Membership

Just by joining the PTA, you are making a difference!

Joining and Supporting the PTA

Join the PTA
Simply joining the PTA helps to fulfill our mission of supporting the RPES students, staff, and community. Membership dues, along with additional fundraising during the year, provide the funding for all the activities and programs we offer. Membership is yearly and must be renewed at the start of each school year. Click here to join or renew now!

What are the volunteer expectations or requirements for joining the PTA?
There are NO volunteer requirements for joining the PTA. Volunteering and helping when you can is optional, but we do appreciate everyone who is able to help out. Current and upcoming volunteer opportunities will be shared in each monthly newsletter (sign-up below to make sure you’re on our email list), posted on the PTA website Volunteer page, and posted on Facebook. (Don't forget to join our Facebook page.)

Volunteer a little or a lot - it's up to you, but we appreciate whatever you can do!

2025-2026 Membership Coming Soon!

There's a lot to get out of a PTA membership...

Volunteer - You'll find many different ways to support the school and be involved in your child's school life
Stay up-to-date The PTA keeps you informed throughout the year about what’s happening school-wide
Speak out We provide a forum where you can ask questions and share your ideas
Connect The PTA is a great way to connect with other Ritchie Park families
Make friends Meet new friends working on a project or sharing an evening of fun with your kids

Additional, tangible benefits of PTA Membership include:

Online parenting resources (visit www.pta.org)
Exclusive National PTA sponsor offers (visit www.pta.org)
Member-to-Member Network connects you to Congress when help is needed on issues important to children, schools, and families
Additional support through Maryland PTA (visit www.mdpta.org)
Participation in county-wide issues through the Montgomery County Council of PTAs