Dear Voorhees High School Parents and Guardians,
We hope that you enjoyed your summer and on behalf of the Voorhees High School PTSO, we welcome you and your child/children to the 2018-2019 school year!
A PTSO — Parent Teacher Student Organization— is intended to be made up of parents, teachers, staff members, students, grandparents, guardians and community business partners. Everyone has a vested interest in the success of our students, which is displayed by giving time, talents and support to help shape their lives, build character and positively influence the next generation of citizens and leaders.
We have some exciting activities and events planned for this school year, including:
- A Food Truck Fundraiser before the Annual Homecoming football game on October 5. (Raises funds for Project Graduation and other annual events.)
- Student of the Month Awards ($10 Amazon Gift Certificate given to each one Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior per month for 6 months)
- Student Scholarship awards ($100-$150 male/female graduating seniors given on Senior Awards night)
- The Annual Raffle (Raises funds for Project Graduation and other annual events – this event has raised up to $15,000 with the potential to raise so much more!)
- The Annual Teacher, Administration and Staff Appreciation Breakfast. Every May, we have been able to organize donations and partially sponsor a breakfast for ALL of the employees of VHS.
- Graduation Yard Signs – This is a new fundraiser that our families have enjoyed over the last couple of years.
- Project Graduation — this is our biggest undertaking! We need to raise about $28,000 to sponsor a FREE, safe activity filled, fun, drug and alcohol-free graduation night party for all graduating seniors.
Please support the VHS PTSO. We really need your help!
- Become a member at our low annual membership of $10. Download the membership form (VHS PTSO MembershipForm 2018-19) and return it along with your check to the Main Office.
- Volunteer and attend our meetings, the second Monday of the month at 7:00pm, unless otherwise announced, in room 135 or the cafeteria. Our next REGULAR meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12. Additional monthly meetings are scheduled for October 9, November 12, December 10, January 7, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13 and June 10.
- Make your Amazon.com purchases by going to the school website at http://www.nhvweb.net/vhs/home/and clicking on the PTSO tab in the right column, then click the Amazon link at the bottom of the page. Or type http://amzn.to/1Hz9dbL into your browser. Amazon donates 7% of your purchase to VHS!
The VHS PTSO is not just for families of seniors! We want everyone to join and assist! Students, teachers, staff and parents – it benefits everyone.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Walton, President
Pauline Thomas, Treasurer
Carlton Blake, Vice President
Jennifer Kucharski, Secretary
