Not quite sure what the PTA is or does? You’re not alone, a lot of us felt that way before we got involved ourselves!

Here’s a little about what we do:

Student Enrichment:

  • We organize and fund educational and wellness programs (aka: assemblies!) for all staff and students to enjoy.

  • Coordinate and hold fun events like Fall Fest & Jaguar Games

  • Create a yearbook to preserve memories (so our kids can track down their friend’s name in 20 years).

  • Fund activities for field day

  • Volunteer in various forms to facilitate student learning (book fairs, in classrooms, etc).

Staff Appreciation:

  • Providing monthly appreciation events to show our gratitude for helping raise our children

  • Organizing welcome back events and fun treats throughout the year

  • Facilitate and promote Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations amongst our students and families

  • Coordinate and organize volunteers as needed for our teachers and staff

Community Building
& Fundraising:

  • Creating a space to bring parents, teachers, staff, and administrators together

  • Assisting with school and community involvement projects

  • From a holiday shopping experience for our students to a full blown community fall festival, we work together to create family-friendly events that are genuinely fun while furthering our mission.

2026-2027 Executive Board

    • The President is the presiding officer of the PTA and leads the board in cooperation with all executive board members. This role sets the vision for the year, chairs all meetings, appoints committee chairs, and serves as the primary liaison between the PTA and school administration.

    • The 1st VP supports the President and serves as the primary backup in the President's absence. This role typically oversees programs, events, or a defined committee portfolio as assigned by the President. They help ensure the board's vision is carried out consistently and are a key resource for committee chairs.

    • The 2nd VP provides additional leadership support and is often responsible for membership, communications, or another major portfolio. They assist in planning and executing events, help recruit volunteers, and serve as backup to the 1st VP when needed.

    • The Secretary is the official record-keeper of the PTA. You prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes, maintain all official records, and are the custodian of the Confidentiality, Ethics & Conflict of Interest Agreements. You also assist with official correspondence.

    • The Treasurer manages all financial records, processes reimbursements, prepares financial reports for each board meeting, and ensures compliance with Texas PTA financial guidelines. They work closely with the President on budget oversight and are responsible for the annual 990 filing.

    • The Parliamentarian advises the President and board on meeting procedure, Robert's Rules of Order, and bylaw compliance. They ensure meetings are conducted fairly and properly and serve as a resource on governance questions throughout the year.

2026-2027 Committee Chair Positions

We have several open chair positions available. If you’d like to join us, we’d welcome you with open arms!

I WANT TO HELP!

    • Promote Box Tops program to families (coordinate with social and web chair)

    • Educate parents on how to use the Box Tops app

    • Create reminders/campaigns throughout the year to scan receipts

    • Track school earnings and share progress updates

    • Coordinate any Box Tops contests or incentives (classroom competitions, etc.)

    • Submit earnings reports to PTA treasurer

    • Serve as liaison with Box Tops for Education program

    Basically: remind people to scan, track the money, celebrate wins!

    • Represents PTA at district or regional council meetings

    • Reports back on district-wide initiatives and opportunities

    • Maintains connection to broader PTA community and resources

    • Plans and executes the school's annual fall celebration

    • Coordinates games, activities, and vendor relationships

    • Oversees volunteer recruitment and event logistics

    • Manages permits, supplies, and ensures event safety

    • What PTA seems to be known for! We are a volunteer member-based non-profit group, we need to make money somehow!

    • We have a folder full of potential opportunities. Candy grams are planned for Valentine’s and we have lots of ideas and welcome many more.

    • Dec 8-12 we will set up a holiday shop for students to come and do their holiday shopping.

    • In charge of setting up the “Holiday Shoppe” within the school, share information with parents and students, and oversee student shopping during designated school hours.

    • Plans and coordinates our spring event to promote healthy lifestyle initiatives and wellness education

    • Works with P.E. Coaches to organize for the event as needed

    • Encourages active participation and healthy habits among students and families

    • Recruits and retains PTA members throughout the school year

    • Organizes membership drives and maintains membership database

    • Creates welcome materials for new families

    • Develops strategies to engage families in PTA activities

    • Organizes and communicates with program vendors to bring educational opportunities to our students

    • Communicates with staff to plan and execute accordingly

    • Promote the program and theme

    • Distribute program rules and entry forms

    • Collect entries and coordinate judging

    • Advance winning entries to Council PTA

    • Celebrate student participants

    • Creating posts, or sharing important information our JES families would be interested in. 

    • Organizes fundraising events at local restaurants and businesses

    • Establishes relationships with participating establishments

    • Promotes events to families and coordinates logistics

    • Combines fundraising with community building activities

    • Organizes and communicates with our spirit wear vendor

    • Serves as communication bridge between PTA and school staff

    • Helps resolve concerns between PTA and school personnel

    • Coordinates staff appreciation efforts

    • Organizes Teacher Appreciation Week and meal deliveries

    • The hospitality component falls on any event requiring refreshments, addressing requests from administration and staff, and anything else you may wish to do. 

    • Teacher Appreciation Week in May is a focus

    • Ensures every homeroom teacher has a classroom coordinator

    • Manages volunteer recruitment and scheduling for all PTA events

    • Maintains volunteer databases and coordinates background checks

    • Matches volunteers with appropriate opportunities

    • Recognizes volunteer contributions and maximizes community involvement

    • Oversees creation and production of the school yearbook

    • Works with yearbook company and manages design processes

    • Encourages submissions and organizes photo collection from school events throughout the year

    • Coordinates yearbook sales and distribution to families

    • Update and maintain the JES PTA website

    • Send out monthly newsletters to keep families informed of PTA events

    • Goal is to help keep members and parents informed about events and various PTA information

    • Serves as ex-officio member providing administrative perspective

    • Ensures PTA activities align with school policies and educational goals

    • Provides updates on school programs and district initiatives

    • Serves as key link between PTA and district administration