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Most of us think education is important. We know that our student's success and happiness depend on the education they receive today. There is no better way to stay connected and be a part of this process than to spend some time volunteering in our school to make it all happen. Our students, our school, and our community can all benefit from the time you spend volunteering.
Want to find a fun way to stay connected with your student, their school and other parents?
Consider volunteering for PTSO.
It is easy to get started. Just browse through our volunteer opportunities for anything that might interest you. Some take just an hour or two of volunteer time - others require a little more commitment. If you would like to volunteer, check the box on your membership form and we will Email you.
All School Breakfast ~
Done once every semester before school (Homecoming and February Spirit Week). Includes set-up, serving breakfast to students and staff members, and clean-up (6 AM – 8 AM). If you can’t come to help, consider contributing food.
Candy Give-Away ~
Quarterly, around the holidays (Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and End of School). Involves handing out sweet treats to our students and staff members during the lunch hour (10 AM – 11:30 AM).
Career Resource Center (CRC) Support ~
Assist the CRC with filing college information, incoming scholarship, award, and miscellaneous student opportunities; purge old, outdated data. Requires some information gathering for “summary page” that is filed with each scholarship. Hours are flexible and need is ongoing.
Chaperone Dances ~
Chaperoning any of the school dances (7:30 – 11:30 PM).
Emergency Preparedness ~
Work with SAHS Administration and staff to continue developing and implementing an already existing comprehensive emergency preparedness program which includes preparing, packaging and distributing emergency preparedness items throughout the school.
Health Screening Assistance ~
Help the school nurse with the annual health screening of the sophomore students during school hours, first semester. All parent volunteers are welcome to screen for height and weight; volunteers with nursing backgrounds would be great for vision and hearing screening.
Hospitality Program ~
This program coordinates all staff luncheons (during parent-teacher conferences in October and April and Teacher Appreciation Week in May). Takes about 2 hours at a luncheon event or making a luncheon dish. Also, help with Teacher Appreciation Week activities in May.
Library ~
Assist the school librarian with various tasks in SAHS library during the day, including shelving books, book reorganization, updating reading lists, checking links for digital resources, copying, and setting up displays and bulletin boards. Additionally if an order arrives, extra help is needed in processing the new order.
Membership ~
Assist with entering new members into the computer database. Usually done by September 1st.
Schedule Handouts (Registration & Semester) ~
Helping parents and students during August registration in early August (4 hour shifts) and handing out schedules the morning of the first day of each semester (1 hour approximately 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM).
Assisting during school portrait day.
School Store ~
Selling drinks, snacks, school supplies, and clothing in the school store during the lunch hour (10 AM to 11:30 AM) once or twice per month. If you are interested please e-mail Nancy at nlovering@gci.net. Be sure to put "South Store 2009-10" in the subject line. Include your name, phone and preferred days.
Also we have opportunities for anyone interested in coordinating volunteer training, shopping for beverages or snacks at Sam's Club and Costco, designing and ordering sweatshirts and logo gear, implementing an in-school advertising program, and taking inventory twice a year. Whatever your interests, we have a need for you in our school store.
Senior Parent Committee ~
Committee composed of parents of seniors to work on planning and implementing senior activities such as Senior Fun Day and Night of Inspiration (Baccalaureate). Also help with fund-raising events during the year.
Welcoming Committee ~
Help find fun and creative ways to welcome new SAHS parents and establish a parent network.
