Committees

​Our PTA is organized into five main committees led by our Executive Board VPs. Explore the teams below to connect with us!

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VP Campus Engagement – 

Builds school spirit and connects families to school activities.

• Cultural & Community Events –  Supports campus-wide cultural events such as Hispanic Heritage Night, Black History Month program, Lunar New Year Performance, and other cultural programs.
   

• Enrichment & STEAM Night – Coordinates the Garden Program, and supports school enrichments. PTA lead for STEAM Night, a night of educational programs and hands-on activities.
   

• Community Outreach –  Connects Durham with the broader community for needs such as coat drive, and other initiatives.

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• School Supplies –  Organizes bulk school supply orders for families.
   

VP Community Engagement – 

Encourages family participation and supports creative initiatives.

• Arts – Supports arts programming such as PTA Reflections and Durham’s Got Talent.
   

• Durham Dudes – Coordinates the Durham Men’s volunteer group.
   

• Spring Fling – Leads planning of the annual spring community event.
   

• Book Fair – Organizes campus book fairs.
   

• Spirit Wear – Manages Durham apparel sales.
   

• Campus Beautification – Enhances school grounds with volunteer projects.
   

VP Communications – 

Ensures families stay informed, connected, and heard.

• Communication & Social (Newsletter) – Gathers and publishes information for weekly Pawprint.

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• Website – Maintains PTA website with current info and resources.

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• Yearbook –  Designs and publishes the school yearbook.
   

 

VP Volunteers – 

Recruits, organizes, and supports our amazing volunteers.

• Staff Hospitality – Coordinates yearlong hospitality events, including Teacher Appreciation Week.
   

• PTA Hospitality –  Welcomes families and supports PTA-hosted events.
   

• Room Parents – Organizes classroom parent volunteers and parties.
   

• Membership – Manages PTA sign-ups and member engagement.
   

 

VP Fundraising –  

Leads fundraising efforts to power PTA programs and initiatives.

• Gala – Oversees planning for the annual fundraising gala.
   

• Silent Auction – Manages the online and in-person auction.
   

• Sponsorships – Builds community partnerships and donor support.
   

• Spotty Surveys – Leads the annual no cost fundraiser.
   

• Spirit Nights – Coordinates dine-out and give-back events.
   

• Student Fundraiser – Leads schoolwide Spotty Obstacles fundraiser.
   

 

Special Committees & Finance  – ​

• Thank You Chair – Organizes volunteer and teacher appreciation efforts throughout the year.

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• Grants Chair – Researches and applies for grants to bring in additional funding for programs and resources.

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• Budget & Finance – Supports financial planning, budgeting, and audits to keep the PTA sustainable and transparent.