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Williamsport Area High School Parent-Teacher Organization

We Welcome you to our Web site and to our organization.
 
You can now contact us at WAHSPTO@wasd.org
 
Sign-up to receive our school e-newsletter (highlighting dates and specific events occuring at WAHS) by:
  • providing your e-mail address on the PTSO membership form and return at Sept. 7th Open House Visitation
  • e-mail PTSO at the address above (requesting inclusion on the mailing list)
PTSO sponsored OPEN HOUSE VISITATION 
Tuesday, September 7th from 7-9pm. 
This was an excellent opportunity to:
  • Meet your student's teachers and learn about the courses they have selected for the 2010-2011 school year (guidance counselors and other staff members will be available to answer questions about the high school).
  • Learn about various Clubs and Service Organizations (several will have tables to share information that evening)
  • Become a PTSO member  (A membership table will be located in the hub)
    • Please help support our students...become a PTSO member...$5.00 per adult and $3.00 per student for membership
    • There will be a membership competition between grades.  Remember to list your student or students grades on the membership form. 
  • Order a Wreath for the holidays (see order forms under "FORMS" on  the left margin ... forms and $ collection will be available at the Open House).
  • Get forms to sign-up for the Giant A+ School Rewards program Giantaplus.com our school code is #01297 (you must redesignate our school each year)
  • Also we're having a Basket and 50/50 Raffle.  Stop by the raffle table on your way from the commons to the hub, buy a few tickets, and test your luck!
  • You can also sign-up (e-mail us) to participate in our volunteer opportunities
    • Hospitality (baking for PTSO hosted events)
    • Membership drive
    • Fundraising: (wreath sale, raffles, promoting Giant A+ registration)
we hope you can make it!!
Thank you in advance for participating in our Basket Raffle
joining the PTSO and ordering a Wreath...
 
*Don't forget to click on our Monthly News to see what's happening

Meetings:

The PTSO holds at four regular meetings throughout the school year.  Dates for 2010-11 will be: 
  • Wednsday, September 22nd (Come meet our new Head Principal, Mr. Reed and hear about how to navigate the Parent Portal and WAHS web site)
  • Wednesday, November 18th
  • Wednesday, February 23rd
  • Wednesday, April 13th

All meetings are held at 7pm in the high school library or designated large group area (we will post site on the main entrance door that evening).
Parents, teachers and students WE WELCOME YOUR ATTENDANCE!  Come and learn about the PTSO.  Become involved and see what's happening in your son or daughter's school.

 
Membership:
  • Annual membership dues are $5.00 per adult and $3.00 per student.
  • Membership is open to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed or national origin
  • Although our membership drive is held in the Fall you are free to join any time throughout the school year.   
    • Membership forms are available for printing on this web site under the "forms" side bar along with more detailed information.
  • To vote on PTSO matters you must be a member of the organization.
  • Memberships can be turned into the Main office (any time) or to Classroom representatives (Sept. 7-Oct. 7th )
Fundraisers:
  • Membership Drive (Sept. 7th- Oct 7th ) and at PTSO Open House Visitation on September 7th.                                                                                                                             
  • Giant A+ School Rewards *Sign up for WAHS credit on line http://Giantaplus.com or at the store (Giant will match a portion of your shopping total and donate to our school) our school code is #01297.  (You must redesignate our school each year Using your bonus card number)
  • Christmas Wreath & Swag Sale (Orders Due November 21st with Pick-up at WAHS B parking lot on Sat, Dec 4th)
    • More details on "Monthly News" page
  • Basket and/or 50/50 Raffle
    • September 7th at our OPEN HOUSE/VISITATION.
    • November 11 & 12 during Parent visitation
    • April (at the WAHS hosted OM event) .

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What we sponsor:
  • Achievement Awards at Commencement
  • Coordinate "Millionaire Messages" school e-bulletin
  • Hosting Parent Visitation Night
  • Hosting National Honor Society Induction Reception
  • Provide matching donations when requested
  • Staff Appreciation Breakfast /lunch 
  • Assisted with funding 2010 Career Expo
  • School Beautification Projects
  • Additional Support for Student Activities and Projects
     
    Additional Perks: Parent representation on various school/district committees  (2010)
    • School Cultural Committee (improving school ownership...the climate)
    • Library Committee (input regarding grant $ use)
    • National Honor Society Committee (requirement evaluation)
    • Millionaire Career Expo Committee
    • Annual District Parent/Booster meeting