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Make every child's
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and empowering families and
communities to advocate
for all children.
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2026 SD PTA State Convention
Meet your State PTA Board Members
2026 SD PTA State Convention
We’re excited to invite you to the South Dakota PTA Convention 2026, where we’ll be Following the Yellow Brick Road toward stronger schools, empowered families, and brighter futures for every child.
📅 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
📍 Location: Aberdeen Central High School
2200 S. Roosevelt Street, Aberdeen
We’re excited to invite you to the South Dakota PTA Convention 2026, where we’ll be Following the Yellow Brick Road toward stronger schools, empowered families, and brighter futures for every child.
📅 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
📍 Location: Aberdeen Central High School
2200 S. Roosevelt Street, Aberdeen, SD
This year’s Wizard of Oz–inspired theme celebrates the courage, heart, and wisdom that drive our advocacy. Join us for a full day of leadership training, networking, and inspiration.
✨ All PTA Members Are Welcome — Educators Included!
Your voice matters. Your experience matters.
Your perspective strengthens the conversation and the work we do for every child.
💻 Virtual Option Available
Can’t attend in person? Join us online and be part of the magic from wherever you are.
🎟️ Registration: sdpta.givebacks.com/shop
$25 - In-Person Attendee or $15 - Virtual Attendee
🏨 Traveling from out of town?
A block of rooms is available at the AmericInn in Aberdeen.
Reserve by March 17 by calling 605-982-1557 and asking for the SD PTA Convention rate.
⚠️ Reminder: Every PTA unit is required to send at least one representative to Convention to maintain organizational compliance.
Let’s walk the yellow brick road together — toward advocacy, connection, and impact.
Who We Are
Meet your State PTA Board Members
2026 SD PTA State Convention
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
Meet your State PTA Board Members
Meet your State PTA Board Members
- Vern Kochmar, President 2024-2027
- Erin Doering, President-Elect 2025-2027
- Amanda Prines, Secretary 2024-2027 and Bylaws Chair 2025-2027
- Shelly Norman, Treasurer 2024-2027
- Amanda Black, Advocacy/Federal Legislative Chair 2025-2027
- Gail Haveman, Membership Chair 2024-2027
- Charity Day, Programs/Reflections Chair 2024-2027
- Janet Whiting, Diversity, Inclusion, Outreach Chair 2024-2027