The PTO organizes and administers a Room Parent program for each elementary school. The PTO Vice President at each school coordinates that building’s Room Parent program, which includes classroom parties and staff appreciation. The Middle schools do not have classroom parties, but do need volunteers to chaperone dances and other events and help with the staff appreciation activities at their school.

How it Works:

In the Elementary schools, Room Parents plan and supervise a Halloween party and Valentine’s Day party (Lincoln and John Powers also do a Winter Party). The Halloween and Valentines parties are approximately forty-five minutes to one hour long and consist of games and activities.

Room Party Procedures

Dates:

Room party dates for the 2025-2026 school year are as follows:

  • Halloween Party: Friday, October 31, 2025
  • Winter Party (Lincoln and John Powers only): Friday, December 19, 2025
  • Valentine’s Day Party: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (due to P/T conferences on the 12th and 13th)

For information about being an Elementary School Room Parent or a Middle School Volunteer contact the PTO Vice President of your child’s school, as listed on the Hawthorn PTO home page.

School SignUpGenius Links for Parties: