Welcome to the Cowden Community
The Cowden PTA partners with our elementary administrators, teachers, staff, & families to enhance the student experience.
Sponsor A Project or Program
The following projects or programs are currently part of our 2022-2023 School Year Fundraising efforts. The goal for the upcoming school year is $12,000. Members of the PTA are not paid. All funds collected go directly to the school. For more information or questions, contact us through the Contact Us section below. The PTA is a member of the Missouri Congress of PTAs. Donations are tax-deductible within the limits of the IRS code.
General Donations & Sponsorships
Goal $5,000
Every year it happens: Unplanned expenses, a need for new furniture, teacher requests, or new projects we did not anticipate. These funds are used as allocated by the board for expenses not in the school's budget. To donate to this fund, click here
Supply Closet Fund
Goal $2,000
Every child and every classroom should have the supplies they need despite the ability to purchase items. We also want teachers to focus on teaching and not on how to find supplies that aid in creative learning opportunities. Teachers have requested supplies, new bookcases, and learning center tables, as well as the supplies needed for each child. To donate to this fund, click here.
Yearbook Club
Goal: $1,000
The Yearbook Club is new this year and is comprised of 5th-grade students, faculty, and parent advisors. The Yearbook Club needs digital cameras, photo editing software, a laptop and also helps provide yearbooks for the teachers and staff. Click here to donate to the Yearbook Club fund.
House Party Fund
Goal: $2,000
The House Party fund provides House Shirts for all incoming Kindergarten students, Leadership Jackets, house events and supplies, and additional shirts for transfer or students coming in mid-year. Click here to donate to the House Party fund.
Sponsor A 5th Grade Student
Goal $1,000
The PTA provides funds for the 5th-grade year-end field trip and promotion ceremony. We also provide yearbooks to all outgoing 5th-grade students at no charge. Click here to donate to this fund.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation
Goal $1,000
The PTA provides recognition for every staff member and teacher for their work with our children. Click here to donate to this fund.
Contact Us
House System & RCA
House System & RCA
We want to hear from you.
School Address:
PTA President
Cowden Elementary
2927 S. Kimbrough Ave
Springfield MO 65807
House System & RCA
House System & RCA
House System & RCA
The Ron Clark Academy (RCA) is a highly-acclaimed, nonprofit middle school located in Southeast Atlanta. The Academy has received both national and international recognition for its success for creating a loving, dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence and fosters leadership. Cowden Elementary proudly participates
The Ron Clark Academy (RCA) is a highly-acclaimed, nonprofit middle school located in Southeast Atlanta. The Academy has received both national and international recognition for its success for creating a loving, dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence and fosters leadership. Cowden Elementary proudly participates in RCA and all teachers are trained in the RCA methodology. To learn more about RCA, click here.
Executive Board
House System & RCA
Executive Board
Georgia Powell - President
Valorie Mortenson - Secretary
Shawnna Moore - Treasurer
Dr. Cherie Norman - School Principal
Standing Committees
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Yearbook Club
Membership
Fundraising
House Events & Book Fairs
Teacher Appreciation Week
Bylaws
Nominating
Budget & Finance
Want to volunteer on a committee? Click here.