How do I become a member of the Willow Dale Home & School Association?

Easy! CLICK HERE to fill out the membership form, select your membership level and remit your fee... and you're a member! Membership Fees can be remitted in any of the following ways:

• Bring with you to the next HSA monthly meeting (CLICK HERE TO VIEW MEETING DATES)

• Send sealed envelope with you child and label with your name, child's name, grade and Willow Dale HSA Membership. Checks should be made payable to "Willow Dale HSA" ($25 fee incurred on returned checks).

• Pay with a credit card via CheddarUp (CLICK HERE TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD)

I am a full-time working parent. How much time commitment does being a member of the HSA require?

You are in full control! Whether you have the time to chair a committee, sit on a planning committee or just have time to volunteer for a shift at one event - your time is greatly appreciated! We cannot run the programming for our students, families and teachers without individuals like you!

How do I find details on scheduled events and how do I sign up to volunteer at the events?

Visit our CALENDAR & SIGN UP page of this website to view our full list of events. Included for each event is the flyer with details, link to volunteer through Sign Up Genius. Sign up Genius' Volunteer Program: Each time you sign up for an event, your name will be an entered into a drawing for four tickets to Hershey Park for the 2025 season. No limit to the number of sign ups.*

I have some extra time; how do I sign up to help plan events?

Browse our COMMITTEE page of this website for a full listing of planning groups. Ready to join, click "Join Now" and submit your form and the chair will be in touch. Not sure which committee is right for you? Contact the chair and/or the Executive Committee and we will help find the best fit!

Do I need clearances to volunteer at HSA events?

Clearances are not required to be a part of the planning committee for any of the above activities. If you plan to volunteer at any of the Home & School events, please be sure to confirm your clearances and application on file with Centennial School District are current.

CLICK HERE for a video tutorial on how to get your clearances. All volunteer names are submitted prior to events for confirmation. Having your clearances will also allow you to chaperone class trips and to volunteer within the school.

What do the funds raised by HSA go towards?

Funds raised throughout the year will benefit every Willow Dale student, family and staff. Below are just some of the programs funded by HSA:

Class trip funding for every grade

New recess yard equipment

Teacher Appreciation

Community Events and Programming

Kindergarten Events

5th Grade Celebration and Events

What can I expect when attending a monthly HSA meeting?

Willow Dale Home & School Association (HSA) meets in-person each month. Meetings take place in Willow Dale's cafeteria/gym from 6:15pm - 7pm. BLACK Doors open at 6pm with refreshments. Virtual option to join the meeting is also available. 

The goal is to build RELATIONSHIPS within the Home & School Association membership. In order to build this network, time will be dedicated at each meeting to get to know each other. Sample agenda: Arrival/mingle/refreshments; Opening remarks; Get to Know activity; Executive Committee reports; Committee reports; Principal report; Teacher report; Q&A; Adjournment; Networking. 

What are the Willow Dale Elementary School Home and School Association Bylaws

CLICK HERE to access a copy of the current bylaws.