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
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 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
Hayhurst Honored at the Annual the Heart of Portland Arts Showcase – April 11
Hayhurst Elementary is one of the schools being honored at the fourth annual The HEART of Portland: A Portland Public Schools K-12 Arts Showcase on Wednesday, April 11th at the Portland Art Museum. As a thank you to taxpayers for their support of the Arts Tax, this...
New Opportunities with Terracycle Recycling at Hayhurst
Hayhurst can now accept any Vitamin or supplement packaging including the bottles and caps. See link for further info: Supplement the Earth Recycling Program Any Burt's Bees product (brand specific). See link for further info: Burt's Bees Recycle on Us Any febreeze or...
Spring Garden Club is open for registration!
This spring join the Green Schoolhouse at Hayhurst Unity Garden and surrounding outdoor spaces to explore the season. The program will focus on growing food that will be ready for us by the end of the school year and along the way be testing our soil, cultivating...
Hayhurst Food Drive to Benefit Neighborhood House is ON!
Bring non-perishable foods from March 12-23. high protein foods (nut butters, canned fish) as well as canned fruits/vegetables are great options! >> In the morning, place cans in the box for your grade level. Boxes will be on the stage in the cafeteria. >>...
Spring Music & Movement After School Class at Hayhurst (K-2nd grade)
New at Hayhurst: Music & Movement After School Class for kindergarten - 2nd grade students. Offered in partnership with Vibe of Portland. Students will explore music in various ways, including singing, listening, playing instruments, and moving individually and as...
News You Can Use from the Multnomah County Library
Grades K-5: Resources for beginning readers! Multnomah County Library has kits for kids who are learning to read! These Welcome to Reading Kits are at four levels: Starting Out (yellow), Building Skills (blue), Reading More (red), and On My Own (green). Each...
We Want to Hear From You: Fundraising Wish List for Our School
Please help our fundraising efforts by completing this super simple survey. We'd like to come up with a prioritized wish list for the school. The survey has two questions. One is optional. You can do it. Thank you.
Procedures for Parent Volunteers at Recess
We are excited to have so many parents willing to share their time and energy during lunch recess. In order to best support our teachers and students and to create a volunteer opportunity that best utilizes volunteer time, please follow the following procedures when...
From the School Nurse: Letting Our Kids Be Kids – Stress
Greetings from the School Nurse: Lori Elder, RN BSN Anxiety is now the number one mental health-related diagnosis in children; childhood depression is also increasing. Experts report a strong link between anxiety/depression and the lack of adequate free play/down...
New After-School Program: Hayhurst Kids Choir for Grades 3, 4, & 5
If your child loves to sing and perform, here’s a program just for them! Hayhurst Kids Choir for Grades 3, 4, and 5 Choir Director Kim Weber, Hayhurst Parent Six Week Session Thursdays April 5 – May 10 2:20-3:15 Classes Held at Hayhurst Elementary ♫♫ SAVE THE DATE...
New Tip from Parents for Preparedness
Parents for Preparedness Planning Tip: Did you know: following a major disaster, neighborhood volunteers will likely be the first on the scene to provide help. You can join a Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) and become trained to respond following an emergency....
Come Play Structured Games with Kids On the Playground During Big-Kid Recess
Hello Hayhurst Community, We are looking for a few adults to help out with playing structured games with kids on the playground during big-kid recess after lunch. Big kid recess is daily from around 11:45-12:15. Vice Principal Dawn Schlegel is in charge during recess,...