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Make every child's
potential a reality by engaging
and empowering families and
communities to advocate
for all children.
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2025 SD PTA State Convention April 5th
2025 SD PTA State Convention April 5th
2025 SD PTA State Convention April 5th
Please join us April 5th in Pierre, SD for our 103rd annual State Convention at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center, 920 W. Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. The Convention runs from 1-7, but feel free to come early for the Reflections Awards Banquet from 11-1. Lunch and dinner will be served. Hotel rooms are available at a discounted rate t
Please join us April 5th in Pierre, SD for our 103rd annual State Convention at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center, 920 W. Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. The Convention runs from 1-7, but feel free to come early for the Reflections Awards Banquet from 11-1. Lunch and dinner will be served. Hotel rooms are available at a discounted rate through the SD PTA block until March 5th. After March 5th the rate will be honored if rooms are available. Reservations can be made by calling (605) 224-6877.
In-person registration will be closed after March 25th. However, we welcome you to join us virtually. Get registered today!
Thank you to our 2025 Convention Gold Sponsors: AIM Association Insurance Management Inc, BankWest, South Dakota Parent Connection Inc!
Thank you to our sponsor Haveman Business Services LLC Bookkeeping and Tax Services!
Thank you to our 2025 Convention Presenters: Lynn Kendall with Black Hills Energy and Keith Ferguson with South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center!
Who We Are
2025 SD PTA State Convention April 5th
2025 SD PTA State Convention April 5th
PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of childr
PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.
Our Values are:
- Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families.
- Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded.
- Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience.
- Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals.
- Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives.
Meet your State PTA Board Members
2025 SD PTA State Convention April 5th
Meet your State PTA Board Members
- Vern Kochmar, President 2024-2027
- OPEN, President-Elect 2024-2027
- Amanda Prines, Secretary 2024-2027
- Shelly Norman, Treasurer 2024-2027
- OPEN, Advocacy/Federal Legislative Chair 2024-2027
- Gail Haveman, Membership Chair 2024-2027
- Amanda Black, Programs/Reflections Chair 2024-2025
- Charity Day, Programs/Reflections Co-Chair 2024-2027
- Janet Whiting, D
- Vern Kochmar, President 2024-2027
- OPEN, President-Elect 2024-2027
- Amanda Prines, Secretary 2024-2027
- Shelly Norman, Treasurer 2024-2027
- OPEN, Advocacy/Federal Legislative Chair 2024-2027
- Gail Haveman, Membership Chair 2024-2027
- Amanda Black, Programs/Reflections Chair 2024-2025
- Charity Day, Programs/Reflections Co-Chair 2024-2027
- Janet Whiting, Diversity, Inclusion, Outreach Chair 2024-2027
- Megan Snyder, Immediate Past President 2024-2025
- Jamie Clapham, Rapid City Council Representative
- Erin Doering, State Champion
- Trisha Osborne, State Champion