WELCOME NEW TUCKAHOE FAMILIES!
Welcome to Tuckahoe Elementary School! On behalf of the PTA, we are excited you will be joining us!
Join the Tuckahoe New Family Buddy Program:
All new families are welcome to sign up for the Tuckahoe New Family Buddy Program to meet new families, get your questions answered, and connect with the Tuckahoe community.
Join the Tuckahoe Elementary School PTA:
Join the PTA ($20 - please indicate individual or family membership) to support our school and vote on PTA matters throughout the year and gain access to our school directory. Thank you for your support!
Sign Up to Volunteer or Join a Committee
Indicate your interests and explore current volunteer opportunities.
Full PTA Committee Listing: https://tuckahoepta.membershiptoolkit.com/committee_chairs
Opt-in to the PTA Communications
All parents and guardians must opt-in each year (for each APS student) in order to be sure they receive PTA communications this year. This is the primary way the PTA reaches out to families about fun programming and important school and county issues.
Action Required:
- Go to APS ParentVUE and login with your User Name and Password.*
- Opt-in to share your information with the PTA
- For each of your APS students, select Student Info.
- Under Release of Student Information 1: PTA Directory Information, select ‘Yes, Please provide my student/family information’ to be included in the PTA Directory.
*Note to First Time Users of APS ParentVUE: If you need your individual activation code, please contact the Tuckahoe Front Office at
Additional information and resources are available on the Annual Online Verification Process webpage, including Instructions for Activating Your ParentVUE Account.
Purchase Your School Supplies
See the 2023-24 School Supply List for the list of required supplies for each grade level.
Stay Informed
- Bookmark the Tuckahoe PTA website and Tuckahoe Elementary School Website.
- Like Tuckahoe PTA on Facebook (@TuckahoeRocksPTA)
- Visit the Tuckahoe Master Calendar for the most up-to-date school calendar with key dates for all upcoming events, and the APS Calendar for county-wide dates.
- Read the weekly PTA newsletter sent to ALL parents via School Talk archived here.
- Read the PTA Tuckahoe Family Guide.
Military and U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Families
Moving and returning stateside presents many new opportunities and challenges for families joining a new school community. If you would like to connect with other Military and Foreign Service families; ask questions about Tuckahoe; seek support or just need someone to help point you in the right direction please fill out the Tuckahoe New Family Buddy google form and indicate your affiliation.
Other Information
- Extended Day - If you need childcare before or after school, register for Extended Day through APS.
- Meals - Set up an account with MySchool Bucks to make it easy for your child to buy lunch; the school menu is available online.
- Everyday Fundraising- Link up your grocery store rewards program for a free, easy way to help raise money for Tuckahoe.
- News and Announcements - Visit the communications page to review and bookmark more key sites you will use throughout the school year.
Questions?
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jamie McHenry, Tuckahoe PTA President. Thank you!
Upcoming Events
- Monday, December 2
- Tuesday, December 3
- Wednesday, December 4
- Thursday, December 5
Tuckahoe Fun Facts
Built: 1953
Year PTA Founded: 1954
Location: Arlington, VA
Principal: Mr. Dustin Barnes
Families: 309
Students: 444
Mascot: Slider
School Colors: Blue & Gold & Green
Tuckahoe has a weather station with real time data