The Polk Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a volunteer-led non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students, families, and school staff. Our core mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Core Pillars & What We Do
Family Engagement & Community: Hosting events like family picnic, staff appreciation meals, and community gatherings to foster a strong connection between home and school.
Student & Teacher Support: Funding classroom resources, providing teacher grant opportunities and organizing special student programs.
Advocacy: Speaking on behalf of students before school leaders and district decision-makers to promote equitable educational opportunities and student well-being.
Communication: Keeping parents and guardians informed about school events, district updates, and available educational resources.
Become a Member
Attend Meetings
Volunteer
Join through an annual membership fee
Join monthly PTA meetings
Offer time for events, fundraisers, or committee roles.
Grants voting rights on PTA initiatives and directly funds student activities.
Connect with school leadership, share ideas, and stay updated.
Directly enriches the school environment and supports staff.
Committees
**under construction -- come back for updates!**
Reading
Fall & Spring Book Fair
Barbie Valles, Chair
Reading Pride
(formerly RIAFA)
Family Programs
Arts in Education
Environmental Awareness
5th Grade Activities
Family Picnic
Family Dance
LIFE Night
Polk Pride
Yearbook
Hospitality
Campus Improvement
Awards Night
Volunteer
VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools)
Room Parents
School Safety
PAW Patrol
Fundraising
BoxTops Program
Turkey Trot
Polk PAWLOOZA
Panther Den
Spirit Wear
Communications
coming soon!
We are proud to share the mission and vision of Texas PTA and National PTA. Click the buttons below to find out more!
Vision: Every child's potential is a reality.
Mission: To make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Purposes:
Promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, places of worship, and throughout the community.
Raise the standards of home life
Advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth.
Encourage collaboration and engagement between families and educators in the education of children and youth.
Engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth.
Advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding
Values:
Collaboration
Commitment
Diversity
Respect
Accountability