Hello Hickory Hounds and Families!

My name is Amy Brownstone, and I'm delighted to begin my second term as President of the Hickory PTA for the 2024-2025 school year.

The mission of PTA is to positively impact the lives of all children and families. Your Hickory PTA achieves this through three primary avenues: fundraising, volunteering, and organizing.

Fundraising: The Hickory PTA, a non-profit organization, relies on donations to support various school enrichment programs. Did you know that we fund all grade-level study trips, including bus transportation for the entire school? We also provide educational subscriptions such as Scholastic News, classroom teacher grants for supplies, and support for beloved programs like Adventures in Art and the Library.

Volunteering: Every program and event organized by the Hickory PTA is 100% volunteer-run. We have no paid staff; all board members, Adventures in Art docents, and library helpers are volunteers. We are committed to showing up whenever needed to ensure the smooth operation of our programs and events.

Organizing: Our PTA works diligently to ensure that we offer the best support for our students, teachers, and families. This involves coordinating fundraisers, planning events, and facilitating programs throughout the year. We are always seeking dedicated volunteers, including parents, and community members such as aunts, uncles, and grandparents, to join our planning committees.

Our goal is to serve every student, teacher, staff member, family, and the Hickory community at large. As our student population grows this year, your support is more critical than ever. We understand that every family's ability to contribute is unique, and I want to emphasize that no volunteer hour or donated dollar is too small. I thank you for your support this year - let’s make it a great one!

With gratitude,
Amy Brownstone