HAWTHORN PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
The mission of the PTO is to enhance the education of our children by promoting the connection between home, school, and the community.
All parents, administrators, teachers and staff of District 73 are members of the PTO. There are no dues required for membership.
Upcoming PTO Events:
- Staff Appreciation:
The PTO Executive Board:
| President | Jenna Garcia |
| Executive Vice President | Jody Hicks |
| Aspen School Co-VPs | Emily Putz and Stephanie Vertucci |
| Elementary North Co-VPs | Becky Brown and Lauren Lenzini |
| Elementary South Co-VPs | Marissa Patel and Kristel Gregario |
| Lincoln VP | Elise Williams |
| Middle School North VP | Jody Hicks |
| Middle School South VP | Emily Kim |
| School of Dual Language Co-VPs | Vinci Fiandaca |
| School for Young Learners C0-VPs | Lauren Clifford and Bethany Papa |
| Townline VP | (Looking for a VP – apply today) |
| John Powers Center VP | Deisy Salgado |
| Secretary | Kristin Mann |
| Treasurer | Seema Lulla-Shah |
Volunteer with the PTO
To find out how to get involved with PTO programs at each school such as the Room Parent Program or contact your school’s PTO Vice President (VP).
Monthly PTO Meetings
Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly PTO meetings which run from 7:00-8:00 PM. All meetings are on Tuesday unless noted below.
***On-site, FREE childcare will be provided at each meeting, so feel free to bring your children.***
Please email president@hawthornpto.org or secretary@hawthornpto.org to request a link to the virtual meeting.
Below are the remaining meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year:
- February 10, 2025 @ Middle North
- Monday, March 9, 2025 @ TBA
- April 7, 2025 @ Dual Language
- May 12, 2025 @ Middle South