Rapid Valley PTA

09/03/2026

Due to the early heat release tomorrow we will be moving our PTA meeting to next week Thursday. Stay cool everyone and we can’t wait to see you next week!

08/31/2026

Our first PTA meeting will be held Thursday September 3rd from 4-5pm. We can’t wait to see everyone! There will be a link to join virtually posted the day of!

08/18/2026

🍎 Back-to-school is here, and it's the perfect time to stock up on your Rapid Valley gear!
🎉 Use code: GAMEON20 to save 20% OFF your order through August 24.
📚 We can't wait to see everyone at the Open House on August 20! Be sure to stop by the PTA table to say hello, learn about what we have planned for the year, and sign up to become a PTA member. We'd love to have you join us!
Whether you're a student, parent, staff member, or cheering on your favorite Wildcat, now's the perfect time to show your school spirit!
🛍️ Shop before the sale ends on 8/24!

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05/12/2026

PTA will be having one last meeting to go over and vote on some last minute items to close out our school year, like popsicles on the last day of school! If your able, please join us at the school, tomorrow 13 May at 4pm!

05/07/2026

Don’t forget tonight is our end-of-year BBQ! Come out, grab a burger, and enjoy some games with your family! We can’t wait to see everyone tonight. We’re also thrilled to have The Soda Bar joining us this evening!

Good news for tomorrow morning… ☕
Winky's Coffee will be at the school for drop-off! Swing by and treat yourself to a little caffeine before the day begins. ❤️ Check out their custom made menu for us!

05/04/2026

📣 PTA Updates for This Week!

We’ve got a busy (and fun!) week ahead—here’s what’s coming up:

🗓️ PTA Meeting – Date Change
Our meeting has been moved to Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM.
We’ll be voting for new board members, so if you’re interested in joining the board or just want to have a say—please come! We’d love to see you there.

🍔 End of Year BBQ – Thursday, May 7
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
Join us for a fun evening with food and family games like giant Jenga, co****le, and more!

👉 We are looking for at least 4 volunteers to help monitor games.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA8A823AAFAC61-63936169-endofyear

⚠️ Important Reminder:
All PTA events are family events. Students must attend with a parent/guardian—this is not a drop-off event. Come hang out and enjoy the evening together!

💜 Teacher Shout-Outs – Staff Appreciation Week
Want to send a little love to your child’s teacher?
Fill out the form below to submit a shout-out!
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesnvEBY7Ga_gtz-l2M-SbRrBhkZRG0Z_9fCLs24jcd28N_kA/viewform?usp=header

05/03/2026

🌴 Staff Appreciation Week is Here! 🌺

This week, PTA is excited to celebrate our amazing staff with a fun tropical theme! One of the treats we’re putting together tomorrow is a “Tiki Treat Bar” (apple bar) for staff to enjoy. 🍎🍍

We would love your help to make it extra special! If you’re able, please consider donating items to help us stock the bar. Every little bit helps us show our appreciation for everything our staff does for our students each day.

👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA8A823AAFAC61-63872215-staff

We’re also inviting families and students to share some kindness! If you’d like to recognize a staff member with a kind note or message, please take a moment to fill out this quick form:

💛 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesnvEBY7Ga_gtz-l2M-SbRrBhkZRG0Z_9fCLs24jcd28N_kA/viewform?usp=header

Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible staff who make our school such a great place! 🌞

Please help us celebrate our staff and give them a Tiki Apple Treat Bar!

04/14/2026

🎉 Bingo Night is Back! 🎉

Join us on April 24th for a fun-filled evening of Bingo!
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM
🎲 Bingo starts at 6:00 PM

We’ll have pizza, popcorn, and drinks available for purchase—come hungry!

🎟️ RVE students receive FREE bingo cards
🎟️ All other players: $5 for 10 games

Bring your family, your friends, and your lucky charms—we can’t wait to see you there!

04/09/2026

Join us tonight for our PTA meeting! Please note the updated time and location—our meeting will begin at 5:00 PM in the library. If you’re unable to attend in person, you can join us online using the link below.

Even if you’re unable to attend the PTA meeting, we encourage you to join us for a special presentation by Hollie Strand on internet and phone safety at 6:00 PM in the gym—all families are welcome!

As a thank you for attending, families present this evening will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for three raffle prizes!

We also understand that childcare can be a barrier, so a few of our staff members will be available in the library to provide activities for children during the meeting.

We hope to see you there!

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/243049397000592?p=OlJ1KMfcJL126b77Ej

04/08/2026

Today marked the first day of state testing for our 3rd–5th graders! 🎉

To help our students start the day off right, the PTA Board approved the purchase of to-go breakfast bags so everyone could fuel up and be ready to do their best. 🥐🍎

We’re cheering all of our students on—good luck, you’ve got this! 💪📚