The Old Greenwich School PTA is dedicated to enriching every child’s educational experience by fostering strong connections between home and school, encouraging family engagement, and building a vibrant, inclusive community. Through the efforts of our parent volunteers and the generosity of our fundraising, we plan and bring to life programs, resources, and events that inspire learning, creativity, and a lifelong love of school.
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
Tuesday, October 7
Mark your calendar for Picture Day on Tuesday, October 7.
OGS HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP
Tuesday, Oct. 7 & Wednesday, Oct. 8
Celebrate the Pumpkin Lady Unveiling with our Annual Halloween Costume Swap! To participate, have your student(s) drop off their gently used Halloween costumes at the donation tables in the morning or after school on these days. Students are welcome to take a donated costume; no need to bring one in. Any costumes that remain will be donated to the Yerwood Center.
Contact: OGS Green Schools
WINTER COAT DRIVE
Tuesday, Oct. 7 & Wednesday, Oct. 8
There will be a labeled bin on the Plaza for collecting coats in both children and adult sizes. Please consider donating your new or gently used items. All donations will be delivered to The Yerwood Center to support families in need.
Contact: Jesse Gestal
Safety Forum
Friday, October 10, 9:15 - 10:15AM
On Friday, October 10, GPS will be hosting a hybrid safety forum for Eastern Middle School, Old Greenwich School, and Riverside School where you will be able to ask questions to Director of School Security Brent Reeves and a member of the Greenwich Police Department regarding safety, specifically pertaining to your neighborhood and these three schools.
This is a hybrid meeting - all families are invited to participate on live Zoom from 9:15-10:15am. The Q&A option will be available for those online to ask questions.
For those interested in attending in person at the Havemeyer Building on Greenwich Avenue, seating is very limited. Please RSVP using this brief Google Form.
55TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH
Saturday, October 18, 11AM — 4PM
Our favorite fall tradition is almost here!
Mark your calendar for the OGS 55th Annual Pumpkin Patch!
PRE-ORDER & SAVE: TICKETS & BRACELETS
By ordering your Pumpkin Patch tickets and unlimited bracelets before the big day, you'll save both time and money! Check out the pre-order packages and place your order here.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP: IT TAKES A VILLAGE!
Pumpkin Patch is OGS' largest fundraiser and it truly takes a village to put on this great community and fundraising event. We need you 🫵 to make it a success.
Families are asked to sign-up for a minimum of one shift the day of the event.
Contacts: Lea Russell and Lindsay Doyle
BAKE SALE SIGN-UP
Sign up here to contribute beautifully baked store-bought or homemade treats. If baking is not your thing, you can also Venmo @Connell-Kristin ($10+), and the hard work will be done for you!
Contacts: Jacquelin Howe and Kristin Connell
SIGN UP FOR THE PTA
By joining the PTA and creating your family account, you’ll gain access to event registration, our online directory, and key opportunities to get involved throughout the year. Your membership and contributions directly fund enrichment programs, field trips, classroom resources, and more—so join us today and help make a lasting impact on our school community!
Join or Renew Your Annual Membership Now!
