Montclair offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit a range of interests, skills, and schedules. Our committees are organized into three categories—Event, Fundraiser, and Program—to help you find the area that aligns best with your strengths and availability. We invite you to explore the committees listed below and discover how you can contribute to the success and vitality of our school community.
Event committees
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Chairs: Courtney Samples & Adam Redmond Secretary@MontclairPTO.org
Help us bring smiles (and sprinkles) to Montclair by joining the team that plans and schedules our before-school parent-and-student breakfasts. It’s a fun, easy way to connect, make new friends, and build community—one donut at a time.
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Chair - Open
Work alongside our PE teacher to plan and coordinate Montclair’s high-energy, end-of-year Field Day. From organizing games and activities to making sure every student has a blast, this is your chance to help create one of the most memorable days of the school year.
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Chairs: Theresa Jelderks, Adam Redmond & Hannah Omar Bulman HarvestFestival@MontclairPTO.org
Help us bring Montclair’s Harvest Festival to life—an indoor celebration filled with Autumn-themed games, and candy prizes. From decorating and setting up activities to creating a festive atmosphere for families, you’ll be part of the team that makes this fall tradition unforgettable.
Fundraiser committees
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Chair: Eliot Thompson
Bottledrop@MontclairPTO.orgTurn bottles and cans into funds for Montclair! Help coordinate our Bottle Drop program and make recycling a simple, effective fundraiser for our school.
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Chairs: Dawn Singer, Courtney Samples Carnival@MontclairPTO.org
Help Montclair’s first ever spring carnival come to life with games, prizes, and fun for the whole family. From coordinating vendors, to planning activities, you’ll be part of an event our students won’t forget!
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Chair: Lora Reed
Funrun@MontclairPTO.orgJoin the team that plans Montclair’s high-energy Fun Run! Help organize fundraising, cheer on students, and keep the excitement going!
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Chairs: Keri Bernstein, Dawn Singer Hawkapalooza@MontclairPTO.org
Help us host Montclair’s all-school dance party! From playlist planning to decorations and concessions, you’ll create a night where families can let loose and celebrate together.
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Chair: Keri Bernstein
Auction@MontclairPTO.orgHelp gather donations and make baskets to turn Montclair’s Silent Auction into a success!
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Chairs: Keri Bernstein, Hannah Omar-Bulman
Bookfair@MontclairPTO.orgEncourage a love of reading! Help set up, run, and pack up our Scholastic Book Fair while supporting literacy and raising funds for our school.
program committees
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Chair: Keri Bernstein, Sam Deitch Artlit@MontclairPTO.org
Bring art to life in the classroom! Lead or assist with fun, interactive lessons that spark creativity and introduce students to artists and techniques from different times and places around the world.
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Chair: Keri Bernstein
Ceramics@MontclairPTO.orgHelp our students get hands-on with clay! Assist with materials, glazing, and firing so every child can create something unique to take home.
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Chair: Kitty Leelaamornvichet Hawksexploretheworld@MontclairPTO.org
Help bring cultural experiences to Montclair! Coordinate presentations, activities, and assemblies that celebrate our community’s diversity and global connections.
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Chairs: Chelsea Redmond, Emily McCoy Learninggarden@MontclairPTO.org
Get outside and help keep Montclair beautiful! Work with students, staff, and families to tend our gardens and planters!
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Chair: Theresa Jelderks Lostandfound@MontclairPTO.org
Keep Montclair’s lost treasures organized! Help sort, display, and return lost items so they can find their way back home.
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Chair: Tricia Dowling Tricia_Dowling@Beaverton.k12.or.us
Support our school’s teams in this exciting reading competition!
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Chairs: Dawn Singer, Keri Bernstein President@MontclairPTO.org | VP@MontclairPTO.org
Help analyze and evaluate finished events, fundraisers, programs and initiatives, to gather community input, and make recommendations that shape and improve next year’s planning and community experiences.
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Chair: Tricia Dowling, Rachel Robinson Tricia_Dowling@Beaverton.k12.or.us
Help coordinate our annual Red-Tailed Readers challenge!
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Chairs: Hannah Omar-Bulman, Nina Steigerwald, Chelsea Redmond Staffappreciation@MontclairPTO.org
Show our Montclair staff how much we value them! Help plan special meals, treats, and surprises throughout the year.
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Chair: Open!
Be a parent liaison to Montclair’s Student Green Team, supporting eco-friendly initiatives and helping students make our school more sustainable.
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Chair: Ange Javens Yearbook@MontclairPTO.org
Help capture the moments that make Montclair special! Collect memories and work with the team to design a yearbook students and families will treasure forever.