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March 2025
The Middle Grade Glow Party was a great success, with about 150 students attending! Thank you to all the families who donated their time and snacks! Many thanks to Cheryl Record and Rebecca Hughes for their support and presence at the Glow Party, Kayleen Jansson for being our DJ extraordinaire, Tara and Jason Graves for lending their blacklights and glowing decorations, and Rob Fiorino for supplying the speakers and fog machine! An especially big thank you to Erin Boivin for spearheading this event so that our kids can have a fun, safe, and memorable evening! We are awaiting the grand total of food donated to the Comfort Food Community and will make an announcement!
March 2025
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our recent fundraiser. With your help, we raised over $7,000 to support programs and scholarships for our amazing students and teachers. Your generosity and effort make a real difference in our school community.
For those who selected school delivery for their orders, we expect to receive the items in approximately three weeks. Once we have the delivery dates, we will contact the student sellers/parents for pickup details.
We appreciate your support and can’t wait to put these funds to great use.
November 2024
All smiles at our Chili & Game Night!
November 2024
Greenwich PTSA REALITY CHECK event was an incredible success!
Nearly 200 students eagerly participated, exploring over 100 career paths and engaging in hands-on financial literacy activities.
The energy and enthusiasm from both students and volunteers were outstanding, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from everyone involved. It was truly a collaborative effort that made a meaningful impact on our students and the wider community.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event unforgettable
October 2024
Thank you Greenwich families for your costume donations! The Halloween Costume Exchange was packed with options this year. Greenwich Elementary hopes to make this an annual event, so feel free to send gently used costumes in to Mrs. Keyes any time!
October 2024
Thank you to everyone who came out to support McTeacher's Night at the Greenwich McDonald's! We had so much fun and raised $440 for our school. A special thank you to Mrs. Powers for coordinating the event and the Greenwich McDonald's for their incredible service and partnership!
October 2024
PTSA in action! Thanks to your donations and support, our students are enjoying brand new kickballs, basketballs, and footballs at recess! The smiles and energy on the playground say it all—your contributions make a difference!
September 2024
Welcome back to School for the 24-25 school year! PTSA families joined forces again to welcome students and staff back to school with uplifting chalk messages. For Back to School Night, we had Snell's Food Truck serve delicious dinners, donating 10% of proceeds back to the PTSA!
May 2024
Teacher Appreciation Chalk Walk! PTSA held a covert operation as the sneaky chalk people, decorating the sidewalks in honor of our amazing teachers and staff for Teacher Appreciation Week. We had a blast doing it and hope it brought some joy to their day!
Shout out to the parents and students who participated. This will be an annual event so don't throw your chalk out at the end of summer!
March 2024
REALITY CHECK! Reality Check was held at the High School Media Center on March 12th. This event included a fun financial literacy experience and career fair, as well as $1,000+ in prizes to give away. Students were able to talk with professionals representing over 50 careers in business, medicine, sports, trades, engineering, civil servants, farming, and more! Thank you to our sponsors who made this possible and our volunteers who made this a REALITY.
March 2024
Middle Grade GLOW PARTY!
A massive THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who made our Glow Party a shining success! Your time, energy, and generosity truly lit up the night. With 140+ kids dancing and enjoying the festivities, it was a blast!
A shout-out to those who donated snacks and baked goods – your treats added an extra spark to the party! We had such an abundance of goodies that we've left some behind for the teacher's lounge and classroom snacks.
And the music and dancing would not have been possible without Justin Genevick. He graciously donated his equipment for a second year in a row.
January 2024
Family Game Night! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out or contributed to our Chili and Game Night! with your help, we collected cereal for Comfort Food Community and snacks for the Greenwich Youth Center.
Special shout out to Amy Wise Foster, our amazing previous PTSA President and current Greenwich Central School Board Member, for leading the event once again!
December 2023
Gratitude Overflowing!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to each and every one of you who made our Winter Fundraiser a roaring success! Your incredible support has warmed our hearts and bolstered the spirit of our PTSA community.
But the love doesn't stop there! A special shoutout to our fantastic local businesses who stepped up and generously donated 20% back to our PTSA community. Your commitment to our shared goals is truly commendable, and we're proud to have you as partners.
Here's to community spirit and local businesses that care!
