Giving Back

Appropriations

Twice yearly, the Merrimac PTO awards a portion of our budget to special requests submitted to us by Sweetsir and Donaghue teachers and staff.  These requests are generally for classroom and extracurricular supplies that benefit all students, such as iPad’s, ELMO projectors, and playground equipment.

The following form should be used by staff members of the Helen R. Donaghue and Frederick N. Sweetsir Schools in Merrimac, MA.  

Fill out the Appropriation Request Form online OR download a printable version here and return to the PTO mailbox at either school.

Looking to fund a field trip? Please download the Field Trip Funding Request Form here and send to the principal for approval before it is sent to the PTO mailbox.

Merrimac PTO Scholarship

We annually give a $1,000.00 scholarship to a graduating Merrimac Senior. Applications are available at both Pentucket High School and Whittier Vocational High School. A committee of Merrimac teachers and parents reviews all applications and rewards the scholarships based on academic success, volunteerism, involvement in extra-curricular activities and overall need.

Holiday Helper

The PTO is a proud contributor to this annual event. This is a total community effort by many local organizations to support of families in need in our own community. For many years, the PTO has purchased, with our funds, new clothing for families.