The Ohio PTA Voice
"This is your PTA news source [blog] for deadlines, data, operational options, event reminders, and everything in between," stated Nicole Lesnick, Ohio PTA President [nicole.lesnick@ohiopta.org]. We are turning up the volume on advocacy, education, and parent power through membership, programs, and intentional leadership.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Get Amped Up for All Kids in Lewis Center with Ohio PTA!
Price increase on April 1st and the hotel block is set through March 24th so the time is now to get registered!
We are so excited to jam with all of you again this year at the Ohioan- the hotel formerly known at the Nationwide Conference Center.
Call to Convention Packet
https://www.ohiopta.org/events/convention
You can register by clicking the link below:
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2026conventionampedupforallkids/items
Hotel Reservations
https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/shop.aspx?propertyid=18356&nights=1&checkin=4/24/2026&group=2604PAREN&lang=en-us
Saturday, February 21, 2026
As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to understand the connection between your teen’s mental health and potential for substance use. Staying connected can reduce their risk for drug use.
Ohio PTA is happy to share that the Free Mind website has resources and tools for parents and caregivers to get informed like youth drug use stats, facts about substances, and even a digital card game, Facts & Feels, to help start the conversation.
You can also hear from panelists at a recent Athletes for Hope event held at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School in North Carolina. Professional athletes Chasity Melvin and Kamren (Kam) Larsen shared personal stories and relatable insights into mental health, coping strategies, and substance use to help foster early, judgment-free conversations and to equip parents and caregivers with tools and support.
Ohio PTA is happy to share that the Free Mind website has resources and tools for parents and caregivers to get informed like youth drug use stats, facts about substances, and even a digital card game, Facts & Feels, to help start the conversation.
You can also hear from panelists at a recent Athletes for Hope event held at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle School in North Carolina. Professional athletes Chasity Melvin and Kamren (Kam) Larsen shared personal stories and relatable insights into mental health, coping strategies, and substance use to help foster early, judgment-free conversations and to equip parents and caregivers with tools and support.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Ohio PTA has extended the deadline for Scholarship applications to March 16th due to numerous weather related school closures.
Electronic applications must be submitted by March 16th, and paper applications must be postmarked by March 16th and addressed to the Ohio PTA office. Faxed applications will NOT be accepted. PLEASE, one application per student.



