The purpose of the Parents' Participation Organization (PPO) is to encourage the participation of parents in the academic success of students and to foster the collaboration of parents in developing, implementing and evaluating the school's educational project.

The PPO holds several fund raising events, the proceeds of which are used for special projects and purchases benefitting the students of PCHS. During the 2008-2009 school year, the PPO organized two bake sales, as well as a magazine subscription fundraiser. The money raised by these efforts was used to fund the following:

• Construction of a compost station.

• Middle School Science Program supplies.

• Game Room supplies and repairs.

• Library materials.

• A donation to the school’s musical production of Grease.

PPO members are asked to participate in Governing Board sub-committees. In the 2008-2009 school year, PPO members joined the Educational Project committee and the Code of Conduct review committee.

PPO members are also important volunteers in the school, helping out at school photo days, vaccination days, and on other occasions. This past April, PPO members set up and decorated the cafeteria for the Grease Production Gala Evening dinner and silent auction, benefitting the Steve Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The PPO puts together the monthly online Parent Newsletter, and organizes and hosts the reception following the convocation ceremony for grads. The PPO also organizes breakfast treats for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, held every year in February.

The PPO meets one evening the first week of every month from October to June on a day chosen by members at the first meeting.
 

2009-2010 PPO Members
 

Minutes of all meetings are available upon request.

Upcoming Events

Teacher Appreciation Week Breakfast Treats: We will be preparing breakfast trays of baked goods and other treats for our teachers and staff. All parents are asked to participate by sending in non-refrigerated baked goods on Tuesday, February 9th. The trays will be distributed to staff rooms throughout the school the following morning.

Convocation 2010: The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2010 will be held Thursday, June 17th. The PPO grad committee will be meeting soon to begin preparations for this important evening. Volunteers are needed, especially parents of the graduating class who would like to help make this event memorable. Please contact us if you are able to help.