WELCOME TO THE HAYHURST ELEMENTARY PTA WEBPAGE!
The Hayhurst Parent Teacher Association builds community, encourages a love of learning, and supports students, educators, and families with programs and activities. Volunteering at Hayhurst School is a way for parents, guardians, grandparents, friends and community members to show Hayhurst kids how much they value education. There are many different ways to get involved and you can choose a commitment that works for you. As we like to say, "many hands make light work." Get the Details: Meetings, Forms, & More
Thank you for supporting Hayhurst & the PTA!
Help us support our school, our teachers, staff and community by donating!
Direct give is a great way to support the school year round. You can donate to Hayhurst PTA by credit card either as a one-time payment or as a recurring, monthly donation.
Hayhurst PTA is a tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax adviser with questions about charitable contributions. Our EIN: 93-6039319. For more ways to support, please click here.
Join an Upcoming PTA Meeting
We meet most 1st Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm, throughout the school year for our general meetings. Meetings are generally hybrid, either attend in person in the school library or join via Zoom (link to join meeting here).
Details about the meetings are shared in the school newsletter, the Husky Howl.
All are welcome to attend and participate in the conservation about how we best build community and support kids, families, and staff.
Learn more about the PTA here.
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News and Updates
Winter Break Activities from the Hayhurst Library
Whew, we made it to Winter Break! If you're wondering how you'll keep the kids entertained over the break, we have some great suggestions for you.: A link to an author/illustrator's website who has some great story starters and drawing activities for kids of all ages....
Many Hands Make Light Work
Want to help support our school community? We are all in this together. Here are a few ways we could use your help: Want to help Portland families in need? We are seeking volunteers to help staff the Portland Public Schools’ Clothing Closet on Thursday, December 2nd...
A Note from Your PTA President
Hello Hayhurst families, I hope that you have all been enjoying our school community as much as I have been this year. Whether it’s seeing the way parents help our kids have safer lunches and give teachers longer breaks by volunteering at lunchtime or gathering...
Dairy Hill Thanksgiving Fundraiser
Dairy Hill is offering a special dessert menu for the Thanksgiving holiday. Select Hayhurst when you place your order and 15% of your purchase goes to support our school. Order by November 21. Pick up Nov 23-24. More details on the Dairy Hill website!...
The 3rd Graders Win the Run for Hayhurst Fundraising Race – Thanks EVERYONE for Your Support
The Run for Hayhurst was a big success. Kids, staff, and volunteers braved the rain and had fun while helping to raise funds to support our community. Over $16,000 was raised - dollars that go to support teachers, classrooms, fun events, and more. Thanks to our...
Poinsettia Fundraiser – New Dates!
Thanks to everyone who ordered poinsettias so far! If you're going to get poinsettias anyway, this fundraiser is PERFECT for you. New Dates >> We have a new delivery date: December 2nd. >> And, if you haven't ordered yet, you now have a little more time as the new...
Talented and Gifted Nominations Open until January 7th
Quick note from your friendly Hayhurst TAG Coordinator… Nominations for the PPS Talented and Gifted (TAG) program at Hayhurst are open until January 7th, 2022. Curious about TAG? See this presentation for more information. Students can be nominated in math, reading,...
Hayhurst Elementary Poinsettia Fundraiser
Are you planning to buy some poinsettias this holiday season? What about your family and friends? Why give your $$ to big-box stores when you can get your poinsettias through the PTA and support Hayhurst Elementary? Here are the main details... We are excited to offer...
Hayhurst Book Fair at Annie Bloom’s Bookstore
20% of all purchases go to our school library when you mention Hayhurst in the comment section when you checkout online or tell the cashier when you checkout in-person. Online or in-person shop our local indie bookstore, Annie Bloom's, November 1st-6th to raise funds...
Notes from the October PTA Meeting – A Teacher’s Perspective
Sharing some notes from the PTA meeting that may be of interest to all parents/guardians. If you want to hear more of this kind of conversation, consider coming to PTA meetings. We’ll look into recording and sharing a portion of the meetings for people who can’t...
Oregon Battle of the Books at Hayhurst
Calling all students in clusters 345 and 678 who are interested in participating in OBOB this year! Team registration forms are available in the school library and due by Friday, October 22nd. Check out this slide deck for more information, FAQs, and fun book...
Trunk of Treat 2021 Is Coming – Oct. 29 4:30-6:30 PM at Vermont Hills Church Parking Lot
Join us for a ghoulishly fun time on October 29 between 4:30-6:30 PM. Vermont Hills Church has graciously agreed to partner with us to put on a safe community friendly Trunk or Treat event. We wanted to have a 2-hour time frame open for families to drop by to...