Pennridge Parent-Teacher Groups

Parent-Teacher Groups in the Pennridge School District provide an important source of support for students and teachers through their volunteer efforts in the classroom, at fund-raising events, as special activities coordinators and as a communication network within each school and among all the schools in the district.
Although their goals are similar as they all work to make their school a better place for students and staff the titles of each school's group vary-

What Do Fund-Raisers Pay For?

Fund-raising activities play a major role in helping to finance many non-budgeted educational and enrichment activities such as:

Volunteer Opportunities

The day-to-day activities of the school depend heavily on the willing volunteers who spend time in the cafeteria, the school office, the library, on the playground, and in the classrooms assisting teachers and staff members with the daily work load.

Family Activities

Many groups also sponsor after-school family activities including:

The parent-teacher groups also play a part in keeping in touch with the needs of the community, often providing assistance and relief for families and individuals in need through special donations and contributions. Many schools sponsor Holiday Gift Shops which allow students to purchase family gifts and the proceeds are donated to a worthwhile cause.

To become involved in your school's parent-teacher group, check these pages of the district calendar for a list of officers at each school and look for meeting dates in the calendar grids. Contact your school parent-teacher officers for more information.

Parent Meetings with the Superintendent

All parents are invited to attend the monthly Parent Organizations Meeting with Dr. Robert Kish. These meetings are held at the District Education Center at 8:45 a.m. Meeting dates are listed below. This provides the parent groups with access to any district administrator. Meeting agendas are set by the parent groups with time allowed for informal questions and discussions about any topics of interest or concern.

2006–2007 Meeting Schedule (Meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. in the District Education Center)

Pennridge Parent-Teacher Organization Officers

Bedminster -- Parent-Teacher Group (PTG)
Co-President Jackie Firuta 215-249-8486
Co-President Kathy Dearborn 215-795-0810
Co-Vice President Julie Pauly 215-7955-2258
Co-Vice President Lisa Stenger 215-766-2695
Co-Secretary Lisa Rice 215-257-7646
Co-Secretary Cathy Pepper 215-453-2044
Treasurer Sue Rink 215-249-4836

John M. Grasse-- Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
President Sandra Kramer 215-799-6414
Vice President Joanna Bartholomew 215-453-3961
Secretary Ann Godiksen 215-723-7501
Treasurer Vince Altomare 215-258-3386

Patricia A. Guth-- Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
President Alison Brooks
Vice President Dorothea Cooper 215-453-2388
Secretary Kim Malcolm 215-257-0926
Treasurer Brian Miscisin 215-257-2242

Sellersville-- Parents & Teachers United (PTU)
Co-President Charlene Slider 115-258-3305
Co-President Kim Fischer 215-257-4256
Co-Vice President Robin Supp 215-257-0590
Co-Vice President Ashley Henry 215-257-3658
Secretary Pam Rankin 215-258-3595
Treasurer Jane Walker 215-257-3053

M. M. Seylar-- Home & School Association (HSA)
Co-President Kate Hoath 215-453-9610
Co-President Carole Napolitano 215-257-5809
Secretary Aileen Phillips 215-257-2684
Treasurer Christine Cordell 215-453-8352

West Rockhill-- Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
Co-President Sharin Harbeck 215-453-9217
Co-President Lisa Shema 215-723-5102
Co-Vice President Alisa Frye
Co-Vice President Cindy Hooper 215-257-0380
Co-Vice President Erin Sacks 215-257-9395
Secretary Caryn Matta 215-257-9200
Treasurer Khris Fosbenner 215-257-4707
Teacher Representatives Phyllis Alderfer and Barbara Gebelein

Middle Schools

Penn Central Middle School-- Communication Network
President Ann White 215-453-9568
Secretary Arlene McBrearty 215-453-1944
Treasurer Lori Goodwin 215-766-0161