Governance
Our PTA is governed by PTA Bylaws — the official rules and regulations that ensure the PTA functions effectively, fairly, and in accordance with state and national PTA guidelines.
To learn more about the PTA at the county, state, and national levels, the Wake County PTA, North Carolina PTA, and National PTA sites provide important information regarding PTA programs, legislative news, and opportunities for you to advocate for our children.
An Important Update for MPMS Families and Community Members
Happy New Year! We want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the Mills Park Middle School community. As we begin 2026, and continue to celebrate MPMS’s “North Carolina Blue Ribbon School Award”, we are thankful for our students, educators, and families for your hard work and commitment to helping us to achieve this goal.
We also want to share an important update regarding the impact of the State of North Carolina’s state budget on public education.
To date, the North Carolina General Assembly has yet to pass a state budget, now more than six months overdue. The delay has real consequences for our schools, impacting essential student supports, classroom resources, educator pay, and staffing.
NC is currently the only state in the nation without an approved budget. These challenges are compounded by long-standing issues. When adjusted for inflation, the average teacher’s pay in NC declined more than 20 percent between 2002 and 2022, far outpacing the national average decline. Additionally, the Education Law Center recently ranked NC last in the nation for education funding.
We are sharing this information so families and community members are aware. We encourage you to stay informed, engage in advocacy in ways that feel right to you, and consider reaching out to your elected representatives in the NC General Assembly to voice your concerns about public education funding in our state.
Public education thrives when communities are informed, engaged, and united. Thank you for supporting MPMS students, educators, and our broader MPMS community.
Please reach out to Jen Shorter, Advocacy Chair of PTSA to learn more and get involved.
Special Education and Inclusion
Wake County PTA Special Education and Inclusion Committee (SEIC) provides information about upcoming workshops and events, as well as inclusion efforts in Wake County and around the country.
Other helpful resources
Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC) helps parents who have exceptional children with special needs. Subscribe to their mailing list and get up to date information as to the best help for your child and be informed about other valuable information.
Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) has a repository or resources and provides access to a treasure trove of products related to children with disabilities.