About The PTA

All parents want to do what is best for their children, and the Wallace PTA can help! The role of the PTA goes well beyond raising money for a school. Studies show that children learn more and have better self-esteem when parents are involved both at home and at school.

How does the PTA help you?

• Keeps you connected. There is no better way to know what’s happening in your school than by joining the PTA.
• Provides great resources for helping your child with homework or advice for preparing for a parent-teacher conference.
• Provides programs and events that enrich the daily curriculum for your child.

RISD and your PTA sponsor the following programs that make a difference in your child’s life:

• Holiday Parties
• RISD Clothes closet
• Arts in Education
• Class field trips
• Dad’s Club
• Buddy Fun Day
• Mentoring programs
• Student Awards and Recognition

PTA Mission

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

PTA Vision

Making every child's potential a reality. 

National PTA

As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) reminds our country of its obligations to children and provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child while providing the best tools for parents to help their children be successful students.