WELCOME TO THE HAYHURST ELEMENTARY PTA WEBPAGE!
PTA is a way to engage families and communities in encouraging educational success and supporting special programs and activities. Volunteering at Hayhurst School is a way for parents, guardians, grandparents, friends and community members to show the children how much they value education. There are many different ways to get involved and you can choose a commitment that best suits your family and your 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 the Upcoming PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be Monday, May 9th, 2022. We normally meet 2nd Mondays, 6:30-8 PM throughout the school year for our general meetings.
We will likely keep things virtual. Details about how to join the meetings are shared in the school newsletter (click here to subscribe).
All are welcome to attend and participate in the conversation; only PTA members can vote. Learn more about the PTA here.
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Weekend Food Bags
We are thrilled to announce that our Weekly Food Bags program will now be provided through Meals 4 Kids.
STEM at Hayhurst
PTA Clothing Closet
Please use this form to request clothing items needed for your family. Your response will remain anonymous unless you prefer items to be delivered to your home.
Chess at Hayhurst
Incoming Parent FAQ
We’ve collected some frequently asked questions and answers to help parents of kids new to Hayhurst.
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News and Updates
Art Classes Inspired by Portland Arts Exhibitions
Hello Hayhurst Parents! I wanted to make sure you were aware of some art exhibitions in town which have been topics of study in art classes this year: >>> Grades 2 and 3 have learned about Leonardo Da Vinci (older grades will also learn about him). There is a great...
Guidance for Families on Acceleration Pathways
On March 29 PPS Communication sent out an email titled "Believe Your Student Should Skip a Grade? Apply for Whole Grade or Math Acceleration."The email had information about upcoming opportunities for students to skip a whole grade or a grade level in math. The...
FYI: Lego Animation Summer Camps taught by Mr. David
Mr. David's School of Film helps your creative kids tell their stories using Lego animation, filmmaking, stop motion, and acting! As a member of the parent at Hayhurst and frequent Hayhurst Substitute Teacher and Lunch Helper, Mr. David would love to offer Hayhurst...
Hayhurst Chess Club is Back and In Person!
Rose-City-Chess-Hayhurst-Flyer-Spring-2022_3465Download HAYHURST CHESS IS BACK 2019 OSCF K5 School Team State Champions WEDNESDAYS 2:30-3:30PM Hayhurst Chess Club is open to students of all abilities, whether they are learning the rules for the first time or striving...
Connect to Kindergarten at Hayhurst Elementary 2022
Connect to Kindergarten evenings for incoming kindergarteners are coming up: Tuesday, April 12th, 6-7:30 PM - In person and Virtual - Link coming soon. Thursday, May 5th, 6-7:30 PM - In person. Please visit the school’s connect to kindergarten page for more details...
Hayhurst Unity Garden Is Seeking Volunteers!
Spring Into Action Come Grow With Us! Please join us as we care for, create and maintain projects that benefit our students, school, and community. The Garden Committee is looking for new leadership and team members. Come join the HUG Team! We are a collective of...
Sign Up to Be a Lunch Volunteer
With the new lunch schedule, we are changing our sign up system for lunch volunteering. We are no longer requiring folks to sign up for consistent weekly shifts (though you can), so that folks with less flexible schedules can join in for this fun glimpse into Hayhurst...
After School Spanish at Hayhurst is now ready
Welcome to Portland Early Learning's Adventures in Spanish! Dates: Mondays March 28th - May 25th 2022 Time: 2:15-3:15 pm Cost: $162 Spring-poster-for-HayhurstDownload
Read Across Differences March Challenge
This March in Hayhurst Library we are celebrating Read Across Differences Month, a spin on Read Across America. All K-5 students are invited to participate by completing one or more of the Read Across Walls challenges to stretch their reading horizons through trying...
Donations Needed for Hayhurst’s Spring Auction 2022
The Hayhurst Virtual School Auction opens on April 28, 2022 and we are seeking donations from within the community. Direct donations from within our community play a key role in school fundraising. A few examples: Do you have season passes and could...
Hayhurst’s Spring Pie Sale is on! Get Your Pie Order In by March 17th!
Hayhurst Elementary PTA is hosting our 3rd annual pie fundraiser in partnership with Willamette Valley Pie Company. All pies are made fresh locally in Salem. They are a perfect addition to spring celebrations, Sunday dessert or a sweet treat for the family. This...
A Note from Your PTA President
Hello Hayhurst grown-ups, I am writing after spending an evening at the Portland Public Schools Board meeting, trying to understand the news last week that our school - like nearly every other elementary and middle school in the district - is facing budget cuts...