Welcome to the CLES PTA
Our mission is to serve as a team of CLES faculty and families that advocates for our school community.
Become a PTA Member
For the 2026/2027 school year, the membership fee for a parent/guardian is $10, and $8 for teachers and staff. If you would like to sponsor the PTA membership fee for a teacher, or for a family, you can do so through a donation to the PTA.If you are a family that would like to join and would like assistance, please contact our principal, debra_anoff@hcpss.org. Questions about membership? Email membership@clespta.org.
Why Should I Join?
We encourage every CLES family, teacher, staff member, and neighbor to become a PTA member. When you join, you will be the first to receive our latest news and updates about events that impact your child in our school and community.
You can also make a difference in our school and community by giving 1-2 hours a year, month, or week through volunteer work behind the scenes, at our events. Plase let us know how we can help you and your children thrive. Read more about What We Do and our Upcoming Events.
Lastly, you also gain membership to the PTA Council of Howard County (PTACHC),the Free State PTA (Maryland), and the National PTA, with the opportunity to be an important voice for our children and school at the local, state, and national level.
Get Involved!
Just like a video game, the CLES PTA has multiple levels of involvement. Choose the Right Fit for YOU and Your Family This Year:
LEVEL 1: Join the PTA as a member - Simply signing up with a $10 membership is a great way to support the PTA and have a voice. No meetings required!
LEVEL 2: Get Involved - Attend meetings when you can, share ideas, and sign up for an occasional short-term volunteer opportunity.
LEVEL 3: Join a Committee - Serve in a specific role on a committee. Many roles are active only during certain times of the year.
LEVEL 4: Take a Leadership Role -- Lead or co-lead a committee. Serve as a co-chair for an event. Serve as the representative for CLES at the monthly PTA Council of Howard County (PTACHC) meetings, then report back to the rest of us.
