Who We Are
Our PTO consists of parents, guardians and teachers who provide financial and practical support for programs that help our school community.
You do not need to volunteer your time to be a PTO member. However, if you do have a little extra time, and would like to get involved, we would love to hear from you! There is something to suit everyone so please get in touch.
2023/24 AHES PTO Board
AHES PTO Board Members
President - Bonnie Knechtel
Vice President - Samantha Moore
Treasurer - Kris Frazier
Recording Secretary - Danielle Winnerling
Corresponding Secretary - Kristie Gannon
Co-Hospitality - Emily Tidswell, Merissa Zuzulock
Library Coordinator, Lauren Gormley
Garden Coordinator, Candace Madden
Become a PTO member by filling out the Membership form found HERE or find the form under the MY ACCOUNT tab in the My Forms/Paperwork section
What We Do
Your membership directly finances school programs such as school assemblies, playground equipment, library supplies, homework books for students, planners for teachers, Field Day t-shirts and supplies.
Projects and events funded in recent years include:
- Fun annual events such as Family Bingo Night, Family Movie Night, Halloween and Sweetheart Dances
- A new fence and gate for the Tiger Patch Learning Garden
- A New projector & drop-down screen in the gym
- New playground equipment and water fountains
- Gaga Ball pit
- Digital Marque
- Educational assemblies for students
To give you an idea of our annual financial commitments, not including special items, here is a breakdown:
| Financial and Food Donations to Families in Need | $4000 - 4,725 |
| Homework Books and Teacher Planners | $ 800 |
| Halloween Events/Bingo/Movie Night | $ 500 |
| Reimbursing Teachers for Classroom Supplies ($100 each pa) | $2,000 |
| Teacher/Staff Appreciation | $1,250 |
| 6th Grade Graduation | $1,200 |
| Insurance | $ 825 |
| Garden Maintenance/Stipend | $ 600 |
| Licenses & Registrations | $ 200 |
| Website Software | $ 450 |
| TOTAL |
Your membership fees will be put to good use to help our school community, so PLEASE JOIN US!
AHES PTO Mission Statement
The Atlantic Highlands Elementary School PTO’s mission is to promote and foster the partnership between parents, teachers, and the wider school community. We achieve this mission by implementing a number of programs which are made possible by the enthusiastic involvement of our teachers, staff and family members.
You do not have to volunteer your time or attend PTO meetings to be a member, but it would be great to meet you!
Like us on Facebook to get up to date information on our meetings and programs.
If you have any questions or ideas feel free to approach a PTO Board member directly with or email us -pto@ahes.k12.nj.us - we would love to hear from you!
View AHES PTO BYLAWS HERE
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