Question 1

What do the class parents do?

Accepted Answer

Three class parents are assigned to each class. The lead class parent is the main point of contact between the class parents and the teacher.  That person will communicate directly with the teachers to help plan parties for the school year, help with class field trips, and help organize gifts for the teachers.

Question 2

How are class parents selected?

Accepted Answer

This process is done by the Class Parent committee that is made up of three volunteers.  Selection for class parents is based on but, not beholden to the OPS PTA Standing Rules.  Those rules include the class parents being chosen based on service to the PTA, attendance of PTA meetings, volunteering during the school year for the PTA, upholding the PTA's mission and goals, alongside of the work that the committee does to determine which grade has openings, needs class parents etc. Any further questions can be directly submitted to the class parent committee.

Question 3

How do I sign up to be a class parent?

Accepted Answer

There is a PTA email blast at the end of the school year that will include a link to sign up to be a class parent.

2025-2026 OPS PTA FAQ

What do the class parents do?

How are class parents selected?

How do I sign up to be a class parent?