School-Related Community Groups Need Your Support

The following community groups are dedicated to providing support directly to the local schools. They are volunteer organizations and always welcome new members.

HEF - Healdsburg Education Foundation - The Foundation (formerly the HELP Foundation) was organized in 1985 by a number of local citizens interested in offering assistance to K - 12th grade students. Current programs sponsored by HELP include Adopt-A-Class [community members adopt a classroom or department with a donation], Mini-Grants [teachers apply for up to $300 each for innovative programs for their classrooms - this program is funded by the annual Historic House Tour], and Maxi-Grants [teachers apply for grants of $5-20,000 for projects working with ESL students, teaching computer and network technology or teaching math and science to girls] and numerous scholarships provided to HHS students. Meetings are monthly. For more information, call their voice mail number [(707)524-8747], visit their website at www.HEFschools.com, or e-mail to info@helpfoundation.com.

HALL - Healdsburg Advocates for Language Learning - H.A.L.L. was organized in 1986 as a support group for the Immersion program, supporting it financially with fundraising and donations for much needed Spanish materials and supporting the classrooms with volunteers. All parents who have children in the Bilingual Immersion Program (& teachers) are automatically members of H.A.L.L. It is an informational resource for parents, schools and the district. Meetings are held monthly at Bank of the West. Contact Paula Wurlitzer at LWURLITZER@prodigy.net for more information.

Graduation Celebration – This is a non-profit organization of community volunteers dedicated to providing alcohol, drug and tobacco free activities for all eligible Seniors on graduation night. A glorious all-night party is planned each year funded entirely by e$crip. The group consists of parents of students of all ages, not just parents of seniors. Meetings are monthly. Contact Rena Harold [431-1833] for more information.

Parent/Teacher Organizations – These groups directly affect the school campuses by raising funds for much needed programs and equipment. They also support parents by providing focus groups for discussing topics of interest to parents. Active PTA or PTO organizations are associated with Fitch Mountain School, Foss Creek School, HES, and the Junior High. Contact the school offices for current contact information.

BOP (Band of Parents) Music Boosters Club - This is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting music education in Healdsburg Schools. The primary goal is to help make music education a rich and rewarding experience for our students by raising funds for field trips, uniforms, instruments, and assisting with performances and transportation. We are dedicated to supporting music education at Healdsburg High, Healdsburg Junior High, and Healdsburg Elementary Schools. For additional information, contact Ann Amtower, 433-1775, aamtower@comcast.net.

Parent Information Network (PIN) The Parent Information Network provides information to parents about all school activities. It is a group of parents dedicated to improving communication between the Healdsburg schools and the parent community. It formed in the spring of 2002 and, though it is a general community group, the initial emphasis is on the High School where parent communication is needed most. Not only do parents need to work together on the various projects going on at the High School that require major parent involvement, but they need to hear about student activities in order to understand what's going on in the school. See their website at www.parent.healdsburg.net for more information.

Greyhound Athletic Boosters Club – This group supports HHS athletes and helps generate over $20,000 a year for their programs. We support all the sports teams at the high school. By joining the Booster Club, you too help support these student athletes in one of Northern California's top high schools. New members are always welcome. Booster merchandise may be ordered at any time [see www.hhs.husd.com/images/boostersordr.gif]. Call Dick Bugarske (431-3420) for more information.