Support your school,
Volunteer with the PTA!
Have some extra time this year to help out? We have volunteer opportunities & positions open!
Open Volunteer Opportunities
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PumpkinFest is the Discovery PTA's fall carnival. We rely on volunteers to run smoothly. Available to help? Sign up here to volunteer!
Setup, cleanup, and event volunteer slots available!
Sunday, October 26th, 1-3pm ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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During the school year, Discovery students donate over 2,800 pounds of food to AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Program) through the Discovery Food Bus Program.
Volunteers (parents and kids!) are needed to take the donations to AFAC at the end of the week. You may pick up donations anytime between 2-4 PM.
Sign Up & Additional Details Available Here! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Join the Discovery Garden PATCH - Parent & Teacher Committee on Horticulture.
Join Discovery parents and teachers to tend to our fantastic garden spaces at your convenience. We have opportunities to help that fit your schedule.
Sign Up & Additional Details Available Here! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Love capturing memories? Join the Yearbook Committee! We’re looking for volunteers to help design pages, take photos at school events, and bring our yearbook to life. There are opportunities for every time commitment level—whether you’re creative, organized, or simply enjoy snapping photos.
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Discovery Volunteer Requirements
In order to volunteer in the school building, or be a chaperone on a field trip, parents or guardians must fill out a volunteer application every two years, and the required training is valid for 3 years. Please contact Alicia Zekan (Alicia.Zekan@apsva.us) if you have questions about volunteering. Keep in mind your application will take a few days to process, so it recommended you do this well ahead of your scheduled volunteer slot!
PTA Committees & Positions
| Assistant Treasurer | **VACANT** |
| ACTL Rep | Todd Truitt |
| CCPTA Rep | Rebecca Duff |
| Hospitality & Teacher Appreciation | Sarah Lantz & Jola Breegle |
| Nominating Committee | Nicole Schaltenbrand |
| Room Parent Coodinator | Jen Robertson |
| SEPTA Rep | Haley Anderson |
| After School Enrichment (Baroody) | Elaine Broughan |
| Book Fair | Sarah Lantz & Meghan Karolyi |
| Extended Day Parent Liaisons | Rachel Hatch & Crystal Epton |
| Food Bus | Haley Anderson |
| Garden Club | Haley Anderson & Allison Hutto (staff) |
| Grade Level Shirts & Merchandise | Dana Bayer |
| Halloween Candy Collection | Jodie Forman |
| Lost and Found | Kate Key |
| Military Family Outreach | Allison Hutto (staff) |
| Odyssey of the Mind | Kate Kabe & **VACANT** |
| Reflections | Kimberly Sacher, Nicole Metnick, Emily Bishop |
| Rising-K Playdates (SY 2025-26) | Rebecca Duff |
| STEM Night | Sarah Lantz & Elaine Altmire |
| School Photos | Mary Mills & Maddie Walker |
| School Supply Kits (Sprout) | Jen Robertson |
| Teacher & Staff Liaison | **VACANT** |
| Winter Coat Drive | Jodie Forman |
| World Heritage Food-Fest | Jen Weidman |
| Yearbook | Kelly Williams & Nicole Metnick |
| Fifth Grade Promotion | Kate Coleman |
| Ice Cream Social(s) | **VACANT** |
| Movie Night | **VACANT** |
| PumpkinFest | **VACANT** |
| Affiliates & Sponsors | **VACANT** |
| Auction & Parent Social | Danielle Redmond & Mary Ann Laconte |
| No Frills | **VACANT** |
| Restaurant Nights | **VACANT** |
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, October 22
- Sunday, October 26
- Wednesday, October 29
