Welcome to the Governor French Academy

Parent Teacher Student Organization

GFA – PTSO Officers

Chief Officer: – Angel Kircher – ptso@governorfrench.com
Treasurer – Nikia Spates
Secretary: Josh Hickman
Advocacy Chair: Cassandra Hunter
Fundraising: Bianca Simms

GFA PTSO Bylaws can be downloaded here: PTSO Bylaws

How meetings are conducted can be downloaded here: Robert’s Rules

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Upcoming PTSO Events

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17 Cultural Day Cultural Day November 17, 2025 Celebrate Diversity!Dress to represent your culture or a culture you admire. See more details Spirit Week Spirit Week November 17, 2025 - November 21, 2025 Signup to dress up for 5 different days for only $5. See more details • •	18 Spirit Week Spirit Week November 17, 2025 - November 21, 2025 Signup to dress up for 5 different days for only $5. See more details Character Day Character Day November 18, 2025 Be your favorite character from movies, books, or TV shows\|! See more details • •	19 Spirit Week Spirit Week November 17, 2025 - November 21, 2025 Signup to dress up for 5 different days for only $5. See more details Decade Day Decade Day November 19, 2025 Travel through time! Dress like your favorite decade! See more details • •	20 Spirit Week Spirit Week November 17, 2025 - November 21, 2025 Signup to dress up for 5 different days for only $5. See more details Meme Day Meme Day November 20, 2025 Bring your favorite meme to life with your outfit! See more details • •	21 Spirit Week Spirit Week November 17, 2025 - November 21, 2025 Signup to dress up for 5 different days for only $5. See more details Pajama Day Pajama Day November 21, 2025 Stay comfy and cozy in your favorite pajamas! See more details • •	22	23
24	25	26	27	28 Santa Parade Fundraiser Santa Parade Fundraiser November 28, 2025 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm Governor French Academy, 219 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62220, USA We will be holding our annual Santa Parade Fundraiser in the GFA parking lot. We will be selling Popcorn, Donuts, Hot Chocolate, Hot Coffee, Hand Warmers. Volunteers needed. See more details •	29	30

Download our information sheet on how to setup Raiseright, and Box Tops for Education here: DOWNLOAD (PDF)

– Buy gift cards from your favorite brands to use for your daily purchases and earn $$ for your school. Simply visit https://www.raiseright.com/ Choose “Join a program” enter ENROLLMENT CODE: L9EA8E22669L3 Create your account and then start shopping. It’s that easy!

– All you need is your phone! Download the Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit your school’s earnings online

Minutes from previous meetings can be found here: Old Meeting Minutes

Upcoming Meetings:

PTSO Meetings will be monthly and will take place inside the OCJ (Oliver C. Joseph building) from 4:30-5:30pm the Wenesday of the school week that follows the early dismissal day for each month. These dates are:

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Open 5 days a week

Monday – Friday: 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Closed Saturdays & Sundays