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
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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
The Hayhurst Foundation’s Monthly Meeting Is On Wednesday, Sep. 28 + Thank You for Supporting the Foundation Party Boards (One More Coming Up!)
Thank You for Joining The Hayhurst Foundation Party Boards Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the Foundation Party Boards over the summer and this weekend. Last weekend’s party boards were incredibly fun, plus, we all met new Hayhurst parents and...
Fall Pie Sale!
It’s pie time! Order your pies to arrive just in time for the holidays. They come frozen so you can pop them in the oven when you are ready and deliver a freshly baked treat to your event. These pies make a great gift, as well! Get your orders in now-this fundraiser...
Trail Closure Notice – and the Red Electric Trail!
Portland Parks and Recreation is working on a new trail that will follow the route of an old streetcar, the Red Electric. The Red Electric Trail is planned to eventually connect the Fanno Creek Trail to the waterfront. Right now, the goal of the Red Electric Trail...
It’s BACK: Coffee Cart Fridays
Want to re-up your caffeine, say hey to neighbors, and support the Hayhurst PTA, all while dropping off your student in the morning? Stop by the coffee cart on Friday mornings, 7:45am - 8:15ish. Located out front on nice mornings and in the cafeteria if it's raining....
Grades 3-5: It’s time for Oregon Battle of the Books!
It's time to start forming teams for the Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB)! Hayhurst students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will be hearing about OBOB in their library classes very soon. Last year we had around 45 kids participate and I would love to see even more kids this...
Hayhurst Poinsettia Sale
Are you planning to buy some poinsettias this holiday season? What about your family and friends? Well…we are excited to offer poinsettias from Van Wingerden Greenhouses again this school year! Why give your $$ to big-box stores when you can get your poinsettias...
The Red Electric Trail – and Trail Closure Notice
Portland Parks and Recreation is working on a new trail that will follow the route of an old streetcar. The Red Electric Trail will eventually connect the Fanno Creek Trail (via Oleson Road) to the waterfront. The next phase in the project is to design the segment of...
Congratulations to the Hayhurst Chess Team!
The Hayhurst chess team took second place at the Halloween Chess Tournament last weekend. Congratulations to these hard working kids for a job well done! Hosted at our school, over 130 players came from all over the area for the Halloween tournament; the cafeteria has...
We Love Our Teachers: An Event Hosted by the Portland Association of Teachers
WE LOVE OUR TEACHERS! Come Thru to Show Support + Grab Swag! All community members are invited to COME ON THRU to show support for our Portland educators and also pick up fun "we love our teachers" SWAG! As families drive (or bike / scooter / walk) thru, we will have...
Play-Well TEKnologies After School Program – Registration Opens Monday 10/10
Does your student love engineering, tinkering, and buildingthings that go? Play-Well TEKnologies is back at Hayhurst this fall! At Play-Well TEKnologies, we know that kids are already naturally gifted creators.What we strive to provide is an environment where students...
Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Announcements
Hello Hayhurst Families!This is your friendly neighborhood TAG Coordinator, Jade Stoffan, with two TAG (Talented and Gifted) announcements. 1. We will have a Hayhurst TAG Family Night on Wednesday, October 26th from 6:30 - 7:30. The meeting will be virtual via...
Another Successful Trunk or Treat!
Our Events Co-Chairs, Amy Newcomb and Jen Zwartverwer, co-hosted this years PTA-sponsored Trunk or Treat event last Friday and it was so fun! We had 20 volunteers this year who all went ALL out on their trunk decorations! Thank you to everyone who volunteered and to...