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2026-2027 • Beckendorff Junior High

PTA Programs
Overview

Creating a positive, connected environment for every Bear

Our Mission in Action

The Beckendorff Junior High PTA is proud to support our students, staff, and families through programs that strengthen our school community and enrich the Junior High experience. From student celebrations and campus events to volunteer opportunities and staff appreciation, the PTA works to create a positive, connected, and engaging environment for every Beckendorff Bear. We invite families to get involved, stay informed, and help us make a meaningful difference throughout the school year.

12+
Programs Funded
Student, staff & community
1,600+
Bears Supported
Every grade, every year
$15k+
Teacher Grants
Classroom innovation
100%
Volunteer Powered
Families making it happen
Section 01

Student Programs

Celebrations, creativity, and healthy choices that enrich the Junior High experience for every Beckendorff Bear.
Arts & Expression
Reflections Art Program →

National PTA arts program celebrating creativity in dance, film, literature, music, photography & visual arts. All Bears can submit.

View Details Fall Submission
Wellness
Red Ribbon Week →

Drug-free awareness week with dress-up days, pledges, and campus activities promoting healthy choices and kindness.

View Details October
Community
Walk / Bike / Roll to School →

Encouraging active commutes, safety, and community connection with morning meet-ups and prizes.

View Details Fall & Spring
Milestone
8TH GRADE
8th Grade Dance & Celebration →

End-of-year celebration honoring our 8th graders as they prepare for high school. Decor, DJ, memories & Bear pride.

View Details May
Student Favorite
Fun Food Friday →

Weekly treat day! Volunteers serve snacks, students skip the line perks for Grizzly Cub sponsors. Pure Friday joy.

View Details Monthly
Section 02

Campus Events

Connecting families, welcoming new Bears, and keeping parents informed and involved all year.
Orientation
Bear Blast →

Student orientation & family open house to kick off the year. Schedules, tours, PTA info, and sponsor tables welcome.

View Details August
Family Engagement
Parent Coffee Chats →

Informal mornings with admin & counselors to discuss academics, wellness, and junior high transitions. Coffee provided.

View Details Quarterly
Stay In The Loop
PTA Calendar & eNews

Get dates for all campus events, volunteer shifts, and program deadlines straight to your inbox.

View Details    Weekly

 

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Section 03

Staff & Volunteer

Supporting the people who support our kids — teachers, drivers, and the VIPS who make it all possible.
Classroom Support
Teacher Grants →

Direct funding for innovative classroom projects, supplies, and professional growth. Funded by sponsors & membership.

View Details Year-round
Appreciation
Teacher Appreciation Week →

A full week of thank-yous, lunches, treats, and notes to celebrate our incredible BDJH educators and staff.

View Details May
Appreciation
Bus Driver Appreciation →

Honoring the safe hands that get our Bears to and from school every day with gifts and thank-you events.

View Details Spring
Hospitality
Hospitality / Staff Appreciation →

Monthly lounge refreshes, front-drive signage, and special treats — sponsored hospitality keeps morale high.

View Details Monthly
Get Involved
VIPS Volunteer Program →

Volunteers in Public Schools — the heart of PTA. From Fun Food Friday to library help, every hour counts.

View Details Raptor required
Section 04 • How to Help

Be Part of the
Bear Community

Whether you volunteer an hour, join PTA, or become a sponsor, you directly fund programs that make BDJH a positive, connected, and engaging place for every student.

Take Action
Raptor background check required for all KISD volunteers. Then fill BDJH Volunteer Form to pick shifts.
Join PTA • Membership →
Become a Sponsor →
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Beckendorff Junior High PTA
8200 S. Fry Rd., Katy, TX 77494 • BDJHPTA.org