Welcome to the Merrimac PTO

Merrimac PTO is a group of parent, staff and community volunteers who organize fundraisers and sponsor school events to benefit the students at the Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir School and Helen R. Donaghue in Merrimac, Massachusetts.

Our goals are to encourage interactions between family and school and work with teachers, staff and the community at large to improve our children’s educational experience.

Proudly Serving:

Merrimac PTO Holiday Light Tour

December 13th- December 15th

What is the Holiday Light Tour?

This is a special event where families and friends can drive through our neighborhoods and enjoy the dazzling lights and holiday displays. It’s a wonderful way to bring joy to our community while supporting our school!

How You Can Participate:

1. Decorate Your Home: Get creative and decorate your home with holiday lights, inflatables, and other festive decorations.

2. Sign Up: Register your home to be included in the official tour map. You can sign up by clicking the link below

3. Light Up the Night: Ensure your lights are on each evening from Friday 12/13 to Sunday 12/15 from 6pm-8pm

Please click the link below to fill out our form to have your home included on the light tour map

Where does the money raised by the Merrimac PTO go?

Where does the money raised by the Merrimac PTO go?

  • Support class field trips and in-house programs

  • Purchase new books for the school libraries

  • Provide recess equipment

  • Offer teachers in-classroom resources

  • “Hi Merrimac PTO, We wanted to thank you and the PTO committee for organizing the “Boosterthon” event! Your dedication and commitment to the children, school staff and families of Merrimac is greatly appreciated! The dance-a-thon was a huge success! The kids and teachers had a fantastic experience! Thank You!!!!!”

    The First Grade Team; Jody, Kate, Kate and Karen

  • "I just wanted to thank the PTO again for purchasing the SMART board for my classroom. It is finally up and running and the kiddos love it! I’ve already noticed an improvement in their willingness to learn and be engaged with the material. They all say thank you as well!"

    Abbie Smith

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