Author Archives: Bigelow PTO

Call for Volunteers: Newton Serves, Sunday May 3rd

Newton Serves is focused on cleaning and improving our city’s parks, school grounds, open space areas, and conservation lands. If you are interested in bringing this back to Bigelow, we need your help!

Newton serves logo

Bigelow’s past project leader graduated to NNHS and we need new volunteers to continue to benefit from the program.

Project registration opens February 1st.

Please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com to express interest and visit the Newton Serves page to learn more.

Mark Your Calendars

  • Tomorrow Fri Jan 9: Warrior Ice Arena, Skate Night!
  • Sat Jan 31: PoPS × Chipotle Fundraiser
  • Upcoming Events:
    • Feb: Community PTO Meetings
    • March: Global Diversity Night
    • May: Ten Tables Fundraiser
  • 8th Graders: NNHS SAVE THE DATES
    Tuesday, January 13 – 8th Grade Night Part #1
    Thursday, February 12 – 8th Grade Night Part #2
    Monday, August 24 – First Day of Fall Sports Try-Outs

Donate to Bigelow’s Annual Appeal!

Each year, the PTO runs events and programs that support our students, our teachers, and our school community.  This collective effort enriches the middle school experience for everyone.  To make it happen, the PTO depends on community donations of time, money, and other contributions. 

We launched our annual fundraising drive in November. The Annual Appeal is our biggest fundraiser and covers the bulk of our programming expenses for the year. We are suggesting a gift of $110, which amounts to PTO spending for one student, but a donation amount of any size would be incredibly helpful.

Thank you, as always, for your support!
2025-2026 Bigelow PTO Board

How to Donate:

  • via Venmo @bigelowtreasurer (include your email in the memo to receive a receipt)
  • via the website at bigelowpto.org/donate/
  • write a check and mail to Bigelow Middle School c/o PTO

How Your Donation Works for Bigelow

Please consider adding Bigelow PTO to your company’s annual donation matching program, if applicable. Bigelow Middle School PTO is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID #20-0348453. All donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law.

8th Graders: Upcoming NNHS Transition Events

Current 8th graders are preparing for the transition to Newton North High School. The first of the events, 8th Grade Night Part 1 is coming up quick:

When: Tuesday, January 13 from 6pm to 8:30pm

Where: HYBRID

What: This evening is for students AND families. 

Interpretation: Live Language Interpretation will be provided for the entire evening via Lexikeet: https://stream.lexikeet.com/newton

Please mark your calendars for all upcoming events designed to prepare our current 8th graders and their families for the transition to Newton North High School:

  • Tuesday, January 13 – 8th Grade Night Part #1 – 6:30pm – NNHS Auditorium
  • Thursday, February 12 – 8th Grade Night Part #2 – Elective Open House – 5pm-8pm
  • Monday, August 24 – First Day of Fall Sports Try-Outs. If your student wants to play a fall sport, they need to be available for fall sports try-outs.
  • Wednesday, September 2 – First Day of School for Students

PoPS × Chipotle Fundraiser: Saturday, Jan 31

Saturday, Jan 31 from 4–8pm at the Newtonville Chipotle, get your family’s burrito fix and support Performing Arts at Bigelow at the same time!

Be sure to mention BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL when placing your order and a portion of the proceeds will go toward supporting performing arts at Bigelow: Theater, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Concert Band, and Chorus.

Newtonville Chipotle is the 847 Washington St location:

Bigelow PTO Family Online Directory 

Are you looking for the Bigelow PTO Family Directory?

The success of the system is dependent on every family logging in and updating their information. Throughout the school year, families can edit their name, address, and phone numbers, and each family can decide which pieces of information will be available for others to view through the privacy settings.

Our secure and easy-to-use directory is free for all Bigelow families and is hosted online at Membership Toolkit. The directory is maintained by PTO volunteers and funded by the PTO thanks to your support!

If you are unfamiliar with the platform, if you have forgotten your directory access login, or if you are unsure about whether or not you are in it, please email us with your name and your child’s name(s) at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.

Mark Your Calendars

  • Tomorrow Fri Jan 9: Warrior Ice Arena, Skate Night!
  • Sat Jan 31: PoPS × Chipotle Fundraiser
  • Upcoming Events:
    • Feb: Community PTO Meetings
    • March: Global Diversity Night
    • May: Ten Tables Fundraiser
  • 8th Graders: NNHS SAVE THE DATES
    Tuesday, January 13 – 8th Grade Night Part #1
    Thursday, February 12 – 8th Grade Night Part #2
    Monday, August 24 – First Day of Fall Sports Try-Outs