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A Message from our PTA President

Hello MHS families ! 

What an exciting time to soon welcome returning Roadrunners along with new Roadrunners to Monterey Hills!

 

If we have not yet met, my name is Janice and I am a third year parent at MHS with a child entering 5th grade and one in Middle School. It's nice to meet you! 👋 Being a PTA volunteer has helped me see the meaningful role the PTA plays in providing a platform to bettering our children's lives and I'd like to share why the PTA is important for MHS.  On local, state, and national levels, PTAs advocate for quality education, child safety, and school funding. PTA helps facilitate communication and collaboration between parents and the school, leading to better understanding of expectations, needs and school policies. MHS PTA values community building with fun parent socials and family events throughout the year that are well attended!  This all moves us toward the goal of building a strong and supportive environment for our kids.

 

A few things to know:

  • Your $8 PTA annual membership gives you voting rights and a voice in shaping decisions.  Membership is on an individual basis, with one vote counting for one member. Students and extended family are welcome to join as well.  Becoming a member is a way to show support and does not sign you up to volunteer, attend meetings or donate-unless you want to. The more members we have, the stronger our impact. Please join the PTA!

  • Our Roadrunner Fund, supported by two major fundraisers (Fall & Spring) that bring money directly into our children's classrooms with supplies and educational subscriptions, along with PE equipment, field trips, and so much more. Our goal is to raise $150,000 by asking for $250 per child.  We understand that every family’s situation is different—please give what you can. Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a meaningful impact.

  • PTA is entirely volunteer run. MHS PTA helps raise funds that support the school and also organizes on-campus events that promote cultural awareness, inclusivity and acceptance, positive mental health and making good choices, and more. We have a calendar of planned events, but need volunteers to bring them to life.  Please answer the call for volunteer help when you can!

 

Our Executive Board is made up of parents who care deeply about our kids and community. We are excited to serve as your 2025–26 Board and hope you’ll say hi when you see us and ask questions! Join a monthly parent coffee after drop-off or come to one of our off-campus events. We look forward to building a stronger MHS community with you!

 

Best,

Janice Chow-Ng

25/26 MHS PTA President

 
Please look at the HOMEPAGE and CALENDAR for all upcoming events and volunteer opportunities and/or sign-up for the weekly newsletter so you don't miss a thing.
 
  • MHS Schedule/changes
  • Grade Level Events
  • PTA Monthly Meetings
  • Assemblies
  • Cultural Events
  • Family Socials
  • Fundraisers
  • SPEF information
  • Community announcements (Baseball, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, S.P. Library, and more) 
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What is PTA?

PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. It is made up of parents, family members, teachers, and other supporters of our school. Its purpose is to provide support to the school in order to improve the educational experience of our children with fundraising and organizing enrichment activities and community events.

 
Why Join?

PTA provides you with the opportunity to serve, to volunteer and to contribute to your child’s educational experience. At our monthly PTA meetings, you have a chance to hear directly from our principal and our School Board representatives, and voice your opinion in your child’s education. You also have the opportunity to meet and to talk with other parents in the MHS community who share the same interests in enhancing our children’s education.

 

When do PTA general association meetings take place?

At 6:30 p.m., on the first Wednesday of (almost) every month. 1st and last meeting of the year will be

in-person in the MHS Multi-Purpose Room. All other meetings will be held via Zoom.

 
 
Click here to sign up for PTA Membership!
 
 
Go to our PTA Store to purchase spirit wear and community discount cards and to make donations. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MHS PTA - NEW WEBSITE
 
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Shop with us @ the
MHS PTA Store  
 
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Support MHS with Roadrunner Fund Contributions
 
Thank you!
 
Our goal is for 100% participation from our families. Thank you!
 
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For More Information" contact:

 

Marcile Montoya
Volunteer Coordinator 

[email protected]

Volunteer

 

 
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Reminder! Log your Volunteer Hours!

 

To maintain our non-profit status, please fill out this volunteer hours form to submit all hours you have spent in support of our school/programs. This may include time spent planning programs as a room parent, volunteering in the library, helping at PTA events, preparing classroom, or even time spent attending PTA/committee meetings. To prevent logging duplicate hours, please do not submit hours for times that are already captured on the paper volunteer log when you checked in at the front office. 

EARN MONEY FOR MHS:

 
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Use your phone and the Box Tops for Education app to scan your receipt. More info on box tops here