Final 2025 PTA Meeting – Monday, May 12th at 6:00pm in the Library
The Santa Cruz High PTA is dedicated to supporting the students, staff, and teachers at SCHS. All parents and guardians of our high school students are welcome as members of our parent-teacher association. Throughout the year we provide support to these various groups by providing much-needed assistance. If you would like to get involved please join us at our monthly meeting in the SCHS library. We would love to see you there.
To support the students of Santa Cruz High School.
To support the teachers, administration, and staff in fulfilling the school’s vision of: “Create and support a learning environment that challenges and enables students to achieve their highest potential.”
To promote cooperation among parents/guardians, teachers, staff, and administration.
Location: SCHS library or via Zoom
When: Meetings are on the second Monday of the month, September through May at 6:00pm. In the case of a holiday or major event conflict, please email us.
Who: Every parent and teacher at SCHS is welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings. Mr. Denning and the PTA board are always present.
What: You are welcome to listen or bring ideas. Please email new/desired agenda items one week before the meeting to info@schsparents.com.
Become a Voting Member: You can join here with a $5 donation.
Join our Mailing List: Email info@schsparents.com to receive our weekly communication via Constant Contact.
Volunteer: Check out our Volunteer Page for current opportunities or to join a committee.
Make a Donation ($50/family/year is requested): You can donate here.
Classroom Donations: Please drop your donations off in the office.
Buy Drive For Schools Tickets: (September & October) to support our teams and clubs
Two New Picnic Tables for Students
Support of the BSU's Trip to Washington D.C. and College Tour
Warriors Night Event
Grad Night Support
College Financial Planning Workshop
Classroom supplies/teacher grants
Supplying pizza for College Application Support Workshop, every Wednesday, August 28th to November 13th
...More to come...
College Planning Workshop–two FREE college planning workshops for students and parents.
Classroom supplies/teacher grants
Gym sound system
Hydration stations
Chrome books
Library deck chairs
Cafeteria ping pong table
Class of 2022 Graduate yard signs
Drive for Schools benefiting PTA, school clubs, and teams
College and Career Planning Workshops
Career Exploration Speakers
Teacher and staff appreciation events
Back to School Parent Meet and Greet
Scholarships for Prom and Grad Night
$4,000 for College Scholarships
Student Leadership Workshop
Emergency Snacks for the Nurses Office for students
Ice Cream Social for incoming students
Teacher Appreciation—breakfasts for faculty and staff three times during the year; luncheon in spring.
Communications to Parents, Faculty, and Staff
Fundraising—Drive for Schools and PTA sponsored annual giving fundraiser benefiting school clubs and teams.
College and Career Planning Workshops
Career Exploration Speakers
$4,000 for College Scholarships
Drive for Schools benefiting clubs and teams
Class of 2021 Graduation yard signs & Graduation goodie bags
Teacher and staff appreciation events
Campus Beautification—landscaping and campus cleanup, usually last Sunday of each month.
Grad Night, for a safe, sober party
College and Career Planning Workshop
Free Online SAT Prep Courses
New Cyber Security Club
Career Exploration Speakers & Site Visits
$10,000 for new Fitness Court
$10,000 for Teacher Supplies including Chromebooks, calculators, document cameras, microscope repair, a book repair machine, and more!
$4,000 for College Scholarships
Ice Cream Social for incoming students
Drive for Schools benefiting clubs and teams
Second Annual Havana Night Fundraiser for school clubs
Class of 2020 Graduate yard signs & Graduation goodie bags
Teacher and staff appreciation events
College and Career Planning Workshop
Low Cost SAT Prep Courses$
31,000 for New Library Computers
$10,500 for Chromebooks & Cart
$4,600 for High Definition Monitors
$3,700 for Staff Education
$5,600 for Calculators
Ice Cream Social for incoming students
Drive for Schools benefiting clubs and teams
First Annual Havana Night Fundraiser for school clubs
Grad Night, for a safe, sober party
Teacher and staff appreciation
Prom and Band Scholarships
College and Career Planning Workshops
Low Cost SAT Prep Courses
$4,000 for Freshmen books
$6,000 for new Auditorium Sound System
Ice Cream Social for incoming students
Screenagers and Race to Nowhere documentaries
Drive for Schools benefiting school clubs and teams
Grad Night, for a safe, sober party
Teacher and staff appreciation events
Scholarships for Band, Prom and Grad Night
Support for School Functions, including study fest, dances and graduations