PTA Mission Statement

The Irvington Elementary PTA cultivates an inclusive community that provides equitable experiences, academic support, and enrichment opportunities for all our students. We center the voices and needs of those furthest from opportunity, partner with teachers and staff, and engage the community to ensure every child thrives.

Our key priorities are to:
   ⁍  Equitably distribute resources
   ⁍  Create opportunities to build community
   ⁍  Fundraise to enhance the school experience for all

What is the PTA?

The Irvington Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a partnership between parents/guardians and educators who care about supporting the learning of all students. We hold regular meetings to talk about what events are going on, how to spend funds raised to support students and teachers, and planning fun community events. 

Irvington PTA

Why Does PTA Matter?

Gentrification has changed our once diverse neighborhood.  What sets Irvington PTA apart is the willingness to keep racial equity, non-binary and neurodiverse perspectives at the forefront when making decisions, but we don’t always get that right.  We remain curious about the needs of EVERY student, but without representation, we cannot be certain our intentions are truly equitable. 

We have a variety of volunteer positions available for activities and community engagement events we put on yearly.  Some of these events will not be possible this year; some will take on a different approach.  Our biggest fundraiser is our Auction.  Held in the spring, it is the main source of fundraising for our yearly budget.  The auction pays for school supplies, reading supports, field trips, community engagement events, after school activity scholarships and has even allowed us to support staff positions.  Last year, much of our budget supported the Westminster Learning Pod, in conjunction with the YMCA.

How can you get involved?

Become a PTA member! Becoming a member allows you to vote at our meetings and helps our PTA’s reach go further by supporting statewide advocacy. Irvington PTA is covering the cost of everyone’s dues to reduce barriers for membership. Membership dues of $12/member are paid to the National PTA and Oregon PTA to support advocacy efforts on behalf of children and their families. You can cover the cost of your membership with a donation to Irvington PTA via cash, check (payable to “Irvington PTA”), or Venmo (“membership” in the subject line).

PTA Meeting Schedule

PTA meetings will be held in person, at Irvington School.  Food and childcare will be provided.

2025-2026

June 2, 2026 – Minutes

2026-2027

September 14  @  5:30pm

October 19  @  5:30pm

November 16  @  5:30pm

February 1  @  5:30pm

March 1  @  5:30pm

April 5  @  5:30pm

May 10  @  5:30pm

June 1  @  5:30pm

Budget

2026-2027 Preliminary BudgetPresented and approved at 6/2/26 general meeting

2025-2026 Budget – Presented and approved at 9/16/25 general meeting

Feel free to reach out any time with questions. Email Jason and Reed, the co-treasurers, at ptatreas@irvingtonschool.org

Proposals

Board Members

President

Vice President of Advocacy & Events Chair

Haley Hatfield Thomas
ptavp@irvingtonschool.com

Vice President of Operations

Vice President of Community Connections

Secretary

Co-Treasurers

Jason Leavitt & Reed Harrison
ptatreas@irvingtonschool.com

Assistant Treasurer

Data Specialist & Membership Coordinator

Alynda Lingwood
admin@irvingtonschool.com

Fundraising Coordinator