We develop compassionate, engaged students who are HAPPY to be at school!
*Start the Countdown for Back to School!*
Upcoming Events
Aug 7 (6-8pm): New Family Welcome! This event is for Kindergarten families and families who are new to the school - HPS Playground with treats from Kona Ice
Aug 9-10 (8-12): Kindergarten Jump Start!
Aug 9-10 (9:30-10): Kindergarten playdates for those not attending jump start
Aug 15 : Back to School Ice Cream Social. (5:30-6:15 for families A-L and 6:15-7:30 for families M-Z)
Aug 17: First Day of School
Aug 21 - 24: Grade Level Parent Orientations (more info below)
Parent Orientation Schedule:
Construction Update
Here are a few pictures of the new 1st floor classrooms. These classrooms will be ready when students return - as well as the cafeteria!

The 2nd floor classrooms will be completed in September and construction for the new gym will start in October 2023. We will have modified breakfast/lunch menus for the first couple of weeks of school while the construction team completes the new kitchen. 

Our HPS Room Parents provide a channel of communication between parents and teachers. These parents are a part of the classroom environment in the following areas: Organize class parties, aid in teacher appreciation, and assist in any teacher special requests. You are the front line for parents and we all thank you in advance for stepping up to do this!
Room Parents must be the parent or guardians of a child within the classroom.
If you have questions about how to serve as a Room Parent, please contact volunteer@hydeparkschoolpto.org.
Fifth Grade Parent Social Tickets on Sale NOW

Join us for an end of summer/back to school pool party!

Hosted by:
Laura & Nick McKee , Megan & Justin Rivet, Allison & Drew Heisel
The CRC After School Program is Hiring!
Please share this flyer around for anyone that is looking for a fun and rewarding job with the after school program at Hyde Park School! Contact Megan at megan.miller@cincinnati-oh.gov with questions or to apply!
Make Life Easy: Upload All HPS Events to Your Own Calendar
Streamline your life by using this link to upload all HPS Events to your calendar: HPS Events Calendar. Throughout the year, this link will be updated with other events like socials, movie nights, family swims, playground dates, and more!
Follow HPS PTO on Instagram & Facebook
Make HPS PTO part of your daily feed on Instagram @HydeParkSchoolPTO and Facebook (facebook.com/HydeParkSchoolPTO). Just another way to make communicating ideas and keeping track of HPS events more convenient!
HPS PTO Linktree: The Link to All Links!
No more FOMO! This HPS PTO Linktree is the link to all important links! So if you'd rather have one link to check than many (hmmm, it's a real toss-up), just check this link: https://linktr.ee/happyhydeparkschool
Kroger Community Rewards
Earn 4% of your purchase for Hyde Park School. Don't worry...you still keep all of your points. Register online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and select “Hyde Park School PTO Inc” from the list.
Box Tops for Education
Many people don't even realize just how easy the Box Tops for Education Program is now that it has gone virtual. No more clipping and collecting a pile of Box Tops. Just download the Box Tops App, scan your grocery receipt, instantly identify Box Tops products, and automatically add cash to our school’s earnings online. You can also email your online receipts to earn credit. Box Tops are still worth 10¢ each for your school. This may not sound like much, but it adds up to hundreds of dollars!
Meet the HPS PTO Board Officers for 2023-2024
Here are the HPS PTO Executive Board Officers for the 2023-2024 school year:

President: Hilary VanderMolen
Vice President: Michele Berry Godsey
Treasurer: Kevin VanderMolen
Vice Treasurer: Chuck Hamman
Secretary: Jen Eisenstein
LSDMC Representatives: Ed Paff, Amy Lovelace & Rachel Harrison
If you have information that you would like included in a future newsletter, please send to president@hydeparkschoolpto.org (content included at PTO discretion).