Website

Each site PTA has its own website. https://ptac.paloaltopta.org/school-and-pta-websites/

All PAUSD PTAs use WordPress as its platform with the PTA Council Technology offier/Webmaster administering the theme, back-ups, and other technical support.

What Content Belongs on a PTA Website


COMMON ELEMENTS of a PTA Website

Depending on how often you want to maintain your website, generalize content to require minimal upkeep or specialize content if you are able to refresh it more often.

  • Welcome message
  • Name of your PTA
    • List of current Board members, photos, students’ names/grades
    • Generic Contact email (be aware of phishing/scams)
    • Mailing/ School’s address
  • Mission statement
  • Google calendar with PTA Programs and Events
  • List and Descriptions of PTA Programs and Events
  • Join In/ Outreach
    • Join the PTA/Membership
    • Subscribe to eNews, other PTA-run Communication Channels
    • Volunteer Form
    • Open Board/Chair Positions
  • Donate/ Fundraising
  • Links to
    • School website
    • PAUSD.org
    • PTAC website (www.ptac.paloaltopta.org)
    • PAUSD Calendar
    • Bell Schedule
    • Palo Alto Partners in Education (www.papie.org)

Every Child. One Voice. Welcome to the website of the Palo Alto Council of PTAs. Our purpose is to foster collaboration, conduct leadership training, and coordinate the efforts of our site PTAs. This website is intended to be a resource for our PTAs to accomplish their Mission.