CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

There are changes in the 2008 tax laws that affect PTA units. Our state treasurer has provided an article to help you navigate the changes. Read more.

National PTA Take your Family to School Week winners announced - 2 schools from Virginia are recognized. Congratulations! View the winners list and learn more about this national PTA program.

VA PTA Seeking Secondary PTA/PTSA State Chair

Dan Phillips of Fredericksburg was elected VA PTA Vice President at the 2008 Post-Convention meeting of the Board of Managers in Roanoke on November 9th. With Dan's impending departure from his post as VA PTA Secondary Chair, the VA PTA is now seeking nominations for the position. Read the memo about this important position and send in your nomination form today.

2009 PTA Day at the General Assembly

PTA Day at the General Assembly - REGISTER TODAY!

The Virginia PTA has a long standing relationship with the General Assembly. In January or February each year, the General Assembly hosts PTA Day when members of the PTA from across the state are invited to the Capitol. Learn more about PTA Day.

Download the PTA Day 2009 Flier and Registration Form.

Call 804-521-3401 or make online reservations at the Doubletree Richmond and get the PTA rate.

VAPTA Citizenship Essay Contest

Middle and High School Students: Enter the VA PTA Citizenship Essay Project

The Virginia PTA is proud to sponsor a Citizenship Essay Project. This Essay Project allows students to express their views and opinions on "character or citizenship". The Virginia PTA is committed to promoting a sense of citizenship and responsibility in the lives of our children -tomorrow's leaders. The theme this year is "Our Earth - Our Future." Learn more about the project. Download the entry form.

VA PTA Scholarship Program

Virginia PTA Scholarship Program

The Virginia PTA offers scholarships to graduating high school students planning to enter teaching or other youth-serving professions in Virginia. A $1,200 scholarship is awarded in memory of M. Frieda Koontz, who served as the Executive Secretary of the SCA from 1922-1950. Another $1,200 scholarship honors S. John Davis, Virginia's Superintendent of Schools from 1979-1989. All remaining scholarships are $1,000. The number of scholarships awarded each year depends on the number of PTA Service Awards (Life Membership, President's Honor Awards, Distinguished Service Awards, Certificate of Appreciation and Honor/Memorial Gifts that are given throughout the state each year. An auction is also held annually at the Leadership Training Conference to help fund the Scholarship Program. Download the application. Applications must be postmarked March 2, 2009 to qualify.

Newsflash

Advertise your local unit presentation of the Internet Safety 101: Empowering Parents Program. Download a customizable flier that you can use to promote your meeting! Insert the meeting details at the top and local unit contact information at the bottom. Print in color or black and white.