Grindstone PTA
- Welcome!
- 2025-2026 Officers & Chairs
- What is PTA?
- Join PTA
- A Word from Your PTA President
- PTA Meeting & Kids Club Dates
- Forms
- Newsletters
Welcome!
National PTA School of Excellence is a recognition program that supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. We are so proud that Grindstone Elementary is a National PTA School of Excellence!
2025-2026 Officers & Chairs
Grindstone PTA Officers and Chairs (2025–2026)
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Lisa Williams — President
president@grindstonepta.org -
Lindsay Duran — VP Volunteers
vpvolunteers@grindstonepta.org -
Valerie Asp — VP Fundraising
vpfundraising@grindstonepta.org -
Courtney Turner — VP Room Captains
vproomcaptains@grindstonepta.org -
Jacinta Bader — VP Family Events
vpfamilyevents@grindstonepta.org -
Eva Manney — Treasurer
treasurer@grindstonepta.org -
Lindsey Giron — Secretary
secretary@grindstonepta.org -
Paula Pelley — Memberships
memberships@grindstonepta.org -
Holly Ferguson — Communication
communication@grindstonepta.org -
Darcy Tatum — Hospitality
hospitality@grindstonepta.org -
Sarah Goldstein — Book Fair
bookfair@grindstonepta.org -
Stephanie Barr — Council Delegate
delegate@grindstonepta.org -
Kari Novak — Alternate Delegate
alternatedelegate@grindstonepta.org
What is PTA?
Every child. One Voice.
-National PTA
The best way to affect change is a collective common VOICE
–Ohio PTA
What is PTA?
PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. It is comprised of 4 million+ members in more than 20,000 units. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association.
Mission Statement
PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
What is the purpose of PTA?
The purposes of PTA are:
- To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, places of worship, and throughout the community;
- To raise the standards of home life;
- To advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth;
- To promote the collaboration and engagement of families and educators in the education of children and youth;
- To engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth;
- To advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding.
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A Word from Your PTA President
Grindstone Families,
Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year! We are so excited to kick things off with you. The Grindstone PTA has been busy this summer preparing for another fun and meaningful year together. From organizing staff meals, getting memberships set up and student folders ready, and planning events, we’ve been working hard to set the stage for a great year.
Our first big event is right around the corner—Hot Diggity Dog Night—and we can’t wait to see you there!
On this site, you’ll find important information about what the PTA has planned this year, including:
- Why join the Grindstone PTA & what your membership supports
- An invitation to our first PTA meeting
- Save-the-date calendars for events and meetings
- Committee & Volunteer opportunities
This year’s theme is Carnival of Kindness. Together, we’ll celebrate kindness, build connections, and create lasting memories for our students and families.
Your support—whether through membership, volunteering, or simply attending events—makes an incredible difference. PTA isn’t just about fundraising; it’s about community, teamwork, and making Grindstone the very best it can be for our kids.
On behalf of the entire PTA Board, thank you for being part of the Grin