Students are considered full members. Here are some great ways to encourage students to join your PTA:

• Put an enthusiastic and supportive student member on your membership committee.

• Provide membership invitations with membership envelopes in the summer registration packets to all students including incoming students from middle/junior high schools.

• Set up a PTA/PTSA table on student registration days and other school events. Highlight activities that benefit students.

• Publicize the West Virginia PTA Scholarship and the membership requirements.

• Provide student members with school and community service volunteer opportunities which can be listed on their college applications.

• Encourage and welcome students in PTA leadership positions. It looks great on their college applications!

• Involve students in the planning and execution of PTA events.

• Consider changing your meeting time to encourage more student participation.
• Encourage student delegates to attend the West Virginia PTA Convention.
• Challenge a nearby high school to a friendly student membership competition.