Old Donation School PTA

08/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House over the past two days. It was wonderful to see you all.

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events, starting with the PTA Volunteer Breakfast on September 23rd. Sign-up information will be sent out soon.

Please take advantage of our PTA Open House Special. Individual memberships are $8 and Family Memberships are $16, with fees increasing on August 24th. You can join the Old Donation School PTA using the link below:

https://odspta.givebacks.com/shop

Additionally, please ensure you are registered to volunteer by using this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/org/ODS #/

SignUpGenius Portal Page

08/21/2026

Starting the year out right with our “Nacho Average Teachers and Staff”!

Thank you to our amazing Hospitality Committee Ladies and the rest of the PTA for putting together the staff lunch.

08/18/2026

We are so excited to welcome you back for the ODS Open Houses happening tomorrow and Thursday! This is your chance to explore the school, connect with teachers, and get a sneak peek at all the amazing things in store for this year. Please make sure to stop by the PTA table while you are here to see how you can get involved, share your ideas, and find fun ways to volunteer. We can’t wait to see everyone there and kick off a fantastic school year together!

08/12/2026

Mark your calendars, we hope to see everyone at all of our amazing events this year! Don't worry, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. Sign-up links will be shared closer to each date. Please stop by the PTA table during the upcoming Open Houses to learn more about how you can get involved!

If you plan to volunteer this year—whether with the PTA or within the school—please note that all volunteers must complete the annual safety training beforehand. You can complete the volunteer safety video here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44AAAE2CA3FCC52-57373091-2526 #/
Upcoming Events Schedule:
Rising Tides (6th Grade Open House): August 19
Open House: August 20
PTA Breakfast: September 23
Bingo Night: September 25
Fall Festival: October 24
Elementary School Dance: December 4
Reflections Night: January 20
International Festival: February 6
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: April 13

08/10/2026

I hope you are enjoying the final weeks of summer. As we approach the start of the 2026-2027 school year, I want to introduce myself. My name is Hajar Street, and I am excited to serve as your PTA President. Our board is looking forward to a fantastic year filled with wonderful events, starting with Bingo Night on September 25th.
Please stop by the PTA table during the upcoming Open Houses to learn more about how you can get involved. As a working mother of two daughters at two different schools, I deeply value your time and appreciate any support you can offer.
We are also currently seeking committee chairs to help plan events that support our students, staff, and parents. If you are interested, please stop by the PTA table at the Open House or connect with us at the upcoming meeting.
Thank you for your support, and I look forward to working together this year!

06/12/2026

It’s the last day of school AND the last day of middle school for all of these 8th graders!

Wishing you all a safe and happy summer! Thank you to all the families and volunteers for all of your support. We will see you back in August!

06/03/2026

Hi parents! A reminder that the school supply kit sale ends the last day of school!
Kits are available for every grade as well as the Gifted Dance program and will be available for pick up at August Open Houses.
All kits are made from lists provided by ODS for next year and include everything needed with the exception of headphones.
Go to shopttkits.com, type in account 40919, and give your future self more time to enjoy summer :)

05/25/2026

Easy ways to support the PTA!
The Harris Teeter and Kroger cards need to be relinked at the start of each school year. Box Tops partner schools are good until updated!

05/22/2026

Our last Spirit Night of the school year will be on Saturday, May 30th at 6:35 pm! Not only do you get to enjoy a baseball game but it is also Teacher Appreciation Night at the park AND fireworks at the end of the game. Also, fans who donate a minimum of five school supply items upon entry will receive a free reserved seat ticket voucher good for any September 2026 game.

Come out and join the fun with other ODS families! PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Olddonationxnorfolktides

05/21/2026

Last night, the ODS PTA attended the Council Awards dinner. The dinner celebrated all the VBCPS volunteers of the year from all over the city, as well as additional PTA awards.

We were pleased to attend in honor of ODS PTA’s volunteer of the year, Hajar Street. The ODS PTA also received the cardinal award for membership and earned the new Sign Up Genius Award (for the secondary division) for utilizing the platform the most in the city and having more than 80% volunteer positions filled each time a request goes out.

Congrats to Hajar and to all of the volunteers of the ODS PTA! The programs and events at ODS are successful because of the wonderful support we get from each of you!

Virginia PTA