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ABOUT VIRGINIA-HIGHLAND PTO
The Virginia-Highland Elementary (VHE) School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is on a mission to enrich the environment and culture of VHE to provide equitable access to excellent education for all students.
The PTO Executive Board of elected parents/guardian volunteers, 2 teachers, and principal will fulfill its mission to stakeholders (staff, students, parents/guardians, and community) through fundraising, transparent communication, and student- and teacher-focused programs.
2023 Initiatives
- Establishing community relationships
- Building VHE community
- Facility improvements inside and out
- Ensuring a library full of books
- Creating effective communication channels
- Fundraising + grant writing
- Supporting teacher + staff move in
2023 Interim Executive Board
Officers
- Co-President Melissa Clark email l bio
- Co-President Leah Matthews email l bio
- Vice President Sudie Nolan-Cassimatis email l bio
- Secretary Chae O'Keefe email l bio
- Treasurer Guenther Huber email l bio
Directors
- Communication Megan Graddy email l bio
- Community Outreach Kelley Nduom email l bio
- Facilities Lisl Huber email l bio
- Fundraising Frank Brockway email l bio
- Fundraising Elizabeth Adams email l bio
- Operations Ryan Valduga email l bio
- School Culture Michelle Karpinsky email l bio
- School Spirit Candice Harris email l bio
2023 Committees
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School Spirit
Cheers on VHE through special in-school events, visibility at community events, and branded school swag.
2023 Director: Candice Harris
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School Culture
School Culture engages with stakeholders to present dynamic in-school activities that support and celebrate the diverse VHE community.
2023 Director: Michelle Karpinsky
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Operations
Keeps the PTO functioning as a 501c3 organization and assists leadership with behind-the-scenes initiatives that make the school day more efficient.
2023 Director: Ryan Valduga
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Fundraising
Leads efforts to raise important funds for VHE through grant writing, business relationships, strategic partnerships, and family giving. Learn more about our Fundraising Initiatives.
2023 Directors: Elizabeth Adams + Frank Brockway
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Facilities
Works with school leadership to create energy-efficient, learning-centric, versatile, and beautiful spaces inside and outside of VHE to optimize student learning.
2023 Director: Lisl Huber
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Community Engagement
Engages with stakeholders through business partnerships, school-wide family programming, and strategic community service programs.
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Communications
Effectively communicates with all stakeholders through a variety of channels including newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
2023 Director: Megan Graddy
