PURPOSE
THE HCES PTA IS COMMITTED TO MAKING EVERY CHILD'S POTENTIAL A REALITY BY ENGAGING AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ALL CHILDREN.
2026-2027 HCES PTA BOARD
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Maria DiCarlo | President
Kristin Christian | V.P. Membership
Beth Simms | V.P. Fundraising
Lara Kalin | V.P. Marketing
Ciara Blount | V.P. Student Programs
Ember Hancock | Secretary
Fawn Smith | Treasurer
Leslie Townsend | Financial Secretary
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Brooklyn Harris | Room Parent Coordinator
Casey Wolfe & Elissa Norton | Book Fair
Courtney Willoughby | Communications
Maddi Galow | Community Partners
Amy Brenneman | Spirit Wear
Julianna McGuinness | Silent Auction
Jordan Sims | Reflections
Amber Sawyer and Michele Moseley | Hospitality
FUNDRAISING
All donations collected by the HCES PTA goes to support the year's budget that is passed at the general PTA membership meeting at the beginning of the school year.
These funds allow for all of the wonderful support we are able to provide HCES.
Here are the ways the HCES PTA raises funds:
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Hawk Pride - PTA Membership Fundraiser
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School Supply Kits
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Silent Auction
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Spirit Wear
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Book Fairs
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Mistletoe Market
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Community Partnerships
PTA SPONSORED EVENTS
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Back to School Bash
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Open House
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Trunk or Treat
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Very Important Person Luncheon to celebrate Grandparent's Day
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Mistletoe Market
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Book Fairs
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Veterans Day Program
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STEAM Night
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Reading Night
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Parade of Readers
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Field Day
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5th Grade Bridging
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5th Grade Sock Hop
SCHOOL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY PTA
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Funding enhancements in each classroom
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Library books, guests, and events
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Specials (Art, ETA, PE, etc.) support
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Library Aid
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Copier costs associated with the schools district contract
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Technology needs (projector, promethean boards, repeater and radios)
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Playground shade and tables
Want to get involved with HCES PTA?
Are you interested in being part of our PTA, but not quite ready to commit to a board role? Our PTA is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who would like to support events, activities, and initiatives throughout the school year! Whether you have a little time or a lot, your help can make a big difference at HCES. There’s no long-term commitment—you can pick the opportunities that fit your schedule and interests!