- To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before government agencies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children.
- To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children.
- To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of the nation.
Each year at Whitney School, the PTA provides a variety of programs and services to enhance the education of every child. Here is a summary of what was the PTA contributed last year:
- Welcome Back Gifts for all teachers
- Stem Cleaner for School
- Classroom LCD Projectors/camera
- Emergent Classroom Readers
- Field Trips
- Teacher Grants
- PT/OT equipment
- Dry Erase Crayons for school
- PTA Website
- Family Fun Nights
- Walk & Rock-a-thon*
- RIF
- Box Tops for Education *
- Escrip*
- Staff Dinners
- Parent Education
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Yearbook
- Field Trips
- I Love to Read Month
- Field Day
- End of Year Picnic
* These events raise funds for Whitney PTA