About Us
As a caregiver of a child at Midvale-Lincoln, you are automatically a member of our School Community Organization (SCO).
Together we strive to meet the needs of all of our students and staff. We plan community-building events, we offer in-school support, and we raise money to support our classrooms.
Why “SCO”?
What many schools call the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) or Association (PTA), Midvale-Lincoln calls the School-Community Organization (SCO). The name was changed in 2022 to be more inclusive of different types of caregivers and families, as well as to recognize support from the community.
What We Do
Community-building events
- Kindergarten playdates
- Back to school popsicles on the playground
- Family Game Night
- Friendship Dance
- End-of-year Picnic
Staff Support
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Meals for staff during fall and spring conferences
- $100 grants per classroom for teacher supplies each year
- Grant funds available to principals for school art, activities, and events
- Discretionary grants to school staff for special projects or events
Why Participate in the SCO?
- Stay informed about what’s going on at our children’s schools
- Voice your opinion about our children’s education
- Improve and expand our children’s educational opportunities
- Connect with other parents and staff
- Build a stronger, healthier community!
Our Goals
- To encourage close and effective relationships among Midvale & Lincoln children, families, schools, and the community
- To provide a forum through which families, teachers, and administrators can communicate
- To develop united efforts among families, teachers, administrators, children, and the general public to secure for every child the highest advantages in physical, intellectual, and social education
- To sponsor and promote involvement in events and programs that encourage a sense of community both within each campus school, and among the communities of Midvale and Lincoln Schools and their surrounding neighborhoods
- To raise and contribute funds to support programs and projects that enhance Midvale and Lincoln Schools, their communities, and relationships with their neighborhoods
Board Members 2025-2026
President: David Barger
President Elect: Christa Pugh
Secretary: Katie Eklund
Treasurer: Jen Losaw
Assistant Treasurer: Shay Temas
Communications Chair: Erin Courtenay
Fundraising Chair: Lydia Ashton
Megan Noble
Linda Krueger
Carolyn Curry – Coffee Fundraiser
Melanie Wolman – Bucky Book Fundraiser
Events:
Linda Rand – Game Night
Hannah Gaines Day – Rummage Sale
Staff Appreciation Chair: Mandy Marcum
Dave Curtis
Ryan Browne
Erica Butt
Volunteer Chair: Margaret Eich
Linda Rand – President Emeritus
Principals
Gwen Frank- Midvale Principal
Abby Watson – Lincoln Principal
Staff Representatives
Flor Mitchell – Midvale
Moira Farrell – Midvale
Julia Peterson – Lincoln
Caitlin Sherman- Lincoln