Tennessee PTA

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

🤔 What does it mean to serve at the state level?

● It means bringing the voice and experiences of your local community to a statewide table.
● It means collaborating with leaders from across Tennessee, supporting local units and councils, strengthening family engagement, and helping shape the future of our association.
● It means advocating for children and families beyond the walls of your own school.
● But most importantly, it means bringing what YOU do well to the table.

We need leaders with different experiences, perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and strengths. You don’t have to know everything about PTA to have something valuable to contribute.

Have you ever wondered, “Could I serve at the state level?” Maybe the answer is yes! 💙

The Nominating & Leadership Development Committee [NLDC] is accepting interest forms for the 2027–2029 Board of Directors through November 1.

👇 Elected Office Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUUnB4IYRBBLrlWxDvaEXPsYDEE3URqEZ5U2qqKpvFpbVJ2w/viewform

👇 Committee Chair Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6NdJBB518qQSQWL-Ztq9MvtEaJZ-LskpfKmrF_LFfkB31OA/viewform

Your PTA journey may have started locally. Your next chapter could help make an impact across Tennessee.

10/11/2026

"Thank you, baby" for a successful Tennessee PTA Board of Directors weekend!

10/10/2026

PTA compliance doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! 💙 Join Tennessee PTA for a Compliance Workshop to ask questions, build confidence, and help keep your PTA on track.

We’ll cover required reporting, tax questions and fundraising, best practices, and local, state, and federal requirements. Whether you’re a new leader or need a refresher, this workshop is for you!

📅 Three upcoming opportunities to join:
• Tuesday, October 13 — 10 a.m. Central | 11 a.m. Eastern
• Monday, October 19 — 10 a.m. Central | 11 a.m. Eastern
• Tuesday, October 20 — 5 p.m. Central | 6 p.m. Eastern

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to join.
Password: treasurer

Bring your questions and invite your PTA leadership team! Together, we can build strong PTAs that keep children at the heart of our work.

10/09/2026

PTA Myth #3: “I don’t have time for PTA.”

If your calendar is already full of work, school pickups, appointments, and a dinner you haven’t figured out yet—we understand!

You don’t have to attend every meeting or volunteer at every event to be a PTA member. Joining is a meaningful way to support your school community, even when your schedule leaves little room for anything else.

Some seasons allow you to lend a hand. In others, becoming a member is what you can offer. Both matter, and there’s a place for you in either season.

Connect. Care. Create change.
Join your local PTA!

10/07/2026

Want to help your student succeed in the classroom? It doesn’t always start with more studying. Some of the most meaningful support happens in the everyday moments at home.

💬 Ask more than “How was school?” Try: “What was something interesting you learned today?” or “Was anything hard today?”

⏰ Create routines. Consistent mornings, homework time, and bedtimes can help students arrive ready to learn.

📖 Read together—or simply let them see YOU reading. Building a culture of learning at home matters at every age.

🙋 Encourage them to ask for help. Remind your student that questions aren’t a sign they’re struggling—they’re part of learning.

🍎 Protect the basics. Sleep, breakfast, movement, and downtime all play a role in how students show up in the classroom.

🤝 Stay connected with their teachers. You don’t have to wait until there’s a problem to build that relationship.

And perhaps most importantly, remind your student that their worth is bigger than a grade on a paper. Celebrate effort, growth, perseverance, kindness, curiosity, and the courage to keep trying!

Families and schools are stronger when we work together.

What’s ONE thing that helps your student have a successful school day? Share it below! 👇

10/06/2026

PTA Myth #2: “PTA is just for moms.”

Dads, grandparents, caregivers, educators, and community members—there’s a place for you here, too!

You don’t have to be a mom—or even a parent—to care about a child’s future. Strong school communities need different perspectives, experiences, and ideas. Yours could be exactly what’s missing from the conversation.

Whether you have a child in the classroom or simply want to support the children in your community, you’re invited to help make a difference.

Connect. Care. Create change.
Join your local PTA!

10/05/2026

📣 Could YOU be one of Tennessee PTA’s next leaders?

The Tennessee PTA Nominating & Leadership Development Committee [NLDC] is seeking individuals interested in serving on the 2027–2029 Tennessee PTA Board of Directors!

Whether you’ve served PTA for years or you’re just beginning to wonder what your next step in leadership could look like, we want to hear from you.

There are opportunities to serve as an elected officer or committee chair—and you don’t have to have it all figured out before raising your hand!

📅 All completed interest forms must be received by November 1.

👇 Elected Office Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUUnB4IYRBBLrlWxDvaEXPsYDEE3URqEZ5U2qqKpvFpbVJ2w/viewform

👇 Committee Chair Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6NdJBB518qQSQWL-Ztq9MvtEaJZ-LskpfKmrF_LFfkB31OA/viewform

Your PTA journey may have started at the local level. Maybe it’s time to see where it could take you next.

10/03/2026

💙 Every county. Every community. Every voice.

Tennessee PTA is encouraging eligible voters across our state to get informed, make a voting plan, and participate in the upcoming election!

Let’s bring some friendly county pride to civic participation: How can your community encourage more eligible voters to show up this year?

Share reliable election information, remind a neighbor to check their registration, and talk with the young people in your life about why civic participation matters.

🗓️ Voter registration deadline: October 5
🗳️ Early voting: October 14–29
📍 Election Day: November 3

Check your registration, view your sample ballot, and find voting information:
https://sos.tn.gov/govotetn

Drop your county in the comments and help us spread the encouragement across Tennessee! 👇