1. Every Child Counts
We ensure every Oriole Beach student—from Kindergarten to 5th Grade—has equitable access to field trips, book fairs, and enrichment tools.
☀️ Gulf Breeze, Florida • Est. 2014 as 501(c)(3)
Santa Rosa County District Schools
Building Greatness Together — Supporting Our Teachers, Inspiring Our Students!
Welcome to the official classroom scrapbook of Oriole Beach Elementary PTO (EIN: 46-4121223). Through joyful family volunteer engagement, we fund hands-on STEAM classroom supplies, vibrant campus beautification, teacher mini-grants, and student literacy initiatives at Oriole Beach Elementary in Gulf Breeze, FL!
📚 "The Best Place to Be!"
Oriole Beach Elementary • Gulf Breeze, FL
K–5 Campus Pride
✨ Teacher Mini-Grants
🔬 Hands-On STEAM Kits
📋 Floating PTO Community Scorecard (Annual Campus Impact)
Classroom Grants
35+ Funded
Funded Teacher Mini-Grants
Direct classroom stipends for STEM kits, flexible seating & hands-on art centers.
Media Center
1,250+
Books Added to Library
New leveled readers, Sunshine State Young Readers & classroom reading nook sets.
School Spirit
14 Annual
Fall Festival & Spirit Nights
Community gatherings, Storybook Evenings, Fun Runs & Gulf Breeze restaurant nights.
Parent Power
400+ Hours
Over 400 Active Volunteer Hours
Dedicated parents & guardians supporting book fairs, teacher luncheons & field days.
🌊 Santa Rosa Sound Tradition
"Making Oriole Beach Elementary The Best Place to Be!"
Located along Oriole Beach Road near the sparkling waters of Santa Rosa Sound, our campus thrives because parents, teachers, and school administrators work hand-in-hand every single school day.
Who We Are • Our Coastal School Family
The Oriole Beach Family Tradition: Where Parents & Educators Unite
Founded as an independent Florida nonprofit corporation and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity since July 2014, Oriole Beach Elementary School Parent and Teacher Organization, Inc. (OBE PTO) serves as the heartbeat of family-school partnership at 1260 Oriole Beach Rd in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
In close daily collaboration with School Principal Joshua McGrew (who also serves as our organization's Registered Agent) and our dedicated PTO Executive Board led by President Samantha Palmieri, we bridge the gap between district funding and extraordinary classroom experiences. Whether stocking science labs with microscopes, organizing the beloved Turtle Spirit Shop, or hosting Teacher Appreciation Week feasts, every parent volunteer helps make Oriole Beach Elementary "The Best Place to Be."
Principal & Teacher Aligned
Coordinated directly with Principal Joshua McGrew & grade-level faculty chairs.
Enriched Classrooms
Funding library books, art kilns, music instruments, and digital learning tools.
Gulf Breeze Community
Connecting local families and Gulf Coast business sponsors with our schoolyard.
📌 Official Classroom Bulletin • Mission Statement
FEI/EIN: 46-4121223 • Sunbiz #N13000011451
"Oriole Beach Elementary School Parent and Teacher Organization, Inc. is a Gulf Breeze, Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching the academic and personal growth of every student at Oriole Beach Elementary. In close partnership with educators, families, and community sponsors, we raise essential funds for classroom technologies, library literacy programs, STEAM learning tools, and schoolwide family events. We empower our teachers and inspire our children to learn, grow, and lead."
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Samantha Palmieri — President
Adopted & Affirmed by the OBE PTO Executive Board • Gulf Breeze, FL
✓ 100% Volunteer-Led Parent-Teacher Charity
🌟 Our 5 Classroom Commitments
Core PTO Values That Guide Every School Year
Every dollar raised and every volunteer hour shared at Oriole Beach Elementary is anchored in five heartfelt commitments to our children and educators.
2. Teacher Appreciation & Empowerment
Our teachers shouldn't have to pay out-of-pocket for classroom supplies. We fund mini-grants, supply closets, and recognition celebrations.
3. Transparent Stewardship
As a registered 501(c)(3) charity (EIN 46-4121223), we publish open monthly treasurer reports and allocate funds directly to campus needs.
