Hello HPS Families and Friends,

Spring is in the air, and so is the excitement! After a long winter and an incredible fundraising season, we’re shifting gears into celebration mode. Thanks to your generous support and tireless efforts, we’re now focused on the fun: planning joyful events, bringing our school community together, and making the most of the warmer days ahead. April kicks off a flurry of activity, from outdoor beautification projects with our amazing Outdoor Learning Alliance (volunteers always welcome!) to lively assemblies, teacher appreciation surprises, field days, and beloved traditions like the elementary ice cream social and the high school grad party. There’s so much to look forward to, and we’re just getting started.

Looking to get involved in all the excitement? We would love your help. Reply to this email or take a look at open roles on our website.

Your Holliston PTO Board,

Barbara, Beth, Stacey, Evie, Michele, May & Sarah

Your Donations at Work: Teacher & Staff Appreciation

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to treat our amazing teachers and staff to festive St. Patrick’s Day-themed snacks during their recent professional development day on March 14th! A little luck, a lot of green, and plenty of appreciation helped make their day a bit brighter. 🍀💚 Thank you to the PTO Hospitality Committee and all of the volunteers!

Ski & Snowboard Club: Another fantastic season on the slopes! Our long-running ski program for 4th–12th graders continues to be a hit, with over 200 students participating at Nashoba and Wachusett. From lessons to free ski time, it’s a great way for students to build skills, make memories, and enjoy the outdoors together. We thank our incredible volunteer coordinators and chaperones who keep everything running smoothly and safely - thanks to your support, this winter tradition keeps going strong and reaching new heights of fun year after year!

Next Meeting: Evening In-Person Meeting in the Placentino/Miller Cafeteria on April 9 at 7pm. Join us for conversation about Field Days, Kindergarten Carnival, Ice Cream Social, Assemblies, and More! Snacks and beverages will be served! Stay Tuned: Field Day Volunteer Sign Ups will be sent out on May 1 at 8pm.

Square One Art - Deadline to Order is April 9th

This beloved fundraiser has become a cherished tradition in our community — and for good reason! Not only does it showcase our elementary students' amazing creativity, but a portion of the proceeds directly supports the elementary art department. With Mother's Day right around the corner, it's the perfect time to order a heartfelt gift or add to your growing collection of keepsake artwork. Order Deadline is April 9th.

18th Century Dates for 3rd Grade: April 29-May 2.  For more than forty years, the Holliston Historical Society has joined with Holliston PTO to train volunteers and present workshops on the following topics: Candle Making, Cross Stitch, Education, Hearth Cooking, Clothing and Weaving, Fun and Games, Herb Gardening, and Stenciling. Click the image to view the information provided by the 3rd grade teachers, which also contains the volunteer sign-up genius.

Your Donations at Work: Community Building

Elementary Family Bingo Night was a full house — nearly 150 attendees filled the cafeteria with excitement and smiles! The kids had a blast calling the numbers (it was as adorable as it sounds), and thanks to your support, the event was completely free to attend. With tons of fun prizes up for grabs, we had lots of happy winners and even more happy memories made.

Donations for RAMS Teacher’s Lounge: Doing some early spring cleaning? The RAMS administrators are looking for supplies to turn the Teacher Dining Room into a more cozy work area. Think “calm and cozy”; if you have any of the below in good condition you’d like to donate, send an email to Emily and we’ll help coordinate the donation:

• Tables and desks - variety of sizes and shapes
• Sitting options (couches, loveseats, chairs)
• Coffee tables and side tables
• Rugs
• Floor and table lamps, led strip lights, electric candles
• Vases and fake plants
• Art work
• Bluetooth Speaker
• Curtains
• Puzzles

Basket Raffle/Auction in Support of Graduation Night Dinner Cruise

Class of 2025 Parents will be fundraising to cover a large amount of the costs to run this event. HHS Administration has generously donated 8 front row seats and 1 reserved parking spot for the graduation ceremony. We are raffling off 4 front row seats and auctioning off 4 front row seats AND 1 reserved parking lot. 100% of the proceeds will go towards the cruise.

• Start bidding or get your raffle tickets here
• Auction bidding will close on April 15, 2025 at 7:30p.  Raffle winner will be drawn on April 15, 2025 at 8:00p.

Lawn Signs:  Celebrate your senior with an HHS Class of 2025 lawn sign! To purchase, please complete the lawn sign form by April 18, 2025. Proceeds will go towards the cruise. Please contact Michelle Hastings with any questions.

Dates are subject to change - check the school calendars for the most up-to-date information.

April

4/2- World Autism Day; Executive Functioning Skills Parent/Community Workshop

4/2- Paraprofessional Appreciation Day; Kindergarten Registration Ends at Noon

4/4- School Librarian Appreciation Day

4/7-11- National Assistant Principal Week

9 - Elementary PTO Meeting; Square One Art Deadline

10- 4th Grade Showcase (6:00-6:45 Classroom Visits, 6:45: Concert for Music Students)

16- 5th into 6th Information Night at RAMS

17 - RAMS PTO Meeting

18 - No School, Good Friday

4/21-25- National Administrative and After-School Professionals Appreciation Week; 21 - No School - Patriot’s Day, April Break

4/23- School Bus Drivers’ Day; Administrative Professionals Day; Occupational Therapist Month

30 - Second into Third Parent/Guardian Orientation

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