Big or small, every bit of help makes a difference for our students and staff. Whether you have one hour or many, there’s a way for you to get involved with the Katherine Johnson PTA.
🍎 High need: Lunchroom volunteers! Our biggest need right now is help with lunch duty. Even 30 minutes makes a big difference. Sign up on Voly »
How to Get Started
Step 1
Complete Your Voly Background Check
DeSoto ISD requires every volunteer to complete a background check through Voly before volunteering on campus. It needs to be renewed each school year.
Step 2
Attend a Volunteer Orientation
Learn how volunteering works at KJTMA and meet other volunteers.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
KJTMA Campus Cafeteria
Step 3
Pick an Opportunity
Choose from the opportunities below, or contact us to let us know how you’d like to help.
Campus Opportunities on Voly
Sign up for these campus shifts through DeSoto ISD’s Voly site. Click a button to see all available dates and times. You’ll need a completed Voly background check first.
★ High Need
Lunchroom Volunteers
Help staff monitor the lunchroom during lunch periods.
About 30 minutes per shift · Multiple dates
Afternoon Dismissal
Help with afternoon dismissal.
About 1 hour per shift · Ongoing
Morning Car Line Assistance
Help with morning arrival.
About 40 minutes per shift · Ongoing
Office Assistance
Help the front office team with copying, organizing materials, preparing packets, sorting supplies, campus event preparation and other general office projects. No confidential student information is handled.
1.5–2.5 hours per shift · Ongoing
PTA Fall Festival
Help the PTA with fall festival activities.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 3.5 hours
Donuts with Dynamic Men
We’d love for some of our Magnificent Women to help serve our Dynamic Men! Help is needed serving and at the registration table.
Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 2 hours
Join a Committee or Volunteer Group
Communications & Programs Committees
Parents, teachers and community members are invited to join our Communications and Programs subcommittees. Whether you have a specific passion or just want to lend a helping hand, pick the subcommittees you’re interested in and we’ll connect with you with more details.
General Volunteer GroupMe
Not ready to join a committee? Join our General Volunteer GroupMe to hear about volunteer needs for events and on-call opportunities, and help when it fits your schedule.
PTA Opportunities
Organize the 2nd/3rd Grade Supply Closet
Help sort, stock and organize the supply closet for our 2nd and 3rd grade teachers. Interested? Email our Volunteer Chair at volunteer@katherinejohnsonpta.org.
Organize the Uniform Drive
Help collect, sort and organize donated uniforms so every scholar has what they need. Interested? Email our Volunteer Chair at volunteer@katherinejohnsonpta.org.
Trunk-or-Treat – Tuesday, October 27, 6:00–7:30 PM
Decorate your trunk and pass out candy to KJTMA students and families. Prizes go to the best decorated trunks! Candy donations are also needed. Sign up to help »
Reflections Contest Helpers
Help promote the Reflections arts program, collect entries and celebrate our student artists. Entries are due October 22. Learn more »
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Help stock the Zen Den, plan appreciation treats and show our teachers and staff how much they’re valued throughout the year.
Fundraisers & Spirit Nights
Help at spirit nights, the snack bar and other fundraisers that support programs and resources for all KJTMA students.
Membership Drive
Help us reach our goal of 350 members by spreading the word to other families. Join or renew »
Questions?
We’d love to have you! Contact the PTA with any questions about volunteering.