Crawford Island Art LLC | The Greenwich Journal and Salem Press | Just Because | Willard Mountain Ski Area | Jay's Pizza | Anytime Fitness | The Farm Store at Tiashoke | Wallie's of Greenwich | Sam’s Trans-Fur-Mations Pet Salon | Battenkill Country Club | My Shop Around The Corner boutique & salon | ACA Lawnscape Supply | Country Peddler Shoppe
November 2023
Did you see the Greenwich PTSA float at the Greenwich Lighted Tractor Parade ?!
The PTSA & Greenwich Youth Center make a great partnership!
Thanks especially to PTSA members Rachel Clothier and Erin Elkins for bringing the magic to make this happen!
https://www.wamc.org/.../greenwich-holiday-lighted...
October 2023
Trick or treat? No tricks here, just treats!
At the Greenwich PTSA, we're proud to say it's all about the treats! This Halloween, we're excited to share some fantastic news. We've donated 40 brand-new headsets to the 5th grade classes, thanks to our commitment to enhancing education for the greater student community.
Did you know? The PTSA receives and reviews requests, giving top priority to projects that benefit a larger number of students. We also step in to provide funds for educational needs that cannot be met by other funding sources.
Together, we're making a difference in the lives of our local students!
October 2023
McTeacher's Night at Greenwich McDonalds!
Thank you to all of the families who came to dine out at McDonald's - and thank you to McDonald's for donation a portion of the night's sales to the PTSA.
The kids loved seeing their favorite teachers serving Big Macs and fries! Thank you to the teachers who donated their time.
October 2023
Thank you parents and families for donating to the GES Costume Exchange! Organized by the Greenwich Elementary Events Planning Committee, this event offered free costumes to anyone in need!
September 2023
Winning Back to School Smiles!
A thousand thanks to Greenwich Family Dentistry for their generous support! The $1,000 we won in the Greenwich Family Dentistry social media contest will be dedicated to enhancing programming and scholarships at Greenwich Central School. Our victory in this contest is proof that 'parents understood the assignment' when it came to rallying support for our community's education. Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of our students. Thank you!
- Amanda Hurley, President of the PTSA
September 2023
Back to School Wellness Fair and Jay's Pizza Food Truck!
Thank you to all who came to visit us at the Wellness Fair in the GCS Primary Cafeteria.
Thanks also to Jay's Pizza for joining us for Back to School Night, and for donating 10% of sales to the Greenwich PTSA!
August 2023
We are thrilled to introduce you to the local superheroes who have taken up the mantle of leadership within our Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) board. Their passion, dedication, and enthusiasm are the driving force behind our mission to create a nurturing and empowering educational experience for our school community. Board terms are for two academic calendar years.
Introducing Our New PTSA Board Members:
Amanda Hurley (President): We are excited to announce Amanda as our new PTSA President! With her unwavering commitment and tireless advocacy for our students, we know she will lead us to new heights. Amanda has been active on the PTSA for 3 years and most recently filled the role of treasurer. Amanda has two students in the school district.
Alanna Powers (Vice President): Alanna's enthusiasm and innovative ideas will undoubtedly elevate our PTSA's impact on student life and academic success. As a teacher at GCSD and parent to two students in the district , Alanna brings a well-rounded view to the position of Vice President.
Kayleen Jansson (Treasurer): Kayleen's financial acumen and dedication make her an invaluable addition to our board. Her role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our initiatives. Kayleen also has two students in the school district.
Celebrating Returning PTSA Board Members:
Eliane Keyes (Secretary): Eliane's meticulous attention to detail and passion for organization continue to be a cornerstone of our PTSA's success. As a faculty member she has transparency into school happenings and is able to assist on many levels. El has two children in the school district.
Rachel Clothier (VP of Operations): Rachel's strategic thinking and operational expertise will play a vital role in driving the execution of our initiatives. She has two students in the district.
Join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing leaders:
Erin Elkins (Outgoing President) and Tara Graves (Outgoing VP)
#PTSALeadership #NewBeginnings #StrongerTogether #EducationMatters
June 2023
Whipple City Festival Dunk Tank!
Thank you to our volunteer "dunkees" for braving not only the dunk tank, but the rain as well.
