8th Grade Orientation |
Provide an information packet for parents the evening of the 8th grade orientation. The evening is for parents of current 8th graders. |
Class Parent Committee |
The purpose of the Class Parent Committees is to work with students, their faculty advisors and school administrators on social events, community service projects and fundraising throughout the students’ four years at SHS.
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Class Parent Committee Treasurer
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Maintains permanent records to track unit funds and financial transactions
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Class Parent Committee Recording Secrtary |
Responsible for all non-financial PTA records and communications with the PTA membership
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Class Parent Committee Corresponding Secrtary |
Conduct correspondence of the association as directed by the president, the executive board, or the association
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Council Delegate |
Represent the SHS PTA at monthly council meetings. The council delegate speaks and votes on behalf of SHS PTSA members and reports on council activities at SHS PTSA meetings.
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Driver Safety |
Coordinate Driver Safety Program to help prepare our teens to be careful and responsible drivers. The date (February/March) for the following year is set at the end of the current year after confirming with speaker. Promoting event, coordinating with school administrators and registration for sign in purposes.
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Education Committee |
Meets monthly to discuss pertinent educational issues. Organizes a yearly community service fair. Provides yearly speaker to discuss issues related to the academic, social, and emotional growth of our children.
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Volunteer Fair |
Recruits and manages the volunteer team.
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Fundraising |
CSAT/ACT Boot Camp - Coordinate online boot camps with Learn the Playbook to hold fall and spring sessions and promote in-home opportunities.
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Essay Workshop Boot Camp - Coordinate summer essay workshops for incoming seniors. |
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Flowers/T-shirts Fundraiser - contact Commencement Flowers, Inc. for date. Company brings everything needed.
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Clothing Fundraiser - Organize and promote collection of used clothing and many other items. Held in the spring.
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Graduation Hospitality |
Organize the decoration of the tent and a reception for graduation.
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Grants |
Reviews and gives recommendations on teacher's mini-grant applications, to reimburse them for projects that enhance education. |
Membership |
Encourages parents, students, teachers and staff to become members of the SHS PTSA. Collect dues and maintain an accurate list of members. |
Parent/Student Programs |
Provide information and education to parents and students on various subjects. |
Red Ribbon Week |
A national anti-substance abuse campaign. Works closely with the Student Assistance Counselor to develop and then help administer a program which will make our children stop and think twice about making unhealthy choices. |
Reflections |
A program that encourages an awareness of the arts. Every year, a new theme is selected. All grade levels (K-12) are encouraged to participate in one of four ways: musical composition, literature (including poetry, prose and drama), visual arts (including drawing, painting, collage and printmaking), and photography. The work will be judged by competition, and the program culminates with national recognition and awards. Program runs September through December 1 for submissions. |
Scholarship Fundraising |
Coordinates fundraising activities to fund senior scholarships. |
Scholarship Selection |
Distribute scholarship information and applications to SHS seniors. Reviews applications and selects recipients. |
SEPTA Representative |
Represent the SHS PTSA at SEPTA meetings to share information between both PTA units. |
Staff Appreciation Lunch |
Plans and coordinates lunch for the entire SHS Staff as a thank you.
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Faculty Representive |
A SHS faculty member represents the staff at our PTA meetings to report on faculty news, and returns information back to the staff at their meetings.
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Student Representative |
Students are welcome members of the PTSA, and have a representative voice at every meeting. |
Website |
Responsible for the SHS PTSA website content and design. |
General Volunteers
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Any parent can be a volunteer to help at any PTSA function. |