ABOUT
PTA
The PTA Purpose
PTA’s mission guides its plans, goals and actions. As part of the PTA family, your PTA plays an important role in achieving the mission.
Historical Purposes of PTA:
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To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship
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To raise the standards of home life
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To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth
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To bring into closer relation the home and the school, so that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth
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To develop united efforts between educators and the general public that will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education
PTA Mission
The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
What Does It Mean to Be a PTA?
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PTAs benefit everyone. Strong schools mean stronger communities. PTA membership is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health and welfare of children and youth.
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PTAs improve children’s well-being by focusing on what students need to be successful in their learning, including proper nutrition, safety and healthy environments.
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PTAs keep parents informed. Involved parents can understand the challenges schools face and become part of the solution. PTAs support education through active participation and advocacy. PTAs help parents navigate the local educational system to become effective advocates for their children.