About
Santa Cruz High PTA
The Santa Cruz High PTA is dedicated to supporting the students, staff, and teachers at SCHS. All parents and guardians of our high school students are welcome as members of our parent-teacher association. Throughout the year we provide support to these various groups by providing much-needed assistance. If you would like to get involved please join us at our monthly meeting in the SCHS library. We would love to see you there.
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Meetings: Second Monday of the Month at 6:30 pm
Location: SCHS library or virtually at https://meet.schsparents.com. (Email info@schsparents.com for the phone dial-in info.)
When: General meetings are the second Monday of September through May at 6:30pm. In the case of a holiday or major event conflict, please email us.
Who: Every parent and teacher at SCHS are welcome and encouraged to come to our meetings. Ms. Poirier and PTA board are always present.
What: You are welcome to listen or bring ideas. Please email new/desired agenda items one week prior to the meeting to info@schsparents.com.
Primary Purposes of the PTA
1. To support the students of Santa Cruz High School.
2. To support the teachers, administration, and staff in fulfilling the school’s vision of: “Create and support a learning environment that challenges and enables students to achieve their highest potential.”
3. To promote cooperation among parents/guardians, teachers, staff and administration.
5. To fund-raise to enable Santa Cruz High PTA to fulfill the above objectives.
Ways To Help Support PTA & SCHS
Volunteer - Sign up, come to a meeting or email us -- info@schsparents.com.
Make a donation ($50/family/year is requested) -- Donate
Buy Drive For Schools Tickets to support our teams and clubs
Classroom Donations -- Handwipes, hand sanitizer, and Kleenex are always welcome. Please drop your donations off in the office.
What We Do
Past PTA Funding & Projects
New Outdoor Tables—4 outside tables installed during winter break.
College Planning Workshop–two FREE college planning workshops for students and parents.
Classroom supplies/teacher grants
Gym sound system
Hydration stations
Chrome books
Library deck chairs
Cafeteria ping pong table
2022 – 2023 Projects
Class of 2022 Graduate yard signs
Drive for Schools benefiting PTA, school clubs, and teams
College and Career Planning Workshops
Career Exploration Speakers
Teacher and staff appreciation events
Back to School Parent Meet and Greet
Scholarships for Prom and Grad Night
$4,000 for College Scholarships
Student Leadership Workshop
Emergency Snacks for the Nurses Office for students
Ice Cream Social for incoming students
2020-2021 Projects
Teacher Appreciation—breakfasts for faculty and staff three times during the year; luncheon in spring.
Communications to Parents, Faculty, and Staff
Fundraising—Drive for Schools and PTA sponsored annual giving fundraiser benefiting school clubs and teams.
College and Career Planning Workshops
Career Exploration Speakers
$4,000 for College Scholarships
Drive for Schools benefiting clubs and teams
Class of 2021 Graduation yard signs & Graduation goodie bags
Teacher and staff appreciation events
Campus Beautification—landscaping and campus cleanup, usually last Sunday of each month.
Grad Night, for a safe, sober party
2019-2020 Projects
College and Career Planning Workshop
Free Online SAT Prep Courses
New Cyber Security Club
Career Exploration Speakers & Site Visits
$10,000 for new Fitness Court
$10,000 for Teacher Supplies including Chromebooks, calculators, document cameras, microscope repair, a book repair machine, and more!
$4,000 for College Scholarships
Ice Cream Social for incoming students
Drive for Schools benefiting clubs and teams
Second Annual Havana Night Fundraiser for school clubs
Class of 2020 Graduate yard signs & Graduation goodie bags
Teacher and staff appreciation events
2018-2019 Projects
College and Career Planning Workshop
Low Cost SAT Prep Courses$
31,000 for New Library Computers
$10,500 for Chromebooks & Cart
$4,600 for High Definition Monitors
$3,700 for Staff Education
$5,600 for Calculators
Ice Cream Social for incoming students
Drive for Schools benefiting clubs and teams
First Annual Havana Night Fundraiser for school clubs
Grad Night, for a safe, sober party
Teacher and staff appreciation
Prom and Band Scholarships
2017-2018 Projects
College and Career Planning Workshops
Low Cost SAT Prep Courses
$4,000 for Freshmen books
$6,000 for new Auditorium Sound System
Ice Cream Social for incoming students
Screenagers and Race to Nowhere documentaries
Drive for Schools benefiting school clubs and teams
Grad Night, for a safe, sober party
Teacher and staff appreciation events
Scholarships for Band, Prom and Grad Night
Support for School Functions, including study fest, dances and graduations