Parents Association

Here at Highland, all parents are members of the Parent Association.  Its board meets monthly with up to three General Membership meetings per year.  The Board is comprised of an Executive Committee and one Parent Representative per grade.  This model allows for open lines of communication, opportunities for parents to volunteer throughout the school year, and for all families to have a point of contact between them and their child’s grade.

For a school the size of Highland, we proudly contribute to the school in a meaningful financial manner.  The 2009-2010 Parents Association donated over $47,000 to a variety of “wish list” needs in all three divisions.  Conference speakers for staff, a new playground facility, Highland's Literary Magazine, and a contribution to the Kenan Endowment Fund are just some of the ways in which the parents have been able to provide support to the Highland community.

Throughout the year, The Parent Association organizes and hosts a variety of events to contribute to the Highland experience.  From social gatherings like back to school picnics, the mother/son, and father/daughter events, to the fundraising efforts like gift wrap sales, yard sale and Monday and Friday lunches, to more service oriented events like the Head Start Holiday Book Drive.  These are all avenues in which the Parent Association is able to support the School.

The 2010-2011 Parent Association Board would like to challenge each family to participate in the upcoming year as a volunteer.  Whether this means participating in the various fundraising efforts, volunteering for the PA lunch program or attending the General Parent Association meetings.  We hope to sustain the enthusiasm of the previous boards and encourage a strong parental presence in the Highland community.  We believe a strong parental presence contributes to a strong educational environment.  I can assure you your efforts will be more than worthwhile.

Sincerely,

Dona Rodgers, President 2010-11

2010-11 Parent Association Board Members and Representatives

Executive Committee:

President, Dona Rodgers

Vice-President, Jaimie Oare

Secretary, Anna Moser

Treasurer, Jody Warfield

PK 3/4, Mary Rodgers

PK 4/5, Kathy Morehouse

K, Gretchen Archibald

1, Christine Williamson

2, Kimberly Small

3, Shannon Chierichella

4, Kathy Weber

5, Jill Devanney

6, Karen Schiefelbien

7, Lisa Finley

8, Sue Bopp

9, Megan Mayer

10, Cathy Treuting

11, Connie Rogers

12, Valerie Cummins