Highland Elementary PTO

16/03/2026

Tonight! Learn more about the candidates running in the special election for school board.

On Monday, March 16th at 5:30 p.m., the Columbia Heights Federation of Teachers, Local # 710, will be hosting a Board of Education Candidate Forum in the CHPS Community Room.

Two candidates are competing in a Special Election for one open seat on the Board: Jenna Fodness-Bondhus and Adam Davis. Local #710 Interim President, Mark Renner, will moderate the forum.

Tune into the forum live at 5:30 p.m. on March 16th by following the link below and selecting "Watch Live". The forum will be recorded and made available on the District's YouTube channel for those who cannot watch live.

https://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/district1/board-of-education/meetings-work-sessions/watch-school-board-meetings

17/02/2026

Tonight! Are you interested in advocating for our school district with state legislators? The Columbia Heights School Board is starting a Legislative Action Committee to work on joint advocacy efforts more effectively alongside parents, staff and community members. Tonight is the kick-off meeting at 5:00 p.m. in-person and over Zoom, and the public is invited to participate. Attend in-person at the District Center, or sign up below to attend via Zoom.

February 17, 2026 5:00 pm

13/01/2026

Our PTO is raising funds to provide Highland families with groceries and other basic needs. Consider a donation to help our Hylanders in this incredibly difficult time for our community.

Highland Elementary School community is built on compassion, kindness… Jenna Fodness needs your support for Assistance for Highland Elementary School Families

07/01/2026

TONIGHT - Fundraiser at Chipotle on Central. PTO will receive 25% of all sales between 4-8 p.m. You must mention the fundraiser at the register or order online for pick-up with the code QHVMTY4.

05/01/2026

Welcome back from Winter Break! This week, PTO is hosting a fundraiser at Chipotle on Central this WEDNESDAY, January 7th, from 4-8 p.m. Flyer below!

Also, our next PTO meeting will be held this Thursday, January 8th, at 6:00 p.m. More information to come.

17/12/2025

Tomorrow night, join us for an open feedback session with the PTO. We want to hear from. Hope you can join us.

5:30-7PM at the Columbia Heights Public Library - Community Room

13/11/2025

Bake sale and conferences ready!

Bake sale during conferences tonight, and a PTO meeting at 6:00 p.m. Children welcome at the PTO meeting, with supervision provided!

11/11/2025

Hello Highland Families!


The PTO is seeking volunteers for this Thursday at Parent Teacher Conferences and the Book Fair.

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/KVrHUtM

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

04/11/2025

Hello Highland Families!


The PTO is seeking volunteers for our upcoming events! Below please find the links to sign up for all the various upcoming needs to support Highland and our PTO. We appreciate all your help in making Conferences, the Book Fair and Turkey Bingo a big success. For more information regarding signup.com, please scroll below.



November 13th - Conferences

Requesting donations for the bake sale

Volunteers requested to man the bake sale: 6

Teacher meal setup - 2

Teacher meal pickup @ Los Cactus - 1 person

Sam’s club drink pickup for teacher meals - 1 person

Bookfair: 6 people

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/KVrHUtM



November 14th - Book Fair

Working the book fair - shifts from 8:00 - 3:00. 2 people per shift.

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/sTiocvv



November 18th

Turkey Bingo Silent Auction basket meeting (location will be shared soon)

Various other prep work for Turkey Bingo

Volunteers requested: 15

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/GiYCXBq



November 19th - Conferences

Requesting donations for the bake sale

Volunteers requested to man the bake sale: 6

Teacher meal setup - 2 people

Teacher meal pickup From TBD - 1 person

Bookfair: 6 people

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/VhQwrEY



November 21st - Turkey Bingo

Volunteers requested: 15

Setup, checkout at end of the night, and concessions

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/zOcqxMT



We're using SignUp (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click the links below to see our SignUp on SignUp associated with each day as listed below:

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.



Please see the attached Flyer for making donations for the Turkey Bingo Silent Auction.

Thanks in advance for your help and helping make Highland Elementary a great place to be!