There are many ways to get involved — as a class parent, as a committee member, and as an Executive Board member. Please see below for descriptions of our committees. Prefer to be involved on an ad hoc basis? Sign up to volunteer for PTSA events and activities — whether you have a day or an hour, your contributions make a huge difference!
Edgemont Arts Committee (formerly ACE)
The Arts Committee is dedicated to the enrichment of music, visual, and performing arts at the Jr/Sr High School. Our mission is to enhance and support the arts in every Edgemont discipline through programming, raising awareness of the importance of the arts in school, advocating for new and expanded opportunities in art, music, and theater, and providing financial support for arts-related academic and extracurricular programs.
This support may include visiting artists and speakers, special programming, materials and equipment for classroom activities, new clubs, outside consultants, grade-wide assemblies, and performances. In the past, the committee has funded master classes, supplemented field trips, and purchased musical instruments, cameras, and digital arts equipment. We also contribute creative hours behind the scenes for the High School Drama and Musical, the Junior High Musical, and events such as the High School Arts Admissions program.
To join our mailing list or get involved, contact us at edgemontace@gmail.com. To learn more about the Arts Committee, click here.
Audit Committee
Audit Committee responsibilities take place in the summer months, and include: reviewing checks written to Edgemont entities against backup materials and confirming BOE has approved; reviewing other checks written and deposits against backup materials; reconciling the starting and ending bank statements with QuickBooks; and preparing the audit report.
C.H.I.L.D. (Children Having Individual Learning Differences) Committee
The C.H.I.L.D. Committee serves as a resource for families of children with learning differences. It focuses on elevating awareness, support, and connections for all children, families and educators in our community. Its mission is to create a more inclusive culture, promote a rewarding educational experience for students of all abilities at Edgemont Jr-Sr High School, and create a community resource on learning differences for families, faculty, and staff. It also hosts support groups and topical speaker events. To contact the committee co-chairs or get on the mailing list, please email edgemont.ptsa.child@gmail.com.
Faculty Appreciation Committee
These committees plan and host the Welcome Back Breakfast for all faculty, held in the days before school begins for students, and the winter and spring appreciation luncheons given in honor of the faculty and staff. Contact committee.luncheon@gmail.com for more info.
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee is dedicated to spearheading both new and beloved Edgemont PTSA fundraising events. From the lively Welcome Back Social to engaging activities like Student Trivia Night and themed evenings such as Dad’s Night Out and Mom’s Night Out, the committee works to foster a vibrant community spirit while raising funds for our school. Committee members help orchestrate fun-filled events like Movie Nights and other exciting parent and student fundraising initiatives. Sign up here.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee seeks out, interviews and nominates candidates for the PTSA Executive Board and the Audit Committee. This activity generally takes place between January and April.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Committee
The STEM Committee is dedicated to enriching education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at EHS. We advocate for STEM opportunities for our students, and provide financial support for STEM-related academic and extracurricular programs. Initiatives and projects may include visiting scientists, technologists, special educational programs, materials and equipment for non-classroom activities, new clubs, outside consultants, or grade-wide field trips. STEM partners with faculty, students, and parents to support clubs, organize competitions as well as our popular STEM career night, and purchase classroom equipment, such as PCR lab equipment to perform CRISPR gene editing. For information on STEM Committee meetings and events, see the district calendar or contact edgemont.ptsa.stem@gmail.com.
