Elementary

Houghton High School

Houghton Elementary PTO - Houghton Portage Township Schools

The PTO coordinates school fundraising so our students do not have to fundraise individually.

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Our Mission

To strengthen our children's education and development through the collaborative efforts of parents, teachers and administration.

Our Main Events & Fundraisers

  •  Spirit Wear Sales

  •  Fall and/or Spring Events

  • Scholastic Book Fair

  • Restaurant Give Back Nights

  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Where do our funds go?

  •  Field trips

  •  New books

  • Technology

  • Facility enhancements

  • Playground and gym equipment

  • Framing for student art

Your Houghton Elementary PTO needs YOU! How can you help?

  • Attend PTO meetings the third Tuesday of each month (5:30-6:30 PM) both in person (in classroom #112) and virtually.

  •  Volunteer to provide help at an event.

  • Donate items or food for school events.

  • Participate with your family in our events.

  • Be a member of the committees that organize events.

  • Stand a term in one of five executive positions (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, or Publicity) or chair a committee.

For Teachers

Board of Directors

Jen D'Luge, President

Katie Tormala, Vice-President

Vicki Locatelli, Treasurer

Shelby Oja, Secretary

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PTO ByLaws (PDF)

2023-2024 Houghton Elementary PTO Meeting Schedule

All are welcome at PTO meetings! Agendas and Google meet login details are shared via List Serve prior to the meetings.

5:30-6:30pm the third Tuesday of each month (excluding December). Meetings will be hybrid, both In-Person (in Classroom #113) and Virtually (via Google Meets)

  • September 19, 2023

  • October 17, 2023

  • November 14, 2023

  • NO DECEMBER MEETING

  • January 16, 2024

  • February 13, 2024

  • March 19, 2024

  • April 16, 2024

  • May 21, 2024

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Upcoming Events

OCT

11

 

Friday, October 11

Teacher In-Service

No school for students

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OCT

21

 

Monday, October 21

Board of Education Meeting

5:30 p.m. Location: HPTS HS Library

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NOV

07

 

Thursday, November 7

HS/MS Parent/Teacher Conferences

Half Day for Students Conference times 1:00-3:00pm & 5:00-7:00pm

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