Normandale Hills Elementary

PTA

The Normandale Hills Elementary PTA is an enthusiastic group of parents and staff that focus on enriching every student's elementary experience.

8/28 - Assessment Day
9/1 - First day of school!
9/10 - First General PTA Meeting, 6:30-8pm
- Childcare will be provided
9/18 - Family Movie Night - Super Mario Galaxy, 6:00-8pm
9/25-10/11 - Spirit Wear Store Open

The NH Spirit Wear store will open up again on September 25 with a brand new limited-edition design.

Spirit Wear

School Starts Soon

Get your student's supplies ready for the first day of school quickly approaches!

Enjoy shopping? Find the school supplies lists (by grade) on the NH home page at https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/nhes/news/2026-27-school-supply-lists
Want to take the worry out of shopping? There is still time to order your supplies via School Tool Box in time for the first day of school. Find out more at https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=51404
When you're doing your shopping, consider picking up a few extras to donate to those less fortunate. Include them when dropping off your child's supplies during your child's Assessment Day or bring to the annual PTA Welcome Back event.

Annual Welcome Back Event

Reconnect with friends and meet your new classmates

Join us as we kick off an exciting new school year with a fun-filled Back to School Event on the school playground from 4-6pm on Thursday, August 27th
Reconnect with friends, meet the principal, share the accomplishments from the summer and celebrate the new school year.
Snacks and refreshments provided by the PTA
All Normandale Hills students and families are welcome!
NOTE: This is not a drop-off event - students should be escorted by their parents/guardians.

Join NHPTA - Make a Difference Today!

Hey Parents, Guardians, and Superheroes of the Normandale Hills Elementary Community!

Do you want to be in the know about what's happening at school? Do you have great ideas, a passion for helping kids thrive, or simply a desire to be more involved? Then JOIN THE NHPTA
The PTA isn't just meetings and book fairs. It's a powerhouse of parents, teachers, administrators and caregivers working together to make our school the very best it can be, for every student.
Why Join?
- Be a voice in decisions that affect our children.
- Help create amazing events, programs and fundraisers that bring our community together.
- Get the inside scoop on what's happening in school and how you can be a part of it.
- Meet other awesome parents and educators who care just as much as you do!
Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your involvement matters. Every talent, every idea, every helping hand brings us one step closer to building a stronger, more supportive school community.

2026-2027 PTA Meetings

For the 2026-2027 school year, we will meet on the second Thursday of each month (except December) at 6:30 PM in the Media Center.
PTA members and curious non-members are welcome to attend the meetings.
We will discuss upcoming events, get an update from Principal Caruso and discuss ways of making our kids' school the best it can be!
Supervised child care is provided for those attending.
Dates:
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December - No Meeting
- January 14
- February 11
- March 3
- April 8
- May 13

2026-2027 PTA Board

President: Kelly Simonson-Durand
president@nhknightspta.com
Treasurer: Janet Shevik
treasurer@nhknightspta.com
Secretary: Jen Johnsen
secretary@nhknightspta.com
Communications: Damon Durand
vpcommunications@nhknightspta.com
Member at Large and Bookfair Chair: Rebecca Amborn
bookfair@nhknightspta.com
Member at Large: Emily Mortimer
board1@nhknightspta.com

There are additional opportunities for board members, committee/event chairs and volunteers. Reach out to any of the board members for more information, or come join us at a monthly meeting to find out more!