At McDougle Elementary School, the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a group of parents and staff who work closely together and with the administration to plan and organize school events, raise funds for the school, and support staff and parents in whatever way is needed. This includes:

• Educational Activities: The PTA provides all teachers and staff with a stipend (approximately $10,000 each year), pays for cultural events, funds campus cleanup,  provides stipends to support after-school clubs, and many other related activities.

• Community Building: Sponsors and assists with events that focus on helping parents connect and provide social opportunities for kids—including the Popsicles on the Playground, End of Year Block Party, and Gardens and Grounds Clean Up. 

• Book Fair: The PTA runs the Book Fair at the school, raising money for books for the classrooms while also fundraising to provide books for families who might not be able to shop at the Fair themselves. 

• Advocacy: Provides important information to parents about policy changes at the state and local level.

• Teacher Appreciation: The PTA helps support our teachers all year long with a Back-to-School Breakfast, Teacher Appreciation Week, Teachers' Lounge Snacks, and our big Renovation in 2022. 

• Family Support: Provides funds for parent education & babysitting for evening school events and raises funds for Families Helping Families to provide food, supplies, and other support to families in need.

The PTA has an operating budget of approximately $34,500 per year which is used to support many activities and school events that would not otherwise exist. See the general categories of expenses in the Open House presentation or more details in the approved budget.

The MES PTA is a member of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools PTA Council, which is the central body facilitating communication throughout the school district and advocating on behalf of CHCCS students, teachers, and staff with all levels of government.

PTA Council Purpose

• Support local PTAs throughout the CHCCS district

  • Leadership development

  • Communications

  • Fundraising 

• Advocate for policy & funding

• Share best practices

• Coordinate Reflections Art Program

• Foster PTA membership & parent leaders

• Engage with district staff and elected officials 

Made up of 19 members PTA representatives, the PTA Council usually meets monthly to discuss a variety of topics including advocacy and PTA support within the schools. Click here to see PTA Council meeting agendas and minutes.