Tax Free Weekend 2020
See below for information from National PTA partner Office Depot regarding the upcoming Missouri Tax Free Weekend.
Emergency Provisions Added to Suggested Unit & Council Bylaws
Click below for information from Susan Rupert, Missouri PTA President, regarding updates to our Suggested Unit and Council bylaws that
National PTA Adopts Position Statement on Addressing Institutional Racism
“Missouri PTA supports and charges all of our PTA members to work in collaboration with National PTA to “eliminate racism
Request Membership Card Template
Historically, Missouri PTA has ordered pre-printed membership cards to fulfill requests from units each fall. Thousands of dollars are spent
National PTA Calls on Congress to Provide More Resources Immediately to Schools
For months, we have been calling on Congress to provide more emergency funding to K-12 public schools to help address
Special Joint Event: How Can We Safely Reopen Schools in the Fall?
How Can We Safely Reopen Schools in the Fall? A special event for the education community and parents to dialogue
National PTA Disappointed with Supreme Court’s Ruling in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue Case
National PTA is disappointed with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, allowing taxpayer dollars
National PTA Adopts Position Statement on Reopening of Public PreK-12 Schools for the 2020-2021 School Year
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the National PTA Board of Directors has adopted a position statement on the reopening of public
Grant Opportunity for COVID-19 Relief Funding
Phase Two funding is now open nationally to all local and District/Council/Region PTAs. Applications can be submitted through our grants
PTA Grant Announcement – Larimore Elementary PTA
Missouri PTA is pleased to announce Larimore Elementary PTA (Hazelwood School District) is a recipient of a PTA COVID Relief
June 2020 News from National PTA
LEARNING HEROES: Learning Heroes has released their NEW parent/guardian report, Parents 2020: COVID-19 Closures – A Redefining Moment for Students, Parents and
National PTA Statement on Racial Inequity and Injustice in America
“National PTA condemns the inequitable and brutal treatment of all African Americans in this country. No human being should be
Emergency Meal Distribution Equipment Grants
School districts across the state have worked hard and quickly to get food to kids during school closures. The need for equipment
JC/DC CRITICAL ACTION ALERT HB 1540
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Tell Your Senator say NO to this omnibus bill! (An omnibus bill is a bill that
JC/DC CRITICAL ACTION ALERT: SB 528
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Tell Your House Representative to vote NO to SB 528! SB 528 transforms Missouri Course
Reflections – National and Missouri Award Recipients
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MISSOURI PTA’S DIGITAL SHOWCASE OF ALL OUR 2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS
National PTA to Fund $1.5M to PTAs Across the Country to Support School Communities During COVID-19 Crisis
National PTA announced today that $1.5M in grants will be awarded to PTAs across the country to help meet critical needs
Every Child in Focus
Every Child in Focus reinforces National PTA’s mission to advocate for every child—with one voice—so all families feel invited and welcomed
More meeting restrictions and school closure extensions
So what does this mean for PTAs in Missouri? Missouri PTA realizes that many of our units and councils are
2020 Census – Important Information from National PTA
Click here for information from National PTA about the 2020 Census and it’s impact on children and families. Public Education
Message from Our MOPTA President
Hello Missouri PTA Members, Our 104th Annual State Convention scheduled for May 1-3, 2020 has been canceled as well as
Reflections Announcement
Missouri PTA is so proud of all of our State Reflections Award recipients! Recognizing the creative efforts of our Missouri
Tips for Parenting During Coronavirus Crisis
Every day, the Child Mind Institute publishes a video and social tile with a tip for supporting families through the
National PTA Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a rapidly evolving public health situation. State and local PTAs must follow the direction
Missouri PTA Announcement
Hello Missouri PTA Members, In response to the health information and recommendations related to the coronavirus outbreak, many school districts
Child Mind Institute – Supporting Our Kids Through the COVID-19 Crisis
With more and more schools and workplaces closed and public life suspended, parents everywhere are wrestling with how to keep children
Information from Action for Healthy Kids and Active Schools
Action for Healthy Kids and Active Schools understands the challenges schools and parents are facing right now and the concerns
2019-2020 Reflections Awards Announcement
Missouri PTA is proud to announce 2019-2020 Reflections Award Winners! See the document below.
The 2020 Census: What Does it Mean for Children and Families?
Click here for information from National PTA about the 2020 Census and it’s impact on children and families. Public Education
Missouri PTA Legislative Platform 2020
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Missouri PTA 2020-2022 Term Officer Nominees
The following individuals have been nominated for office for the 2020-2022 term of Missouri PTA. President-Elect
Preventing Suicide – Article from Child Mind Institute
Child Mind Institute Helping children when and where they need it most Many people are reluctant to talk about suicide,
2019-2021 Schools of Excellence
The following Missouri PTAs have been designated a 2019-2021 National PTA School of Excellence. Alexander Doniphan PTA, Liberty Barry Middle
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