​​​Grant Writing
Bear Buck Store Chair

Spring Fling Chair
Book Fair Chair

Renaissance & Harkins 
Kate Lyster
Copy Cats & 1/2 Box Tops  
Susan Bodner
Box Tops 
Brea Lee
Holiday Shop & Art Fair 
Jessica Sorensen

WHAT is a ptso?

 

OUR MISSION

The HLS PTSO is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.  Our mission as a Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) at Highland Lakes School is to promote and encourage communication between parents, students, teachers, administration and the community.  The PTSO also sponsors and organizes fundraising and school events, which deepen our community spirit and enrich our children's educational, social, and developmental experiences at Highland Lakes. We are an entirely volunteer-led organization and serve over 1200 students.


No membership dues!

We are a PTSO and not part of the state or national PTA organizations which means we do not have to require memberships or dues. This gives us more flexibility but also can make it more difficult to get people involved.

 

  • All students, parents, teachers and staff are automatically part of the HLS PTSO.

  • All your donations of time or items are tax deductible.


OUR GOALS
Besides accomplishing our mission this year, we have several goals we are striving for.

  • Our Bearathon fundraising goal this year is $45,000
  • Putting Green School measures in place to protect students from harmful chemicals while promoting good enviromental stewardship. 
  • Implementing short term and long term stage improvement plans for lighting and sound. 
  • Additional fridge in concession room. 
  • Teacher lounge refresh


OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS


Each year we have been able to add more and more to the list of ways we have been able to make HLS a better school.  


2013-2018 Accomplishments​

Meet the Team

Committee Chairs

Open Positions

Co-Presidents 
Elisa Herndon & Stephanie Marston
Co-Vice Presidents  
Jessica Soresen & Jacqueline Netzel
Treasurer 
Erin Getting
Secretary 
Open Position

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2018-2019 Board

Teacher Appreciation  
Angie McMahon
Bearathon
Stephanie Marston
Family Events
Jacqueline Netzel
Talent Show
Elisa Herndon