Hickory Day School PTO Newsletter
Back to School Edition
Welcome Back to School!
Summer is over and it's time to get back to school! The PTO board would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our HDS families both new and returning. We have some great activities and treats planned for this year.
What Does the PTO Do?
The PTO is responsible for Fall Fest, Teacher Appreciation Week, and the Book Fairs. You will see us at the Back to School Bash and IB Olympics as well, handing out treats. We build community through hosting events like morning meetups and reserving stadium seats at Crawdads Games.
Throughout the year, we find small ways to show our thanks to our amazing teachers and staff and support our students. We are also THE place on campus to get involved! We need you to be successful! Please consider signing up to volunteer for the upcoming school year.
Everything we do - including a gift to the student body at the end of each year - is the result of our fundraising efforts. Our main fundraiser is the Lowe's Foods Gift Card Fundraiser in the fall. You will be able to purchase gift cards at a $1:$1 value and the PTO will receive a portion of all sales. We also raise funds through attendance at our various spirit nights throughout the year as well as proceeds from our online apparel store. We can't do the things we do - from Fall Fest to Pelican's Snoballs the last week of school - without your continued support.
Community Building
HDS Families enjoyed free and discounted tickets to a spring Crawdads game courtesy of the PTO.
Teacher Appreciation
As a way of thanking our amazing teachers and support staff the PTO provides meals and treats throughout the school year.
Student Treats
The PTO provides treats for the students throughout the year such as popsicles during IB Olympics and Pelicans as an end of year treat.
Upcoming PTO Events
Join us at the first spirit night of the new school year at Carolina Crafted Creamery on Wednesday, August 21st any time between 3PM and 7PM. The PTO will receive a portion of all sales.
New Fundraiser!
We all love donuts and now you can support the HDS PTO all year long when you buy from our local Krispy Kreme. Purchase a dozen (or more!) donuts through our link and we will receive a portion of all sales. This fundraiser is ongoing throughout almost the entire school year so you can use it now - and later!