What is the Parent Teacher Council (PTC)?

The Avoca PTC transforms your school into a community. We are proud to be a resource for teachers, students and families and to offer a variety of opportunities for you to get to know your school community. The Avoca PTC includes families and staff at both Avoca District 37 schools: Avoca West Elementary School (AW) and Marie Murphy Jr. High School (MM).

The Value of PTC Membership: PTC connects families and schools. By joining PTC you show your children that school matters, and that you are invested in their success. Three decades of research proves that students achieve higher grades, have better attendance and more consistently complete homework when parents are involved – and just the act of joining PTC is a great way to get involved. PTC helps ensure that parents have a seat at the table when important decisions that affect schools are made. PTC works together to improve the education, health and safety of all children. Become a member of the nation's largest and most powerful children's advocacy association in the country.

PTC Mission Statement

Avoca District 37 Parent Teacher Council (PTC) is a membership* of parents, teachers, and staff who are dedicated to fostering the educational, social, and overall well-being of each student at Avoca Community Preschool, Avoca West School, and Marie Murphy School. We serve these students by promoting a closer working relationship among district families, the school, and the community at large.

The purpose of the PTC is to:

  • Offer a forum for ideas, concerns, and information

  • Promote parent involvement

  • Provide assistance to teachers through volunteerism

  • Assist administration in communicating school information

  • Sponsor social and educational events for students, families, and the community

  • Fund special school programs through a variety of fund-raising events throughout the school year.