Our Mission:
Empower.
The Gault Parent-Teacher Organization (GPTO) is a roll-up-the-sleeves team of families, teachers and staff striving to make a positive impact on the school community by engaging and empowering families.
Our Mission
The mission of the GPTO is to support students, staff, and the community by promoting communication throughout the school, conducting fundraisers, and coordinating the social events that enrich all students’ experiences at Gault. The GPTO strives to provide Gault with programs, services, and campus improvements to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Your support makes all the difference.
When families, school staff, and the community work together, students have the best chances to succeed in their academic and social education. The GPTO invites you to lean into Gault to make a positive impact on the quality of life and education for all students. Help us make the school year a great one!
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help gault raise funds!
Despite Gault’s strong community and dedicated efforts, our families raise approximately only 10% of the funds compared to other elementary schools in Santa Cruz City School District. This is why we actively seek creative, community participation, and aim to raise awareness of disparities in parent-raised funds.
95
Years Serving the community
Founded in 1928 to serve the educational needs of the Seabright neighborhoods, Gault Elementary has been a community school in service for 94 years. Today, Gault Elementary School is known by it’s reputation of being the most diverse, tight-knit, and compassionate community. We’re the beating heart of Midtown!
287
Gault students
Gault Elementary is a small but mighty school. Currently we have 287 enrolled students who benefit from the funds raised annually by the GPTO.
These funds go towards enrichment activities, as well as critical and supplemental supplies for our classrooms.
Annual & Ongoing Gault Events
Gault Elementary School hosts a number of touchstone fundraising and family engagement events throughout the school year. We hold GPTO Meetings, English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) Parent Meetings, and Cafecitos Morning Meetings. We also participate in the district wide, Drive-For-Schools, and our annual ‘I Love Gault’ Pledge Drive.
Get Involved
There’s many different ways you can support Gault! GPTO values meeting families where they are and encourages to connect with us in whatever way works best for them.
Connect with Gault
Click the link to learn about the different ways you can support the Gault community.
Volunteer
We welcome returning families and new! Let us know where and when you'd like to help—whatever works for your family.
Make a Donation
Fundraising is a vital part of the GPTO. Help us raise money for critical enrichment programs for our children.
