Missouri PTA

10/08/2026

What is the Missouri Crunch Off?
Help share information on Healthy Farm to School Options. Classroom activity resources, some friendly competing and much more!

Registration for the 2026 Crunch Off begins October 1, 2026 and closes on October 31, 2026.

https://health.mo.gov/prevention/wellness-prevention/nutrition/farm-school-early-care-and-education-ece

10/06/2026

PTAs Welcome Families & Build Belonging!

1) PTA’s Real Mission is to educate communities about what PTA really is and emphasizing PTA’s critical role in building a strong and inclusive community for the benefit of all children.
2) Greet every family with a smile and a friendly face and provide a feeling of, “Hey, I belong here!”
3) PTA's can bring the Fun to Agendas by offering cultural potlucks, ice cream socials, and game nights where families can trade stories, share traditions, and actually connect.

This is where 'you' (the PTA member) come into the picture of PTA. You help connect all of these things for our children, by example. So learn about PTA! Be present and attend events! And have some fun together in your community!

10/01/2026

Please join us during our All Missouri Local PTA unit virtual gathering.

Register in advance to hear more on this topic:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SvnTsB9WSw2fKIGvA75Zwg

09/30/2026

TODAY is the LAST DAY to register for the Convention at Early Bird pricing! Our Convention has a wide array of workshops for every skill level. Join us for two days of fun and inspiration. Come learn about PTA programs, leadership skills, network with fellow PTA officers and members, and much more!
https://mopta.org/2026-missouri-pta-convention/

09/30/2026

Looking to strengthen your school community and support every student’s success? Through the School of Excellence program, National PTA celebrates and supports strong partnerships between PTAs and schools that enhance student learning and well-being.
Enrollment for the 2026–2027 program is now open—join us in building a more connected, supportive school community. Visit PTA.org/Excellence to get started!

National PTA School of Excellence is a recognition program that supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. Enroll in the program today.

09/30/2026

Thank you to those who joined us for our September Zoom where we talked about the importance of advocacy in PTA.

In our October zoom, we'll discuss the new A-F School Grading Framework. In November, we'll break down how public schools are funded.

To register and find more upcoming meetings, visit our website at: https://mopta.org/moptacalendar/

09/28/2026

Missouri PTA is very disappointed that the State Board of Education chose not to recommend fully funding Missouri’s education formula.

Instead of voting to fund the formula fully, the board voted to underfund the formula by $300 million dollars. This vote occurred during the same meeting the board voted to adopt the A-F school grading policy. The adoption of this grading system had a proposed price tag of $6.5 million dollars. Their recommendation will go to the governor as he begins planning for the 2027-2028 budget.

This decision is unacceptable and reckless. The State Board of Education is supposed to be looking after Missouri public schools and the students it serves. Missouri law states that they are to determine the resources necessary to fund our schools. Over the past several legislative sessions, our legislators have made numerous changes to the foundation formula. The State Board is being asked to fund obligations lawmakers created through their own policies, and the board is now asking the legislature not to fund the very items they placed into law. That sends exactly the wrong message to lawmakers, educators, parents, and communities across Missouri.

Governor Kehoe and his administration speak about improving our Missouri public schools' outcomes by holding Missouri schools accountable. This accountability must also extend to our government. Our schools, teachers, and most importantly, students must be supported. By voting to underfund the foundation formula, the State Board of Education has failed our students.

Missouri PTA will continue to advocate for all students, urging our governor and legislators to step in and fully fund public education. Our students deserve better, and we will continue working at the local, state, and federal level to ensure the students of Missouri receive the best education possible.

09/25/2026

Enrollment closes on Thursday, Oct. 15.

09/25/2026

Calling all high school PTSA/PTAs! We have grant information just for your PTA! PTA funding
helps you launch initiatives that grow membership, strengthen community ties and reach
families who haven't been involved before.
����Apply at PTA.org/Grants by Oct. 13 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

National PTA offers awards or grants to honor or support PTAs. Grant-funded program opportunities available. We provide the blueprint, you plan the local program. Use our flexible funding to meet your local needs. All PTAs in good standing are welcome to submit an application for the grant opportuni...

09/23/2026

"Creating the change we want to see for our children starts with a single action. Comment below with one thing your PTA will do to improve the lives of our children.

Tell us about the action you’re taking! Send us an email at [email protected]."