Submission Process & Editorial Criteria

Before submitting to the District, send your draft to your school or council PTA/PTSA review committee for initial proofreading and feedback.

Once approved locally, submit your finalized text in a Word or Google Docs document and 2–3 high-resolution photos using one of the options below.

Minor Proofreading Only: The 33rd District PTA team performs light proofreading, but will not rewrite articles.
Revision Requests: Drafts with incomplete thoughts, missing requirements, or unclear phrasing will be returned to the author for revision before publication.
PTA Focus Verification: Articles will only be accepted if they clearly show how the PTA/PTSA supported or organized the event.

Option A (Google Form): [Coming Soon!]
Option B (Email Submission): Email your manuscript and attached photos directly to studentengagement@33rdpta.org.

Waiver: Once an article has been submitted and approved for publication, the guardian listed on the submission form will receive an email to sign a waiver to allow 33rd District PTA to publish the article, the student’s name and a picture of the student (if provided).
Approved Articles: The article will be featured on the 33rd District website and perhaps in social media posts. Articles will continue on the site and be placed in a library for reference for future PTA/PTSA leaders.

If you have questions about topic eligibility, volunteer hour verification, or submission statuses, reach out to the 33rd District PTA Student Engagement Team at studentengagement@33rdpta.org.