The Mills Park Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association is a local chapter of the National PTA, NC PTA, and Wake County PTA. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit made up of families, students, teachers, staff, and administrators who work together for the success of all children.
The mission of the Mills Park Middle School PTSA is to “make every student’s potential a reality.”
We promote parent involvement and empower parents to make a difference in the education, health, and safety of all MPMS children.
What we do
We support our students
We fund educational programs, extracurricular clubs, and advocate for all students.
- Cultural Arts Programs and Speakers
- Writers and Poets in Residence
- School-wide Visiting Authors
- 6th Grade Truck Fair
- Reflections Arts Program
- Character Education and Student Recognition
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Program
- Technology — computers, tablets, TVs, headphones, and more
- 6th grade Student Agendas
- Special Needs Awareness
- Odyssey of the Mind, Science Olympiad, Run Club, Battle of the Books, and more
We volunteer
- School-wide events
- Media Center assistance
- Picture Days
- Concessions at school sporting events and dances
- Student Recognition breakfasts
- PBIS quarterly celebrations
We communicate and empower parents
- PTSA website and weekly newsletter
- Social media (X, Facebook, Instagram)
- Share local, state, and national topics affecting our school
We build community
- Open House
- Spirit Wear
- Mills Madness
- 8th Grade Events
We support our staff
- Classroom and curriculum funding above and beyond the WCPSS budget
- Professional development grants
- Instructional grants
- Staff appreciation events throughout the year
- Hospitality for monthly Teacher-Mentor meetings
- Technology for classroom use
Governance
Our PTA is governed by PTA Bylaws — the official rules and regulations that ensure the PTA functions effectively, fairly, and in accordance with state and national PTA guidelines.
To learn more about PTA at the county, state, and national level, visit the Wake County PTA, North Carolina PTA, and National PTA websites.
Advocacy
The PTSA advocates for public education funding, equitable access, and student well-being at the local, state, and national level. If you would like to get involved with advocacy work, please reach out to our Advocacy Chair through our Contact page.
You can also learn more about Wake County PTA’s Special Education and Inclusion Committee (SEIC), and helpful resources from the Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC) and the Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR).