Highcrest Middle School Parent Teacher Orgnaization

Programs & Events

Birthday Books

Commemorate your child’s birthday with the Highcrest Middle School Birthday Book program. With your donation, your child will be able to visit the library during their birthday month and pick out a new book–there’s a great selection of volumes– digital books, audio books-and check them out for two weeks. This is a great way to for our school to have the latest and greatest selection in the library and your child benefits by giving back to the school and celebrating their special day all month long. Sign up by clicking here.

Environmental Awareness Objectives/Guidelines for PTO/PTA Events

Support D39 strategic goals related to Sustainability Practices by implementing environmentally sustainable practices for all PTO/A events.  When planning an event, please consider the following Objectives/Guidelines:

1. Use items that can be recycled/ composted or made from sustainable materials*
• No Styrofoam products;
• Plates, cups, bowls, etc should be compostable/recyclable (paper goods should state 100% compostable or 100% paper (with no waxy coating);
• Use paper and card stock made of recycled content, if possible;

2. Procure environmentally responsible decorations, give-aways and other supplies*
• Avoid or limit promotional or give-away items (select items that have a purpose and that are not single-use);
• Minimize decorations and single-use packaging;
• Consider garnishes, centerpieces and decorations that can be eaten, donated, recycled, reused or composted;
• Utilize reusable service items such as cloth napkins, tablecloths and bulk condiments;
• Purchase items that are sourced locally;

3. Provide recycling and composting services for events
• Provide clear signage to all recycling and composting collection areas;
• Contact your Green Committee chair to answer any questions.

* Whole Foods, Fresh Markets. On-line: Costco, Office Depot, Eco-Products, Natural Value, Bridge-Gate, greenpartygoods.com, ecopartytime.com