PTO Programs
The PTO supports the Harvard Schools through funding Grants, through Teacher & Staff Appreciation, and through funding and organizing educational and community Events & Fundraisers.
Grant Program
The Grant Program is designed to support curriculum enrichment as well as school resources. Teachers and staff are encouraged to apply for grants to fund enrichment programs, performances and other opportunities as well as to fund supplies, equipment, and other experiences which will have a direct and beneficial impact on the quality of education for students.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges requiring teachers, staff and administrators to reconsider and modify their educational strategies. The PTO continues to work hard to provide the district ongoing support and funding as they reimagine their curriculum enrichment goals and programs.
To request a Grant, please complete the Harvard PTO Grant Request Form: Harvard PTO Grant Request Form
Please note that grant requests will be reviewed every other week by the board.
We are pleased to have fulfilled the following grants during the 2021-22 academic year.
*August 2021: HES Peoples of the Dawn Program
*August 2021: HES First Families: Their New Worlds and Everyday Lives
*October 2021: HES Principal Grant & Appleseed Funding
*October 2021: TBS Basketball Hoop Rim Replacement
*October 2021: HES Weatherbug Earth Network Station Installation
*November 2021: TBS Parent Teacher Conference 'Pick a Time' Scheduling Software
*November 2021: HES Discovery Museum Traveling Weather Workshop
*November 2021: HES Discovery Museum Traveling Force & Motion Workshop
*January 2022: TBS Student Wellness Advisory Team "Refresh Day" Animal Craze
*February 2022: HES Discovery Museum Traveling States of Matter Workshop
*February 2022: TBS STARR Program
*February 2022: TBS Social-Emotional Learning Space Grant
*March 2022: TBS Green Team Invasive Plant Removal Project
*March 2022: HES Beyond the Screen 'Osmo' Toolkits
*March 2022: TBS Laminator Grant
*March 2022: HES NRWA Aquatic Insects and Animal Adaptations Grant
Want to know more?
Click here for more information about the 2021-22 grants listed above.
Click here to learn about grants funded last year in 2020-21.
Click here to view a list of programs that the PTO has funded in years past.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
The PTO recognizes the incredibly important role that the amazing teachers and staff at both HES and TBS play in the education and lives of our children. We cannot thank them enough for all that they do and over this past year in particular are inspired by their courage, perseverance and flexibility in the setting of a global pandemic and new challenges in educating students through remote learning and masks. We are pleased to be able to show them our support with appreciation offerings throughout the year. These range from small seasonal gestures to meals to multi-event appreciation weeks shown below. Thank you teachers and staff!!
September... Welcome back!
With cider, apples & donuts
HES Coffee Station
& Welcome Back Bags
October...
No Tricks...
...Just Treats
New TBS Keurig Machine
November...
Thankful!
Conference Lunches
TBS Staff Room & Cart Restock
December...
Winter Simmer Bags
January...
Muddy Water Coffee Truck
March...
Pi Day
April...
Showering snacks
Click here to check out last year's... Teacher & Staff Appreciation 2020-21
Events & Fundraisers
The PTO helps to fund school organized events that support and celebrate students, as well as organizes fundraisers and events intended to raise funds and build community. We are also pleased to publish the HPS Student & Staff Directory which is delivered to supporting members annually in the late fall.
We were delighted in 2021-22 to bring back the annual PTO HES Book Fair in person. Thanks to generous parents and community members we collected over $14,500 in book sales and the PTO was able to provide HES with $7400 in Scholastic Book Bucks. Using this donation the classroom teachers, aides and specialists selected and purchases over 380 items to stock their rooms and programs.
Many thanks to Mrs. Q for her hard work in coordinating the event with the PTO.
The Square 1 Art Program was a great success in 2021-22 with over $4000 raised and 53% of students participating.
Many thanks to Ms. Apple for her hard work with the students to produce fabulous art!
The 2021 Inaugural Readathon was a wonderful success with 59 readers who all together read 37,203 minutes! Congratulations to our 2021 class and grade reading leaders, Ms. Walker's 5th grade class which read 6,073 minutes and the 1st grade which all together read 11,045 minutes!
We hope that even more HES students will participate this year, during the 2022 Readathon taking place during April Vacation Friday 4/15 - Sunday 4/24.
School Organized Events (supported by the PTO)
TBS Science Fair Awards & Judging
TBS Refresh Days
Volunteer Outreach
COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance Program
HES New School Move Support
Fundraisers
Scholastic Book Fair
Readathon (New in 2021)
Running to Class Fun Run (New in 2021)
Services
New Family Liaisons (check out the New Family Resources Page here)
Annual Student Directory
PTO Organized Events
Spring Soiree - We are excited to announce the 2022 Spring Soiree upcoming 6:00 on May 13th at Fruitlands and featuring Gibbet Hill catering, open bar, live music and great company. Purchase early bird discounted tickets now!
End of Year Event - Save the Date for an end of year event at Kimballs Farm. June 23rd 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. More details to come!
New Family Resources
New to the Harvard Public Schools? Our fabulous New Family Liaison Committee is here to help welcome you and assist you in your transition. Check out these New Family Resources to help you get settled.