Celebrating Excellence in Family Engagement
We are proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our local PTA units and councils who have been honored with national recognition for their dedication to family engagement, school improvement, and community building.
Join us in congratulating our honorees or share your support on social media using the hashtag #PTAExcellence. Learn more about National PTA programs, grants and resourcess at PTA.org.
Together, we’re building stronger schools — one partnership at a time.
National PTA School of Excellence Honorees
The National PTA School of Excellence designation is awarded to PTAs and schools that make significant strides in strengthening family-school partnerships. These honorees completed a year-long program focused on creating welcoming, inclusive communities and improving student outcomes through family engagement.
Congratulations to our Schools of Excellence:
Alameda Elementary PTA, Downey
Downey High PTSA, Downey
Edward A. Sussman PTA, Downey
Gallatin Elementary PTA, Downey
Mary R. Stauffer PTSA, Downey
Old River School PTA, Downey
Price Elementary PTA, Downey
Warren High PTSA, Downey
Center Street School PTA, El Segundo
Mark Twain Elementary PTA, Lawndale
Ellwood P. Cubberley PTA, Long Beach La Merced Academy PTA, Montebello Corvallis PTSA, Norwalk Beryl Heights Elementary School PTA, Redondo Beach Redondo Union High School PTSA, Redondo Beach Bert M. Lynn Middle School PTSA, Torrance Riviera Elementary PTA, Torrance Ocean View Elementary School PTA, Whittier
Family Engagement Grant Recipient
We are also proud to share that one of our PTA units received a prestigious Family Engagement Grant in partnership with National PTA’s Family Engagement Solutions initiative — highlighting evidence-based programs that boost student success.
🎉 Long Beach Council PTA
Their work empowers families, boosts student success, and builds stronger schools. Way to lead with innovation and heart! 💙
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Award of Merit
This year, we are especially thrilled to celebrate one of our units that received a Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Award of Merit — National PTA’s highest honor for innovation and impact in family engagement.
🏅 Redondo Union PTSA
Their work exemplifies what it means to empower families and transform communities through intentional partnership and collaboration.