About the PTSA

Purpose

The purpose of the Metro PTSA is to support and enrich the educational experiences of all students; build community among students, families, and staff; facilitate collaboration and communication between families and staff; and raise money to support student activities at both Metro Middle School and Metro Early College High School.

Membership

All families are encouraged to join Metro's Parent, Student, Teacher Association (PTSA). We would love to have your participation to help make the Metro community strong.  Your $20 family membership is tax deductible and supports activities at Metro including student clubs, field trips, dances, staff appreciation events, and more. 

Click here to sign up and pay membership dues. You can also submit payment by check (made out to Metro PTSA) at the front desk or mail to:

• Metro PTSA

• 1929 Kenny Road  

• Columbus, OH 43210

PTSA Events

2023-2024 Events

The PSTA hosts events during the school year for parents and students. We hope you'll join us!

• Meet & Greet Social: August 29 between 4pm-6pm. Metro families are invited to stop by on August 29 between 4pm-6pm to meet staff, fellow students/parents and learn more about PTSA membership.

• Tailgate Party: September 23 from 2pm-4pm. OSU v. Notre Dame Away Game Pre-Game Family Tailgate Party 

• PTSA Meeting: October 10 from 6pm-7pm. PTSA Budget Voting Meeting at Metro 

• MS Fall Social: November 3 from 6pm-8pm. Middle School Student Fall Social at Metro

• Taste of Metro Dessert Edition: November 14 from 6:00-7:30pm. Back by popular demand!

• PTSA Meeting: December 5 at 5:45pm. Brief PTSA Meeting followed by J-Term Info Session.

  
  

2022-2023 Year in Review

Below are examples of some of the many ways Metro's PTSA helped support our students and staff during the 2022-23 school year.

The PTSA and Student Council brought back Taste of Metro in February of 2023, a gathering of families to experience the many cultures in our school through sharing traditional dishes. Families provided desserts to share that represented their culture or country or origin. Due to restrictions during the pandemic, Taste of Metro was cancelled in recent years. The PTSA is excited to reintroduce this social event to celebrate our school's diversity.

Thanks to all parents, students and staff who helped during our annual PTSA fundraiser by volunteering for OSU football parking during the 2022-23 season. A special thanks to the Rake and Stevens' families who helped park cars for several home games.

Volunteers raised funds that supported the purchase of water bottles for students and staff, a welcome back luncheon for teachers, fall fest parties, debate team, ski club, seniors, Metrobots, astronomy club and the Bodies Pathway Exhibition. We plan to support many more student activities as a result of the time and dedication of our football parking crew!

Terese Loudner, OSU Football Parking Chair

Ways to Connect

Monthly Meetings

Meetings for the 2023-2024 School year will be combined with Metro School events when possible to allow for “one stop” involvement opportunities. Check back for dates in mid-August. 

Use this Zoom Link for any virtual PTSA Meetings ( Meeting ID: 862 1587 1431, Passcode: 1929)

Click here to view past and upcoming  PTSA Meeting Agendas

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many opportunities for volunteering in the Metro Community.  When you fill out the membership survey, you will have the opportunity to share your volunteer interests.

OSU Football Fundraiser

PTSA's biggest fundraiser of the year is selling parking on our lot for Ohio State home football games. There are two ways you can help:

• Sign up to help: Use this link for the Metro Football Parking Volunteer Sign Up. Parent and student volunteers are wanted for each home game, so you are welcome to sign up as a family. If your student belongs to a club that wants to request funds from the PTSA, encourage them to volunteer as a group with other club members.

• Tell your friends to park at Metro: If you know Buckeye fans attending a home game, encourage them to park at Metro. It's a short walk to the stadium.

Contact the PTSA

For questions, suggestions,  or to volunteer, 

• Email the PTSA leadership team at ptsametro@gmail.com

• Find us on Facebook at

  Metro Schools PTSA https://www.facebook.com/metroptsa

2023-2024 PTSA Board

• Jackie Wissman, President

• Chris Stevens, Vice President (High School)

• Kelly Reed-Hoisten, Vice President (Middle School)

• Tiffany Skinner, Treasurer

• Shannon Washington, Secretary

• Co-Secretary position available