Matthew Conlin, Athlete/Class of '24
Michael Conlin, Board of Education President
Dr. Steimle, Superintendent of Schools
Katy Wright, Speech Teacher
Stephanie Marcinko, Teacher
Jennie Mueller, Elementary Principal
Jason Graves, Youth Sports Coach
Kelly Timmins, Youth Sports Coach
Steve Wilcox, Youth Sports Coach
Caine Martin, Youth Sports Coach
Pete Niles, Youth Sports Coach
Tyler Herrington, Teacher/Coach
Pat Molloy, Teacher/Coach
Brandon Linnett, Varsity Football Head Coach
Kadyn MacNeil, Athlete/Class of '23
Norm Bouchard, , Youth Sports Coach/Referee
Thank you to all who participated and donated. Together, we raised $1,074 for the PTSA!
June 2023
Field day fun for Pre-K - 3rd grade at Greenwich CSD! The Greenwich PTSA happily donated the water balloons and tie dye for student and staff T-shirts!
Thank you for supporting the Greenwich PTSA so that we can continue to support fun activities like this!
March 2023
PTSA Movie Night at the Greenwich Free Library! We watched Encanto and made some fun spring crafts.
Thank you to participants for donating items to the Comfort Food Community!
March 2023
Chili & Game Night at Greenwich Elementary School!
A fun night of games and delicious chili and cornbread! Thank you to all of our volunteers and participants!
January 2023
Middle Grade Glow Party! Huge thanks to our volunteer organizers and chaperones as well as to those who donated snacks for the party and items for the Food Pantry! A great time was had by all!
January 2023
The PTSA, along with several other local sponsors, hosted the Reality Check: A Game of Life event on Saturday, January 21st. This game and unique career fair was geared toward 10th-12th graders and included opportunities to talk with alumni and locals from various career paths: Ag Science, The Trades, The Arts, Medical, Sports Science, The Military, First Responders, Education and more.
Many door prizes were raffled off including: a $500 Apple Store Gift Card, $300 Visa Gift Card, $100 Visa Gift Card, Skyzone passes, Movie Theater Tickets and so much more.
Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, and student participants for a fun and educational event!
December 2022
The PTSA would like to thank everyone for participating in this year's gift card fundraiser. This year's winner for gift card sales are:
Emerson K for the Primary Building
Alec G for the Middle Grade Building
Aaron S for the JSHS
For their expert selling skills, they received a prize package from local businesses!
November 2022
PTSA Movie Night featured The Mighty Ducks! Thank you to all who came to enjoy the movie, snack on some treats, and donate wrapping paper for Operation Santa!
September 2022
Thank you to all who came out to support the PTSA and enjoy ice cream at The Ice Cream Man!
A portion of the proceeds from that evening's sales goes directly to the PTSA.
Classroom winners for best participation included:
Mrs. Penman/Moore’s class in the primary building with 47.3% class attendance at the fundraiser
In the MG building there was a tie (both with 43.7%) and Ms. Mueller pulled the winning ticket from Mrs. Powers' class!
July 2022
The PTSA is looking for parents who want to be involved. This is where you can choose your level of involvement. Perhaps it's making something, teaching something, volunteering your time or donating funds. You can do as much or as little as you like. Fill out our communication form today!
June 2022
The PTSA closed out their 21-22 school year fundraising efforts by hosting a Dunk Tank at Whipple City Festival this past weekend. Teachers, coaches, and town officials braved the cooler than normal weather to “do their time” in the tank. No one was safe from the brisk water. Each volunteer in the tank took more than one splash, with Caine Martin leading the way with 24 dunks in a 30-minute shift. Brrr!!!
May 2022
The Greenwich PTSA donated new recess equipment for each elementary grade level to enjoy! Thank you for participating in our PTSA fundraisers, which support donations like this!
May 2022
The PTSA Plant Sale that was supplied by ACA Lawnscape Supply in Schaghticoke was a success! Thank you to all who participated.
April 2022
The Greenwich PTSA would like to give a big SHOUT OUT to Stewart’s Shops for their Holiday Matching program.
Stewart’s generously awarded the PTSA $750 this year. With this match the PTSA is able to sponsor engaging and fun activities for the upcoming GReaT program (Greenwich Reads Together) at the Greenwich Primary and Middle Grade schools. All students in grades K-6 will read the same book this May. Throughout the month the school and the PTSA will sponsor activities that center around the chosen book.
THANK YOU to Stewart’s for always giving back to the community and supporting our schools. And Thank you Greenwich for supporting Stewart’s! Over half of the funds they award are donate by customers like YOU.
December 2021
The PTSA gifted school spirit shirts to all staff in appreciation for all that they do!
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