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
Hayhurst Chess Club Fall 2021 Registration
Hayhurst Chess Club has its first practice of the school year on September 15! We are meeting online on Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm. Despite everything, we had great participation last year and we hope for the same this year. Registration available at...
Planning to Volunteer at the School? Register with PPS
If you plan to volunteer at the school this year, get registered with Portland Public Schools here. You need to re-register every three years. The process includes a background check which may take a few days.
PEBT cards you may have received in the mail
You may have received a PEBT card in the mail for your children at Hayhurst. This is to make up for the lack of free/reduced lunches that occurred during the pandemic. If this money gives you extra room in your budget this year, think about using the card for your own...
Hayhurst Lego Robotics Team Application Due June 30th
The Hayhurst Lego Robotics team is excited for the 2021-2022 season. 4th and 5th graders are eligible to submit an application. The application form can be found here. The Lego Robotics season includes completing a robot game on the Lego board, as well as the...
Hayhurst Garden Update: June 2021
Summer Watering Help Our garden is growing! Thanks to some of our staff and students, we have planted a variety of seeds in our school garden. The Hayhurst Garden Committee is looking for help with summer watering. We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and...
Art Class and Husky Head Thanks
Thank you to everyone who came to art classes this year. I was very thankful to see you at the weekly Google Meets sessions, posting projects on Seesaw, or making something out of clay in person. I understand that what is best for our families looks different for...
The Hayhurst Virtual Mini-Auction is now live!
The mini-auction is now live. CLICK HERE to play along. Last bids must be in by 8pm Friday. Over 50 donated items were gathered last spring for what would have been our usual in-person auction. We held a virtual auction in December, when some businesses were still...
Library News: Multnomah County Library’s Summer Reading Program and more!
Dear Students and Families, We have some exciting resources to share with you to support reading and digital literacy this summer! During the last week of school each student will receive a packet with info and materials about: Multnomah County Library’s Summer...
End of Year Auction: 12pm Wednesday June 9th!
The end of year virtual, mini-auction begins Wednesday, June 9th at 12pm! Be on the look out for an email with the link to the auction that will be sent out Wednesday once the auction is live. We will also post the link to the Friends of Hayhurst Facebook page. The...
Camp Fire Summer Day Camp at Hayhurst – ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!
Starting in June Camp Fire is offering Summer Day Camp at Hayhurst! Trained staff will facilitate the fun while adapting to all COVID-19 health and safety requirements and Camp Fire best practice. Summer Day Camp will provide youth, ages 5 through 12, opportunities to...
Hayhurst Artwork at the Portland Art Museum
Over the last few weeks, fifth-graders who attend the Google Meets art classes were given the opportunity to submit work for the Portland Art Museum. Students were given specific supplies with which to create a "Postcard to the Earth." The project coincides with the...
Gabriel Plies Honored Artwork
Every year I need to choose one outstanding artist from Hayhurst out of all of my many talented students. It is a very difficult decision. This one student is entered in a show that includes every school in the district. The specific piece of art will be in the...