4. Inclusive Family Community
Whether you have 30 minutes a semester or can chair a festival committee, every Gulf Breeze parent, grandparent, and guardian is welcome.
5. Joy in Learning
Elementary school should spark wonder! We champion outdoor butterfly gardens, author visits, STEAM nights, and creative play.
🖍️ Key PTO Initiatives & School Programs
How Your PTO Support Transforms Oriole Beach Classrooms
Explore our four signature campus initiatives and filter real teacher mini-grant wishlists below.
Pillar 01 • Direct Classroom Impact
Teacher Wishlist & Mini-Grants
Direct classroom funds awarded throughout the school year for hands-on science experiment kits, wobble stools and flexible seating, decodable phonics sets, and vibrant studio art supplies.
Browse Active Teacher Wishlists ↓
Pillar 02 • Campus Pride
Turtle Spirit Shop & School Apparel
Promoting school pride every Friday with eco-friendly Oriole Beach spirit tees, cozy hoodies, youth hats, water bottles, and car magnets—with 100% of proceeds supporting student programs.
Preview Spirit Shop Gear ↓
Pillar 03 • Reading Joy
Literacy & Storybook Family Evenings
Igniting a lifelong love of reading through guest children's author visits, seasonal book fairs, summer reading challenges, and cozy beanbag reading corners in every grade wing.
See Upcoming Literacy Nights ↓
Pillar 04 • Outdoor Discovery
Campus Beautification & Playground Enhancements
Enhancing our coastal Gulf Breeze campus with UV-protective playground shade structures, native pollinator and outdoor learning gardens, colorful blacktop stencils, and recess play gear.
Sponsor a Campus Project ↓
Interactive Classroom Grant Board
🍎 Live Teacher Mini-Grant & Classroom Wishlists
Filter by category and click "Pledge Support" on any classroom request to pre-fill a tax-deductible sponsorship!
4th Grade Science
$240 Goal
Gulf Coast Marine & Estuary Microscope Kit
12 student-friendly digital magnification scopes for studying Santa Rosa Sound water samples and seashells.
80% Funded ($192 raised of $240)
1st Grade Reading
$180 Goal
Decodable Phonics & Read-Aloud Book Tubs
60 leveled early-reader picture books and magnetic sight-word boards for small-group literacy centers.
65% Funded ($117 raised of $180)
Kindergarten Wing
$320 Goal
Sensory Wobble Stools & Reading Rug
8 ergonomic active-balance stools and a washable coastal-themed classroom reading carpet.
75% Funded ($240 raised of $320)
3rd & 5th Grade STEM
$350 Goal
Snap-Circuits & Solar Robotics Coding Pack
Hands-on renewable energy and beginner block-coding kits for morning STEAM club and classroom rotations.
50% Funded ($175 raised of $350)
OBE Media Center
$400 Goal
Sunshine State Young Readers Complete Collection
Multiple hardcover copies of all 2026–2027 Florida SSYRA K–2 and Grades 3–5 nominated titles.
85% Funded ($340 raised of $400)
Special Areas • Art & Music
$275 Goal
Ceramics Glazes, Watercolor Paper & Ukulele Strings
Refilling non-toxic kiln glazes and classroom percussion/ukulele accessories for all 650+ students.
80% Funded ($220 raised of $275)
🐢 Official School Spirit Gear
Fridays are Spirit Days!
The OBE Turtle Spirit Shop
Show your Oriole Beach Elementary pride around Gulf Breeze! Every spirit item ordered through the PTO supports classroom technology and student enrichment.
Sunburst Gold & Teal
2026–27 "Building Greatness" Youth/Adult Tee
Ultra-soft 100% ring-spun cotton in Youth XS–XL & Adult S–2XL.
$18
Gulf Breeze Zip Hoodie
OBE Coastal Fleece Pullover & Zip Hoodie
Cozy morning bus-stop layer embroidered with the OBE emblem.
$32
Car Magnet + Sticker Pack
Proud OBE Family Car Magnet & Bottle Stickers
Weatherproof UV car-line magnet plus 3 vinyl lunchbox stickers.
