Welcome to the PTA Council of Howard County website
The PTA Council of Howard County (PTACHC) serves our 75 PTA’s and its members in Howard County, MD, to support the mission, purposes, and principles of PTA through advocacy, leadership development, parent involvement and education.
Join the discussion at the private Facebook page for local PTA officers only.
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PTACHC & HCPSS ANNUAL COAT DRIVE
COATS * SOCKS *HATS * GLOVES
DROP OFF DATES: October 7 – October 14, 2024 | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
DROP OFF LOCATION: The Multiservice Center – 9900 Washington Blvd, Suite I, Laurel, MD 20723
Accepting new and gently used, clean items only for Men, Women & Children – ALL sizes appreciated. For more information email:tracey_williams@hcpss.org
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PT(S)A Advocacy 101 | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024 | 7 PM – 8 PM
- Welcome & Introductions (5 mins)
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Understanding Advocacy in the PT(S)A Context (10 mins)
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Key Advocacy Priorities for the Year (10 mins)
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How the School and County Budget Processes Work (15 mins)
- How to Advocate Effectively: Tips & Strategies (20 mins)
- Q&A and Open Discussion (20 mins)
- Call to Action: Getting Involved (5 mins)
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PTACHC MEMBERSHIP DUES deadline is November 1, 2024
If you haven’t already sent a check, please do so asap. Here is the Dues & Scholarship Invoice 2024 for you to fill out and mail back to us. Dues are $200.00 and should be made payable to PTA Council of Howard County.
We are asking for an optional scholarship donation of any amount that you are able to make. Scholarship donations are given to Howard County graduating seniors who apply and are selected by our scholarship committee.
Mail to: PTACHC – 5451 Beaverkill Road, Columbia, MD 21044
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PTA Council of Howard County | General Membership Meetings 2024-25
PTACHC General Membership meetings are held the first Monday of each month, unless noted.
| November 4, 2024 | Monday | 7:30 PM | Homewood School Cafeteria |
| December 2, 2o24 | Monday | 7:30 PM | Homewood School Cafeteria |
| January 6, 2025 | Monday | 7:30 PM | Homewood School Cafeteria |
| February 3, 2025 | Monday | 7:30 PM | Homewood School Cafeteria |
| March 3, 2025 | Monday | 7:30 PM | Homewood School Cafeteria |
| April 7, 2025 | Monday | 7:30 PM | Homewood School Cafeteria |
| May 5, 2025 | Monday | 7:30 PM | Homewood School Cafeteria |
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June 2, 2025 |
Monday | 7:30 PM | Homewood School Cafeteria |
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Reflections Theme for 2024-25 is “Accepting Imperfection”
Submissions are due to PTACHC by December 15, 2024. Click HERE for more information.
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PTA Council 2024-25 Board of Directors
| President | Terri Marcus |
| Executive Vice President | Karina Fisher |
| Vice President Operations | Angela Shiplet |
| Vice President Issues | Cat Carter |
| Secretary | Ruth Cung |
| Treasurer | Laurie Ramey |
| Legislative Chair | Brent Loveless |
| Membership Chair | |
| Policy Chair | Lisa Loveless |
Contact Us
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Click here for all meeting minutes, agendas, and handouts
Click here for all Legislative News
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Local PTA Contact Information Form 2024-2025
Please fill out this fillable form and send to office@ptachc.org as soon as posssible so that you can receive important news about meetings, events, etc. Be sure to register all of your officers with Free State PTA via Giveback (formerly MemberHub).
Congratulations to the PTA Council Scholarship Recipients for 2024!!!
Congratulations to the Reflections Arts Program National PTA Winners from Maryland for 2024!!!
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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES for your PTA
The Homewood School has 3 distinct programs to meet the specific needs of individual students who have difficulty functioning in traditional classroom settings. Homewood does not have a PTA as each student is counted at their home school. There are several ways to assist Homewood’s staff and students.
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Back Pack and School Supply Drive
How can my PTA/PTSA help our Howard County students who are in need of school supplies?
Prepare for Success is an all-volunteer effort on behalf of students in the Howard County Public Schools System. 100% of all monetary donations are used to purchase supplies.
From July to August, Howard County residents are able to drop off donations of new school supplies at any of the partner sites across Howard County.
1. Donate monetarily to Prepare for Success (a 501(c)(3) org)
2. Volunteer
3. Host or Sponsor a Donation Drive
a. Amazon Wish List
b. School supplies needed
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PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.