10-166 Forest Lake PTA- Nassau Region
The website for Forest Lake Elementary School features a message from principal Thomas Burke, who states that the building is a place where parents, teachers, and administrators work together to “foster a learning environment where everyone can grow to their fullest potential.” It is precisely this type of all-hands-in leadership that drove the school’s PTA […]
10-087 Brookside School PTA- Nassau Region
At Brookside Elementary School in Baldwin, NY, the phrase “Brookside Brings Out the Best” is more than just a catchy alliterative motto; it’s a call to action that its PTA strives to answer in the most thoughtful ways. This unit, a recipient of numerous NYS PTA awards over the past few years, is consistently working […]
04-220 Park Avenue Elementary School PTA- Central Hudson Region
With just one look at the Park Avenue PTA Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ParkAvePTA/), one can tell that this school is a place where learning and laughter exist side by side. Whether documenting a “tie-riffic” retirement celebration for a beloved 26-year teacher or advertising the inaugural end-of-year block party this June, this unit and its leaders remain […]
18-276 Casimir Pulaski PTA- Westchester-East Putnam Region
Chartered in December 2001, the Casimir Pulaski PTA has been a consistently powerful advocacy voice for elementary school children in Yonkers. Since that time this unit has actively participated in email and letter-writing campaigns to obtain sustainable education funding at the state and local levels. In the present day, an executive board composed of dedicated, […]
05-258 Brentwood SEPTA – Suffolk Region
In April 2026, months of planning and hard work culminated in the fourth annual Walking into Acceptance: All-Abilities Expo, coordinated by the Brentwood SEPTA in collaboration with the Department of Special Services and the Brentwood USFD. This event has grown exponentially since its inception, with a carefully crafted agenda to provide awareness and acceptance about […]
18-382 Paideia School 15 PTA – Westchester-East Putnam Region
This year the Paideia School 15 PTA in Yonkers implemented a multi-channel, community-centered approach to increase membership. By combining in-person engagement, digital outreach, and strong collaboration with school administration, they were able to reach families in numerous meaningful and accessible ways. First, they leveraged social media platforms to consistently promote PTA membership, events, and impact. […]
10-319 Garden City PTA- Nassau Region
The Garden City PTA has built a thriving, high‑membership community centered on strong leadership, intentional communication, and a clear message of unity. This year’s theme, “I Belong,” was more than a nod to the Reflections program. Rather, it has been woven into the planning of every event and attempt at connection for the community. By […]
07-127 Webster Central PTSA- Genesee Valley Region
Membership Growth and Community Impact The Webster Central PTSA set ambitious membership goals this year and built real momentum across all 11 schools. Each building had its own target, supported by both online and in-person sign-ups, regular Mailchimp and ParentSquare reminders, and a progress gauge that showed families exactly how close they were to meeting […]