The Santa Monica–Malibu Council of PTAs stands with immigrant families and communities in Santa Monica, Malibu, and across California who are facing escalating threats and growing uncertainty as immigration enforcement actions increase. Targeting vulnerable immigrants and asylum seekers, often in violation of constitutional protections, is an affront to justice and human dignity. These actions do not enhance public safety; they uphold unjust systems that keep immigrant famili

Why does the Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs support Measure ES? Our op-ed in the Santa Monica Daily Press shares how PTA advocacy works and why stable funding matters for our students and schools. Read it here.

PTA Advocacy: Part of Our History. Part of Our Mission. Since 1897, PTA has brought families together to advocate for children’s education, health, safety, and well-being. PTA is about much more than fundraising. We support our schools through classroom resources, enrichment programs, family engagement, community building, and advocacy for policies that benefit all children. Nonpartisan. Not neutral. PTA does not endorse political candidates or parties. But we do take positio

Questions about Measure ES? Swipe through as we address some common misconceptions. For more details, visit our Measure ES FAQs at smmpta.org/measure-es-faqs.

Have questions or concerns about Measure ES? SMMPTA Council has put together FAQs covering how the funding works, how it can be used, oversight and more. Read them here: https://www.smmpta.org/measure-es-faqs

Calling all student artists across SMMUSD! Reflections is the National PTA’s annual arts program, inviting students to explore the arts and express themselves by creating original work inspired by a theme. This year’s theme is “What My Culture Means to Me.” Students may submit in any of these six artistic categories: 💃 Dance Choreography 🎬 Film Production ✍️ Literature 🎵 Music Composition 📷 Photography 🎨 Visual Arts Submission deadlines fall in early to mid-October and v

Get informed before you vote! Join us for the 2026 SMMUSD Board of Education Candidate Forum on Tuesday, September 29, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. Attend in person at the SMMUSD Board Room, 1717 4th Street in Santa Monica, or watch live via Zoom: /bit.ly/2026-BOE-Forum Webinar ID: 881 7712 9841 Passcode: 3jT8y3 This nonpartisan forum is co-sponsored by the Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs and the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica. Please share with families, friends and com

SMMPTA Council proudly supports Measure ES, the Excellent Santa Monica Public School Funding Measure. Measure ES would provide a permanent, reliable source of funding for Santa Monica public schools. If approved by voters this November, the measure would help support educational programs and services for SMMUSD students for years to come. Learn more about Measure ES: Why SMMPTA Council Supports ES Read the FAQs Visit Yes on ES

Join us May 11 at the @caytonchildrensmuseum for a special event to inspire creativity, community & celebration - the SMMPTA Arts Party! This event will take place from 4-6pm, and is free and open to the SMMUSD community. Join us for community art-making, pop-up student performances, refreshments and more. We hope to see you there!

On April 23, Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs presents Stick & Stones: Resilience and Belonging Join our panel of community experts and learn practical strategies for supporting friends and family experiencing hate speech, bullying, stress, or uncertainty. Community leaders, educators, mental health, professionals, and school psychologists, will share insights on: How to help friends and family build resilience Ways to talk with kids about bullying, hate speech, and other