Welcome to Oakridge PTA

We hope you are excited about a fun academic year ahead!  As parents, students, and teachers establish new routines and expectations for the school year, we hope that you will explore our website, learn about Oakridge PTA, participate and support our "Heart of the Community," our Oakridge Elementary School.

Our Mission:  Help our Kids Learn to Succeed

Oakridge Elementary School families, teachers, and surrounding Arlington communities care deeply about the academic success and achievement of our students.  For this purpose, the Oakridge PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a non-profit organization that connects parents with teachers, administrators, and supportive business/community leaders to address resource needs, drive initiatives that improve the student experience and collectively support student success.


We embrace the Oakridge motto:  "We take care of ourselves.  We take care of each other.  We take care of this place."

Who we are:  Motivated Volunteers with Diverse Backgrounds

The Oakridge PTA is a group of motivated volunteers who want to make Oakridge a better place for our kids to learn and grow.  At its core, the PTA is built to support the foundational learning partnerships between students,  parents, and teachers.  Oakridge PTA seeks to enhance these foundations by routinely promoting events and funding activities that encourage engagement, build community connections, celebrate diversity, and stimulate learning.

What we do:  Address Concerns, Collaborate on Solutions, Drive Results

Your perspectives matter.  Parents have shared they want more visibility into what their kids are learning, including teaching methods and ways they can support educational efforts at home.  Teachers have asked for resources to fund more engaging learning activities at school (like STEM projects) and field trips.  School administrators have asked for help with groundskeeping and facilities maintenance (like painting and stage repair).  Neighboring civic associations and local businesses are willing to contribute but aren't always clear on how best to support.  

Limited resources requires the prioritization of support efforts.  Unfortunately, we have limited supply of time, money, and energy.  Efforts must be prioritized to make meaningful impacts.  Most Oakridge PTA support efforts and activities can be grouped into six areas of focus: (1) Academic Resources for Parents; (2) Sponsoring Teacher Initiatives; (3) Improving School Grounds and Facilities; (4) Social Events and Community Engagement; (5) Volunteering and PTA Membership; and (6) Extracurricular Resources.

Featured Event:

WHEN:  Saturday, April 13th - 7:00pm-10:00pm

WHERE:  Crystal City Sports Pub

Room Parents, PTA Event-Specific Support, At-School Enrichment Coordination, Oakridge Library and Front Office help - there are many ways you can contribute to help our Oakridge Community! Click the Volunteer Form to share your interests today!

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