Ocean Knoll Parent Teacher Association

The Ocean Knoll Parent Teacher Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) made up of committed parents, guardians, and teachers. Our mission is to bring families, the school, and the community together to positively impact the lives of everyone at Ocean Knoll. The PTA provides events, activities and special programs that make this an outstanding school. We also raise funds to help meet school needs that are outside the scope of the school's budget—everything from grade-specific enrichment resources to updating technology and community programs.

OK PTA Bylaws               2024-2025 Budget

WHY DOES THE PTA NEED TO FUNDRAISE?

County and Statewide budget cuts continue to reduce what our schools can provide to students.  Supplies, technology, facility upgrades, and enrichment activities are no longer supported entirely by government funds. To keep our children’s educational opportunities at the level that they deserve, Ocean Knoll PTA steps in to raise money to fill the gaps left by budget cuts.

WHAT DOES THE PTA PAY FOR?

The PTA helps fund major programs Garden and Nutrition, Student Council, Accelerated Reader, Children's Farm, and more. The PTA also works to support teachers in all aspects of their jobs. We know that the key to retaining quality faculty and staff is to make them feel respected and valued. Academic grants, classroom supplies, and teacher appreciation events all help show our staff that we recognize and appreciate their tireless work for our children.

WHAT ABOUT FUN THINGS?

We think that kids should have a GREAT time at school! Back to School Picnic, Zero-Waste Fest, Dol-Fun Day, Talent Show, Fiesta, Cornhole Tournament and more give OK families a chance to connect, have fun and build school community. Teachers often attend and volunteer and the students love seeing their teachers having fun, too!

BUT SCHOOL IS FOR LEARNING!

We’ve got that covered, too!  In addition to all the support we provide the teachers for their individual classrooms, the PTA funds grade-level and school-wide academic grants and events like Math 24 tournaments, Literati Book Fair, motivational assemblies and Art Education. We also fund investments in books, learning materials, and character education. 

WE BELIEVE IN DOING GOOD.

We want to teach our children to take care of those around them. That’s why you’ll see efforts to support OK families in need throughout the year. We offer scholarships for 6th Grade Camp and Star of India field trips each year, a Thanksgiving Food Drive, and in December we sponsor the Adopt-A-Family Drive for Ocean Knoll Elementary students in need.