Our PTA's Focus is Quality Education in the Public Schools!
Welcome to Our Schools
The Friends of Nantucket Public Schools welcomes you to our schools and
invites you to join us. The Friends is an organization of parents, teachers,
and community members who promote and support quality education for the
children of Nantucket's public schools.
PTA: Nantucket-Style
Founded in 1983, the Friends of Nantucket Public Schools is the official
parents-teachers association of our school system. Our name characterizes
the spirit with which members of the Nantucket community come together on
behalf of children and learning. We believe that parents, community members,
and educational professionals working together in productive partnership
strengthen our public schools.
Making a Difference
From the very beginning, one of the vital contributions made by the Friends
has been financial assistance to various school projects and activities
that might not otherwise have received adequate funding. We hold two annual
fundraising events: the July Antiques Show and the Holiday House Tour. The
proceeds enable the Friends to provide enrichment activities and educational
programs, provide grants, and offer informative workshops for parents and
also free child care for our events and workshops.
Over a half-million dollars has been donated to Nantucket's schools
through the efforts of the Friends. Some purchases and programs we have
made possible include a system-wide summer reading program; The Children's
Fund, a year-round scholarship fund for enrichment programs; books; software;
videos and other classroom equipment; on-island guest speakers; and off-island
student excursions and parent workshops.
A Work in Progress
Because change is a process rather than a goal, the Friends of Nantucket
Public Schools plans to continue to adapt and adjust to the needs of our
children, our schools, and our parents. We offer a forum for the exchange
of ideas, philosophies, expectations, and concerns about education. We believe
the diversity of our membership is our strength, and everyone is welcome
as we work together to promote and improve the quality of education in Nantucket's
public schools.
Join Us
By volunteering in our PTA, you will have the opportunity to play a significant
role in this partnership, become more informed about our schools, and impact
the educational lives and futures of more than 1,000 children. There are
rich rewards from giving your time to this important cause.
We invite all parents, teachers, and community members to call our office
at 325-0669. Please let us know if you are interested in making a difference
in education by joining one of the following Friends' subcommittees:
 Antiques Show and House Tour: annual fundraising committees
Annual Meeting
Committee for the Advancement of the Performing Arts (CAPA)
Communications: newsletters, press releases, or slide show
Funding: research funding requests for the Board
Membership Development
Nominating: for our Board and committees
Parent Groups (NES, CPS, NHS)
Planting Recognition: beautify the schools and recognize staff
& volunteers
Special Needs Advisory Council (SNAC)
Summer Reading Program
Teacher & Volunteer Recognition
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