Cougar Families, we are in the home stretch! It has been a fantastic year thus far and now we are getting ramped up for our students to show us what they have learned this year! There are so many things for our teachers and students to be proud of this year from athletics, to attendance, to helping our community, to sharing kindness, celebrating our successes and the list goes on and on! I am super proud of our students and staff and their commitment.

We only have a couple weeks left to prepare for our end of the year tests. We strongly encourage all of our students to get additional help for anything they are struggling with. We have tutoring and study club every M-TH from 4;15-5:15. Every student could use a little extra push, so we ask you to stay on top of where your student is and encourage them to do their absolute best to finish the fourth quarter. We always tell the students that their classes depend on how they do on their end of the year tests.

I greatly appreciate all of your support this year so let's finish this out STRONG!!!!

Sincerely, Mr. Smith

It’s hard to believe the school year is almost over! We want to sincerely thank everyone who volunteered, supported the PTO, or attended a meeting this year—your time and effort made a big difference, and we truly appreciate it.

We’re excited about the year ahead and hope to see even more families get involved. We’ve been working with school administration on some fun ideas, so stay tuned!

To our 8th grade families, we wish you all the best as your students move on to their next chapter.

Our next meeting will include board elections, so if you’re interested in getting more involved, we’d love to have you join us. Details are below.

Wishing everyone a wonderful and relaxing summer!

Your PTO Board,

President: Kelly Shamasian

Vice President: Lena Kowalewski

Secretary: Melissa Southwell

Treasurer: Amanda Hubartt

Media Center at Ainger 

Meetings are held alongside SAC (School Advisory Council), starting at 5:30 PM, with the PTO meeting immediately after.

This upcoming meeting is especially important as we’ll be electing our board for the 2026–2027 school year. If you’re interested in getting involved in any way, we’d love to hear from you. Everyone is welcome—no need to be a SAC or PTO member to attend or share your input!

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week was a big success this year!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make it so special. We’re grateful to Mama’s for the delicious lunch, Amy Rodriguez and Michael Saunders for sponsoring the Dirty Soda Bar, and the Hubartt family for the Candy Bar. Thank you to Coastline Nutrition for treating our staff to a nutritious morning shake and an afternoon energy boost, and to McDonald’s for the wonderful breakfast. Photos of each of these days can be found on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LAAPTO)

We also appreciate the many local businesses that donated gift cards and services for teacher raffles, including Metro Lagoons, Rescue Me Massage, Domino’s, Three Guys, Rotunda Subway, Walmart, Placida Grille, and Grand Cinema Theater.

Lastly, thank you to all the families who purchased items from our Amazon list—those contributions were also raffled off and added to the fun. It truly was a fantastic week! 

Our PTO has a facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LAAPTO)

You can also join our ParentSquare Community to be kept in the loop! 

It has been an incredible year for our student-athletes, and the trophy case is starting to look a little crowded! From the track to the mats, our teams have shown grit, heart, and undeniable talent. Here is the latest from the world of L.A. Ainger Athletics.

A massive congratulations to our Boys Track and Field team for an outstanding performance at the District Championships. Through relentless practice and pure speed, the boys secured the top spot and officially brought home the District Trophy! We are so proud of the way you represented our school on the podium.

The momentum doesn't stop there! This coming Saturday, our Wrestling team heads into the District Tournament. As the reigning champions, the goal is clear: keep the trophy where it belongs. The competition will be tough, but our athletes have put in the work. We wish our wrestlers the best of luck—go out there and leave it all on the mat!

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new addition to our competitive sports lineup. Starting next school year, L.A. Ainger will officially launch Co-Ed Flag Football!

This fast-paced, high-energy sport offers a fantastic opportunity for all students to showcase their skills, teamwork, and school spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or looking to try something new, we want you on the field.

1.) Thank you parents for a FANTASTIC Year of Music!

2) Reminder: May 16th - EOY 7/8th Grade Band Trip to Busch Gardens

3) "Band Wrap Up Letter"

Contact: shawntel.dausy@yourcharlotteschools.net

Huge shoutout to all the amazing sponsors who support Ainger! Your generosity makes a real difference for our students and school community. We couldn't do it without you! Thank you for all you do.