PTSA of Caddo Magnet High

Caddo Magnet High’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is a volunteer parent-led organization with a mission to advocate for our students’ academic success and well-being, to model the core values of the school and community, and to enhance our students’ education by building partnerships between families, educators, and community.

 

OUR WORK

The CMHS PTSA Membership:

  • Volunteers for school programs
  • Assists with recruiting the best and brightest students 
  • Celebrates performing and visual arts programs 
  • Cheers on our academic and sports teams
  • Recognizes student academic accomplishments 
  • Advocates for Magnet’s needs to the CPSB, governing representatives and the community-at-large 
  • Supports the safety and well-being of students, teachers and staff 
  • Organizes inclusive community building activities for our students and families

Examples of  CMHS programs we support: Spirit Items, Art Contests, Homecoming Ride and Dine for Freshman/Sophomores, New Parent Meet & Greets, Awards Receptions, Open House Receptions, Boost Buggy Fridays, Professional Development Breakfasts, Teacher Appreciation, Holiday Luncheon, and Senior Breakfast.

 

JOIN US


Our ability to execute our mission is dependent on your support and participation. Please join the PTSA and consider making a donation to support programs. Students, parents, grandparents, and faculty are encouraged to join. Membership dues are $10 per person. Memberships can be paid online by CLICKING HERE. Memberships are annual and should be renewed each year.

 

 

MAGNET PRIDE


PTSA sells spirit items such as: yard signs, t-shirts, stickers and hoodies. Items can be purchased throughout the year at events and anytime by contacting the Spirit Items Chairperson.

 

 

THE MUSTANG FUND

This is money raised, separate from PTSA membership dues for PTSA programs, to support CMHS needs and long-term investments that enhance the learning environment.

This money is designated for lab equipment, classroom resources, art and music programs, courtyard benches/tables, shade trees, grounds improvements and school projects not provided for in the current budget.

See the Mustang Fund 2023-24 for more information on how you can be involved in this initiative! Click here to donate today!

 

GET INVOLVED


To get involved at Caddo Magnet High School, take a moment to complete the Magnet PTSA Volunteer Form.

We hold monthly meetings August- May. To view the rules that govern us, download Caddo Magnet High PTSA Bylaws. Meetings are held in the CMHS Library at 5:30pm and last 1 hour or less. PTSA will publish meetings on the school calendar, social media accounts and school app.

23-24 Meeting Dates:
August 14
September 11
October 2
November 6
December 4

January 8
February 5
March 4
April 8
May 6

CONNECT

We have moved away from weekly emails and instead we use social media accounts and school announcements to connect with members.

Facebook Accounts:
Caddo Magnet High School
Caddo Magnet High School PTSA

Join one of our Parent Groups:
Caddo Magnet High Parents Class of 2024
Caddo Magnet High Parents Class of 2025
Caddo Magnet High Parents Class of 2026
Caddo Magnet High Parents Class of 2027

Instagram:
@caddomagnet
@caddomagnetptsa

WHO WE ARE

2023-2024 PTSA Executive Officers

President – Allison Cate

1st Vice President – Amelia Chandler

2nd Vice President (Membership) – Vote in August

3rd Vice President (Principal) – Robert Middleton

Treasurer – Ashley Snell

Corresponding Secretary – Melissa Lipscomb

​Recording Secretary – Carolyn Bryant

 

2023-2024 COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Communications/Public Relations – Jenny McGuirk

Spirit Items – Erin Smith & Andrea Erckelboudt

Hospitality – Cori Anderson

Boost Buggy – OPEN

Freshman Activities – OPEN

Fundraising – OPEN

Staff Birthdays – Kristen McElroy

Student of the Month Gift Cards – Deepika Veerareddy 

Teacher Breakfasts – Jamie Chapman

Teacher Appreciation – Rimi Sachadeva, Neelima Desai, Libby Smith

Holiday Luncheon – Brooke Balderas & Parisa Zamani

Incoming Parent Meet & Greet – Ashley Snell

Senior Activities – Deepika Veerareddy & Kecia Vekovius

Wellness Committee – Lauren Beal

*We always need more helpers. Please contact magnetptsapresident@gmail.com if you are interested in serving on a committee or submit the PTSA Volunteer Form.

 

Key Documents:
CMHS PTSA Bylaws
PTSA Reimbursement Form
CPSB Fundraising Form

 

Community Support:
Kroger Community Rewards

Give back every time you use your Kroger’s Shopper’s Card by linking it to Caddo Magnet High PTSA, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.