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
JEN SELL1st Day School Supplies & Emergency Kits
Job Description: Manages relationship with School Supplies & Emergency Kits vendors and delivery of Kits to classrooms.
AMY SCHAUWECKER | LAURA FISHER
AMY SCHAUWECKER | LAURA FISHERMiddle School Registration
Job Description: Works with Valley School staff to set up, run and manage volunteers for Middle School Registration.
JEFF ACKERMANN | TRACIE STEARNS
JEFF ACKERMANN | TRACIE STEARNSLabor Day Parking Lot
Job Description: Sets up for and manages volunteers working our Parking Lot Fundraiser.
SEAN MATTHEWS | NICOLE ELLISON | MARYAM AHMAD
SEAN MATTHEWS | NICOLE ELLISON | MARYAM AHMADStaff Welcome Back Luncheon
Job Description: 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
MELISSA GRASHOW | KATIANA BOZZI | SANDRA ENDO | JAIME SARTWELLBack to School Picnic
Job Description: Organizes school groups, community groups, entertainment and food vendors to participate in the HVS-wide Back to School Picnic.
ANNA VOIGHT | LAURA HALL (Shadow)
ANNA VOIGHT | LAURA HALL (Shadow)Family Portraits Fundraiser
Job Description: 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)
LISA GIBSON | JEN KUCERA & KATIANA BOZZI (Shadows)Halloween Carnival Lead Coordinator
Job Description: Manages all of the Carnival Chairs for the annual HVPTO Halloween Carnival.
KATIE SEAMAN | BECKY SCHOLTEN | LAURA HARRIS
KATIE SEAMAN | BECKY SCHOLTEN | LAURA HARRISHalloween Carnival Food Court
Job Description: Works with the Food Vendors and Volunteers for the annual HVPTO Halloween Carnival.
KELLY GUTSHALL | DIANA CHARLTON
KELLY GUTSHALL | DIANA CHARLTONHaunted House
Job Description: Manages the 5th Grade Haunted House for the HVPTO Halloween Carnival
THIS COULD BE YOU!
THIS COULD BE YOU!Game Prize Redemption
Job Description: Help organize the “Prize Room” – where guests turn in their game “stamps” for game prizes!
LISA VARGAS GARDNER
LISA VARGAS GARDNERFood & Game Ticket Sales
Job Description: Manages all things related to food & game ticket sales for HVPTO’s Halloween Carnival
JEN MASSEY
JEN MASSEYHalloween Raffle Tickets Sales – Lead and Valley
Job Description: Acts as Raffle Lead by coordinating the Halloween Raffle Ticket Event and tracks daily sales at Valley.
FAITH CASNER
FAITH CASNERHalloween Raffle Tickets Sales – Vista
Job Description: Tracks Halloween Raffle Ticket sales at Vista.
JO FISH
JO FISHHalloween Raffle Tickets Sales – View
Job Description: Tracks Halloween Raffle Ticket sales at View.
KATHRYN ALBERGATE | SHELLEY BARKER
KATHRYN ALBERGATE | SHELLEY BARKERRaffle Prize Solicitation & Distribution
Job Description: Solicits prizes for Halloween Raffle from local companies and community members and gets those Prizes to their winners.
JEFF ACKERMANN
JEFF ACKERMANNHalloween Pumpkin Carving – View
Job Description: Judges and invents unique awards for the amazing pumpkin creations from Hermosa View students.
FAITH CASNER | KATIANA BOZZI
FAITH CASNER | KATIANA BOZZIHalloween Pumpkin Carving – Vista
Job Description: Judges and invents unique awards for the amazing pumpkin creations from Hermosa Vista students.
BETH TONNE
BETH TONNEHalloween Pumpkin Carving – Valley
Job Description: Judges and invents unique awards for the amazing pumpkin creations from Hermosa Valley students.
RACHEL BURGER | TAYA BOUGHTON | CHRISTY TROTTER
RACHEL BURGER | TAYA BOUGHTON | CHRISTY TROTTEROperation Gratitude Candy Drive
Job Description: Collects leftover and unwanted Halloween candy for Operation Gratitude who sends to US troops.
ALLYSON SCHWARTZ | AMY PAPANIKOLAS
ALLYSON SCHWARTZ | AMY PAPANIKOLASFall Book Fair
Job Description: With our Librarians, sets up and helps run Book Fair including managing volunteers.
KATE BRUNING
KATE BRUNING8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Pages & Baby Photos
Job Description: Works with Valley Yearbook team and the Yearbook vendor to help parents put dedications and baby pictures in the Yearbook
VERONICA GATHERCOLE
VERONICA GATHERCOLEWinter Book Fair at Valley
Job Description: Job Description: With our Librarians, sets up and helps run Book Fair including managing volunteers.
THIS COULD BE YOU!
THIS COULD BE YOU!Family Fun Night
Job Description: Plans a night out event for all TK-5 HVS families.
JESSICA JACOBS
JESSICA JACOBSRead Across America
Job Description: Works with school staff to bring in Guest Readers for our TK – 5th grade classes.
THIS COULD BE YOU!
THIS COULD BE YOU!Dolphin Dash
Job Description: 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)
JENNIFER KUCERA | KATIANA BOZZI | THIS COULD BE YOU (VIEW LEAD)Staff Appreciation Week
Job Description: Picks theme, manages HVPTO staff appreciation events, and supports View/Vista Room Parents with their staff appreciation efforts.
DENI MILESKI
DENI MILESKISpring Book Fair at Vista
Job Description: Job Description: With our Librarians, sets up and helps run Book Fair including managing volunteers.
THIS COULD BE YOU!
THIS COULD BE YOU!Hermosapalooza
Job Description: Job Description: Help us get this new event off the ground – a Hermosa school community music festival featuring our students and parents!
THIS COULD BE YOU!
THIS COULD BE YOU!Memorial Day Parking Lot
Job Description: Sets up for and manages volunteers working our Parking Lot Fundraiser.
LENA HANSEN | CHRISTINE SHULTZ | CAROL REID KLUTHE
LENA HANSEN | CHRISTINE SHULTZ | CAROL REID KLUTHEMiddle School Honor Roll Breakfast
Job Description: Plans a special morning treat for our kids who made Middle School Honor Roll
LINDSAY FLORY
LINDSAY FLORYView Field Day
Job Description: Works with View staff to throw the always popular View Field Day!
MEGAN LUNZ
MEGAN LUNZVista Field Day
Job Description: Works with View staff to throw the always popular Vista Field Day!
LAURA HARRIS
LAURA HARRISEnd of Year Parent Party
Job Description: Throws the best start of summer party around!
THIS COULD BE YOU!
THIS COULD BE YOU!8th Grade Promotion Ceremony & Dance
Job Description: 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)

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AT THE HVPTO.COM STORE, OF COURSE!