The Underwood Way
November, 2026
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work at Underwood Elementary! I have the privilege of working alongside wonderful staff, students, and parents who care about our school and the success of our kids. Being part of this community, especially one I grew up in, makes this work even more meaningful. I want to see Underwood students succeed, both in school and long after they leave our doors.
As we continue to grow, I want us to focus on more than academics. We are working hard to improve test scores, strengthen instruction, and provide opportunities for every student to learn and grow. We are seeing progress! But I also want us to grow in our sense of community, connection, and involvement.
We are taking steps in that direction by starting a Parent/Community-Teacher Organization (PTO), creating more opportunities for families to get involved, and strengthening the connection between our school and community.
I think we sometimes spend so much time worrying about everything that could go wrong with our kids and school that we forget to create opportunities for things to go right. What if we spent more time creating positive experiences, building relationships, celebrating successes, and helping kids discover what they are capable of accomplishing?
So, what can YOU do to help?
You don't have to make a huge commitment to make a difference. Small things add up!
Get involved! Join our new PTO and help create opportunities for students.
Volunteer! Help with school activities, events, or classroom projects.
Share your talents! Share your career, hobbies, skills, or experiences with our students.
Show your support! Attend school events, cheer on our kids, and celebrate their accomplishments.
Support our teachers! A kind word, a thank-you, or a helping hand goes a long way.
Be a positive voice! Celebrate the good things happening in our school and community.
Share ideas! If you see an opportunity to make Underwood better, we want to hear it!
Our kids need all of us: parents, teachers, grandparents, businesses, and community members who believe in them and invest in their future. Schools cannot do it alone. It takes all of us working together.
I grew up here, and I believe in this community. I believe in our students, staff, and families. I want Underwood to be a place where kids have opportunities, feel supported, build confidence, and know their community is cheering them on.
GoBeGreat!
Mrs. Rush
Calling All Parents & Community Members!
We are excited to announce that we are forming a new Parent-Teacher-Community Organization (PTCO) at Underwood Public School—and we would love for YOU to be a part of it!
Our first meeting will be held on November 4th at 6:00 pm at the Underwood School.
This organization is an opportunity for parents, teachers, staff, and community members to come together to support our students, strengthen our school, and grow our community.
We truly believe that it takes a village to raise and educate our children. When our families, school, and community work together, our students benefit.
💜 Please consider being part of this exciting new organization! Think about how you can support our students, teachers, and community as we work together to build a stronger future for the children of Underwood.
