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Help in whatever way fits your life. From an hour at an event to year-round committee work — every kind of help matters.

Forest Hills is 100% volunteer-driven. Whether you have one hour or one year, there's a way to help. Browse the committees below or email fhptoprez@gmail.com if nothing fits but you want to get involved anyway.

One-time event

1–2 hours

Help at a single event like Carnival, Book Fair, or Fun Run. Perfect for first-time volunteers.

Ongoing committee

Monthly

Join a team that plans and runs programs throughout the year. More involvement, bigger impact.

From home / remote

Flexible

Help with tasks that can be done remotely — organizing, emailing, or prepping materials.

All committees

Browse our 2026–27 committees below. Some need year-round help, others are tied to specific events.

Ongoing committees

Year-round commitments with regular involvement.

Classroom Photographers

Capture students at events throughout the year — Fun Run, Halloween Parade, parties, field trips.

A few hours per month

Chair: TBD — could be you

Email to join

Yearbook Committee

Help organize the yearbook. Tag photos, design layouts, celebrate the year.

Monthly, more in spring

Chair(s): Molly Ramsay (and one TBD)

Email to join

Directory Spot

Upload and manage data in our directory software. Mostly a fall project, then occasional updates.

A few hours from home

Chair(s): Ashley Speer

Email to join

Three Bees Garden

Help maintain our school garden. Run Tuesday/Wednesday lunchtime garden club with students.

About an hour a week

Chair: TBD — could be you

Email to join

Art Literacy

Bring monthly art lessons to your child's classroom. No artistic ability required — training provided.

2 hours per month

Chair(s): Inna King, Taryn Hatchell, Johanna Willis, Bridget Thompson

Email to join

Multicultural Committee

Help elevate and celebrate the diverse backgrounds within our school community.

Monthly meetings

Chair(s): Beth Anteparra, Inna King (TBD)

Email to join

Falcon Community Outreach

Promote volunteerism in our students through drives and monthly making clinics for groups like Meals on Wheels and Oregon Humane Society.

Monthly

Chair(s): Lauren deHaan, Beth Anteparra-Naujock, Julia Daigneault

Email to join

Seasonal & event committees

Time-bounded around specific events.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation

Each grade level takes a turn organizing appreciation for staff — lunches, treats, gifts. Your grade picks the month, you pick the vibe.

One month, ~3-4 hours

Chair: TBD (most grades)

Email to join

Falcon Fun Run

Plan and run our biggest fall event. Co-chairs gather sponsors, plan logistics, and coordinate volunteers.

Heavy in September-October

Chair(s): Sonal Haladay

Email to join

Fall Book Fair

Coordinate our Scholastic Book Fair with the school librarian. 100% of profits benefit our school library.

1 week in October

Chair(s): Anna Curtis

Email to join

Holiday Staff Giving Campaign (SCRIP)

Organize our November-December holiday giving for staff. Parents donate toward gift cards selected by school staff.

November-December, ~10 hours total

Chair(s): Abby Pringle, Kristyn Anthony

Email to join

5th Grade Fundraiser (Wreath Sale)

5th graders sell holiday wreaths and poinsettias. Funds the 5th Grade End of Year Celebration.

October-December, drive-by pickup day in December

Chair(s): Iris Ringer

Email to join

Talent Showcase

Grades 3-5 share their special talents. Help plan, promote, and run this beloved spring event.

~4 hours

Chair(s): Pavni Uberoi, Manu Uberoi

Email to join

Art Showcase

Help organize an art exhibit alongside the Talent Show. Collect and display student work.

Under 3 hours

Chair: TBD — could be you

Email to join

Science Fair

Coordinate our evening science fair where students showcase special projects.

~10 hours leading up to event

Chair(s): Noelle Redmond

Email to join

OBOB (Oregon Battle of the Books)

Support our reading competition team. Co-chairs coordinate practice, motivation, and competition prep.

Weekly during season

Chair(s): Julia Daigneault, Bridget Thompson

Email to join

Spring Dance Party (Neon Nights)

Help plan our spring 'Neon Nights' family dance party — the student party of the year.

Several hours leading up to event

Chair(s): Elizabeth Casimiro, Stephanie Knight

Email to join

Round-up

Our every-other-year spring fundraiser. Western-themed with mechanical bulls, cocktails, and BBQ. Confirmed: Friday, May 14, 2027.

Heavy in spring, large team helpful

Chair(s): Amy Renalds

Email to join

Field Day

Help our PE teacher Ms. McDonald with end-of-year Field Day — the highlight of June for Forest Hills students.

Day-of and a bit of prep

Chair(s): Brittany Tanner, Jeny Merrill (both TBD)

Email to join

5th Grade End of Year Celebration

Coordinate the 5th grade ceremony, end-of-year festivities, yearbook memory insert, and slideshow.

Spring, especially May-June

Chair: TBD — could be you

Email to join

Spiritwear Committee

Help launch a spiritwear sale of sweatshirts, tees, and hats.

A few hours of planning

Chair(s): Amy Renalds

Email to join

Falcon Mascot

Dress as Frankie the Falcon at events — Fun Run, Carnival, Field Day, and more. Multiple volunteers preferred so we can rotate.

Per-event, an hour or two

Chair: TBD — could be you

Email to join

Kindergarten Playdates (Summer 2026)

Organize late-summer playdates for incoming kindergarteners. Great for existing parents with a kindergartner starting, or current pre-K families.

A few summer afternoons

Chair: TBD — could be you

Email to join

Don't see something that fits?

Email fhptoprez@gmail.com. We almost always have room for new ideas — or just an extra pair of hands.