Join PTA

There are several ways to become involved with the Riverside PTA. Below you’ll find information about attending meetings, becoming a member, and volunteering.

Attend a Meeting

The PTA meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Media Center (please check the school’s Master Calendar to confirm dates as they may vary due to holidays). You do not need to be a member to attend. Your input and perspective help us to be a better PTA!

Become a Member

PTA membership dues help the PTA support student organizations, teacher grants, hospitality events, and other activities and improvements that directly benefit students, faculty, staff, and parents. Membership is $10/year, and includes membership in the National PTA and NC PTA. You are eligible for all exclusive PTA member benefits and you know your voice is being heard at all levels.

You can join by going to https://tinyurl.com/joinRHSPTA.

Volunteer

Have a few hours to donate? Look over the different PTA committees and volunteer! Email us at riversideptainfo@gmail.com for more information.

• Fundraising Committee - Write grants, solicit for donations, and assist with fundraisers.

• Programs Committee - Prepare Programs that may include: Parent Education, Cultural Arts Programs, Reflections, Student Services. Need people to plan and implement programs.

• Communications Committee - Assist with various channels of communications, including this website, e-mails to the PTA listserv, Facebook posts and other social media outlets.  Includes dissemination of PTA-specific information and sharing of Riverside information from other sources.

• Teacher Appreciation Committee - Planning and preparation of events and small gifts for all RHS staff members throughout the year.

• Hospitality - Planning and preparation of 4-5 hospitality events for RHS staff, including Welcome Breakfast,  dinner on Curriculum Nights, holiday celebration and Teacher Appreciation luncheon.

• Pirate Hero Award - Solicit nominations for the monthly staff award, coordinate board discussion to select winner, and handle distribution of gift card and certificate to the winners.

• Audit Committee - Assist with one night of financial review at end of fiscal year.

• Nominating Committee - Throughout the year, work to identify talented, motivated and responsible individuals to serve as PTA officers.  Prior to the last general membership meeting, prepare a slate of nominees for the election of the next year’s officers.