SCPTA Southern Connections Membership Challenge
Membership is the foundation of a strong PTA. South Carolina PTA celebrates local units and members who work together to grow involvement, strengthen family engagement, and create meaningful opportunities for students, families, and communities.
Winners will be awarded at our Summer Convention!
Set Your Course and Goals
All PTA/PTSA units that submit their membership plan for the 2026-2027 year, along with a membership goal that reflects an increase over their 2025-2026 total by the deadline, will receive a digital badge and be celebrated on South Carolina PTA social media platforms.
Deadline: Sept 30th
Ready, Set, Grow!
PTA/PTSA units that submit at least 30 members by the deadline will receive a digital badge and social media recognition from the South Carolina PTA.
Deadline: Oct 30th
​100% Teacher Membership Celebration
PTA/PTSA units achieving 100% teacher membership by the deadline will earn a digital badge and recognition on South Carolina PTA social media platforms and receive recognition at the annual Awards
Deadline: November 30th
Halfway There: Southern Success
Units that report membership totals equal to or greater than their entire previous year total by December will receive a digital badge and social media recognition.
Deadline: December 30
January Jumpstart Initiatives
This challenge invites PTAs/PTSAs to select one out of 26 membership drive initiatives to begin in January. Whether it’s reaching out to parents, organizing events, or launching new recruitment strategies, now is the time to energize your membership efforts!
To participate, simply choose your initiative and share proof of your plan with us via email. All participating units that submit proof of their chosen initiative will receive a digital badge and be celebrated on our social media platforms. Remember, your initiative does not have to be completed in January—just started before the deadline!
Deadline: January 30
Bonus Challenge:100 Days of Togetherness
PTA units that achieve a minimum of 100 members by the 100th day of the school year will earn a digital badge, be recognized on South Carolina PTA social media, and receive recognition at the annual Awards.
Deadline: January 30
Founders’ Day Membership Challenge
In celebration of Founders’ Day on February 17, PTA units are encouraged to reach out to neighbors, friends, and local businesses to expand their membership. Share your success stories and strategies by the deadline to earn a digital badge and social media recognition.
Deadline: February 28
Membership Growth Awards
Units that increase membership over their previous year's total will receive awards based on their percentage increase, and each unit will receive a digital badge and social media recognition.
Bronze for 1-33%
Silver for 34-66%
Gold for 67-100%
Deadline: March 30
Above and Beyond Celebration
Any PTA/PTSA unit that earns a minimum of 5 of the incentives by the final challenge deadline of March 30th will be entered into a drawing for a $100 award, along with a digital badge and recognition on South Carolina PTA social media platforms. Three PTAs will be selected, one Elementary, one Middle, and one High School. **This could change based on qualifying schools**
Also, any school with 5 or more badges will be recognized at the spring awards ceremony!
Award ceremony photo gallery
