Hurlbutt Elementary School PTO 2025-26 School Year

The Hurlbutt PTO exists to strengthen the school community and support the educational experience of every student. This year, through the generosity of our families and the hard work of dedicated volunteers, we have been able to fund impactful programs, host meaningful events, and provide valuable resources for our students and staff.

 

The accomplishments that follow represent the collective effort of our community and the shared belief that when families and schools work together, great things happen for our children.

 

 

for the students

Enrichment Programs

  • Read Across America Book Buddies Giveback
  • Author Visit - coming soon!
  • One School One Book Club - coming soon!

 

In-School Field Trips

  • Kindergarten
    • Johnny the K
    • Beardsley Zoomobile - coming soon!
  • First Grade
    • Bash the Trash "Sustainable Sounds" Assembly
    • Bash the Trash "Science of Sound" In-class Workshop
  • Second Grade
    • Critter Caravan
    • Community Helpers Day - coming soon! 

 

for the families

Community Engagement

  • Parent Halloween Party
  • Ice Skating Extravaganza
  • Lunar New Year Celebration
  • Holi Color Festival - coming soon!
  • One School One Book Family Fun Night - coming soon! 

 

for the community 

Community Service

  • Share the Fair, benefiting Bridgeport mobile libraries
  • Thanksgiving Food Drive, benefiting Weston Food Pantry
  • Holiday Gift Card Drive, benefiting Weston Human Services
  • MLK Jr Day of Service, benefiting Filling in the Blanks
  • Movie Night with a Mission, benefiting Bridgeport Rescue Mission - coming soon!

 

for the teachers & Staff

Staff Appreciation

  • Staff Welcome Luncheon
  • Stuff the Staff Lounge
  • Fall & Spring Conference Snacks
  • Staff Appreciation Week - coming soon!
  • Last day of school pizza truck - coming soon!

 

for the school

School Traditions

  • Room Parents
  • Library Volunteers
  • Spirit Wear
  • School Picture Day
  • Daffodil Trail
  • Yearbook
  • Lost & Found
  • Outdoor Seasonal Décor 
  • Field Day - coming soon!
  • WPS Print Calendar - coming soon!

 

Fundraising

  • Book Fair
  • School Experiences Auction
  • Square 1 Art
  • Shake Shack Day
  • Legacy Bricks
  • Memorial Day Fair - coming soon! 
  • Affiliate Programs (Minted, Mabel's Labels, 1st Day School Supplies)

 

Philanthropy Gifts

  • Administration discretionary fund
  • Teacher grant fund
  • Student furniture for the Library
  • Special education books for the Library
  • Book binding machine for the Library
  • Indi robots for the Makerspace
  • Tabletop charging stations for classrooms
  • New music equipment
  • New art supplies - coming soon!
  • New PE/recess supplies - coming soon!
  • South House playground equipment - coming soon!
  • East House cafeteria refresh - coming soon!