About the Ardsley PTSA

Our Purpose 

The Ardsley PTSA is a 501(c)(3) organization that brings together parents, educators, students and members of the community. Our mission aligns with the National PTA mission of Every Child, One Voice®. Together, our goals are to be:

  • a powerful voice for all children
  • a relevant resource for families and communities
  • a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child

Through collaboration we strive to:

  • Connect the school community and keep families up to date with events and activities within our schools.
  • Fundraise to enhance existing programs, add valuable new programs and provide technology resources.
  • Advocate for best practices locally and at the state level and partner with neighboring school districts.
  • Sponsor activities and events for the entire community.
  • Recognize the contributions of our students, staff and parents and encourage innovation and individuality.

Our Executive Committee meets monthly to review budgets, vote on classroom grant requests, and provide updates on PTSA committee and school activities.   

 

What we support

Advocacy

With the funds raised from your membership and special events throughout the year, we are able to support a variety of programs and activities for our students. For example:

 

Each year we set a budget for the principals of Concord Road, AMS and AHS to supplement needs for the school year.

 

Our funds also help fill in the gaps for families who need additional support with school supplies, snacks and school activities.  

With the addition of a VP of Special Education, we are working hand-in-hand with the new Ardsley Special Education PTA to advocate for equitable access for all students in the Ardsley school district. 

 

Teachers are also invited to apply for grants their classrooms. Past grants have included:

  • Sent high school students to the Columbia Scholastic Press Association
  • Furnished the new Mindfulness Nook at the Ardsley Middle School Library
  • Purchased whiteboards and headphones for the World Language Department
  • Feld trips to The Great Gatsby and The Outsiders
  • Dyslexia-friendly chapter books
  • and much, much more. 

Education and Enrichment

 

We partner with members of the Rivertown Parents, a consortium of the PTSAs of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, Irvington and Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow. Together, our parent education speaker series have included topics such as:

  • Empowered Together for Students with IEP and 504 Plans
  • Beyond High School: Timelines, Options, Tools
  • Disordered Eating: What to Know, What to Do
  • Friendship, Belonging and Neurodiversity
  • Bystander Intervention Workshop

Special Events

We host special events all year long to bring our community closer together.