So That All May Learn - The Story of the Springfield Public Schools

 PTA Continues To Grow

During the Graff years, the PTA continued to perform and expand its many services to the children of the city.

Activities and projects included:

- Working for bond and levy issues.

- Training for Civil Defense.

- Clothing drives for needy children.

- Development of a conduct code for students.

- Maintenance of health clinics including a mobile dental unit.

- Inauguration of vision screening.

- Support for the Police Department's Talking Bicycle program.

The name of the umbrella organization was officially changed to the Springfield Council of Parent-Teacher Associations.


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