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 A Message from the PTSO Co-Presidents

Dear parents and caregivers,

We hope you and your family have had a fun and restful summer and you’re ready for the school year.

You can expect biweekly updates from our board on Fridays. In the meantime, here's what we'd like you to know:

1. The PTSO is a group of parents, guardians, teachers/staff and students committed to providing great experiences for the JDHS student body. The board is made up of president Gina Manzella; vice president Stacie Sargis; treasurer Jessica Brendell; communications director Meredith Tiger; secretary Virginia Polanco; and eighth grade rep Luciana Mullman. Gina's son is a sophomore; Stacie's sons are a sophomore and Class of 2025 graduate; Jessica’s daughters are in 7th and 10th grade; Meredith's daughters are a sophomore and a Class of 2025 graduate; Virginia’s daughters are a senior and Class of 2025 graduate; and Luciana's son is in 8th grade and daughter is in 6th grade.

2. We will hold at least 4 PTSO meetings this year. They will be held via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. on the following Tuesdays:

September 30, 2025

December 17, 2025

March 24, 2025

June 3, 2026

3. Please join the PTSO this year! (Link in comments) As a member, you'll be plugged into news about upcoming events (something that can be tricky to come by with high schoolers!), you'll make connections with other parents as well as teachers and staff, and you can better advocate for your student!

4. Our budget and fundraising priorities are:

* Student of the Month awards: $50 recognition prizes going to deserving seniors each month from September through June

* Scholarships: Up to 10 $500 scholarships for seniors

* Teacher Grants to go toward educational items for classrooms and curricula

* Project Graduation: the all-night party for seniors following graduation

In addition, we'll be working with parents of students in the Classes of 27, 28, 29 and 30 to fundraise and bolster their budgets. 

5. If you haven't already, please follow us on Instagram (jdhs.ptso)

We look forward to working with you this year! Please email us with suggestions, questions, or if you'd like to volunteer for future events: ptso07081@gmail.com.

Gina Manzella

President

Benefits to joining the PTSO:

• Attend monthly meetings with the Dayton Principal, Board of Education and Teacher Reps

• Support Fundraising and Special Events designed to enrich your child's high school experience

• Qualifies your high school senior for Student of the Month honors and scholarship opportunities

• Qualifies your high school senior for Project Graduation cost savings