Welcome to AFES PTA
Be a CHAMPION for your child by joining the PTA!
Open to teachers, staff, parents, and grandparents. Our mission is to advocate for our children and provide outstanding programs that empower our community.
Fifth Grade Promotion — Friday, June 5
We are excited to celebrate our fifth grade students as they prepare for middle school! The Promotion Celebration takes place Friday, June 5 at 1:00 PM.
Please note: fifth grade families are limited to 2 guests due to space and safety codes. Doors open at approximately 12:40 PM. We anticipate a large crowd, so parking and office access will be limited during and after the ceremony. If you need to check out your student early, we strongly encourage doing so by 12:30 PM. Fifth grade teachers will share more details on preparation and checkout.
Thank you to our Culture Fest 2026 sponsors
Current Events
Open PTA Positions 2026-2027
We have one open position that is crucial for PTA operations next year and a few others that will need to be filled as well! Please consider sharing your time to help make our year a success. No experience is necessary — we just would love your willingness to help! We are here to support you and walk you through the details — more info on the Google Form. Fill out the interest form, and come join our team!
Social Media Coordinator — create, schedule, and monitor social media posts on our PTA Facebook and Instagram pages.
Other open positions: Field Day Chair(s), Culture Fest Chair, Arts Night Chair, Belonging and Inclusion Chair.
School Updates
+ Yearbook Distribution — June 2
Yearbooks will be distributed on Tuesday, June 2. If you did not place an order, please contact Treering directly to order a copy shipped to your home — once yearbooks are printed and delivered, the school can no longer make changes or process orders.
+ Lost & Found
Please take a moment to check the Lost & Found this week. Any remaining items will be donated at the end of the school year.
+ End-of-Grade Testing
EOG testing is underway for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Please ensure students arrive on time and well-rested.
Wed, June 3: Science EOG (5th grade) & Read to Achieve (3rd grade). Makeup testing and retests take place as needed during the final days of school.
+ Plans for Next Year
If your child will not be returning to Apex Friendship Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year, please notify Angie Middleton as soon as possible at amiddleton@wcpss.net.
As a capped school, it is very important that we have accurate enrollment numbers so we can offer seats to students currently on the waitlist. Changes in enrollment may also impact our staffing, so we appreciate your timely communication.
Ongoing Programs and Donations
Support our school community year-round
PTA Spotlight
Ali Alcaine
Spirit Wear Chair
Ali makes sure we always have plenty of wearable school spirit for everyone to enjoy — and new Spirit Wear designs are on the way! She needs help selling our merch at the Meet the Teacher events this fall. Sign up to help. Thank you for all you do, Ali!
▼ Previous spotlight: Marathon Committee
Marathon Committee
The Marathon Committee organized another successful event this Friday to get our students movin’ and groovin’! Participants ran 25 miles at home and completed the final mile at school while being cheered on by the Apex FD, PD, and local mascots. Thank you, Marathon Committee!
▼ Earlier spotlight: Teacher Appreciation Committee
Teacher Appreciation Committee
The Teacher Appreciation Committee works to make sure the entire AFES staff gets a week of treats and surprises for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8). Thank you for pitching in—whether at school or from home! Thank you Ashley, Alicia, Laura, and Jen!
▼ Earlier spotlight: Bridget Jackson, Nicole Johnson & Anne Savarese
Bridget Jackson, Nicole Johnson & Anne Savarese
Reflections Committee
Bridget, Nicole, and Anne are our dedicated Reflections Committee rockstars! The AFES PTA hosted our annual Reflections Awards Breakfast for all of our talented artists and their families. Look for info on how to participate early in the school year. Thank you, Bridget, Nicole, and Anne! Learn more about Reflections.
▼ Earlier spotlight: Emily Quigley
Emily Quigley
Cultural Arts Committee Chair
Emily schedules and coordinates visiting artists and performers to workshop with our students. This year, Mr. B. came and performed using music, movement, and technology to teach ELA, and Virginia Maier came to coordinate the fifth-grade fence project. Thank you for all you do, Emily!
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School Calendar & Events
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