As a nonprofit organization, the PTO relies soley on donations from families like you to provide funding for the many events we host throughout the year, from school activities and programs to special events.
Donate at whatever level works for your family - every dollar helps! If you'd prefer to donate with cash or check (made out to Hall PTO), please mail to Hall High School PTO, 945 N. Main St, West Hartford, CT 06117
*** Write "PTO Donation" in the memo. Thank you so much!
The mission of the Hall High School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to operate exclusively for charitable, educational, or literary purposes ….
by conducting supporting activities which benefit, perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of, the William Hall High School
to promote the welfare of the students through the coordination and cooperation of students, parents, teachers, other citizens of the Town of West Hartford and the West Hartford Board of Education;
and to make the school the center of student life by assisting with certain school activities.
All Hall parents and guardians are automatically a member of the PTO, welcome! Here's what we provide to every family...
Engaging school events and activities to support students
Faculty/staff activities on special occasions (i.e.: Teacher Appreciation Week, Welcome Back lunch)
Weekly digital newsletter (emailed to all families every Tues.)
Monthly parent meetings
Volunteer opportunities for parents and guardians
Welcome Back Teachers Lunch
Counseling Department Senior Day Lunch
The Thirst Project: students Human Rights club
Fly Over Banner for Senior Parade
History Department Pequot Project
Culinary Club- Guest Speaker
Series with Dr. Maria Sirois - Teen Resilience
Adopt a Family Holiday Gift
West Hartford Scholarship Fund
Foundation for W. Hartford Public Schools
Children's Charity Ball
Theater Department Programming
Teacher Appreciation Day
Curriculum Night Dinner for Hall Staff
Custodian Appreciation
New Parent Orientation
Welcome Back Teacher Luncheon
LGBT/Straight Alliance Bus to Event
SafeGrad
Board of Directors
President: Katie Baker
Co-Treasurers: Gayatri Mene & Open Position
Co-Recording Secretaries: Cara Riddle & Liz Reynolds
Newsletter Chair: Michelle Bonner
Social Media Chair: Michelle Bonner
Hospitality Co-Chairs: Myra Emrick & Stacey Safryn
Concessions Co-Chairs: Onika Butler & Amarilis Franjul
SafeGrad Co-Chairs: Amy Gurchin & Rachel Rudnick
Past President: Adria Giordano
Representatives
Community of Concern: Becky Munday & Trisha Pitter
Parent Teacher Council (PTC): Amy Steinberg
Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools: Andrea Dixon
West Hartford Scholarship Fund: Christine Meding
Questions or to get involved, please us at: HallPTO@gmail.com
2024 - 2025 Hall PTO Meeting Schedule
PTO Meetings are OPEN TO ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS of Hall Students
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. Monthly in Room E-131
(unless otherwise noted)
MEETING DATES
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
6:15-6:40 pm, Career Center (prior to Curriculum Night)
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The PTO supports teachers and faculty throughout the year. One way is through grant opportunities when funding if available . All grant funding requests are reviewed by our board of directors to ensure mission alignment and value to the broader Hall HS community. Once grant requests are reviewed, they are then voted on by the board of directors.
To apply for a grant from the PTO, please complete the Request Form and submit it to the PTO via email: hallpto@gmail.com.
FEBRUARY ❤️
~ What Happens in Vegas.(2/20/24)
~ A Note from Our Presidents & Chipotle Fundraiser (2/13/24)
~ SafeGrad & PTO Meetings Tonight! (2/6/24)
JANUARY ❄️
~ Festivities & Fundraisers (1/23/24)
~ Saver's Fundraiser: Give Us Your Ugly Holiday Sweaters! (1/16/24)
~ Out With the Old (1/9/24)
DECEMBER ⛄
~ Enjoy Winter Break! (12/19/23)
~ Open Mic Night & More! (12/12/23)
~ Giving Season & All That Jazz (12/5/23)
NOVEMBER 🦃
~ Let's Shop the Halls as the Holiday Season Begins! (11/28/23)
~ Making Hall Great! Parent Volunteer Opportunities (11/13/23)
~ Fun Fall Festivities (11/7/23)
OCTOBER 🍁
~ Happy HALLoween! (10/31/23)
~ News You Can Use (10/24/23)
~ Resources & Volunteer Opportunities (10/17/23)
~ A Beautiful New Day (10/10/23)
~ These Are Days... (10/3/23)
SEPTEMBER 🍎
~ Meet Us at the Snack Shack (9/26/23)
~ Fall Kickoff! See You at the Game! (9/19/23)
~ You're Invited! First PTO Meeting & Curriculum Night (9/12/23)
~ Welcome Back! THere's An Amazing Year Ahead! (9/5/23)
AUGUST ☀️
~ Welcome to Hall's PTO Weekly Newsletter (8/30/23)