About the PTA

Programming & Community

The Bridlemile Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) brings families, teachers, and staff together to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and the community to advocate for all children.

Through dedicated volunteers, the PTA enriches the educational experience by organizing community events and enrichment programs, coordinating volunteer support, and connecting families with resources. Signature programs include the GROW Portland school-wide garden curriculum, Freaky Friday, and Family Night.

Since the 2025–26 school year, the majority of funding for PTA programs and events has come from the Bridlemile Foundation, with additional support from PTA memberships and Freaky Friday.

Questions? Contact us at pta@bridlemileschool.org.

PTA BUDGET

PTA MINUTES

PTA BYLAWS

STANDING RULES

PTA Membership

We encourage EVERY adult with children at Bridlemile Elementary to join the PTA. It is through your memberships, volunteer hours, and overall participation in your student’s education that we achieve success together.

Membership is good for one school year. Remember to renew your membership annually. Your membership fee provides:

Financial support to our statewide PTA organization, who facilitates our nonprofit status
Voting rights at PTA meetings, which include critical spending and budget allocation decisions
The ability to be a Bridlemile PTA board member or activity chair (note: you don’t need to be an official PTA member to volunteer for PTA or school events)
100% tax deductible donation

Our Next PTA
General Community Meeting

DATE
Feb, 16, 2027

TIME
6:00 pm

LOCATION
TBD

Join via Google Meet

You do not need to be a member to attend, only to vote.
All parents, staff, and community members of Bridlemile are invited.
It’s quick and easy to join membership if you want to be a voting voice. — click here!

- October 27
- February 16
- April 20
- May 18
Dates are subject to change.

The PTA holds two types of meetings—Board Meetings and General Meetings—each serving a different role in supporting our students and school community.

These are working sessions for PTA board members and committee leads to plan events, review budgets, and coordinate programs. Board meetings often handle detailed discussion and prep work so the broader membership can vote efficiently at general meetings.
Board meetings are closed meetings. Learn more about why here.
This is where official votes happen—such as approving the budget, electing officers, or adopting programs. All dues-paying PTA members can vote, and the meetings usually include updates on school events, finances, and major decisions. General meetings are open to all community member. You do not need to be a member to attend, only to vote.