The Thunderbird Parent Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports Thunderbird High School’s students, teachers, staff, and families. Think of it as a PTO or PTA organization dedicated to making the Thunderbird experience exceptional for everyone in our community.

Follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/thunderbirdtpa/

Follow us on Instagram @thunderbird_parent_association

Join us on the Band App at https://band.us/band/98839706

How You Can Get Involved

When more Thunderbird parents participate in the TPA, we create a stronger, more vibrant experience for our students, teachers, staff and families. Your involvement, whether big or small, makes a real difference in our school community.

To join a TPA committee please complete the TPA volunteer Interest Form for 2025/26 School Year at https://form.jotform.com/230430767382052
To support monetarily please donate to our direct drive fundraiser $26 for 2026 at: https://pay.thunderbirdhighschoolparentassociation.com/2026campaign

TPA Committees

For the 2025/26 school year, we’ve organized our efforts into five committees with a goal of recruiting at least 10 parents for each committee. This ensures no one person shoulders too much responsibility while maximizing our impact!

Student Experiences

Enhance daily school life for all students:

Fun Fridays (monthly activities)
T-shirt purchase for incoming Freshman
Homecoming Parade Support
Liaison for Student Government
First Day of school schedule distribution support

Classroom Support and Appreciation

Show our educators, admin, and staff how much we value them:

Welcome back breakfast at the start of each semester
Classroom supply coordination
Teacher appreciation week
Monthly tutor lunch support
Holiday git coordination

Family Engagement

Build our TPA community and visibility:

TPA information tables at school events
Recruitment and outreach efforts
Homecoming Parade parent section coordination