$10
📅 Chalkboard Calendar
1260 Oriole Beach Rd
Upcoming Events & Spirit Nights
Join fellow Oriole Beach families for campus celebrations and local Gulf Breeze restaurant spirit nights!
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OCT 24
Annual OBE Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM • Schoolyard games, teacher cake walk & food trucks.
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NOV 12
Family Storybook & STEAM Discovery Night
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM • Media Center book fair preview & hands-on science tables.
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DEC 04
Gulf Breeze Community Spirit Night & PTO General Meeting
6:00 PM • Cafeteria budget update + 20% dining giveback night.
Want to volunteer at an event booth?
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🎬 Classroom Spirit in Action
Family Literacy, STEAM Discovery & Parent-Teacher Community Days
Experience the joy when families, educators, and young learners come together for hands-on STEAM nights and schoolwide literacy celebrations.
📸 Elementary STEAM & Family Literacy Night Highlights
Celebrating hands-on science exploration, family reading corners, and parent-teacher teamwork.
📌 Governing Leadership • Florida Sunbiz Verified
PTO Executive Board & School Leadership Gallery
Meet the dedicated volunteer officers and campus administrator guiding Oriole Beach Elementary School Parent and Teacher Organization, Inc.
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Executive Officer
Samantha Palmieri
President
Leads general assembly meetings, coordinates annual fundraising strategy, and serves as primary parent liaison with school administration and community sponsors.
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Executive Officer
Brittany Winters
Vice President
Co-directs campus committees, Teacher Appreciation initiatives, and family engagement programming across Kindergarten through 5th Grade classrooms.
Committee Lead: Teacher Mini-Grants & Hospitality
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Executive Officer
Devon Schuman
Vice President
Oversees the Turtle Spirit Shop, schoolyard festivals, community business sponsorships, and parent volunteer coordination at Oriole Beach Elementary.
Committee Lead: Spirit Shop & Community Events
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Financial Stewardship
Megan Shane
Treasurer
Manages 501(c)(3) financial accounting, classroom grant disbursements, annual IRS Form 990-series compliance, and transparent budget reporting.
FEI/EIN 46-4121223 Fiscal Officer
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Records & Communications
Kate Hendrickson / Katie Gibbs
Secretary
Maintains official corporate minutes, parent newsletters, classroom room-parent directories, and schoolyard bulletin board updates.
Official Board Minutes & Family Bulletins
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Campus Administration
Joshua McGrew
School Principal & Registered Agent
Principal of Oriole Beach Elementary School and official statutory Registered Agent for OBE PTO, ensuring seamless alignment with academic goals.
1260 Oriole Beach Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Public Governance & Nonprofit Verification
Status: ACTIVE & EXEMPT
Transparency & Public Filings Ledger
| Filing / Registry Field | Verified Official Record | Jurisdiction / Authority |
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| Legal Corporate Name | ORIOLE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT AND TEACHER ORGANIZATION, INC. | FL Dept. of State & IRS |
| Federal Employer ID (FEI / EIN) | 46-4121223 | Internal Revenue Service (501(c)(3)) |
| Florida Sunbiz Document Number | N13000011451 (Status: ACTIVE) | Florida Division of Corporations |
| Federal Tax-Exempt Classification | 501(c)(3) Public Charity (Education N.E.C. / Parent-Teacher Group; Exempt since July 2014) | IRC Section 501(c)(3) / 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Principal Campus & Mailing Address | 1260 Oriole Beach Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 | Santa Rosa County District Schools |
| Registered Agent & School Principal | Joshua McGrew (1260 Oriole Beach Rd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563) | FL Statutory Registered Agent |
| Official Executive Contact | samantha@oriolepto.smgcharitable.org (Samantha Palmieri — President) | oriolepto.smgcharitable.org / obepto.com |
✏️ Get Involved Today
Join the OBE PTO, Sponsor a Classroom, or Volunteer!
Complete our classroom sign-up clip sheet below. All charitable contributions to Oriole Beach Elementary School Parent and Teacher Organization, Inc. (EIN: 46-4121223) are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
✓ Pinned to the OBE PTO Board!
Thank you for supporting Oriole Beach Elementary PTO!
Tax Receipt Reference: ORIOLE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT AND TEACHER ORGANIZATION, INC. • EIN: 46-4121223