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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Calendar
  • Join
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • SVSD Volunteer Info
  • Staff Favorites
  • Fundraising
    • Donate
    • Otter Dash
    • Hassle Free Fundraising
    • Stock the Lounge

Opstad PTA Vision & Mission

Vision

To enrich the education of every child and support the educators who guide them.

Mission

Opstad Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) strives to support and advocate for children by being strong partners dedicated to enriching the learning and social experiences of all Opstad students, families, and educators.


We do this by:

  • Serving as a powerful, united voice for all children.
  • Being joint partners in our children’s learning.
  • Encouraging a strong, welcoming school environment that recognizes and values diversity, and where students can excel, be safe, and feel confident in themselves.
  • Providing equitable curriculum enhancement opportunities for every student no matter their age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, legal status, mental ability, national origin, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or life experience.
  • Bringing together parents/guardians, teachers, students, and our community to build school spirit and encourage camaraderie.
  • Sponsoring and funding programs and providing educator grants and support.
  • Recruiting and mentoring volunteers to deepen our school community’s engagement.
  • Valuing collaboration with Opstad teachers and staff.
  • Being accountable to our mission and principles upon which our association was founded.

2026-27 BOARD MEMBERS

Erin Ritchey - President

Kelli Ramaker - Vice President
Kelli Ramaker - Vice President

This is my 2nd year as PTA President — 5th on the board. My daughter Lexi is in 6th grade at TFMS and my son Miles is in 4th. We love this community and our Opstad family so much! Being able to help show our amazing teachers and staff the appreciation they deserve and watching the kids have fun and make memories at the events we’ve planned makes it all worth it. Excited for another fun year!! 

Kelli Ramaker - Vice President

Kelli Ramaker - Vice President
Kelli Ramaker - Vice President

 This will be my 3rd year on the PTA board. I love being involved in my community and look forward to another great year. My daughter Taylor is in 3rd grade here at Opstad. I own a salon in Issaquah where I work behind the chair full time. Between clients I'm running Taylor around to her dance and horse riding lessons and I never leave th

 This will be my 3rd year on the PTA board. I love being involved in my community and look forward to another great year. My daughter Taylor is in 3rd grade here at Opstad. I own a salon in Issaquah where I work behind the chair full time. Between clients I'm running Taylor around to her dance and horse riding lessons and I never leave the house without a book. I wear many hats.. but being a part of the PTA is one of my favorite ones! 

Rebecca Brannon - Secretary

Kelli Ramaker - Vice President
Rebecca Brannon - Secretary

This year is bittersweet, as it’s my 8th and final year as an Opstad PTA board member! My son Hudson is in 5th grade, and my older son is in 7th grade at TFMS. Opstad is truly the best, and I’ve loved being a part of this incredible school community. I’m looking forward to another amazing year supporting our students and staff, and making this school year memorable for everyone! 

Dondi Czech - Treasurer

McKenzie Peyton - Communications
Rebecca Brannon - Secretary

 Hi, I’m Dondi Czech! My son, Kepa, is a fourth grader, and we have been

lucky to call North Bend home since 2017. I’m a local, self-employed

aesthetician and, when I’m not working, you can usually find me as the

dugout mom cheering Kepa on at his baseball games!

We love spending time together riding bikes, swimming, and playing

games. I’m exc

 Hi, I’m Dondi Czech! My son, Kepa, is a fourth grader, and we have been

lucky to call North Bend home since 2017. I’m a local, self-employed

aesthetician and, when I’m not working, you can usually find me as the

dugout mom cheering Kepa on at his baseball games!

We love spending time together riding bikes, swimming, and playing

games. I’m excited to be part of the PTA and look forward to getting to

know more of our school community and helping make this a great year

for our kids!

McKenzie Peyton - Communications

McKenzie Peyton - Communications
McKenzie Peyton - Communications

 

I’m a proud mom of three amazing girls and have called North Bend

home for the past six years. After spending 10 years working at Zillow,

I’m now enjoying my favorite role yet—being a stay-at-home mom.

These days, I love making memories with my husband and daughters,

whether we’re riding bikes, cheering on the Mariners and Seahawks, or

spendi

 

I’m a proud mom of three amazing girls and have called North Bend

home for the past six years. After spending 10 years working at Zillow,

I’m now enjoying my favorite role yet—being a stay-at-home mom.

These days, I love making memories with my husband and daughters,

whether we’re riding bikes, cheering on the Mariners and Seahawks, or

spending time in Arizona. I feel incredibly lucky to be enjoying this

season of life with my family!

VP, Membership

McKenzie Peyton - Communications
McKenzie Peyton - Communications

Open Board Seat


Interested in joining the board? Email us, catch us at school, an event or wherever you see us and let us know! We’re happy to answer questions, and we promise chatting with us doesn’t sign you up for anything!

2026-27 Committees & EVENTS

Appreciation Chair

Popcorn Friday Chair
Appreciation Chair

OPEN

Yearbook Chair

Popcorn Friday Chair
Appreciation Chair

Allison Reed

Popcorn Friday Chair

Popcorn Friday Chair
Bulletin Boards Chair

Cait Groden

Bulletin Boards Chair

No-Hassle Fundraising Chairs
Bulletin Boards Chair

Kelli Ramaker

Program Chairs

No-Hassle Fundraising Chairs
No-Hassle Fundraising Chairs

  • Birthday Recognition for students | Kelli Ramaker
  • Reflections | Jill Markoff


No-Hassle Fundraising Chairs

No-Hassle Fundraising Chairs
No-Hassle Fundraising Chairs

MOD Pizza Night | OPEN

Friends & Co Night | OPEN

School Toolbox | OPEN

Minted | OPEN

Fundraising Opportunity Chair | OPEN

Event Chairs

Fundraising Chair Openings
Event Chair Openings

  • Otter Fest & Meet the Teacher Aug 25 | PTA Board
  • Kinder Tears & Cheers Aug 31 | Allison Reed & Sara Broschart
  • Otter Dash Fundraiser | PTA Board
  • Trunk or Treat Oct 30 | Pauline Zaloumis & Kelli Ramaker
  • Multi-cultural Night Nov 12 | Pauline Zaloumis
  • Book Fair Feb 1-5 | Allison Reed & Sara Broschart
  • Graham Slam April 2 | Erin Ritchey
  • Opstad Day @ The Mariners | Rebecca Brannon

Event Chair Openings

Fundraising Chair Openings
Event Chair Openings

  • Appreciation Week & Teacher Conferences Nov 20-25 | OPEN
  • STEAM Week & Night March 29-April 2 | OPEN
  • Bingo Night & Silent Auction April 29 | OPEN
  • Spring Fling Family Dance May 14 | OPEN
  • Otters Outside, Field Day & FEAST DAY June 9 | OPEN


Fundraising Chair Openings

Fundraising Chair Openings
Fundraising Chair Openings

MOD Pizza Night | OPEN

Friends & Co Night | OPEN

School Toolbox | OPEN

Minted | OPEN

Fundraising Opportunity Chair | OPEN


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