Hall PTO
As a nonprofit organization, the PTO relies soley on donations from families like you to provide funding for the many events we host throughout the year, from school activities and programs to special events.
Donate at whatever level works for your family - every dollar helps! If you'd prefer to donate with cash or check (made out to Hall PTO), please mail to Hall High School PTO, 945 N. Main St, West Hartford, CT 06117
*** Write "PTO Donation" in the memo. Thank you so much!
The mission of the Hall High School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to operate exclusively for charitable, educational, or literary purposes ….
by conducting supporting activities which benefit, perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of, the William Hall High School
to promote the welfare of the students through the coordination and cooperation of students, parents, teachers, other citizens of the Town of West Hartford and the West Hartford Board of Education;
and to make the school the center of student life by assisting with certain school activities.
All Hall parents and guardians are automatically a member of the PTO, welcome! Here's what we provide to every family...
Engaging school events and activities to support students
Faculty/staff activities on special occasions (i.e.: Teacher Appreciation Week, Welcome Back lunch)
Weekly digital newsletter (emailed to all families every Tues.)
Monthly parent meetings
Volunteer opportunities for parents and guardians
What does the PTO support?
Welcome Back Teachers Lunch
Counseling Department Senior Day Lunch
The Thirst Project: students Human Rights club
Fly Over Banner for Senior Parade
History Department Pequot Project
Culinary Club- Guest Speaker
Series with Dr. Maria Sirois - Teen Resilience
Adopt a Family Holiday Gift
West Hartford Scholarship Fund
Foundation for W. Hartford Public Schools
Children's Charity Ball
Theater Department Programming
Teacher Appreciation Day
Curriculum Night Dinner for Hall Staff
Custodian Appreciation
New Parent Orientation
Welcome Back Teacher Luncheon
LGBT/Straight Alliance Bus to Event
SafeGrad
Do Something Day
2023-2024 Board & Representatives
Board of Directors
Co-Presidents: Adria Giordano & Katie Baker
Co-Treasurers: Andrea Dixon & Gayatri Mene
Co-Recording Secretaries: Cara Riddle & Jill Pollack Lewis
Newsletter Co-Chairs: Amity Gaige & Jane Shauck
Social Media: Michelle Bonner
Hospitality Co-Chairs: Stacey Safryn & Myra Emrick
Concessions Co-Chairs: Amarilis Franjul & Onika Butler
Past President: Carolyn Martindale
Representatives:
Community of Concern: Melissa Geetter
Parent Teacher Council (PTC): Amy Steinberg
Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools: Clark Finley
West Hartford Scholarship Fund: Christine Medin
Questions or to get involved, please us at: HallPTO@gmail.com
Meeting Schedule
2023 - 2024 Hall PTO Meeting Schedule
PTO Meetings are OPEN TO ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS of Hall Students
Meetings are held at 7PM Monthly in Room E-131
(unless otherwise noted)
MEETING DATES
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
6:30-7:00pm, Gym (prior to Curriculum Night)
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Wednesday, December 12, 2023
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Teacher/Faculty Grant Opportunities
The PTO supports teachers and faculty throughout the year. One way is through grant opporutnities when funding if available . All grant funding requests are reviewed by our board of directors to ensure mission alignment and value to the broader Hall HS community. Once grant requests are reviewed, they are then voted on by the board of directors.
To apply for a grant from the PTO, please complete the Request Form and submit it to the PTO via email: hallpto@gmail.com.
PTO Newsletters
FEBRUARY ❤️
~ What Happens in Vegas.(2/20/2)
~ A Note from Our Presidents & Chipotle Fundraiser (2/13/24)
~ SafeGrad & PTO Meetings Tonight! (2/6/24)
JANUARY ❄️
~ Festivities & Fundraisers (1/23/24)
~ Saver's Fundraiser: Give Us Your Ugly Holiday Sweaters! (1/16/24)
~ Out With the Old (1/9/24)
DECEMBER ⛄
~ Enjoy Winter Break! (12/19/23)
~ Open Mic Night & More! (12/12/23)
~ Giving Season & All That Jazz (12/5/23)
NOVEMBER 🦃
~ Let's Shop the Halls as the Holiday Season Begins! (11/28/23)
~ Making Hall Great! Parent Volunteer Opportunities (11/13/23)
~ Fun Fall Festivities (11/7/23)
OCTOBER 🍁
~ Happy HALLoween! (10/31/23)
~ News You Can Use (10/24/23)
~ Resources & Volunteer Opportunities (10/17/23)
~ A Beautiful New Day (10/10/23)
~ These Are Days... (10/3/23)
SEPTEMBER 🍎
~ Meet Us at the Snack Shack (9/26/23)
~ Fall Kickoff! See You at the Game! (9/19/23)
~ You're Invited! First PTO Meeting & Curriculum Night (9/12/23)
~ Welcome Back! THere's An Amazing Year Ahead! (9/5/23)
AUGUST ☀️
~ Welcome to Hall's PTO Weekly Newsletter (8/30/23)