Boyd Elementary is the home of the first PTA organization in Springfield.

In 1913 the Mothers Circle of Boyd Elementary was organized into the Springfield Council of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations. Early projects included clean drinking water for the students at recess, an anti-fly campaign, classroom cleanliness and ventilation, skating safety programs, a baby welfare program, and Operation Toothbrush Drill which enabled every child to have a good toothbrush.

a. To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.

b. To raise the standards of home life.

c. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

d. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.

e. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.

Join PTA - We Work Better Together

The mission of PTA is to make stronger connections within our community, and improve educational options for our students and families. There are many levels of involvement you can choose from in this organization.

Committees you can join include:  Health Fair, School Events, Building Projects, Community Outreach, Teacher Support, Communication, Promotion Ceremonies, Staff Appreciation, Fundraising, and Box Tops for Education. Most all of these teams can accommodate your schedules of availability. You can even help from home!

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