National PTA

Holmes Elementary School in San Diego, Calif., is a Title I school serving a diverse student population. Recognizing the fire safety information gap in low-income communities and among people of color, they prioritized fire safety. Using their grant from National PTA and Kidde, they hosted a #FireSafety event where 200+ parents, caregivers, students, and school staff learned about fire safety. The local fire department participated, and 300 donated smoke alarms from Kidde were distributed. Students were awarded prizes for participating in the fire safety quiz, helping build their fire safety knowledge. Families left with the tools needed to stay safe at home. Learn more about their event. https://bit.ly/46AToOQ #HowWePTA

The Herfurth Elementary PTA, a Title I school in Rowlett, Texas, aimed to boost engagement with their diverse school population and local community. They used their grant from National PTA and Kidde to host a #FireSafety event, inviting local fire departments and students. The students loved getting their picture taken next to the big red truck! During the event, 150 families learned about creating a fire escape plan and received donated smoke alarms from Kidde. The local library and businesses also participated, donating items and sharing resources to make the night even more memorable. Learn more about their event. https://bit.ly/46AToOQ #HowWePTA

National PTA is joining with the Learning First Alliance and other leading national organizations in celebrating the student promotions and graduations happening across the country. When we celebrate graduation and grade promotions, we celebrate our kids, their hard work and their accomplishments, and we reinforce the incredible importance of education. Get involved by sharing your own inspiring stories of graduates and graduation on social media using the hashtag #WeAre2024.

Family engagement and strong family-school partnerships are critical to support students’ success academically, socially and emotionally and promote learning environments where students feel safe, supported and ready to learn. National PTA’s School of Excellence program provides a framework for local PTAs and schools to identify and implement best practices in family engagement to strengthen family-school partnerships and enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. Enroll now at PTA.orgExcellence to participate in the program in the 2024-2025 school year.

Like our nation’s gun violence crisis, orange is a color that can’t be ignored. On June 7, 2024, join us and #WearOrange to bring awareness to gun violence that takes the lives of more than 44,000 people and devastates countless others in the U.S. every single year.

Enrollment in National PTA’s 2024-2025 School of Excellence program is now open! The School of Excellence program provides a framework for local PTAs and schools to identify and implement best practices through PTA's National Standards for Family-School Partnerships to strengthen family-school partnerships and enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. Visit PTA.org/Excellence to learn more about the program and enroll. #PTAExcellence

Today is the Summit on Sustainable and Healthy Schools hosted by the White House, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Energy, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Join us from 1-3:30 pm EST to learn from these panel discussions. https://bit.ly/3Uc0RPd

Join us for the White House’s first-ever Summit for Sustainable and Healthy K–12 School Buildings and Grounds live on April 26th from 1-3:30 pm EST. Learn how The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to equitable access to energy efficient, climate resilient, and healthy school facilities that are conducive to learning. https://bit.ly/3JuyN4N

National PTA's Executive Director Nathan Monell shares a heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers! You truly make our school communities better and brighter places. #CheersforVolunteers

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week! Let's recognize the countless hours they dedicate, the skills they generously share and the love they bring to our school community. Find ideas on how you can show your gratitude at https://bit.ly/3w43afg #CheersToVolunteers