There are so many ways to get involved and support the HES PTA. Joining a committee is a great way to make an impact. Please consider sharing your ideas, talents, and energy. All committees welcome to new parent involvement and input!
Advocacy Committee
Co-Chairs – Justin Pini & Christina Cooke
Committee Description: The Advocacy Committee members will serve on the HES Council and represent the PTA at county level meetings and events. They will keep up with the NCPTA activities and be informed about the Orange County Board of Education activities. This is a non-partisan committee.
Book Fair Committee
Chair – Kristen Street
Contact: bookfair@hesdolphinspta.com
Committee Description: The book fair occurs twice a year (spring and fall). Volunteers are needed to set up/take down book displays during book fair week, work as cashiers during book club hours, and assist students with book fair purchases.
Campus Beautification
Chair – Patrick Kerwin
Contact: campusbeautification@hesdolphinspta.com
Committee Description: Help us keep the HES campus looking beautiful! This committee will keep the school looking its best. Committee members will organize campus days where the HES community can help with grounds and trail upkeep, painting murals inside the buildings, providing seasonal décor around the car line, and more!
Cultural Arts
Chair: Lenore Labar
Contact: culturalarts@hesdolphinspta.com
Committee Description: Committee members will assist with program selection (authors, artists, musicians, and performers for each grade level), contact individuals, and seek out potential funding sources.
Finance Committee
Chair – Elizabeth Houston
Contact: finance@hesdolphinspta.com
Committee Description: The Finance Committee is responsible for performing an annual financial review. They will examine the Treasurer’s year-end financial report and submit a written statement to the PTA’s board of directors on the report’s accuracy.
Hospitality Committee
Co-Chairs – Jamie Caruso & Amanda Nichols
Contact: hospitality@hesdolphinspta.com
Committee Description: The Hospitality Committee shows the PTA’s appreciation for our amazing HES teachers and staff. The committee organizes meals (breakfast and/or lunches) for two all-staff meetings, provides light snacks at all other all-staff meetings (8), hosts Teacher Appreciation Week in the spring and much more!
Merchandise Chair
Chair – Justin Clar
Contact: merchandise@hesdolphinspta.com
Committee Description: The Merchandise Committee sells our awesome Spirit Wear! They develop plans for merchandise in the spring (including designs), place orders and manage inventory. Merch is sold at school and PTA events, as well as online.
Nominating Chair
Chair – Elizabeth O’Quinn
Contact: nominations@hesdolphinspta.com
Committee Description: – The nominating committee helps to identify talented, motivated, and responsible individuals to serve as future HES PTA officers. They also oversee the elections of new officers at the General Membership meeting in May.
Read-A-Thon Committee
Co-Chairs – Ashley Psioda & Tina Cochran co-chairs
Contact: readathon@hesdolphinspta.com
Committee Description: The Read-A-Thon (RAT) is the PTA’s primary fundraiser and all funds raised support PTA programs and projects. RAT occurs in August, and committee members assist with the RTA video/skit, helping with the opening/closing assemblies, tallying the number of books/pages read, and collecting/counting money.
Social Committee
Chair – Mackenzie Warren
Contact: social@hesdolphinspta.com
Committee Description: This committee coordinates events throughout the year. Bringing fun to HES and the community with events like Fall Fest, Dolphin Disco, Game Night and curriculum nights and more!
Membership & Engagement Committee
C0-Chairs – Blair Woodward & Jen Denis-Hill
Contact: volunteer@hesdolphinspta.com
Committee Description: Volunteers are the backbone of the PTA and the best way to get involved! This committee will serve as the liaison for our school’s volunteer needs. Committee members will participate in volunteer opportunities throughout the year.