What Does the PTA Do?

Walker PTA brings families together, supports students and staff, improves the school experience, and advances equity at Walker and across District 65.

Select a section below to learn how PTA volunteers and fundraising support our school community.

Building Community

PTA helps bring Walker families together throughout the school year. Some events are free community-building events, while others are fundraisers that help support PTA programs and school needs.

Examples include:

WalkerFest
Bingo, dances, and family nights
Book Fair and Books & Bingo
Kindermixers and new family events
Dine to Donate nights and Family service projects

We never want cost to prevent a family from participating. When available, scholarships or sliding-scale options through the Walker Angel Fund are handled discreetly.

Supporting Students

PTA helps fund and support programs, activities, and improvements that enrich students’ experiences at Walker.

Examples include:

Student clubs, activities, and sports
One Book, One School
Schoolwide and fifth-grade celebrations
The Walker snack pantry and garden projects
Classroom, library, and shared-space improvements

Past PTA-funded improvements have included the blue picnic tables, Gaga Pit, gym climbing wall, soccer goals, and Little Free Libraries.

Supporting Teachers and Staff

Showing appreciation for Walker teachers and staff is one of PTA’s favorite roles. PTA helps recognize and support Walker’s teachers and staff through conference meals, Teacher Appreciation Week, staff gifts and recognition, and classroom or school support when possible.

Equity and Inclusion

Walker PTA is committed to building an inclusive school community where every family feels welcome and every student is supported.

Past and current efforts have included diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; Black Students Achieve; White Accountability Group; One Book, One School; heritage and history month celebrations; and financial assistance for PTA events.

PTA Equity Project

Walker also participates in the District 65 PTA Equity Project, or PEP, which helps PTA resources benefit students across the district.

Through the PEP Fund, District 65 PTAs contribute a portion of their fundraising to support enrichment and community-building opportunities at schools throughout the district. Walker also seeks representatives to serve on the district-wide PEP committee each year.

Learn More on the PTA Equity Project Website

Get Involved

PTA works best when many people contribute in ways that fit their time, interests, and strengths.

You can join PTA, attend a meeting, volunteer at an event, serve on a committee, share an idea, or help behind the scenes.

You do not need to be a PTA member to attend PTA-sponsored events. Everyone is welcome.

Questions or ideas? Email walkerptagroup@gmail.com.

We hope you’ll join our membership roster—and either way, we hope to see you at our upcoming PTA events.