Welcome to Ward!

The John Ward Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a vital link between school and home. The PTO assists teachers by providing volunteers and funds to support and enhance the Newton Public Schools’ curriculum. The PTO also works to build a supportive, connected, and spirited community for families. We make every effort to provide a strong, welcoming community where parents and children feel safe, where there is joy in learning, and where we respect each individual’s uniqueness.

We are so fortunate to have had so many wonderfully talented, patient, and dedicated volunteers over the years. Please consider volunteering in this coming year! We have a few open positions, and some roles could use additional help. Please contact us at copresidents@wardpto.org.

Many thanks,

Elizabeth Loehr and Elizabeth Weinberg, Co-Presidents 2024-2026, & Jenn Epstein, 2026-28

PTO Board

Co-Presidents - copresidents@wardpto.org
Elizabeth Loehr 2024-27

Elizabeth Weinberg 2024-27

Jenn Epstein 2026-2028 

Vice Co-Presidents
Cristina Garcia cristina@wardpto.org

Jaclyn Rubin jaclyn@wardpto.org

Treasurer
Jun Ma treasurer@wardpto.org

Secretary
Julia Maggiore julia@wardpto.org

We are recruiting a Treasurer for 2027-2029. Please email us here if you are interested!

PTO Membership

All parents, faculty, and staff at Ward School are members of the PTO. To be sure you are on our newsletter list subscribe below.

PTO Meetings

The PTO holds several meetings a year, and we will announce them in our newsletter, emails, and on our calendar in advance.