We are now accepting applications for our Family Engagement and DEI grants for the 2025-26 School Year.

For more information, see Grants .

Remember: Per NCPTA by-laws, all PTA units in Wake County must join Council. You can also sign up to participate in Reflections.

See Annual Wake County PTA Council Dues & Reflections Fee 2025-26

Office Hours for Presidents

Sept 3 -- only 12:00 session. Join us for our Fall Training in Crossroads III. You can arrive by 5:30 to meet our vendors. The official event is from 6-8.
Oct 1
Nov 5
Dec 3 -- only 12:00 session
Jan 7
Feb 4
Mar 4
Apr 8
May 6
June 3

Office Hours for Treasurers

Bring your PTA treasurer questions to the monthly Wake PTA Treasurer office hour the second Monday of the month 6:30-7:30pm. You don't need to RSVP; drop in as needed at https://meet.google.com/jam-mxde-xab to chat with Elizabeth!

Register for Upcoming Trainings

WCPTA: Fall Training & General Membership Meeting

Wed, Sept 3 5:30-8:00pm

Crossroads III, 111 Corning Road

Join us for our fall membership meeting and training event. We will have information for Presidents, Treasurers, DEI, Advocacy, Health & Wellness, and Reflections. We will also have a community partner / vendor fair that you can visit before the event.

If you have new members on your PTA board or just PTA members who are interested in learning more, we encourage you to attend. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. https://tinyurl.com/WakePTASept3

WCPTA: 990N Submission Steps

Tues, Sept 9 6:30-7:30pm

Annual 990 tax submission is part of remaining compliant as a PTA unit! This virtual meeting will show the steps that a unit uses to submit their 990N; your unit will take similar steps, but may select different answers. Please reference the IRS website to determine which type of 990 YOUR unit should submit; when in doubt about any 990 questions, reach out to a tax professional. Link to register: https://forms.gle/xEXnQtt3y79jqbs7A

WCPTA: Charitable Solicitation License

Wed, Sept 24 6:30-7:30pm

Did you know that if you solicit donations that the NC Secretary of State requires that you have a Charitable Solicitation License OR that you apply for an exemption? President Marie Dexter and Secretary Kristen Stafford will walk you through this process.

Resources from Recent Trainings

WCPTA: Jump Start Your PTA Year with Summer Virtual Training

Tues, July 29 6:30-7:30pm

This virtual meeting will cover the basics on getting started for your new school year. This meeting is intended to help year-round schools but all PTAs are welcome to attend.

Copy of July 29 Virtual Training

Budget Training Aug 4

WCPTA: PTA Budget Basics

Mon, Aug 4 6:30-7:30pm

An approved budget is KEY to the business of running your PTA! This virtual meeting will cover the basics and common pitfalls of the PTA budget.

WCPTA: Standing Rules

Thursday, Aug 14 6:30-7:30pm

Does your PTA have standing rules that document the responsibilities of your officers & committee chairs? Standing Rules can be used to document any policies and procedures for your local unit. These rules cannot conflict with the by laws, but they can help prevent conflict within your PTA. An example of a standing rules from a local PTA will be shared.

Examples: Dillard Drive MS, Athens HS

NCPTA template -- will be revised soon to remove out-of-date content

Copy of Standing_Rules_Training

2025 School Funding 101 .pdf

Get your ADVOCATE t-shirt!

Show your advocacy colors and help support PTAs in Wake County.

All proceeds from the ADVOCATE campaign will help fund grants to struggling units to provide family engagement programs.

Purchase

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