What the PTA does

MISSION AND VALUES

The mission of the PTA is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

We are a school-wide 100% volunteer run organization dedicated solely to the welfare of our Jackson students and families.

Jackson PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) charity.

HOW ARE JACKSON PTA DOLLARS USED?

Over the years your Jackson PTA contributions (both time & money) sponsor many enrichment and social-activities, as well as promoting healthy lifestyles throughout the year, including:

CLUBS

  • Garden Club

  • Running Club

  • Lego Club

  • Yearbook Club

FUNDRAISERS

  • Bags & Brews (Parent event)

  • Spirit wear

  • Trivia Night (Parent event)

  • Eat & Earns

  • Art to Remember

  • Book Fair (earning teacher's scholastic credit)

EVENTS

  • Ice Cream Social

  • Kindergarten Summer Meet-ups

  • Welcome Back Coffee

  • Boo Bash

  • STEM Night

  • Jackson Jamboree

  • Student Assemblies

  • Teacher Appreciation Week

  • Field Day 

  • The Color Run

  • 5th Grade Celebrations

YOUR PTA DONATIONS HELP FUND:

  • Fun events for Jackson families

  • Student Clubs

  • Staff supply needs

  • Stocking the Teacher's Lounge

  • A free book for EVERY Jackson student during the Scholastic Book Fair

  • School Gifts that enrich the Jackson Experience

  • School Assemblies

  • Support for the Art Department

  • Support for Fairytale Follies

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE JACKSON PTA:

JOIN!

Membership dues grant you membership to the IL & National PTAs, as well as Jackson's PTA. Joining will supply you with exclusive access to the online student body directory and give you the opportunity to help decide where our PTA dollars should go next!

Join the PTA by clicking HERE

VOLUNTEER!

We welcome help in anyway you'd like to contribute - from room parents, to party volunteers, to event committees & work-from-home opportunities, we can always use your help!

If you'd like to get involved but you're unsure where to start, let us help you find the right fit based on your interest level! Fill out this Volunteer form.