Welcome to the Douglas Elementary PTA Webpage!
About Us
The Belleville Douglas Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a dedicated group of parents, teachers, caregivers, and community members committed to supporting the success, health, and well-being of every student at our school.
We are a proud unit of the National PTA, the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the country, united under the mission to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Through our partnership with National PTA and Illinois PTA, we bring proven resources, programs, and advocacy efforts to our local school community.
Our PTA serves as a bridge between families, teachers, and school staff — building strong relationships, enhancing the educational experience, and supporting initiatives that enrich students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. We host family-friendly events, support classroom needs, and advocate for policies that improve learning environments and opportunities for every child.
We welcome all families and community partners who believe that every child deserves an excellent education, a nurturing environment, and a strong voice in their school. Together, we’re proud to make a positive difference at Belleville Douglas Elementary!
Douglas Elementary PTA

Casey Halstead
President

Ben Dewhurst
Vice President

Kayla Harmon
Secretary

Shannon Thompson
Treasurer
Fundraising Chair – Jill Hill
Communications Chair – Ben Dewhurst
Communications Vice Chair – Dawn Davis
2026-2027 Schedule
September 1, 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Douglas Elementary School
PTA Meeting, Paint a Tile
September 14-18
Online
Member Drive
September 18, 7:00 PM
Douglas Elementary School
Movie Night
September 21 – October 5
Online/Douglas Elementary School
Bobo’s Fundraiser
September 29
Douglas Elementary School
Grandparent’s Breakfast
September 29 – October 3
Douglas Elementary School
Book Fair
october 6, 6:00 pm
Douglas Elementary School
PTA Meeting
OCTOBER 21
Douglas Elementary School
Trunk-or-Treat
November 5 – 6
Douglas Elementary School
Parent Teacher Conferences
November 10, 6:00 pm
Douglas Elementary School
PTA Meeting
december 1, 6:00 pm
Douglas Elementary School
PTA Meeting
December 17-18
Douglas Elementary School
Winter Workshop
January 25-29
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Coin Race
February 2, 6:00 pm
Douglas Elementary School
PTA Meeting
February 19, Time TBD
TBD
Family Trivia Night
march 2, 6:00 pm
Douglas Elementary School
PTA Meeting
march 15
Douglas Elementary School
Pie in the Face Day
April 13, 6:00 pm
Douglas Elementary School
PTA Meeting
April Date/Time TBD
Douglas Elementary School
Movie Night
April Date/Time TBD
TBD
Inaugural Big-Little Pickleball Invitational
May 3-7
Douglas Elementary School
Staff Appreciation Week
May 4, 6:00 pm
Douglas Elementary School
PTA Meeting
May 18 (Rain dates 19, 20, 21)
Douglas Elementary School
End of Year Celebration
Givebacks
Please consider donating to our PTA! Just click the button below for our official Givebacks donation site, where you can enter any amount you are comfortable with.
Be a Sponsor!
Want to sponsor the Douglas Tigers PTA and have your brand seen by several hundred Belleville families? Click the button to reach out!
Your brand will be visible in many ways, including:
- Your logo on our flyers that go out monthly to all Douglas Elementary families
- Your business name and logo featured here on our website as a “Sponsor”
- Your logo on our Facebook page/banner
- Mention of your business as a Sponsor at PTA events
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