Durham Council PTA

Durham Council PTA The Durham Council of PTAs unites and builds the capacity of all PTAs to work together to serve the educational needs of children in Durham.

2025 - 2026 Executive Board

President - Nicole Williams
Vice-President - Aja Purnell - Mitchell
Vice-President of Community & Family Engagement - Karissa Hargrove
Vice-President of Programs - Karen Lee Thompson-Cunningham
Secretary - Ashley Freeman
Treasurer - Timothy Smith

✨ WE'RE READY TO KICK OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR! ✨Join the Durham Council of PTAs for our 2026 Back-to-School Kickoff!🌟 SHOW U...
09/05/2026

✨ WE'RE READY TO KICK OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR! ✨

Join the Durham Council of PTAs for our 2026 Back-to-School Kickoff!

🌟 SHOW UP. SPEAK UP. TOGETHER WE SHINE. 🌟

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Fayetteville Street Elementary School
2905 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707

🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!

🥞 Breakfast provided
🍽️ Lunch provided
🧸 Childcare provided for ages 3–10

Come connect, learn and start the school year strong!

✨ Engaging workshops
✨ Family & student resources
✨ Community partners
✨ PTA leadership resources
✨ Networking
✨ Giveaways & more!

This event is for:
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & Families
🎒 Students
🍎 Educators
📣 PTA Leaders
🤝 Community Members

You do NOT have to be a PTA member to attend!

Bring the family, invite a friend and SHOW UP for our Durham students and schools!

🔗 Register today: http://app.givebacks.gives/backtoschoolkickoff2026

📧 [email protected]

✨ SHOW UP. SPEAK UP. TOGETHER WE SHINE. ✨

Today at 11:59pm is the deadline! Have you submitted your interest form? 🌟 Make an Impact. Join a Durham Council of PTAs...
08/15/2026

Today at 11:59pm is the deadline! Have you submitted your interest form?

🌟 Make an Impact. Join a Durham Council of PTAs Committee! 🌟

We are looking for passionate PTA members, parents, educators, and community partners to join us for the 2026–2028 PTA Term!
Your time, talents, and ideas can help strengthen families, support students, and build a stronger Durham community. Whether you are a longtime PTA advocate or new to PTA, there is a place for you!

Join one of our committees:
✨ Advocacy & Legislation
✨ Audit
✨ Events & Programs
✨ Family & Community Engagement
✨ Reflections
✨ Male Engagement
✨ Membership & Nominations
✨ Fundraising

📅 Apply by August 15

📝 Complete the interest form: bit.ly/durhamPTACommittees
🌐 www.ptadurham.org

Show Up. Speak Up. Together We Shine. 💙💛

🌟 Make an Impact. Join a Durham Council of PTAs Committee! 🌟We are looking for passionate PTA members, parents, educator...
08/11/2026

🌟 Make an Impact. Join a Durham Council of PTAs Committee! 🌟

We are looking for passionate PTA members, parents, educators, and community partners to join us for the 2026–2028 PTA Term!
Your time, talents, and ideas can help strengthen families, support students, and build a stronger Durham community. Whether you are a longtime PTA advocate or new to PTA, there is a place for you!

Join one of our committees:
✨ Advocacy & Legislation
✨ Audit
✨ Events & Programs
✨ Family & Community Engagement
✨ Reflections
✨ Male Engagement
✨ Membership & Nominations
✨ Fundraising

📅 Apply by August 15

📝 Complete the interest form: bit.ly/durhamPTACommittees
🌐 www.ptadurham.org

Show Up. Speak Up. Together We Shine. 💙💛

✨✨ UPDATE NEW DATE ✨✨ 📚 ✨ SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2026! ✨📚In observance of the Jewish Holiday Rosh Hashanah...
08/11/2026

✨✨ UPDATE NEW DATE ✨✨

📚 ✨ SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2026! ✨📚

In observance of the Jewish Holiday Rosh Hashanah, we decided to move the Back-to-School event to a new date. In an effort to be inclusive and accommodate our families.

The Durham Council of PTAs invites parents, caregivers, educators, PTA leaders, students, and community partners to our Back-to-School Kickoff!

Show Up. Speak Up. Together We Shine.
No Limits. One Community. Every Child.

Join us for an inspiring day of learning, leadership, and connection as we prepare for a successful school year. Attend engaging workshops, connect with community resources, hear from local leaders, and leave empowered to make a difference in your school and community.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Coming Soon

Together, we can build stronger schools, stronger families, and brighter futures.

