Wow! We asked and our community delivered - the PTO 300th Raffle Extravaganza was a wild success!We thank all of you for participating - from the bountiful contributions, to our grade level liaisons putting the baskets together, to the purchasing of tickets! We raised over $18K and your generosity allows us to fund so many of our PTO events and requests that directly benefit our schools, teachers, staff, students, & families! We especially thank Jen Peterson and Stacey Raffi, the co-chairs, of this event. Thank you again to all of you who made this a success!
Still not sure exactly what we do? Together, we make a lot happen! Please take a look at our updated website to get a better sense of how the PTO supports our school community. We are always in need of volunteers - whether you can give an hour, help at an event, or run a committee - it takes all of us to make the PTO “go”. Interested in learning more?
Multicultural Night - 4/3 6:30-8:30, Placentino/Miller cafeteria
Journey around the globe with our second school-wide, PTO sponsored, Multicultural Night hosted by Holliston’s international families. 15 different countries will be represented. Contact us if interested in hosting a country table or joining current ones.
Need invitations? Don't forget about the Minted.com discount!
With graduations and other celebrations approaching, remember to use code FUNDRAISEHOLLISTON for 20% your purchase. Minted donates 15% of sales to the PTO!
Paint Night Fundraiser - April 27
Join us at ConnectEd & Inspired in Bellingham for a family fun night of painting and socializing with your Holliston community! $10 from each ticket will be donated to the Holliston PTO to support school activities.
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming - May 6-10
In Holliston we recognize ALL school faculty and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. The PTO efforts will include an Amazon wish list for treats, local lunch, and coffee carts at all four schools. Stay tuned for optional ways you can sign up to help show all of our Holliston public school staff that we appreciate all they do every day!
Family Photo Mini Sessions - June 23
Lovely Pictures Studio is offering fun-filled Family Mini Sessions at Broad Hill Lavender Farm on June 23 (slots are available between 8am to 11am). The mini session is $160 and includes access to the final gallery from where you choose 4 edited HR digital images and print release (a portion will be donated to the Holliston PTO). Instructions to book your slot: click to 6/23 on the google calendar and choose the time slot marked "Broad Hill" that works for you. Type your full name on the top field and you will receive a confirmation email.
Elementary News
3rd Grade 18th Century Days - Volunteers Needed
Third graders and 3/4 Montessori students will be making a trip back in time to the 18th Century during the week of April 22-26. We are looking for parent volunteers to work shifts teaching topics from Candle Making to Hearth Cooking to Fun & Games–no prior experience needed! Monday, Thursday, and Friday need several more volunteers in order to give our kids a great experience!
Square One Art Reminder - Order by April 10
Order keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art that you received in their custom Square One Art folder that was sent home in March. A portion of the proceeds benefit the PTO. Order by April 10th - makes great gifts!
PreK/K Carnival and Elementary Field Days: Details Coming Soon!
The End of Year is fast approaching! Mark Your Calendars: Our Preschool and Kindergarten Carnival will be on May 30 (rain date: May 31), and we will need a lot of volunteers to help make the magic happen - stay tuned for the volunteer sign up in the coming weeks! Elementary Field Days are being planned for early June, and we will share dates and volunteer sign ups as soon as possible.
Mathapalooza Recap
The first Elementary math Olympiad & STEM family fun night at the Placentino/Miller cafeteria & gym was a huge success! If you couldn't make it, take a look at the recap and let us know if we should do it again next year!
Elementary Read-A-Thon Recap & Thank You!
Thank you everyone who participated, donated and volunteered - we raised over $3,500 to fund end of year activities for our youngest students. Click the image for details & please be on the lookout for a survey in the coming weeks as we begin to plan for next year.
RAMS News
RAMS Read-a-Thon Update
Our focus for the READ-A-THON was to get students to read! The PTO is happy to support such great initiatives. We will greatly appreciate and accept any monetary donation you may want to send our way. Donations noted for the Read-A-Thon will go directly back to students in the form of the prize baskets, classroom supplies for classroom teachers, and RAMS CARE prizes to name a few. Thank you for your support!
HHS News
Panther Prowl 5K & Fun Run - Class of 2024 Fundraiser
The Class of 2024 invites you to this fun event for all ages! Spend your morning running or walking through the neighborhoods of Holliston with family and friends. With your participation, the Class of 2024 will raise money to help fund prom, the Senior class trip, and other exciting events to celebrate our Seniors' final year of high school!
