What We Do

Every family with a student at Velma Hamilton Middle School is a part of the PTO

Our Mission

The VHMS PTO is committed to strengthening our school community by organizing and supporting activities that affirm that all students, families, and staff belong and are respected and by empowering students, families, and staff through engagement, education, and resources.

2024-25 PTO Board

See an open role and would like to join the board? Fill out this PTO Board Interest form and we will get in touch with you. Have a question or idea? Contact the PTO Board members at velmahamiltonpto@gmail.com

President - Marisa Sarbacher

Vice President - Ryan Gailey

Treasurer - open

Secretary - open

Fundraising/Events Coordinator - open

What We’ve Achieved

PTO actions include:

  • Providing scholarships for teachers’ continuing education (more info here)

  • Purchasing Hamilton t-shirts for all new incoming students

  • Funding for the MathCounts student group

  • Funding for Black Girl Magic Conference (for 6th - 8th graders)

  • Holding monthly meetings via Zoom and monthly features in the Hamilton Hawks Newsletter

  • 8th Grade Movin’ On celebration

  • Staff appreciation events

  • Other programs that enrich student education and build community ties

Actions the PTO has taken in past years:

  • Hosting Student Arts Appreciation Night

  • Presentations on important topics, such as the history of racial inequalities in public education

  • Hosting a Movie Night for families

  • Organizing volunteers for events such as Soaring for a Cure Fun Walk and picture day

  • Roman Candle pizza kit fundraisers

Your ideas, input, questions, and help are welcome - please reach out to us!