Come check out Durham Council of PTAs tomorrow at the Back to School Community Day at Greater Emmanuel Temple of Grace! ...
08/08/2026

Come check out Durham Council of PTAs tomorrow at the Back to School Community Day at Greater Emmanuel Temple of Grace!

✏️ Sat, August 8, 10 am – 2 pm
✏️ Location: 2722 E. Main Street, Durham
✏️ School supplies, teacher care packages, haircuts, food, bounce house, games, resources

Hope to see you there!

📚✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨📚The Durham Council of PTAs invites parents, caregivers, educators, PTA leaders, students, and commun...
08/01/2026

📚✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨📚

The Durham Council of PTAs invites parents, caregivers, educators, PTA leaders, students, and community partners to our Back-to-School Kickoff!

Show Up. Speak Up. Together We Shine.
No Limits. One Community. Every Child.

Join us for an inspiring day of learning, leadership, and connection as we prepare for a successful school year. Attend engaging workshops, connect with community resources, hear from local leaders, and leave empowered to make a difference in your school and community.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Coming Soon

Together, we can build stronger schools, stronger families, and brighter futures.

Have you submitted your interest form? 🌟 Make an Impact. Join a Durham Council of PTAs Committee! 🌟We are looking for pa...
07/29/2026

Have you submitted your interest form?

🌟 Make an Impact. Join a Durham Council of PTAs Committee! 🌟

We are looking for passionate PTA members, parents, educators, and community partners to join us for the 2026–2028 PTA Term!
Your time, talents, and ideas can help strengthen families, support students, and build a stronger Durham community. Whether you are a longtime PTA advocate or new to PTA, there is a place for you!

Join one of our committees:
✨ Advocacy & Legislation
✨ Audit
✨ Events & Programs
✨ Family & Community Engagement
✨ Reflections
✨ Male Engagement
✨ Membership & Nominations
✨ Fundraising

📅 Apply by August 1

📝 Complete the interest form: bit.ly/durhamPTACommittees
🌐 www.ptadurham.org

Show Up. Speak Up. Together We Shine. 💙💛

You still have time to sign up!🌟 Make an Impact. Join a Durham Council of PTAs Committee! 🌟We are looking for passionate...
07/24/2026

You still have time to sign up!

🌟 Make an Impact. Join a Durham Council of PTAs Committee! 🌟

We are looking for passionate PTA members, parents, educators, and community partners to join us for the 2026–2028 PTA Term!
Your time, talents, and ideas can help strengthen families, support students, and build a stronger Durham community. Whether you are a longtime PTA advocate or new to PTA, there is a place for you!

Join one of our committees:
✨ Advocacy & Legislation
✨ Audit
✨ Events & Programs
✨ Family & Community Engagement
✨ Reflections
✨ Male Engagement
✨ Membership & Nominations
✨ Fundraising

📅 Apply by August 1
📝 Complete the interest form: bit.ly/durhamPTACommittees
🌐 www.ptadurham.org

Show Up. Speak Up. Together We Shine. 💙💛

🌟 Make an Impact. Join a Durham Council of PTAs Committee! 🌟We are looking for passionate PTA members, parents, educator...
07/17/2026

🌟 Make an Impact. Join a Durham Council of PTAs Committee! 🌟

We are looking for passionate PTA members, parents, educators, and community partners to join us for the 2026–2028 PTA Term!
Your time, talents, and ideas can help strengthen families, support students, and build a stronger Durham community. Whether you are a longtime PTA advocate or new to PTA, there is a place for you!

Join one of our committees:
✨ Advocacy & Legislation
✨ Audit
✨ Events & Programs
✨ Family & Community Engagement
✨ Reflections
✨ Male Engagement
✨ Membership & Nominations
✨ Fundraising

📅 Apply by August 1
📝 Complete the interest form: bit.ly/durhamPTACommittees
🌐 www.ptadurham.org

Show Up. Speak Up. Together We Shine. 💙💛

⚾💙 Volunteers Needed This Saturday (6/27/26)!Looking to give back or earn community service hours? The Durham Council of...
06/21/2026

⚾💙 Volunteers Needed This Saturday (6/27/26)!

Looking to give back or earn community service hours? The Durham Council of PTAs is seeking 7 volunteers (ages 18+)to join us this Saturday working concessions at the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) game held at the Durham Bull Athletic Park!

It’s a Signature Series matchup between the Carolina Blaze and defending champions, the Utah Talons — a great game for an even greater cause.

🕑 Game Time: 2:00 PM

All funds raised directly support students, families, and community programs across Durham.

🙌 Easy, fun, and a meaningful way to make an impact (and earn service hours)!

✨ Interested?
Email: [email protected]

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