Welcome to the Highland Academy Parent Teacher Student Organization

Special Announcement - The PTSO is looking for new Executive Board Members to join their team! Nominations are open until April 30th. 

Executive Board Member Application Link 

All Highland Academy families are welcome and encouraged to join the PTSO. Members of the PTSO always have a voice at meetings and are able to vote at Annual Meetings too. Please download and fill out the form below and deliver it to the main office at Highland Academy. Membership costs just $10 per family and goes right back to the school. Copies of this form are also available at the front desk. 

PTSO

PTSO Board 2022/2023:

President – Sylvia Whipple

Vice President – Robin Brosius

Treasurer – Brenda Bidwell

Secretary – Philippe Damerval

Teacher Representatives – Anne Lee

Student Representatives – 

Email – HACSPTSO@gmail.com

2020/2021 PTSO Events:

Nov 27-Dec 3 – Barnes & Noble Virtual Bookfair

Virtual Activities are in the works

2020/2021 PTSO Contributions to Highland Academy: 

• HEPA Filters for all classrooms and shared spaces 
• Lowering the price of yearbooks
• Professional Development for staff
• Desk risers, headphones, chairs, and power banks to support staff during distance learning
• Chess Club
• Glowforge: Cutting Edge Projects
• Ipad Apps for PE 
• Coffee Maker
• Software for teachers - Quizezz Super, Pear Deck
• Distance Learning Playbook course registration 
• Phones for staff
• Books, books, and more books!

Past Contributions 

• New student microwaves 
• Cold water dispenser 
• Vinyl wall decal - "Educating for Leadership, Educating for Life"
• Supplying the breakfast cart
• Lunch scholarships
• Language Arts supplies 
• Alaska Association of Student Government Scholarships 
• Student presentation supplies
• Stage
• Wobble chairs for classrooms
• Art Program 
• Model United Nations
• Chromebook Carts 

For more information, please visit the Highland Academy PTSO website at www.phoenixes.org