Dear Edgewater High School Community,

Welcome to our Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO) website! We’re thrilled to have you here and excited about the opportunity to work together to support our school and enrich the educational experience for our students.

At Edgewater High School, our PTSO plays a vital role in fostering a sense of community, advocating for our students, and organizing events that bring families and teachers together. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, teacher, or community member, there are countless ways for you to get involved and make a positive impact.

Joining the PTSO:

Joining the PTSO is easy and open to everyone who wants to contribute to our school’s success. By becoming a member, you’ll stay informed about school events, have a voice in decision-making processes, and help us fundraise for important programs and resources.

Volunteering Opportunities:

Volunteering with the PTSO is a rewarding way to support our school community. Whether you have a little time to spare or are looking for a more involved role, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. From helping out at events to serving on committees, your skills and enthusiasm are always welcome.

How to Get Involved:

Ready to join or volunteer? Here’s how you can get started:

1. Join the PTSO: Become a member today and stay connected with our school community.
2. Volunteer Your Time: Explore our volunteer opportunities and find a role that matches your interests and availability
3. Stay Informed: Visit our website and social media regularly for updates on upcoming events, meeting dates, and ways to stay involved.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Thank you for your interest in our PTSO! We look forward to working with you!

Ashley Hixson
PTSO President

2023-24 EHS PTSO Executive Board & Committee Chairs

• President: Ashley Hixson
• 1^st VP/Ambassador: Angela McCloskey
• Recording Secretary: Kristen Tame
• Corresponding Secretary: Karen Bowling
• Treasurer: Anda Ariail
• E Boutique Committee: Caryn Sommersdorf & Brighid Williams
• Membership Committee: Kristin Kirven
• Spirit Wear Committee: Katie Carter, Minta Lopez-Torres & Emily McComb
• Teacher Appreciation Committee: Kristin Stewart & Wanda Quill
• Food Drive: Karen Bowling
• Eagle Elves: Darcy Ravndal
• Teacher Grants: Erin Stearns
• Senior Scholarships: Erin Stearns
• Freshman Committee: Darcy Ravndal
• Sophomore Committee: Kendra Thermezi
• Junior Committee: Carrie White
• Senior Committee: Karen Bowling, Lindsay Bryan, Bonnie Tew, Cindy Strange
• Events: Shereen Toffetti, Chelle Chancy & Carrie White
• PTSO Website: Troy Wieberg
• Student Mentoring Program:

Please support our amazing teachers, staff and administrators by donating to Teacher Appreciation events throughout the school year.  Thank you!

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$5 Student Membership – seniors who apply for the PTSO Senior Scholarship must be members but all EHS students are welcome to join.

$10 Teacher Membership – includes

• $100 Teacher Grant Application
• $2 discount on each Spirit Wear item purchased

$25 Eagle Membership – includes

• 1 adult membership

$50 Eagles Nest Membership – includes

• 2 adult & 2 student memberships
• It’s perfect for families with a senior!

$100 Flying High Membership – includes

• 6 adult & student (combined) memberships

$200 Soaring Eagle Family or Business Membership – includes up to

• 8 adult & student (combined) memberships
• 1 family or company listing on the EHS PTSO web site during the school year

✔ One hundred percent of your PTSO contributions are used for the
benefit of our students, teachers, staff and school community – thank you!

✔ Memberships are renewed annually.

Your membership dues benefit the following programs:

Teacher Mini-Grants – Three $100 grants

Spirit Wear – Show your Eagle pride with the latest EHS sportswear

E-Boutique – A beautiful, full-service boutique filled with curated formal wear donations staffed during “shopping hours” for Homecoming, Prom and Marine Ball attendees

FAFSA Night – Pizzas, drinks and dessert provided for seniors and their parents/guardians

Holiday Baskets – For Edgewater families in need

Challenge Day – Lunch and volunteers

Senior Scholarships, Gifts & Events – Including two $1,000 scholarships

Edgewater Elves – Holiday gifts for Edgewater students

Teacher Appreciation Events –

• Back to school lunch during pre-planning week
• Mailbox treats throughout the school year
• Holiday gifts and cards
• Teacher Appreciation Week gift donations and lunch
• End of Year lunch
• Summer staff breakfast

For all things Edgewater, follow Edgewater PTSO on Instagram and Facebook.

SUPPORT.   Support your PTSO with time, treasure or talent.    

• Time. Do you love connecting with people and making new friends? Spirit Wear and fundraising events are for you!
  
  Do you have the gift of hospitality? Our Teacher Appreciation Committee works hard to make our staff feel special, and they’d love your help!
  Send us an email and we’ll connect you with something that’s just your style.
  
•  $ Treasure. Donate a little or a lot and we promise to use 100% of your donation to benefit EHS students, teachers and staff.
  
•  Talent. Party planner? Social media star? Graphic design guru? We need you! Tell us all about yourself at info@edgewaterptso.org.

The PTSO Spirit Wear Committee offers students and families a fantastic selection of Spirit Wear options that look great, wear well and show off our Eagle Pride with color and class!
Click here to view sizes and prices, and please allow up to three weeks for delivery to the front office for out of stock options.  A committee member will confirm your order and e-mail pick up instructions.
Order Your Spirit Wear Here!!

Helpful Resources for All Edgewater Students & Families:

EHS weekly e-newsletter – an outstanding resource for what’s happening at Edgewater High School all year long.  Click here to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3DWTGDnIV7qeqQF3X4xQ6CSoyIuUf_HJhNo647BBwhGBYgA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1SgnwBrllxvu7mbBdq1XhvopEcmg7eegWQlOKSNNUEzKY8yhw7YlPNcIo

Just because your kids are in high school doesn’t mean your volunteer days are over. Parents with students in sports, arts, magnet programs, exceptional education, leadership and more are needed and an important part of what makes Edgewater High School exceptional.

Yes, the PTSO is always looking for ready, willing and able volunteers, but no matter where you serve, please renew your annual ADDitions application for the 2024-2025 school year.

Whether you are a new volunteer or returning volunteer, you MUST update your application every August by following these four steps:

1) Log on to  https://ocps.samaritan.com and click on ADDitions/Volunteers

2) NEXT:  Search by School, type Edgewater in the drop down, and choose “ Become an ADDitions Volunteer, and then click SIGN UP under the logo.

3) Choose LOGIN if you are a returning volunteer (use forgot my password if you need to) or NEW VOLUNTEER

4)Update any changes, answer the security questions, and SUBMIT.

When you are on campus to volunteer, you MUST sign in on the computer in the front office. EVERYONE must have a visitor badge before leaving the office.

And if you just so happen to enjoy planning events, interacting with the Edgewater community and getting to know teachers and students, I have just the volunteer gig for you!  info@edgewaterptso.org.

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