Event Chairs
HVPTO Events & Fundraisers
and the Volunteers Who Make Them Happen
HVPTO Events and Fundraisers only happen when we have great volunteers to lead the way. Some of these jobs are quick, can almost run themselves and can be done by one person. Some of the jobs require a lot of planning, managing and a big committee. We have positions that run the gamut and EVERY Event Chair is needed and appreciated.
And… if you see a “This Could Be You!” below and you want to raise your hand? Email our Volunteer Team or head over to OPEN POSITIONS to learn more.
Below are the Event Chairs for the 2023-2024 school year:
JEN SELL
1st Day School Supplies & Emergency Kits
Manages relationship with School Supplies & Emergency Kits vendors and delivery of Kits to classrooms.
AMY SCHAUWECKER | LAURA FISHER
Middle School Registration
Works with Valley School staff to set up, run and manage volunteers for Middle School Registration.
JEFF ACKERMANN | TRACIE STEARNS
Labor Day Parking Lot
Sets up for and manages volunteers working our Parking Lot Fundraiser.
SEAN MATTHEWS | NICOLE ELLISON | MARYAM AHMAD
Staff Welcome Back Luncheon
Plans theme & decorates, manages donations, orders food and drinks for the HVPTO-sponsored Welcome Back Luncheon for all HBCSD staff.
MELISSA GRASHOW | KATIANA BOZZI | SANDRA ENDO | JAIME SARTWELL
Back to School Picnic
Organizes school groups, community groups, entertainment and food vendors to participate in the HVS-wide Back to School Picnic.
ANNA VOIGHT | LAURA HALL (Shadow)
Family Portraits Fundraiser
Works with the Photographer and manages customer sign ups for HVPTO’s annual Family Portraits Fundraiser at the Hermosa Beach Pier.
LISA GIBSON | JEN KUCERA & KATIANA BOZZI (Shadows)
Halloween Carnival Lead Coordinator
Manages all of the Carnival Chairs for the annual HVPTO Halloween Carnival.
KATIE SEAMAN | BECKY SCHOLTEN | LAURA HARRIS
Halloween Carnival Food Court
Works with the Food Vendors and Volunteers for the annual HVPTO Halloween Carnival.
KELLY GUTSHALL | DIANA CHARLTON
Haunted House
Manages the 5th Grade Haunted House for the HVPTO Halloween Carnival
THIS COULD BE YOU!
Game Prize Redemption
Help organize the “Prize Room” – where guests turn in their game “stamps” for game prizes!
LISA VARGAS GARDNER
Food & Game Ticket Sales
Manages all things related to food & game ticket sales for HVPTO’s Halloween Carnival
JEN MASSEY
Halloween Raffle Tickets Sales – Lead and Valley
Acts as Raffle Lead by coordinating the Halloween Raffle Ticket Event and tracks daily sales at Valley.
FAITH CASNER
Halloween Raffle Tickets Sales – Vista
Tracks Halloween Raffle Ticket sales at Vista.
JO FISH
Halloween Raffle Tickets Sales – View
Tracks Halloween Raffle Ticket sales at View.
KATHRYN ALBERGATE | SHELLEY BARKER
Raffle Prize Solicitation & Distribution
Solicits prizes for Halloween Raffle from local companies and community members and gets those Prizes to their winners.
JEFF ACKERMANN
Halloween Pumpkin Carving – View
Judges and invents unique awards for the amazing pumpkin creations from Hermosa View students.
FAITH CASNER | KATIANA BOZZI
Halloween Pumpkin Carving – Vista
Judges and invents unique awards for the amazing pumpkin creations from Hermosa Vista students.
BETH TONNE
Halloween Pumpkin Carving – Valley
Judges and invents unique awards for the amazing pumpkin creations from Hermosa Valley students.
RACHEL BURGER | TAYA BOUGHTON | CHRISTY TROTTER
Operation Gratitude Candy Drive
Collects leftover and unwanted Halloween candy for Operation Gratitude who sends to US troops.
ALLYSON SCHWARTZ | AMY PAPANIKOLAS
Fall Book Fair
With our Librarians, sets up and helps run Book Fair including managing volunteers.
KATE BRUNING
8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Pages & Baby Photos
Works with Valley Yearbook team and the Yearbook vendor to help parents put dedications and baby pictures in the Yearbook
VERONICA GATHERCOLE
Winter Book Fair at Valley
With our Librarians, sets up and helps run Book Fair including managing volunteers.
THIS COULD BE YOU!
Family Fun Night
Plans a night out event for all TK-5 HVS families.
JESSICA JACOBS
Read Across America
Works with school staff to bring in Guest Readers for our TK – 5th grade classes.
THIS COULD BE YOU!
Dolphin Dash
Runs one of HVPTO’s biggest fundraiser, our jog-a-thon, by managing fundraising platform and event set up.
JENNIFER KUCERA | KATIANA BOZZI | THIS COULD BE YOU (VIEW LEAD)
Staff Appreciation Week
Picks theme, manages HVPTO staff appreciation events, and supports View/Vista Room Parents with their staff appreciation efforts.
DENI MILESKI
Spring Book Fair at Vista
With our Librarians, sets up and helps run Book Fair including managing volunteers.
THIS COULD BE YOU!
Hermosapalooza
Help us get this new event off the ground – a Hermosa school community music festival featuring our students and parents!
THIS COULD BE YOU!
Memorial Day Parking Lot
Sets up for and manages volunteers working our Parking Lot Fundraiser.
LENA HANSEN | CHRISTINE SHULTZ | CAROL REID KLUTHE
Middle School Honor Roll Breakfast
Plans a special morning treat for our kids who made Middle School Honor Roll
LINDSAY FLORY
View Field Day
Works with View staff to throw the always popular View Field Day!
MEGAN LUNZ
Vista Field Day
Works with View staff to throw the always popular Vista Field Day!
LAURA HARRIS
End of Year Parent Party
Throws the best start of summer party around!
THIS COULD BE YOU!
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony & Dance
Works with Valley staff as the PTO liaison for the 8th grade “graduation” and plans a celebration event for the 8th graders after the ceremony (Traditionally a 7th grade parent)