PPS launches Parent Ambassador Program with training and community events

Aug 12, 2026

Director Mercedes Howes said the new Parent Ambassador Program will train a cohort of parent leaders with five PD sessions and monthly meetings; their initial activity will be tabling at schools' back-to-school events to connect families with district resources and clarify Future Ready plan details.

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Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Mercedes Howes described the inaugural Parent Ambassador Program as a district effort to build trust and connect families with schools. She said the first cohort has completed initial training, will attend five professional-development sessions during the year, and will meet monthly.

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