Membership
2026/2027 Fiscal Year
Membership Drive Information
Membership Drive Information for 2026/2027. You are building your PTA Community. Your membership can support in various ways. Your membership plan should include a theme, if appropriate, a membership calendar and a membership budget. Plan a membership promotion campaign that uses a variety of methods and outreach activities to promote the value of PTA membership. The Basics of PTA Membership.
Orange Council Membership Challenge:
Set a Membership GOAL – 5 % Increase, 10% Increase as a Strech Goal. Try setting a Goal, 40% Student Enrollment.
Reach out to Teachers & Staff 100%
Participate in CAPTA Challenges
Community Partners : Click on link to view perks. Fourth District PTA is grateful to have the support of the following businesses who strongly support students and families, schools and PTA units throughout Orange County. These organizations have generously offered a variety of membership perks and discounts for Fourth District PTA members. 26-27-Member-Perks-Flyer
CAPTA Membership Together We…Make A Difference Across California
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CAPTA Membership Incentives and Challenges
2026-2027 Membership Challenges
Every great mission begins with a crew that believes in what they are launching toward. For California State PTA, that mission has never changed: every child, in every community, supported by families and educators who show up and speak up. This year, we are inviting every unit across the state to be part of something bigger. Our 2026-2027 Membership Challenges are your launchpad, five opportunities to grow your community, strengthen your voice, and show what PTA can do when it reaches for the stars.
**All membership remittances must be received by California State PTA by the dates listed below.
2026-2027 Membership Challenges
The mission is live. Now it’s time to build your crew. Kick off your 2026–2027 PTA year with momentum by remitting 50 members by September 30th. Getting members on board early sets the tone for the entire year. It means more voices, more volunteers, and more impact for the students and families you serve. Don’t wait for the perfect moment. The countdown is already running. Ignite your membership engine and show your community that your PTA is ready for takeoff!
Units that complete this challenge will be entered to win one of two $100 prizes.
Due Date: 9/30/26
Now that you’ve launched, it’s time to aim higher. Push your membership to new heights by remitting 100 members by October 31st. Reaching the 100-member milestone is a meaningful achievement — it reflects a community that believes in the power of PTA and is willing to invest in it. Recruit at school events, Back to School Night, and through your digital channels. Every new member is a star added to your constellation. Keep reaching!
Units that complete this challenge will be entered to win one of two $100 prizes.
Due Date: 10/31/26
Every mission needs its navigators. Teachers guide students every single day, and when they join PTA, the whole school wins. This challenge invites your unit to achieve 100% teacher membership at your school, with all dues remitted by November 30th.
Your goal is based on the number of teachers at your school, and any staff or faculty member who joins counts toward the total. When teachers become PTA members, it strengthens the partnership between families and educators, amplifies student advocacy, and builds a school culture where everyone feels invested in student success.
Units that complete this challenge will be entered to win one of two $100 prizes.
Due Date: 11/30/26
PTA was founded on a belief that every child deserves a champion. This February, we honor that legacy — and fuel the work ahead — by celebrating Founders’ Day with a burst of new membership.
Remit 17 or more members during the month of February to complete this challenge. Why 17? Founders’ Day is observed on February 17th, the anniversary of the founding of the National Congress of Mothers in 1897 — the organization that became the PTA we know today.
Use this month to share the story of PTA’s founding with your community. Invite neighbors, grandparents, local business owners, and community leaders to join the mission. Celebrate our legacy and fuel our mission for future generations.
Units that complete this challenge will be entered to win one of two $100 prizes.
Due Date: 2/17/27
This is the challenge for PTAs ready to make history. To complete this challenge, your unit must exceed your highest total membership from the past five years, with all membership remitted by March 31st.
This challenge is about your community, your growth, and your potential. Look back at where you’ve been, then dare to go further. Recruit broadly and creatively. Engage families who haven’t yet connected with PTA. Make the case that PTA membership is an investment in every child at your school. The sky is not the limit. There is no limit.
Units that complete this challenge will be entered to win one of five $100 prizes
Due Date: 3/31/27
Five challenges. One mission. Can your PTA do it all?
Units that complete any four of the five challenges above will be entered into a special drawing at California State PTA’s Annual Convention for a chance to win one of four $250 prizes. This is our way of recognizing the PTAs that went above and beyond and stayed committed to membership growth from the very first days of school all the way through spring.
Completing four challenges means your unit didn’t just participate. It led. It persevered. It showed what’s possible when a community comes together around a shared mission.
Valuable Resource
Enrolling members is a year long activity that enables PTA’s to build an informed team of valuable individuals to work on behalf of all children and youth. Individuals who subscribe to the purposes and basic policies of the PTA become a member upon payment of dues to a PTA or PTSA unit.
Dues are forwarded to Council monthly
- November – By Association Meeting: Fifteen members to remain in good standing with the State PTA
- June 7: Final remittance for the fiscal year
TOTEM
PTA units that use TOTEM find it easy to accept online payments and to increase membership management engagement. Provide a direct link or QR code to make joining a breeze. If you would like to learn more contact our EVP of Membership today.
Year to Date Membership Data
| Unit | 2026/2027 Non-Totem to Date | 2026/2027 Totem to Date | 2026/2027 Total Memberships | 2025/2026 Total Membership | Annual Council Assessment Rcvd (Y/N) $150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange UCPTA | 154 | 1,849 | 2,003 | 4376 | NA |
| Anaheim Hills Elementary PTA | 0 | 221 | 221 | 247 | Y |
| Canyon High School PTSA | 18 | 349 | 367 | 478 | Y |
| Canyon Rim Elementary PTA | 203 | 3 | 206 | 127 | Y |
| Chapman Hills Elementary PTA | 186 | 2 | 188 | 170 | Y |
| Crescent Elementary PTA | 0 | 263 | 263 | 375 | N |
| El Modena High School PTSA | 23 | 149 | 172 | 127 | Y |
| El Rancho Charter School PTSA | 37 | 334 | 371 | 366 | Y |
| Esplanade Elementary PTA | 0 | 5 | 5 | 119 | N |
| Fletcher Elementary PTSA | 0 | 317 | 317 | 378 | Y |
| Imperial Elementary PTA | 0 | 159 | 159 | 120 | N |
| Jordan Academy PTA | 62 | 220 | 282 | 357 | Y |
| La Veta Elementary PTA | 0 | 120 | 120 | 111 | N |
| Lampson | 0 | 43 | 43 | 31 | N |
| Linda Vista Elementary PTA | 0 | 93 | 93 | 132 | Y |
| McPherson PTSA | 1 | 371 | 372 | 402 | Y |
| Palmyra Elementary PTA | 0 | 72 | 72 | 80 | N |
| Panorama Elementary PTA | 332 | 0 | 332 | 309 | Y |
| Prospect | 0 | 13 | 13 | 20 | N |
| Running Springs PTA | 15 | 281 | 296 | 288 | Y |
| Santiago Charter Middle School PTSA | 184 | 68 | 252 | 77 | Y |
| Sycamore Elementary PTA | 0 | 14 | 14 | 22 | N |
| Taft | 0 | 79 | 79 | 40 | N |
Last Update: 11/3/2026