2026-2027 OPEN POSITIONS
We are looking for parents to commit to helping out during the 2026-2027 school year, whether it be for an ongoing role or a one time commitment. If you are interested in learning more about one of these roles, please reach out to Vanessa Mayer, Amanda Burr, or Kristen Prolic or email TrailsidePIE@gmail.com
Room Parent Coordinator (full year) - Still Available
- Recruit, support and communicate with Room Parents
- Great role for introverts (and extroverts), who maybe want to be behind the scenes a little bit more
- Lots of resources available for your use to make it easy
- Time Commitment: 1–2 hours/month, completely remote
Sunshine Committee Coordinator (Full Year) - Still Available
- Organize teacher meals, appreciation events, 4 coffee carts, Teacher Welcome Back Breakfast
- Possibly a good role for introverts, who maybe want to be behind the scenes a little bit more (also great for extroverts)
- Also good for someone who has more sporadic chunks of time they are available
- Lots of resources available for your use to make it easy, and Sara Harrington (current Sunshine Coordinator) will support you each step of the way!
- Time Commitment: 1–2 hours/month
Copy Maker (Full YEar) - STILL AVAILABLE
- Make and distribute copies of event flyers and distribute to teacher boxes
- Non-contact job
- Sign up per job as available, not a long-term commitment
- Time commitment: 1 hour per flyer
SECRETARY (Full Year) - Filled
- 1-year commitment
- Attend PIE meetings, take meeting notes, share slides & minutes
- Post on social media and Bloomz
- Manage Mailchimp email list
- Time Commitment: 2-4 hours/month
Treasurer (Full Year) - FILLED
- 1- year commitment
- Help establish and reconcile yearly operating budget
- Track income/expenses
- Reconcile bank account and individual event budgets
- Time commitment: 2-4 hours/month
One Time, Event Specific Roles
2026 Homecoming Tailgate Coordinator (Sept) - STILL AVAILABLE
- Attend planning meetings
- Order food or drinks for sale at event
- Coordinate volunteers to set up, sell items, and clean up
- Bring food or drinks to Homecoming Tailgate (date TBD)
- Time Commitment: 4-6 hours in September
2026 HOMECOMING PARADE FLOAT COORDINATOR (Sept) - STILL AVAILABLE
- Organize planning meetings
- Recruit and lead a team to design and decorate float
- Great way to express your creativity!
- Theme typically released 3 weeks before Homecoming
- Time Commitment: 8-12 hours in September
KINDERWOLF WELCOME COORDINATOR (AUGUST) - STILL AVAILABLE
- Coordinate 2026 Kindergarten welcome event
- Engage Incoming 1st grade families
- Execute from existing project plan, support from PIE leadership team, plan theme, place orders, set up, etc.
- Time Commitment: 4-6 hours in August
BAKE SALE COORDINATOR (Sept/OCT) - STILL AVAILABLE
- Attend planning meetings
- Solicit bake sale contributions from families
- Organize and set up bake sale on day of event
- Time commitment: 6-8 hours in Sept./Oct., plus day of
CARNIVAL COORDINATOR (Sept/Oct) - STILL AVAILABLE
- Attend planning meetings
- Coordinate carnival for Fall Festival through service provider
- Organize a team for set up and tear down of games
- Help plan other on-site events such as facepainting, etc.
- Time commitment: 6-8 hours in Sept./Oct., plus day of
FOOD COORDINATOR (Sept/Oct)- STILL AVAILABLE
- Attend planning meetings
- Order pizza, drinks and other supplies for sale at event
- Coordinate a team to set up, serve and clean up
- Pick up pizza and other supplies day of event
- Help plan other on-site food such as popcorn/cotton candy
- Time commitment: 4-6 hours in Sept./Oct., plus day of
Volunteer at Trailside Academy
Room Parents
Library Volunteer
Library Volunteer
Our Room Parent team provides classroom support for teachers, including organizing teacher appreciation activities,
assisting with admin tasks, planning parties and more. If you are interested in being a room parent, please fill out our interest form here.
Library Volunteer
Library Volunteer
Library Volunteer
Parents and Guardians staff our school library, because we don't have a librarian. The time commitment can be as little as 30 minutes once a week and it's a great way to visit your child at school! Send us an email at TrailsidePIE@gmail.com if you'd like to volunteer in the library.
Events Committee
Library Volunteer
Sunshine Committee
Help us plan and organize community and student events throughout the year
(Spring Bash, Movie Night, Multicultural Night, etc.)
Our first event is Mapleton Homecoming! Help us design a parade float and join us in the parade. Sign up here.
Sunshine Committee
Sunshine Committee
Sunshine Committee
Our Sunshine Committee...
- Helps coordinate events for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8)
- Participates in the Treat Trolley for teachers, which happens four times per year
- Helps organize, set up and clean up meals for teacher conferences.
Send us an email at TrailsidePIE@gmail.com if you'd like to join the Sunshine Committee.
Recess Games
Sunshine Committee
After School Clubs
We’re looking for parents and guardians to help make recess extra fun! Come play with our students—help start a game of soccer or basketball, organize a round of freeze-tag, or bring sidewalk chalk for creative doodling. These are just a few ideas to get you started—feel free to bring your own creative spark! You can sign up for just one time slot or as many as you’d like. Try it out for a day, and if you enjoy it (we think you will!), consider signing up again. Sign up for Recess Games Here!
After School Clubs
Sunshine Committee
After School Clubs
In 2023, Trailside got an amazing boost—a 21st Century Grant from the State of Colorado—to help run our after-school programs!. Vendor programs are great, but they’re pricey, and we want every student to have the chance to join in the fun. That’s where our awesome parents and community come in! We’d love to team up with you to offer even more clubs and activities for our kids. Email our amazing program coordinator, Kelly Dent, at dentk@mapleton.us if you’re interested!