Highland Park Senior High PTSA

Support Highland Park Senior High School 

2021 

Last year more than 150 families raised more than $15,500 to fund teacher requests, supplies, and equipment.  This year we are hoping to raise $20,000.00.  

Give to the Max has played an essential role in supporting teachers and students both in and out of the classroom. Where did last year's money go? 

 Here are some examples of past initiatives funded by Giving to the Max.

* A new sound system in the gym

* Books to diversify the choice of texts in the library

 *Supplies for our popular wood-working class

*Dissection kits for Biology classes

*Curriculum materials to enrich learning for ESL learners

2021 and our BIG GOALS:

We have some BIG GOALS for this year.  We do not have to tell you that funding in the district is tight. Many of you already know that. The impact of the pandemic is still heavily felt. 

This year,  all teachers and coaches will have the ability to submit a grant request. A grant review committee made up of parents and students will review requests and make funding decisions. 

Possible Projects that your money will fund:

The PTSA has already been approached with projects requests that your giving to Max could support. Here are some examples.

* A greenhouse that would allow our students to engage in hands-on learning bout sustainability and the environment

* A new bike rack

* Tables for the outdoor courtyard

* Supplies and equipment that teachers and coaches need for their classroom and activities

     Your participation in Giving to the Max matters. No donations are too small.

 A message from your PTSA, President, Linda Baughman.  

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A person with shoulder length hair,  Brown glasses and is wearing earrings. She has has a scarf on and is talking about Give to the Max. 

                     Give to the Max Testimonies from students, teachers and parents of Highland Park High School .

Liz , Student Testimony in American Sign Language.

Image description:  A person with brown hair pulled back, wearing glasses, and a purple sweatshirt is signing about Give to the Max Day.

Spanish Class testimony with teacher, Paula Boe and students

Image description: Many students standing outside with masks on. The Spanish teacher, Paula Boe, wearing black jacket and black pants is talking about Give to the Max Day.

Video Transcriptions:

Spanish: ¡Hola! ¡Buenos días! Yo soy Señora Boe, una de las maestras aqué en Highland Park Senior High. Estoy aquí para pedir...para rogar...para donaciones de Uds. como familias y amigos de Highland Park. El día de Dar a lo Máximo es la semana que viene y necesitamos sus donaciones. De cualquier dinero, de cualquiera cantidad, de un dólar hasta millones de dólares. Estos son estudiantes que van a recibir los beneficios de recursos, de libros, de materiales, de cosas divertidas para usar en clase y en la escuela. 

English: Hello! My name is Paula Boe. I am one of the teachers here at Highland Park Senior High with one of my amazing Spanish 5&6 classes. I am here asking for your donations during Give to the Max Day which is coming up soon. These are some examples of the fabulous students that will receive all the benefits from things that we are able to buy with your donations. Things like classroom supplies, books, fun activities, things for the school. Anything and everything helps, whether it's one dollar or millions of dollars. We appreciate your donation! Thank you so much! ¡Muchísimas gracias! ¡A lo máximo!

Pat Auran, Highland Park Athletics

Image description: A person with grey shirt on, blue jeans and blue shoes is discussing Give to the Max Day.

                                                     Want to see more video testimonies, go to the next tab! 

EMPLOYERS & COMPANIES- Do you want to do more that can make a difference for our school, students, and teachers? 

 Participate in our Match program! Your participation can make a difference for our school, students, and teachers!  

How can you do this? 

 Contact PTSA: hpshptsa@gmail.com 

 Want to avoid the service fee? Send Check/Cash to:

Highland Park Senior High School PTSA

1015 Snelling Avenue South, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116

        THANK YOU for including Highland Park in your Give to the Max plans!