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Please donate at sphstsa.net/support-our-grads to help subsidize a Grad Nite experience for a Tiger Senior!
Do you know an individual or group who…
* Has served as an example of dedication and service on behalf of our children?
* Has made an outstanding contribution to our youth, school and/or community?
If so, please assist the SPHS PTSA by suggesting nominees for the following service awards:
Certificate of Appreciation/Very Special Person Award:
Presented in recognition of an individual or group’s service on a special project or activity benefiting SPHS
Honorary Service Award:
Presented in special recognition of service given to the SPHS
Continuing Service Award:
Presented for continued, outstanding service to SPHS
Distinguished Volunteer Service Award:
Presented for significant and exceptional contributions to SPHS
(This is the most prestigious PTSA award)
Nominations are due by April 28, 2023
Submit your nominations via this Google Form.
Any questions? Email Laura Morales at serviceawards@sphsptsa.net
Watch this great video on how all our school activities are funded and why your donations matter.
Tuesday, March 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm.
Zoom link: https://effectiveschoolsolutions.zoom.us/j/94086933562#success
Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 6:30 pm.
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GET YOUR TICKETS NOW. Sales will close March 15. Click here to make your purchase.
Celebrate one final night with your fellow Seniors at Disney California Adventure!
SPHS PTSA has reserved a limited number of tickets for our graduating Class of 2023 to attend Disney’s Grad Nite.
Attendees will leave South Pasadena High School late afternoon Sunday, June 4. Busses will take you to the park where you will have unlimited use of rides and attractions from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am. Then the busses will return you, arriving back in South Pasadena around 4:00 am on Monday, June 5th
Tickets are $135 and cover the cost of transportation and event entry.
Need financial assistance to attend? Contact gradnight@sphsptsa.net. Requests will be kept confidential.
WANT TO DONATE TO HELP A SENIOR GO? Click here to make a donation of any amount.
WANT TO CHAPERONE? Click here to sign up.
Contact gradnight@sphsptsa.net if you have questions.
The South Pasadena High School PTSA will award 5 Distinguished Service Scholarships in the amount of $500 each to recognize graduating seniors who are current PTSA members for outstanding service and involvement with their community and school.
These scholarships focus on volunteer service in the school and community and do not have a grade point average restriction or a transcript requirement. The applicant must be a graduating senior and a current PTSA member.
Applications are due on April 16, 2023 at midnight.
Learn more and find the application at https://sphsptsa.net/scholarships/
Please save the date for our next PTSA General Association meeting and Forum.
Monday, March 20th at 6:30 pm
Click here to register for Zoom meeting.
Among the items on the agenda, members of the association will vote on adoption of our revised unit bylaws. The proposed amendments include changing the executive board quorum from 8 to 7 and adding Website Chair to our Standing Committees. We will also review revisions to our additional standing rules, including the addition of a Hospitality chair and removal of the Registration chair position.
FIRST DISTRICT PTA COMMEMORATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Due March 12, 2023 at Midnight
The First District PTA Commemorative Scholarship Fund was established to commemorate First District PTA volunteers who were long-time, dedicated child advocates and whose tireless efforts contributed greatly to the benefit of students, parents, and schools within the geographic area of First District PTA.
Commemorative scholarships in the amount of $750 each are awarded to acknowledge graduating high school students who have achievements, service and involvement in the following areas:
COMMUNITY SERVICE
LEADERSHIP
SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
WORK EXPERIENCE
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES
Learn more and find the application at https://sphsptsa.net/scholarships/. Questions? Contact scholarships@sphsptsa.net