Santa Monica · International Baccalaureate
Parents, teachers, and neighbors working together for every child at Will Rogers Learning Community.
Mark your calendar
Sept 14–25
Read more. Do more. A brighter tomorrow! Students read at home and gather pledges, and every page read and every donation supports PTA programs, enrichment, and resources for our school. Prizes for readers, fundraisers, and whole classes.
Fri, Sept 25 · 6–8 p.m.
Kick on your boots and hoedown! DJ music, dancing, dessert and fruit in the Cafetorium. Fun for all grades, and all free. Dinner food will not be served.
Nov 6–14
Our online auction runs November 6–14, capped off by the Grown-Ups’ Night Out celebration on Saturday, November 14. Bid on experiences and treasures from local businesses and families, all in support of our students.
🎉 Huzzah!
Our PTA earned the 2025–2027 National PTA School of Excellence designation — and was honored with the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Award of Merit, one of National PTA's highest national honors for building strong family-school partnerships. Thank you to our whole community — this is your award!
About the Program
Will Rogers Learning Community is a proud International Baccalaureate® World School.
The Will Rogers Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is made up of parents, family members, teachers, staff and community members dedicated to positively impacting the lives of all children and families at Will Rogers Learning Community, an International Baccalaureate World Elementary School in Santa Monica, California.
This year's theme: “What My Culture Means to Me”. Students are invited to create original works of art in dance, film, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Submissions are due October 16, 2026.
Learn MoreWhether you have one hour or a whole committee's worth of energy, your family makes Will Rogers stronger. Join, give, or lend a hand — every bit counts.
PTA is the largest children’s advocacy organization in the nation. Membership is $11, and demonstrates that education is important to you. Every member is eligible to vote on important decisions happening at our school during PTA association meetings each month.
+ Sign UpWill Rogers PTA is a 501(c)3 organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Making a direct donation makes the biggest impact, and supports every student and every classroom by helping us pay for field trips, library support, community events, classroom supplies, and much more.
+ DonateStay connected and informed by reading our weekly newsletter, filled with information about upcoming school-wide events and fundraisers, important opportunities, advocacy alerts, PTA meeting announcements, and more. Read the latest here or sign up for email updates.
+ Latest NewsPTA meetings are held in person from 8:30–9:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the library — come for coffee and breakfast pastries! A virtual option is available for those who need to join from home. Agendas are posted and can be reviewed prior to each PTA meeting.
+ PTA Meeting InfoOur PTA is a volunteer organization made up of parents, family members, teachers, staff and community members just like you who want to make a positive impact in the lives of students. There are many ways to get involved, from joining a planning committee to signing up to help at an event.
+ Learn MoreWe want to hear from you! Click here to find out how to get in touch with PTA officers and search for specific committees. Find links to our Council, District, State, and National PTA, and other helpful resources.
+ Contact PTA