Harrington School Parent Teacher Organization

  • The Harrington School Parent Teacher Organization is a non-profit, volunteer organization that works to support, enhance and enrich the Harrington school experience to benefit students, faculty, staff, families and the local community.

Contact Us

Executive Board Members

  • Co- Presidents : Tina Williams and Jamie Brown

    Vice President:

    Co-Secretaries: Beth Santoro 

    Treasurers: Jamie Brown

     

Get Involved.

  • Subscribe to the Email Newsletter by emailing
    harringtonpto@gmail.com
     
        
    Read the Harrington Happenings
        
    Stop by a Monthly Meeting
    • Collect Box Tops or Ink Cartridges
    • Support a Fundraiser or Attend an Event
    • Volunteer
    • Organize
    Should our family go to or buy everything?
    NO! Participate in as much or as little as you want.


    Who is a member of the HPTO?
    You are! Parents,Grandparents, Teachers, Staff, Community: This is YOUR organization.

    Are there dues or a membership fee?
    NO! There are no membership dues or forms.

Does parent and family involvement really matter?

  • YES!   Research shows a significant association between parent involvement and a child's academic performance. (National Institute of Heath)
     
    YES!   Schools with parent involvement show improved facilities, resources and programming. (National Educator’s Association)
     
    YES!   These are our events.  We make them happen and we bring the results. 

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Fundraisers and Events

  • Back to School Picnic
    Yankee Candle Fundraiser
    Harrington Pride Sportswear
    Dining and Shopping to Donate
    Trivia Night
    Scholastic Book Fair
    Roller Skating Parties
    Heritage Festival
    Square One Art
    Community Read-In
    Reading Challenge
    UML Hockey
    Spinner’s Games
    Collector’s Night
    Bake Sales Soup
    Coat Drives
    Ice Cream Social
    Basket Raffle

HPTO Mission

  • STUDENT ENRICHMENT - Special Guest Speakers and Programs that Augment and Support the Curriculum

    TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION - Volunteering of Time, Luncheons, Provision of Supplemental Classroom Supplies and Materials
        
    ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT - Playground Maintenance, Landscape and Courtyard Beautification, Physical Needs
        
    COMMUNITY BUILDING - Picnics, Parties, Socials, Exhibitions, Celebrations, Community Read-In
        
    COMMUNITY OUTREACH - Field Trip Scholarships, College Scholarships, Soup and Coat Drives