PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association.  The mission of the PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality.

Purpose

• Powerful voice for all children.
• Relevant resource for families and communities. 
• Strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
• Serve as a type of forum where parents, teachers, administrators, and other concerned adults discuss ways to promote quality education, strive to expand the arts, encourage community involvement, and work for a healthy environment and safe neighborhoods.

 Involvement

• Join the PTA
• Attend Meetings.
• Volunteer to support PTA activities and projects

  Importance

  •     Regular updates on school activities and policies.
  •     Access to teachers and administrators at your child's school.
  •     Access to parents of other children at the school.
  •     A forum to discuss concerns and problems at school.
  •     If the problem needs attention from the state or national government, any local, district, or state PTA can bring the issue to the      attention of the National PTA.
  •     Access to resources on parenting, education, and more from the National PTA.
  •     Appreciation from teachers for all your help.
  •     Education about school policies, state funding, and other issues concerning your school.