • Weekly eNewsletter with PTA updates

Join soon!

  • Spin the prize wheel (next chance: parent night)

    • ​​​​​​​Blythe Park sticker, car magnet, or second chance raffle entry (for free yearbook, spirit wear shirt, Rainbow Run ticket or cut the ribbon at the new playground unveiling)

    • Second chance raffle winners must be paid PTA members ($50 or $100) by 9/11

  • $100 memberships are automatically entered into a raffle for reserved concert seating (winter, spring, or Veterans Day)

Members are encouraged to attend PTA meetings, but it is not required. We value your input whether you can attend or not. Reach out to board@blytheparkpta.org with any questions. Our first PTA meeting is Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 pm in Blythe Park's Library (lower level).

Room Parents & Volunteers

Our events are only successful if we have enough volunteer support. Sign up details for exact volunteer needs will be sent prior to each event.

Room parents assist classroom teachers as needed, share PTA communications, and volunteer at PTA events. If you are interested, review the guidelines and fill out this form by September 11. Two room parents/class will be randomly selected and contacted by September 15. ​​​​​​​

Fall spirit wear coming soon!

Lots of fun options to show your Blythe Park Pride!


Save the Date!

Sept. 4 Donut Pick Up
​​​​​​​Sept. 10 Parent Night
Sept. 11 Deadline for Room Parent Selection
Sept. 15 PTA Meeting
Sept. 25 Rainbow Run Fundraiser

Follow us on social media! Click the links below to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date happenings.



Blythe Park PTA

735 Leesley Road, Riverside, IL