Mullenix Ridge PTA 1.8.8 was chartered on October 3, 1990. The PTA serves the children in the Mullenix Ridge school community, that includes the residences and businesses in the Mullenix Ridge Elementary School enrollment area.

The MR PTA was granted tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code in November 1995.

Membership in the PTA is open to all people without discrimination. Membership is open to all parents, teachers, staff, grandparents, guardians, students, community members, and any other persons that support and encourage the purposes of PTA.

The mission of the Mullenix Ridge Elementary PTA is to support and nurture the students, staff, families, and community of Mullenix Ridge.

That every child’s potential becomes a reality.

1. Enroll 200 members by 12/31/2023 using increased communication on the benefits of membership.

2. Promote membership volunteerism in PTA sponsored activities and events, as well as for child advocacy.

3. Follow Washington State PTA’s Best Practices to be in line with the Washington State PTA's “Standards of Affiliation.”

4. Advertise effectiveness of PTA programs to enhance community awareness.

5. Work collaboratively with Mullenix Ridge educators to ensure students achieve learning targets in the following areas: (ELA) English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

6. Facilitate family activities to foster closer family and community relationships.

7. Support the emotional development of all students in the Mullenix Ridge Community.

Advocacy/Legislative Chairperson - vacant - mullenixridge.pta@gmail.com 

Communications Chairperson - Kelsey Kilen - communications@mullenixpta.org

Membership Chairperson - vacant - membership@mullenixpta.org

Popcorn Chairperson - Melissa Porter- popcorn@mullenixpta.org

School Store Chairperson - Erin Simon - schoolstore@mullenixpta.org 

Eagle Watch Co-Chairs - Tabitha Black and Beth Stull - eaglewatch@mullenixpta.org

Visit the Job Descriptions page for more information about these positions.

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Right At School programs in South Kitsap School District, including Mullenix Ridge Elementary.

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Youth crisis services, engagement, housing services, & development

Kitsap Community Resources - https://www.kcr.org
Housing assistance, financial & business education, early learning, WIC, etc.

Kitsap County Events Calendar - https://www.kitsapgov.com/services/Lists/AllCountyEvents/calendar.aspx
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Kid-friendly festivals & events in Kitsap County

Kitsap Regional Library - https://www.krl.org
Locations, events, and classes

Kitsap Transit - https://www.kitsaptransit.com
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Kiwanis Club of Port Orchard - https://kiwanisclubofportorchard.org
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Macaroni Kid Kitsap - https://kitsap.macaronikid.com/events
List of family-friendly events in Kitsap County

Port Orchard Eagles, Aerie 2338 - https://foe2338.webs.com

Port Orchard Lions - https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/portorchard/

Ready for Kindergarten - https://www.readyforkindergarten.org/southkitsap/sign-in
Educational activities for children birth to 5 years old

South Kitsap Public Education Foundation - https://www.skschools.org/live-sk/south-kitsap-public-education-foundation
Projects, programs, & grants supporting students

2022-2023

Award of Excellence Silver Level - Outstanding Website
Award of Excellence Bronze Level - Outstanding Communications Strategy
2 years Continuous Growth

2021-2022

100% Staff Participation
100% Membership
1 year Continuous Growth