Somerville High School
Parent Teacher Organization Somerville, NJ
Our fundraising and volunteer efforts enhance the educational experience for the students and teachers at Somerville High School.
Membership, Donations, Fundraisers and our Spiritwear Store
Volunteer for Project Graduation! Time slots available here
PTO Meetings
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:30PM
SHS Media Center
Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 7:30 PM
SHS Media Center
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 7:30 PM
SHS Media Center
Volunteer here for the following:
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Lunch- May
Prom Flowers – May
Graduation Concessions – June
Freshman Orientation – August
Currently there is no one shadowing our Project Graduation Chairpersons and they will not be leading this event next year. In the past, two parents of juniors chair the event, with two parents of sophomores shadowing, and the former chairpersons (parents of seniors) available for advice and to substitute if needed. This event can be broken down into delegated sections. If you are interested or just curious about taking on this project, please reach out to us at shsptochair@gmail.com.
The Somerville High School Parent Teacher Organization (SHSPTO) is an independent volunteer-led organization. We help coordinate and fund events and activities for SHS.
FUNDRAISERS:
- Memberships
- SHS spirit wear is available year round.
- Balloons in June: Volunteers tie inflated balloons to mailboxes and front steps of graduating seniors, along with personalized messages of congratulations.
- Senior class T-shirts and signs delivered
- Prom corsages and boutonnieres
- Concessions at the graduation ceremony
- Contributions from Personalized Paraphernalia for every varsity jacket purchased.
Our fundraisers and direct donations are used to sponsor the following:
- Project Graduation: a nationally recognized program to encourage an alcohol & drug-free celebration for graduating seniors. We host this ALL-NIGHT event on graduation night at Rutgers University.
- College scholarships for graduating seniors
- Senior Ice Cream Social
- Freshman orientation T-shirts
- Various school assemblies
- Staff Appreciation Luncheon in May and snacks for our teachers and staff to kick off the school year.
We are always looking for feedback on the best way to serve our students and faculty. Members have the opportunity to vote on the yearly budget.
Contact Us
Contact any member of the SHS PTO board with questions or ideas on how we can better serve the school community. shsptochair@gmail.com
President – Tom Ciesla
thomas.ciesla@gmail.com
Vice President – Rebecca Patrick
rebecca.patrick333@gmail.com
Secretary – Nancy Douglas
nancykd@verizon.net
Treasurer – Janos Szeman
jancsiszeman@gmail.com
Project Graduation Co-Chair – Danielle Bowden
dbowden2@verizon.net
Project Graduation Co-Chair -Tru McKenna
trumom21@yahoo.com
Community Sponsors and Support
Purchase a Varsity Jacket from Personalized Paraphernalia
Varsity Jackets can be purchased through Personalized Paraphernalia at 22 Division St. Somerville, NJ.
laasje@aol.com
(908)526-0602
Personalized Paraphernalia contributes $10 to the SHS PTO for every varsity jacket purchased.
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