About Abingdon PTA

Since 1950, the Abingdon Parent Teacher Association has supported Abingdon Elementary School and the Arlington, Virginia community it serves. Our members work to provide our students the best possible educational and social experience during elementary school and to make Abingdon a great place to work.

Anyone can join the Abingdon PTA. Our members include

Annual membership dues are $10 per individual or $20 per family (two individual memberships).

Each spring, PTA members elect the next school year's executive board from among the ranks of membership. Service on the executive board is a fun and rewarding way for a PTA member to deepen their connection and engagement with the school community.

2024-25 Executive Board Members

James Harlow

President

Leads PTA. Presides over meetings. Liaises with APS officials and school administrators. Keeps trains running.

Dave DeBoer

Treasurer

Manages PTA's funds. Pays for things PTA needs. Prepares financial reports for our PTA, Virginia PTA, and IRS.

Erin Cassidy

Secretary

Takes notes during PTA meetings. Maintains PTA bylaws and membership lists.

Maggie Bush

VP - Communications

Manages PTA's Facebook and X accounts. Writes the Cardinal Courier newsletter and AFB column.

Ashley Farrugia

VP - Events

Oversees our Signature Events: Trunk-or-Treat, Bingo Night, Winter Wonderland, and Cultural Heritage Night. Organizes other ad hoc events.

Meredith Greene

VP - Staff Appreciation

Brings joy to the lives of Abingdon's hardworking staff throughout the year.

Tina Kelly

VP - Education

Coordinates after-school enrichment program, Odyssey of the Mind, and other educational initiatives.

Megan Miller

VP - Fundraising

Raises the money that makes most what PTA does possible. Organizes restaurant spirit nights, sponsorships, and Read-a-Thon.