



Be a Part of What Makes TPA Great
Get connected, stay engaged, and enrich the student experience!
Our Tempe Prep Academy Parent Organization (TPAPO) is passionate about enriching the student experience and building a strong, connected school community. Our mission is to support the education of every TPA student by providing valuable resources, fostering communication, and encouraging parent involvement in both school life and beyond.
As a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit run entirely by TPA parents, the TPAPO thrives on the energy and ideas of people like you! Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, there are so many ways to get involved and support our amazing school:
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Volunteer at the Lunch Store – It’s a fun way to meet other parents.
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Order meals for your student through My Hot Lunchbox – Easy and convenient!
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Share your ideas with our Bright Ideas program – We love fresh perspectives.
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Buy gift cards through the RaiseRight – A simple way to support TPA while you shop.
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Submit Box Tops for Education – Just snap a photo of your receipt and earn money for the school.
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Donate gently used uniforms – Pass them along to other families.
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Contribute food items for our monthly Teacher Appreciation lunches and special events.
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Join us at our annual school picnic – Fun for the whole family!
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Grab your morning coffee at our Parents' Coffee Social – Another great way to connect with TPA parents.
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Come to monthly meetings – Help lead the efforts that make TPA an extraordinary place to learn and grow.
Every parent is welcome, and every contribution counts. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our students’ lives and help build a stronger TPA community. We’d love to have you with us!





Discover Ways to Get Involved & Make a Difference
When parents show up, our school grows stronger—here's how you can help.
Our lunch program needs at least 2 volunteers per service to distribute preordered meals and sell snacks and drinks.
Shifts are 10:15am-1pm.
No more clipping - it's fully online! Scan and submit your receipts to earn cash for our school.
All lunches must be ordered and paid by 11:59 AM the day before. Order daily, weekly, or use the subscription option to receive the same meal each week—billed every Saturday.
1st Friday of each month
Locations vary, so check the TPA Calendar.
Buy e-gift cards for everyday purchases—delivered to your inbox—to earn for the school and get credit in your TPA account.
2nd Thursday of each month Confirm dates on the
Share your ideas for our upcoming activities!


Our 2025-2026 TPA Parent Organization
Executive Officers & Committee Chairs
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Megan Hall, President - TPAPOPresidentAZ@gmail.com
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Kye Blair, Vice President
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Danielle Palka, Treasurer
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Cari Oxman, Secretary
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Liz de la Fuente, Lunch Program Chair - delafuenteliz@gmail.com
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Sharon Zygowicz, Hospitality Chair
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Cara Meaker, Faculty Support Chair
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Dannette Gastelo, Communications Chair
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(VACANT), Program Enrichment Chair
1251 E. Southern Avenue Tempe, Arizona 85282
Meetings are generally held on the 2nd Thursday of each month in TPA’s Evdokimo Auditorium.
Please check the school calendar for details.
