Welcome to PACS, The Parent Association of The Craig School!  Much like a traditional PTA, PACS is an all-volunteer, parent-run organization at Craig that is committed to enhancing the educational experience of our children and fostering an impactful sense of community within our school. Moreover, the events and offerings presented by the Craig School and PACS deliver truly enchanting and extraordinary experiences for our children. We work collaboratively with the faculty and administration of Craig and aspire to keep our parents connected and involved. Our entire mission is accomplished solely through the dedication and participation of the Craig community and we are striving for 100% participation and membership once again this year.

The mission of PACS is to

• Establish and maintain open communication among the parents, school, administration of The Craig School, 
• Provide services and activities beyond the academic requirements that give the school vitality and a sense of community, and
• Organize specific endeavors that benefit the school community, i.e. fundraising events, community awareness, and social activities as approved by The Craig School administrative team.

PACS Welcome Back to School 2025-2026 - High School Form

PACS Welcome Back to School 2025-2026 - Lower Middle School

Please become a member and support PACS through these other ways mentioned.

While PACS primary source of funding is membership dues, PACS also provides a number of opportunities for parents to contribute to PACS.  This includes Amazon Smile, online shopping sites through iGive.com and through Boxtops for Education.  

• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL COFFEE Renew acquaintances over a cup of coffee and treats with other parents immediately after you drop off your student. It is a great way to relax once the kids are dropped off!

• CRAIG GEAR "Be True to Your School!" Craig Gear clothing, accessories, and supplies offer students, parents, and faculty the opportunity to show their school spirit!

• HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TRUNK Come join in the festivities by hosting a “trunk”, participating in the activities, or just enjoying the parade.  After the costume parade, the students will trick or treat at the imaginatively decorated trunks.  Festivities for all grades are planned for after the trunk visits.  All parents and friends are welcome.

• WAFFLE BREAKFAST AND READ ACROSS AMERICA Breakfast, Dr. Seuss, and reading – what a combination!  The kids enjoy a waffle and bagel breakfast with a Dr. Seuss theme.  After that, they participate in Read Across America.  It is a wonderful morning where parents are invited to join in.  For high school students, there is a breakfast and Read Across America celebration.

• BOOK FAIR PACS organizes a Scholastic Book Fair with the proceeds going directly to the school with Scholastic Dollars to spend.  We also use it as an opportunity to acquire new library books.  Our reading teachers do a wonderful job guiding the students in their selections.

• CELEBRATING DROP EVERYTHING AND READ After a yummy snack of hot chocolate and cookies, students drop their regular work for a reading break.

• TEACHER APPRECIATION Each spring, PACS honors The Craig School faculty and staff with a luncheon and other festivities, as a way of thanking them for their efforts all year long on behalf of the children.  Parents are encouraged to participate in the celebration by sending in food and treats, serving lunch, or decorating for the luncheon.

• PACSACS DAY
  Breakfast of bagels, muffins, coffee, juice, and other treats are served to start PACSACS Day – a celebration of PACS, Awards Ceremony, and Science fair!

• HOME COOKING SERIES
  On designed days, high school parents cook lunch for our students.  These lunches cover days when the cafeteria is not open to give our students a tasty option.  It also gives the students an opportunity to sample other types of foods!

PACS also takes part in the Lower and Middle School Library, Grandfriends’ Day, the Annual Chili Throwdown, Teacher Feature benefit, and the Annual Auction. 

• Welcome Back BBQ:
  A cookout to welcome back students and parents, to welcome new families, along with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
  
  
• Welcome Back Coffee & Bagels in Teachers’ Lounge: 
  PACS will provide breakfast for HS teachers. 
  
  
• Open PACS Meetings: 
  There will be two open PACS meetings for all parents. The first one will be held at the Lower/Middle School and the second at the HS.
  
  
• All School Annual Drive-in Movie:  
  ​PACS will provide a sign up for volunteers to donate snacks for the event. 
  
  
• Halloween Bash: 
  Great Pumpkin Carving Contest, Costume Contest, Trick or Treating through the school, and prizes galore!  PACS will provide a sign up for volunteers to donate candy for the event. 
  
  
• Winter Spirit Day: 
  Holiday Treats, Fun Games, Ugly Sweater Contest.  PACS will provide a sign up for volunteers to donate treats for the event.
  
  
• Trimester Treats:
  PACS coordinates with parents to send in a variety of snacks to get our students through their trimester exams.  PACS will provide a sign up for volunteers to donate treats. 
  
  
• Read Across America: 
  PACS provides a fun breakfast at the HS.  Students enjoy some delicious treats while reading their favorite books! PACS will provide a sign up for volunteers to donate treats. 
  
  
• All School Annual Chili Cook-Off: 
  Teachers, Students, Parents and Alumni come to the LS/MS Cafeteria for the annual chili cook-off. PACS provides decorations, paper goods, napkins and tablecloths. Help needed to promote Chili Cook-off and recruit volunteers to participate in it. Volunteers are needed to help run the Nacho Bar. 
  
  
• Teacher Appreciation Week: 
  PACS sponsors a series of meals and treats to show our teachers how much we appreciate them, such as a special breakfast, a catered lunch, flowers, a dessert bar, etc. Volunteers will be needed to plan and execute these events, so our teachers will know how special they are! 
  
  
• Awards Ceremony and Cookout: 
  PACS provides drinks and desserts at Craig High’s Spring Awards Ceremony, which is followed by a cookout for students, parents and staff. 
  
  
• Spring Spirit Day: 
  We celebrate the end of the year with a big breakfast and lots of fun and games!  PACS will provide a sign up for volunteers to donate treats for the event. 
  
  
• Senior Events: 
  PACS contributes towards the senior prom and graduation yard signs to celebrate our seniors.

While PACS primary source of funding is membership dues, PACS also provides a number of opportunities for parents to contribute to PACS.  This includes Amazon Smile, online shopping sites through iGive.com and through Boxtops for Education.