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The PTSO is looking for new Executive Board Members to join their team!

The Parent Teacher ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Organization (PTSO) meets on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm, at school, unless otherwise noted.  PTSO meetings are public meetings, and everyone is welcome to attend.

All Highland Academy families are welcome and encouraged to join the PTSO.  As a member of the PTSO, you always have a voice at the meetings and a vote at the Annual Meetings.  

Membership costs just $10 per family and goes right back to school. To join, please download an application and return it via email HACSPTSO@gmail.com or drop it at the front desk at Highland Academy.  Payment for membership can be made via Venmo, cash or check (made out to HACS PTSO).  Copies of the application are also available at the school. 

Stay tuned for 24/25 Upcoming PTSO Events!

November

November 14th at 5:30 pm - PTSO Meeting

November 15th at 5:30 pm - Sauce-Off and Multicultural Night

November 18th from 10 am to 4 pm - Barnes and Noble Book Fair

December

December 7th from 10 am - 4 pm - Holiday Bazaar

December 12th at 5:30 pm - PTSO Meeting

PTSO Contributions to Highland Academy:

• New student microwaves 
• Cold water dispenser 
• Vinyl wall decal - "Educating for Leadership, Educating for Life"
• Supplying the breakfast cart
• Lunch scholarships
• Language Arts supplies 
• Alaska Association of ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Government Scholarships 
• ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp presentation supplies
• Stage
• Wobble chairs for classrooms
• Art Program 
• Model United Nations
• Chromebook Carts 
• HEPA Filters for all classrooms and shared spaces 
• Lowering the price of yearbooks
• Professional Development for staff
• Desk risers, headphones, chairs, and power banks to support staff during distance learning
• Chess Club
• Glowforge: Cutting Edge Projects
• iPad Apps for PE 
• Coffee Maker
• Software for teachers - Quizezz Super, Pear Deck
• Distance Learning Playbook course registration 
• Phones for staff
• Books, books, and more books!