Volunteering with VH PTSA
Get Involved — Volunteer!
When adults volunteer, all students benefit! There are many opportunities for parents and community members to get involved. Your help is needed whether you chair, co-chair, or just volunteer. Please email Molly Corombos, VP of Committees, at vhptsacmte@gmail.com with any questions. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the PTSA Volunteer Form.
District-level Committees: These coordinators work with other volunteers from Rochester Community Schools (RCS) PTAs on district-wide initiatives.
- Authors in April – This amazing program brings nationally acclaimed authors to visit RCS students, conduct book talks, interact with aspiring writers & discuss creative writing.
- Founders Day – This annual ceremony honors outstanding PTA and PTSA volunteers in the district.
- Green Schools – Various earth-friendly and recycling projects are championed by the Green Schools committee.
- Health & Wellness – This group promotes physical and emotional wellness for students and families across RCS.
- Legislative Committee – Each school sends a representative to a monthly legislative committee meeting to discuss and share findings on legislation related to education.
- Meals on Wheels – A coordinator works to find school volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels.
- PAC Representative (x2) – The Parent Action Committee represents the special education needs of students in the district. Rep must have a student with an IEP.
- Reflections – This annual arts recognition contest awards student submissions in photography, literature, dance and other creative arts.
- Safe Routes – This national organization helps improve pedestrian safety around schools, and can provide grant money for traffic lights, crossing guards, sidewalks, traffic studies, etc.
- STEAM – This person works with district coordinators to organize the annual STEAM career fair (science, technology, engineering, arts, math).
Van Hoosen Committees
- 8thGrade Party (x2) – Volunteers organize an amazing evening party for outgoing 8th grade Vikings.
- After School Activities – Quarterly after school dances/events are held for all VH students. Coordinate with VH administration and create signups for volunteers and supplies
- Beautification – Volunteers maintain the flower pots and simple plantings near school entrances. Can work with local nurseries to get supplies donated. We have a supply of seasonal “filler” items for you to use as well.
- Honors Breakfast (x2) – Honor roll students are treated to a celebratory breakfast before school in May or June.
- Media Center – Coordinates volunteers who are needed in the media center each week.
- Odin’s Corner – A small school store is open weekly to sell spirit items, snacks and school supplies.
- Spirit Wear – An organizer is needed for spirit wear sales of VH apparel and sundries. The website is set up. Coordinate free shipping days with the vendor and share information and sales flyers.
- Staff Appreciation – Staff potluck meals and food donations are coordinated several times each year during parent-teacher conferences and teacher appreciation week.
- Student Directory – An organized person is needed to create the student directory at the beginning of the school year.
- Viking Games (x3-6)– Sixth graders are invited to this one-day social event to meet other new students before school begins. One-two reps are needed from each: Brewster, Musson, and Delta Kelly.
- Office Volunteers - Work with the office staff to coordinate regular volunteers in the office.
- Teacher Representative/Liaison - Reach out to teachers periodically to see how the PTSA can support them.
For more information, please email Molly Corombos, VP of Committees, at vhptsacmte@gmail.com