About Truman Benedict Elementary PTA

Truman Benedict Elementary School PTA is a nonprofit association with a powerful voice for all students, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in Truman Benedict Elementary School’s PTA is open to anyone who wants to make a difference in the education, health, and welfare of our students. Become a Bobcat Backer today!

Become a Bobcat Backer!


The Bobcat Backers Program is our PTA's annual back-to-school fundraising program. This is your opportunity to donate once for the entire school year in place of small fundraising throughout the year.

Each membership costs $150 and includes an awesome goodie bag filled Truman Benedict gear.

Each Bobcat Backer Membership Includes:
- One Truman Benedict Sweatshirt
- One Truman Benedict T-Shirt
- One Truman Benedict Car Magnet
- One Annual PTA Membership
- Your family name included on the Bobcat Backer Banner displayed at the front of school

2023-2024 PTA Meeting Schedule

See schedule below!  Agenda for every PTA meeting will be posted in the front bulletin board by the front office approx. ten days before every meeting.


General PTA Meetings

Meetings are usually held at 8:00am on the 4th Friday of the month after morning announcements on the blacktop.

- Friday, August 25th 
- Friday, September 29th
- Friday, October 27th
- Friday, November 17th
- Friday, December 15th
- Friday, January 26th
- Friday, February 23rd
- Friday, March 29th
- Friday, April 26th
- Friday, May 24th

Business Banner Sponsor


Truman Benedict offers a Bobcat Community Business Sponsorship opportunity for our families, friends and local businesses.

This sponsorship has two different options.  For $500 you will get a 3'x5' advertisement banner along the fence within the Truman Benedict driveway and parking lot.  For $600 you will get a 3'x5' advertisement banner on the fence that sits on Vera Cruz.  All banners will be hung for one full calendar year from the time they are put up.

2023-2024 PTA Activities at a Glance
* Dates are tentative for the school year and could always change as schedules get solidified*

August 2023

Welcome back Popsicle Party

September 2023

Reflections Pieces Due September 25
FREF Golf Tournament  September 13
Back to School Night September 14
Family Movie Night September 22

October 2023

Reflections Showcase Evening October 3
Trunk or Treat October 20
Book Fair October 16-20
Red Ribbon Week October 23-27

November 2023

Canned Food Drive November 13-15


December 2023

Family Movie Night December 1
Teacher Cookie Party December 21

January 2024

100th Day of School
Family Bingo Night January 26

February 2024

Blue Ribbon Week January 29-February 3
PTA/FREF Glow Dance February 9
Science Fair February 28

March 2024

Read Across America Day March 1
Teacher Appreciation Week March 18-22
Open House March 21

April 2024

Jog-O-Thon April 12
FREF Gala

May 2024

Surf Jam May 17
Spring Book Fair May 13-17