by Communications Commission
Congratulations to the twenty-nine California State PTA/PTSA units at schools throughout our state who were designated 2020-2022 National PTA Schools of Excellence in recognition of their commitment to building an inclusive and welcoming school community where all families contribute to enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.
| Alderwood Elementary PTA | Irvine | 4th District PTA |
| Ardenwood Elementary | Fremont | Peralta District PTA |
| Arlington High PTSA | Riverside | 23rd District PTA |
| Avocado Elementary PTA | La Mesa | 9th District PTA |
| Baldy Mesa Elementary PTA | Victorville | 5th District PTA |
| Bella Vista PTA | San Ramon | 32nd District PTA |
| Chapman Hills PTA | Orange | 4th District PTA |
| Charles Evans Hughes PTA | Long Beach | 33rd District PTA |
| El Carmelo Elementary PTA | Palo Alto | 6th District PTA |
| Franklin Elementary PTA | San Diego | 9th District PTA |
| George Patton Elementary PTA | Garden Grove | 4th District PTA |
| George Washington PTA | Riverside | 23rd District PTA |
| Goleta Valley Junior High | Goleta | 15th District PTA |
| Joe Serna Jr. Charter School PTA | Galt | 3rd District PTA |
| Ladera Palma Elementary PTA | La Habra | 4th District PTA |
| Longden Avenue PTA | Temple City | 1st District PTA |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary PTA | Milpitas | 6th District PTA |
| Magnolia Elementary PTA | Riverside | 23rd District PTA |
| Marguerita Parent Teacher Association, Inc. | Alhambra | 1 District PTA |
| Palmer Way PTA | National City | 9th District PTA |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High School PTSA | Rancho Palos Verdes | 33rd District PTA |
| Sherman PTA | San Francisco | 2nd District PTA |
| Stephen Foster Elementary PTA | Lakewood | 33rd District PTA |
| Studebaker Elementary PTA | Norwalk | 33rd District PTA |
| Tara Hills Elementary PTA | SAN PABLO | 32nd District PTA |
| Thomas Edison Elementary PTA | Anaheim | 4th District PTA |
| Tierra Bonita Elementary School | Poway | 9th District PTA |
| William F. Prisk Elementary PTA | Long Beach | 33rd District PTA |
| WJC Trapp Elementary PTA | Rialto | 5th District PTA |
The National PTA School of Excellence recognition program supports partnerships between parents and school leaders. The goal is to open the lines of communication within school communities so they can think critically about student needs and make data-driven decisions that yield positive, long-term results.
We are excited to acknowledge and celebrate the strong partnerships between local California PTA/PTSAs and schools that will enrich the educational experience and overall well-being of students in their school communities.
The enrollment period for the 2021-2022 National PTA School of Excellence program will be open until October 1, 2021.
Enrollment is now open for the coming school year. By enrolling in this program, your PTA and school administrators are making a year-long commitment to identifying and implementing an action plan for school improvement based on PTA’s National Standards for Family-School Partnerships and Transformative Family Engagement.
Once enrolled, local PTAs will gain access to free tools to run their School of Excellence program. Local PTAs are encouraged to enroll early to start building their Excellence Teams and to familiarize themselves with the steps in the program process. Learn more: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/National-PTA-School-of-Excellence