HSES PTO Newsletter
October 2026
👏Shoalie Card Fundraiser total to date is $40,890👏
Thank you to all of you that are supporting our Shoalie Card Fundraiser!!
Our goal was $35,000!
You and your kids are pivotal to the fundraiser’s success and we sincerely appreciate all you did to sell cards!!
Upcoming Events
Shoalie Card Little Prize Day
Prizes for Shoalie Card will come home with your child on Friday, October 23rd.
🎃FALL FESTIVAL🎃
The Fall Festival is Friday, October 23rd, 2026
5:30-7:30
Fall Festival Raffle Baskets
The PTO will again be raffling off fun, themed raffle baskets as an addition to the Fall Festival! This was a great success last year with so many fantastic baskets thanks to all of our amazing families!
Below you can find a sign up genius with a list of suggested items. There are also “your choice” spaces included if you would like to send an item not listed. Gift cards to include in the basket or purchase items are also welcomed. If you own a business and would like to contribute for a separate basket that is also an option that is greatly appreciated!
Please send labeled items in with your kiddo or drop at the school by Monday, October 19th in preparation of the Fall Festival that Friday.
Raffle tickets will be available for only $1/each (cash or venmo) at the Fall Festival and winners will be announced that night.
Please direct any questions to our PTO at HSESPTO@gmail.com
Event Information
Please let us know if you are going to be attending by checking on the link below. In preparation for the Santa's Workshop Event, the PTO is asking for supplies early. We would like to have as many pre-made wrapping items as possible in order for our event to run efficiently.
👀BE ON THE LOOKOUT👀
If your child earned the trip to Funolpolis, PTO will be sending home a field trip form after fall break.
WE MUST HAVE A SIGNED FORM FOR YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE.
NEW SPIRIT WEAR
NEW PLATFORM NEW DESIGNS
🎉PTO SPIRIT NIGHTS🎉
Mark Your Calendars
November 4 -- The Varsity
November 16 -- La Parilla
December 8 -- Your pie
PTO Calendar
SEPTEMBER
28 – Oct. 2 Book Fair
OCTOBER
12-16 NO SCHOOL Fall Break
23 Shoalie Card Little Prize Day
23 PTO Fall Festival 5:30-7:30
29 Book Character Parade
30 NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day
NOVEMBER
6 Shoalie Card Big Prize Day - Funopolis
12 PTO Meetings @9:30am Wrap & Yap
23-27 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
7-11 Santa’s Workshop
17 Staff Breakfast
21 – Jan 4 Holiday Break
JANUARY
Dec 21 – Jan 4 Holiday Break
14 PTO Meeting @ 9:30am
18 NO SCHOOL MLK Day
FEBRUARY
5 Sweetheart Dance @ Oconee High School
12 NO SCHOOL Winter Break
15 NO SCHOOL Winter Break
26 Fun Run Kick Off
MARCH
1-5 Book Fair
8 NO SCHOOL Teacher Professional Day
12 Fun Run
26 Fun Run Money Due
APRIL
5-9 NO SCHOOL Spring Break
22 Volunteer Breakfast @8:30
PTO Meeting @9:30am
23 Fun Run Awards Ceremony (Assembly)
MAY
3-7 Staff Appreciation Week
25 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
2024-2025 Committees and Committee Chairs
Book Fair - Mina Delgado
Decorating - Iniray Luper and Sherrie Brooke Breiner
Fall Festival - Lauren Hull and Elyse Thomas
Fun Run - Kristi Rivas and Clair Fowler
Shoalie Card Parties - Ivy Campbell
Staff Appreciation - Sherrie Brooke Breiner and Maria Paulk
Santa's Workshop - Erin Slagle and Clark Pearson
If you are interested in joining a committee, please email HSESPTO@gmail.com
2026-2027 HSES PTO Board
President - Ivy Campbell
Vice President - Beth Moneyhan
Treasurer - Sarah Woods
Secretary / Social Media - Emily Pellitt
Vice President of Fundraising - Kristi Rivas
Vice President of Fundraising - Claire Fowler