Below are important dates for Dan mills
click here for the mnps district calendar
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
December Happy Cart!
Sign up to bring a treat for our teachers & drop off in the front office by 8:00am! Sign up here!
Food Drive for Second Harvest
Please make sure:
Food is store-bought and wrapped
No glass containers
No expired food
Drop off from December 8th - December 19th in the front lobby
Most needed items:
Peanut butter
Canned meats
Canned fruit/vegetables
Soups/stews
Pasta
Cereal
For canned items, pop tops are very helpful so they can be opened without a can opener!
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Angel Tree Gifts Due
Choose an Angel from the Dan Mills Angel Tree and add them to your shopping list
Gifts: Suggested total is $75–$100 per child. Gently used gifts in good condition are welcome!
Look through their wish lists and have fun!
Drop off ON OR BEFORE Dec. 15 at Dan Mills front office
Wrapping: Please include the family and child ID letter/#, and a list of your purchases with your wrapped gifts (we’ll remove the list before gifting)
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Fairy Tales Shopping Spirit Event
November 19 & 20! Spirit Shopping Event with Fairytales Children's Bookstore. This event is in-store and online - 20% of sales will go to the DM PTO. Shop here!
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
STEAM Night at Dan Mills!
STEAM Night hosted at Dan Mills. We’re delighted to take you on a whimsical journey through Fairyland, where every corner sparkles with magic and wonder. Join us on Thursday, November 13th, from 5:00-6:00 pm where you’ll discover enchanted activities, inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math that will make your fairy tale dreams come true!
November Happy Cart!
Sign up to bring a treat for our teachers & drop off in the front office by 8:00am! Sign up here!
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Dragon Dash
Our main fundraiser for the year! Specific times for each grade’s Dragon Dash time will be announced.
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Trunk or Treat!
Trunk or treat in the Dan Mills parking lot! Wear your costume and come ready for a great time. Sign up to host a trunk or donate candy/little treats HERE
October Spirit Event with Crieve Hall Bagels
Come grab breakfast at Crieve Hall Bagels in Inglewood during fall break! A percentage of your purchase will go back to the Dan Mills PTO!
October Happy Cart!
Sign up to bring a treat for our teachers & drop off in the front office by 8:00am! Sign up here!
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Walk to School Day
Meet at the Riverside Church of Christ parking lot on McGavock pike and we’ll all walk together! Meet at 7:30am
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Spirit Night! East Nashville Beer Works
Hang out with other Dan Mills Families at East Nashville Beer Works! 15% of taproom sales with go to the Dan Mills PTO
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
September Happy Cart
Every month, we provide our wonderful Dan Mills teachers and staff with treats on the Happy Cart. The cart is run by a PTO volunteer and brought to the teachers so they can have a little something nice.
Lend-A-Hand
Bring your ID to check in at the front desk. We will help with various projects for teachers and staff. Time commitment is flexible, so come for however long you can help!
Picnic on the lawn PTO Meeting
Bring a picnic for the front lawn! PTO will be on hand to answer questions and just generally hang out 😀