Upcoming Events
Coin Wars Carnival
🎪 Coin Wars Carnival & Circus Celebration!
Friday, October 23, 2026 | Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary School
We're celebrating the excitement of Coin Wars and getting ready for the circus with a special carnival day for our FSG students!
Ridgway Area PTO is supporting Mrs. Frank as she brings a little carnival magic to the school with fun games, popcorn, special activities, and a visit from Big Maple Farms' petting zoo! 🐐🍿🎯
It's a great opportunity for students to celebrate, have fun with their classmates, and enjoy a memorable day at school!
❤️ Volunteers Needed!
We need helping hands to make this fun-filled day possible!
We're looking for volunteers to assist with:
🎪 Setting up carnival activities
🎯 Running games and activity stations
🍿 Helping with popcorn and other activities
🧹 Cleaning up and putting everything away
Most activities will take place during the school day, with our main carnival activities scheduled for the morning.
Whether you can help for a little while or stay for a longer shift, we'd love to have you join us!
🙋 How to Volunteer
Volunteer signups and event coordination are available through our Ridgway Area PTO BAND group!
Check BAND for available opportunities and let us know where you can help.
Your time and support make these special experiences possible for our students!
Supporting Our Schools. Strengthening Our Community. ❤️🤍
Billy Martin Circus
🎪 Billy Martin's Cole All-Star Circus
Slinko's Big Birthday Bash!
The circus is coming to Ridgway! Join Ridgway Area PTO for an afternoon or evening of family fun as Billy Martin's Cole All-Star Circus brings Slinko's Big Birthday Bash to Ridgway High School!
Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled circus experience while supporting our local schools!
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location: Ridgway High School Gymnasium
Showtimes: 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets & Pricing
Advance Adult Tickets: $15
Adult Tickets at the Door: $20
Children 12 & Under: FREE! Up to TWO children admitted free with each paid adult ticket.
Advance tickets are available through Friday, October 23!
📍 Where to Purchase Advance Tickets
Tickets are now available at these convenient locations:
Ace Fix-It Hardware - Ridgway
Elk County Foods - Ridgway
Elk County Foods - Johnsonburg
FSG School Office - Ridgway
Prefer to purchase online?
🎟️ BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/billy-martin-circus-at-ridgway-high-school
🌟 Enter Our FREE Circus VIP Giveaway!
We're making the circus even more exciting with a special VIP Giveaway!
TWO winners will be randomly selected, one for each show, to receive:
🚗 Reserved VIP parking close to the entrance
🍿 A complimentary snack upon arrival
Entry is completely FREE! No ticket purchase is necessary to enter.
🌟 ENTER THE VIP GIVEAWAY HERE:
One entry per person. Winners will be contacted before the event and must confirm attendance. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Purchasing tickets does not increase your chances of winning. Circus admission is not included in the VIP prize.
❤️ Supporting Ridgway Area PTO
50% of all advance ticket sales benefit Ridgway Area PTO!
Every advance ticket purchased helps support programs, activities, and experiences for students in the Ridgway Area School District.
Invite your friends, bring the family, and help us fill the gym for a fantastic day of circus fun!
Supporting Our Schools. Strengthening Our Community. ❤️🤍
Scholastic Book Fair
Book fair will be held during school hours with a celebration the evening of the 5th.
Virtual PTO Meeting
Join us as we start the 2026-2027 school year off with a bang! This will likely be our only in person meeting of the year, with the others being virtual. We hope to see you there!
PTO Meeting
Join us for our first Ridgway PTO meeting of the 2026-2027 school year! This in-person meeting is an opportunity for parents, teachers, and community members to come together, get to know one another, learn more about the PTO, and share ideas for supporting our students and schools. Everyone is welcome!
District Wide Open House
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Students return to school for the first day at FSG! A fresh start to a new school year filled with learning, new experiences, friendships, and opportunities to grow. Welcome back, students!
PTO/FSG teacher meeting/lunch
A PTO meeting for FSG teachers to connect, share ideas, discuss ways to support our students, and learn more about the PTO. The meeting will be followed by a teacher appreciation lunch provided by Elk County Foods.
PTO Merch pre-order
Show your Ridgway pride with our PTO Spirit Wear Fundraiser! Shop school-themed apparel and gear while supporting the Ridgway PTO and helping provide fun activities, programs, and resources for our students.