Volunteer at HMM
Volunteering at Highland Mill is one of the most rewarding things you can do to help our children obtain a strong education. You'll find so many opportunities throughout the year that will enable you to assist your child's classroom, the PTA and Highland Mill. These opportunities range from very limited one-time commitments to much more extensive ongoing volunteer opportunities. Our goal is to have some level of involvement by all families, recognizing that we all have varying levels of other work and non-work related commitments.
The PTA relies heavily on the time and talents of our families, teachers and staff. Without the help of volunteers, the PTA would not exist! Please consider volunteering so together we can make Highland Mill Montessori the best it can be! Please see below for a description of each of the PTA teams and committees at HMM.
To volunteer at Highland Mill:
The PTA relies heavily on the time and talents of our families, teachers and staff. Without the help of volunteers, the PTA would not exist! Please consider volunteering so together we can make Highland Mill Montessori the best it can be! Please see below for a description of each of the PTA teams and committees at HMM.
To volunteer at Highland Mill:
- First time volunteers, please click here to register.
- Returning volunteers, please click here to log in.
Current Volunteer Teams and Committees
Advocacy
Promote programs to further the goals and purposes of the PTA. We educate families and caregivers on important issues related to health and educational success for their children, and seek out opportunities to bring programming and special projects to the school.
Audit
Responsible for the audits and financial reviews for the PTA. This includes a monthly and yearly review of PTA bank statements and supporting documents.
Book Fair
Organize, setup and hold the Winter and Spring Book Fairs. This is a week long commitment that occurs each year in December and April.
Communications
A standing committee that communicates all PTA and HMM news, events and activities to families, teachers and staff. This committee creates a weekly E-bulletin, monthly calendar, newsletter, and bulletin board, and updates Facebook with all important information.
Fall Festival
A Committee that organizes, plans and executes the annual HMM Fall Festival and Silent Auction. This is a one time commitment during the year. (postponed while in virtual learning)
Family Spirit Nights
Plan and coordinate "family nights" at various venues for our families to enjoy time together outside of the school environment. This committee is ongoing throughout the school year.
Garden/Nature Trail
Work with the teachers and staff to create a plan of action to coordinate the care and maintenance of the gardens. We generally hold a Fall and Spring Gardening Day for our families. This committee is ongoing throughout the year.
Nominating
Works throughout the year to identify talented, motivated, and responsible individuals to serve as officers and committee chairs of the PTA. This involved preparing a slate of nominated individuals to run for elected office of the PTA for the upcoming year and conducting the election at the last PTA General Assembly meeting of the current school year.
Special Events
Work within a committee to plan, coordinate and execute Special Events sponsored by the PTA that are held throughout the year. These events include Grandparents' Day, Donuts with Dad, Muffins with Mom, Fun Run, and Teacher Appreciation Week. (Mostly postponed during virtual learning)
Spirit Wear
A committee that coordinates the sale of school spirit merchandise throughout the school year. This involves ordering, selling and distributing school t-shirts, car magnets, and other merchandise.
Sustainability
Conceives of sustainable practices throughout the school year at PTA events. Brainstorms and facilitates sustainability events at the school, and implements the Adopt-A-Street program. Oversees and advises on the silverware and nature trail grant programs, as well as future grant opportunities.
Promote programs to further the goals and purposes of the PTA. We educate families and caregivers on important issues related to health and educational success for their children, and seek out opportunities to bring programming and special projects to the school.
Audit
Responsible for the audits and financial reviews for the PTA. This includes a monthly and yearly review of PTA bank statements and supporting documents.
Book Fair
Organize, setup and hold the Winter and Spring Book Fairs. This is a week long commitment that occurs each year in December and April.
Communications
A standing committee that communicates all PTA and HMM news, events and activities to families, teachers and staff. This committee creates a weekly E-bulletin, monthly calendar, newsletter, and bulletin board, and updates Facebook with all important information.
Fall Festival
A Committee that organizes, plans and executes the annual HMM Fall Festival and Silent Auction. This is a one time commitment during the year. (postponed while in virtual learning)
Family Spirit Nights
Plan and coordinate "family nights" at various venues for our families to enjoy time together outside of the school environment. This committee is ongoing throughout the school year.
Garden/Nature Trail
Work with the teachers and staff to create a plan of action to coordinate the care and maintenance of the gardens. We generally hold a Fall and Spring Gardening Day for our families. This committee is ongoing throughout the year.
Nominating
Works throughout the year to identify talented, motivated, and responsible individuals to serve as officers and committee chairs of the PTA. This involved preparing a slate of nominated individuals to run for elected office of the PTA for the upcoming year and conducting the election at the last PTA General Assembly meeting of the current school year.
Special Events
Work within a committee to plan, coordinate and execute Special Events sponsored by the PTA that are held throughout the year. These events include Grandparents' Day, Donuts with Dad, Muffins with Mom, Fun Run, and Teacher Appreciation Week. (Mostly postponed during virtual learning)
Spirit Wear
A committee that coordinates the sale of school spirit merchandise throughout the school year. This involves ordering, selling and distributing school t-shirts, car magnets, and other merchandise.
Sustainability
Conceives of sustainable practices throughout the school year at PTA events. Brainstorms and facilitates sustainability events at the school, and implements the Adopt-A-Street program. Oversees and advises on the silverware and nature trail grant programs, as well as future grant opportunities.
