On Thursday, October 3, Urbana Middle School (UMS) parents and staff celebrated UMS Parent, Teacher, Student Association’s (PTSA) recognition as a 2019-2021 School of Excellence by the National PTA.
UMS PTSA received the news of the recognition for their accomplishments in building a strong, effective family-school partnership that is enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students in early August. UMS and PTSA are one of only 326 PTAs and schools nationwide to be designated a 2019-2021 School of Excellence.
“When families and schools work together, students do better in school and schools improve,” said Leslie Boggs, president of National PTA. UMS and PTSA have worked hard to strengthen their family-school partnership and their efforts are making a positive impact on student success and school improvement. We are pleased to recognize them as a 2019-2021 School of Excellence.”
UMS PTSA Treasurer Ronnie Turner-Winston joined UMS Principal Joseph Wiemelt on Thursday to hang their congratulatory banner, presented by the National PTA, in the UMS hallway and thank all parents and staff for their involvement in the recognition. The UMS band helped kick off the celebration by playing a few songs as parents and staff gathered to see the banner.
National PTA’s School of Excellence program supports and celebrates schools and PTAs that make a year-long commitment to improving family-school partnerships. Throughout the year, the schools and PTAs collect feedback from their school communities and create and implement plans of action to make a difference for every child. Through the School of Excellence program, PTAs and families become key partners in decision-making and school improvement efforts.
In addition to the congratulatory banner, National PTA presented UMS and its PTSA with an official certificate. For more information about the National PTA School of Excellence program, visit PTA.org/Excellence. For more information about the UMS PTSA, please follow the UMS PTSA Facebook page.
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.