Join a PTA Committee!
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Learn how we can collectively build parent and community power to influence local and state-wide policy makers to fully fund and support public education.
Lead: Kathryn Evans
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This is a new group for 26-27 intended to get more dads & dudes meaningfully involved at Border Star. How they do that will be, ultimately, up to the group.
Sign up here - it’s still in early stages
Dragon Dudes is a gender inclusive space and is not solely for men or male-presenting people. Anyone, regardless of gender identity, is welcome to join in. This was created as another way to deepen parent, caregiver, and community engagement in our Border Star community.
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All of our PTA events need support from start to finish—from thinking up themes to tearing down tables. Events are designed to bring the community together and encourage people to join PTA. Your commitment can be anything from helping at one event to a year-round gig.
Lead: Michelle Dreher
Join the committee: Contact Us
Single event volunteer sign up: Click here
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The most funnest day of the year! Kids and caregivers enjoy the day of outdoor activities while teachers get a break. Held in May each year.
Lead: Lisa Meinen-Doerksen
Sign Up: Click Here
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We have big goals so we need a big team! Roles include canvassing businesses for donations, event logistics, volunteer coordination, and our annual silent auction.
During the 2026-2027 school year we are fundraising to get a mini pitch.
Lead: Kate Bayer
Sign Up: Contact Us
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Green thumb or not, you can support the garden! Classroom planting days, watering, weeding, harvesting, and adding features thanks to last year’s successful fundraiser.
Lead: Lesley Hunt
Sign Up
Visit our Garden page -
Help Border Star be more sustainable through composting, recycling, and advocacy.
Lead: Hannah Zimmerman
Sign Up: Click Here
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Improve how people move around BSM: Bike Bus, Walking Wednesdays, carpools, and policy work & advocacy to KCMO on updates to surrounding streets and the Trolley Trail.
Lead: Ellen Schwartze
Sign Up: Click Here
We support caregivers starting their own committees, too!
Contact us with your idea.
Get Connected
Everyone who pays their annual dues is added to our e-mail list.
Caregivers flag important information and discuss topics related to BSM on the Dragon Parents Facebook Page.
All of our upcoming events are on our Google calendar, including days off school. It’s just one click to add to your own calendar. The district calendar is here.
Border Star Phone Tree
For when we need to share important information—FAST.
New Caregiver Buddy System
Welcome to Border Star! We’ll pair you with a returning family so you have someone to show you the ropes.
Room Parents
Connect with your student’s classmates so everyone is in the same loop.
PTA Meetings, 2026-2027
All meetings 6:00 - 7:00pm at BSM Cafeteria or Virtual
Community Dinner served at 5:30pm for In Person Meetings
September 24 - In-Person Meeting | Agenda | Notes
November 12 - In-Person Meeting
December - TBD Virtual Meeting
March 18 - PTA Knowledge Night
April 22 - In-Person Meeting
PTA Executive Committee, 2026-2027
Co-Presidents - Ellen Schwartze + Elsa Rainey
VP Membership - Michelle Dreher
VP Fundraising - Kate Bayer
Secretary - Jessica Elrod
Treasurer - Gina Posladek
At Large - Angie Bayman, Jessica Hutton,
Meghan Wendland
Green Team Committee - Hannah Zimmerman
Parent Advocacy Committee - Kathryn Evans
Garden Committee - Lesley Hunt