National PTA Marks 'Back-to-School Week'

Association to provide information and resources to strengthen family-school partnerships and support student learning and well-being

ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Sept. 9, 2025)-This week, National PTA is marking its annual Back-to-School Week to help to inspire, support and connect families, schools and communities in the new school year. Throughout the week, National PTA is sharing information and resources on social media using #PTABackToSchool and at PTA.org/BackToSchool. National PTA's Back-to-School Week is supported by Proud National Sponsor Walmart; Supporting Sponsor The Children's Place, one of the largest children's specialty apparel retailers in North America; and Prodigy Education, the EdTech platform behind the State Challenge math competition.

"Whether you're a parent, caregiver, teacher, student or PTA leader, a new school year means new opportunities to come together, learn and grow," said Yvonne Johnson, president of National PTA. "Our goal for our Back-to-School Week is to provide information, resources and expertise to help build strong partnerships between families and schools and help support students', families' and schools' success all year along."

As part of National PTA's efforts to bring school communities together and provide support for students and families, the association is offering over $1M in funding to help PTAs conduct programs in the 2025-2026 school year in the areas of digital safety, STEM, healthy lifestyles, the arts and more. The application period is now open and the deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. PTAs can learn more about the funding opportunities and apply at PTA.org/Grants.

National PTA is also teaming up with happy® products to donate one million cups of coffee to educators and staff at PTA-affiliated campuses across the country for the new school year. More details about this donation opportunity for local PTAs will be announced later this fall.

"We are grateful to Walmart, The Children's Place, Prodigy Education and happy products for supporting our efforts to help students, families, educators and PTA leaders have a great new school year," added Howie Berman, MA, CAE, National PTA executive director. "Through our Back-to-School Week, programs and other initiatives, our association remains committed to bringing together and strengthening partnerships between families and schools; bringing knowledge, tools and resources into the lives of families; and providing supplies and resources to support educators and schools."

About National PTA

National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health and welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.