The Yorktown PTSA is a 501(c)3 non-profit under the Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers (Virginia PTA) with a mission of supporting the Yorktown High School community of students, teachers, staff, and family members.
We hold monthly virtual meetings, usually on the second Monday of the month, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. All families and staff are welcome. Our meetings provide a forum for our community to hear from the Principal and staff, to approve major decisions such as the budget, hear updates on programs and services provided by the PTSA, and to participate in open discussion. All families and staff are invited to join the PTA, although membership is not required to attend or to receive the weekly PTA Newsletter, which contains helpful info and links for the week.
Through funding and volunteers, the PTSA supports our students, parents, and staff, via a broad range of offerings, including parent/family events and programs; expert speakers; teacher/staff grants, this time concentrating on ways to enhance virtual learning; student events and activities; grocery card and coat drives for those suffering financial hardship; the graduation/boat party; and teacher/staff appreciation.
The PTSA invites you to take advantage of any or all of the ways it offers to connect with our YHS community, and welcomes your thoughts and ideas, as well. Feel free to join one of our meetings or email president@yorktownptsa.org.
What We Do
Our PTA fulfills its mission by combining the work of incredible volunteer parents/guardians with the generous dues from those who join the PTA, and donations we receive through our No-Frills Fundraiser, to:
1. Support the work of our wonderful teachers/staff through:
Faculty and staff grants
Teacher/staff appreciation events/gifts
2. Provide news, connection, and info through:
Weekly PTA Update Newsletter
Website
Membership
Opportunities to volunteer and get involved.
Monthly PTA Meetings
3. Provide parent/family events/connection/discussions:
Family Network provides expert speakers, films, and other events
The PTA coordinates with staff to provide other events parents/guardians might find helpful
4. Provide enjoyable student events:
Homecoming and Spring Dance
Other hospitality
Graduation/Senior Send Off
5. Support student expression and Achievement:
Reflections Contest/Program
Art Show
Science Fair
SAT and ACT preparation/tests (which also raise funds for graduation party)
6. Provide direct help/support for students and/or families:
Vision Screening
Liaison to Social Workers
Liaison to Counselors
Coat Drive
Patriots Helping Patriots Grocery Gift Card Drive for students and families in need in our community
7. Provide connection beyond our school:
Representatives to CCPTA (County Council of PTAs)
Representatives to ACTL (Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning, formerly ACI/Advisory Council on Instruction)
School Board Member Liaison
8. Offer other community benefits:
YHS spirit wear