Parent Teacher Student Association

Parents. Teachers. Students. Friends.

We’re the community behind the Lions of CFI 70. Learn how you can get involved.

Aerial view of CFI 70 students and families forming a giant peace sign on the school lawn
Two students with balloon animals under the hand-painted Global Fest sign
A dad laughing with kids around a box of donuts in a classroom
A parent volunteer helping two students in safety goggles with a hands-on science activity
A smiling student decorating cookies at the holiday party

Quick links for families

What we do

An extravagant welcome for every family.

We are a community that collaborates to extend an extravagant welcome to all, eliminate barriers to inclusion and advocate for success for all students, families, teachers, staff and community members.

CFI 70 is an IPS Center for Inquiry school following the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, where students learn through inquiry, collaboration and global themes. The PTSA helps bring that learning to life beyond the classroom.

Our committees

  • HospitalityFamily nights throughout the year, and keeping our teachers and staff feeling special.
  • Transportation & InfrastructureAdvocating for safer routes for students who walk, bike, ride and bus to school.
  • StewardshipFundraisers like Dine to Donate, Box Tops, Crew Carwash and Kroger Rewards.
  • New Family WelcomeMaking our newest Lions feel at home with new family meet-ups.
  • Room ParentsA family volunteer for every classroom to help with projects and events.
  • GroundsClean-up days and care for the school grounds all year.
  • Spirit WearCFI 70 tees and sweatshirts, on sale at times through the year.
  • Join or Lead a CommitteeTell us where you’d like to help.

Every September

Global Fest

Our largest school event and biggest fundraiser of the year: a celebration of the cultures in our community, with music, dance and student performances on the CFI 70 grounds.

Learn About Global Fest
Students performing a lion dance in red and yellow costumesA band playing to a crowd of dancing families at nightParents and students dancing in a conga line under stage lights

Who we are

2026–27 PTSA Board

  • Katie EichlemanPresident
  • Michele MussonVice President
  • Tim TreatTreasurer
  • Sherri CollisonCommunicating Secretary
  • Davy DelongRecording Secretary

Chairs & coordinators

Rachael Mathews
Global Fest Chair
Sarah Becker
Hospitality
Karissa Hulse, Krystal Quinn
Transportation & Infrastructure
Katie Teats
Stewardship
Lauren Baldwin, Emily Machogu
New Family Welcome
Rachael Smith, Valerie Yoder
Room Parents
Scott Carr, Paul Mussen
Grounds
Possibly you?
Spirit Wear

Membership

Join the PTSA for 2026–27

Members have a say in decisions that shape their student’s school experience, meet other CFI 70 families, and help our students, teachers and staff feel supported.

Pay Dues & JoinJoin the Volunteer List

Why do we charge dues?

Dues are required by our parent organization, the Indiana State PTA. No-questions-asked scholarships are available: just send the PTSA President a note.

Important dates

8/10/26
Join by this date to vote on the 2026–27 budget
5/1/26
Join by this date to run for an elected position