Mt. Lebanon tradition is that all elementary schools celebrate the 5th graders through a variety of activities including the: carnival, yearbook, end of the year party, etc.  This committee works on the activities throughout the year and is made up of 5th grade parents. 

Date: throughout the school year

Chair/Co-chair: tbd

Volunteers: tbd

Adopt-a-School is a PTA community service project where the students (and community) collect for a local school with winter clothing needs.  

Date: November - early December

Chair: Kristy Brancolini 

Co-chair: Sara Lueders, Jen O'Hara 

The Spirit Wear team works with a local vendor to design and sell Hoover-branded/Lebo-branded clothing for families and students.  

Chair: Shannon Harpst

Co-chair: Kristy Brancolini 

The audit team includes up to 3 PTA members who are selected in May to conduct an audit during the summer and present a report at the September meeting.

Date: May election; September report to PTA

Chair: Stephanie Dececco Spier

Co-chair: Sara Bianco and Ryan Bianco 

The Bake Sale committee is responsible for gathering volunteers to bake and work throughout the day. The Bake Sale occurs during the fall election. 

Date: November election

Chair: Kara Trant

Co-chair: Vacant 

Breakfast with Someone Special is an opportunity for our kiddos to bring a special adult for a breakfast treat.

Date: Late April/Early May

Chair: Olivia Frye & Tara Lavy

Co-chair: Ashley Hauck

Annually, the treasurer prepares the operating budget for PTA review and approval.  Budget will be reported at each PTA meeting. 

Chair: 2023-2024 Treasurer Anthony Puzzini 

Co-chair: VACANT 

The Campus Beautification committee is responsible for seeking opportunities to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the Hoover campus. 

Chair: Shayna Bodi

Co-chair: Mary Sheridan

Corporate Rewards publicizes and monitors various rewards programs in which Hoover families can participate (Box Top labels, etc.). The Corporate Rewards committee will research and investigate any rewards programs that are applicable for our school and present to President for board consideration.

Chair: Anthony Puzzini 

Co-chair: VACANT

The Cultural Arts committee is responsible for scheduling cultural arts assemblies/programs in conjunction with PTA Council Cultural Arts committee and Hoover Elementary School administration.

Chair: Jill Stephey

Co-chair: VACANT

Fall Family Night is a family event to welcome our families back to school. The event takes place at Hoover with pizza, inflatables, face painting, a DJ, and more! 

Chair: Ashley Hauck & Lauren Jabara 

Co-chair: VACANT 

Field Day is an opportunity for our kiddos to experience a day of games and teamwork amongst their classmates.  

Chair: Kristy Brancolini

Co-chair: VACANT

A February community service project collecting nonperishable goods for needy families.

Chair: Lisa Schonbeck & Charlotte Becker

The Annual Hoover "Run Through the Woods" 5K is a race that starts at Hoover and winds through the local neighborhoods. The committee helps plan and organize the event, recruit sponsors, and act as a liason between the Race Directors and PTA.

Chair: Shannon Harpst & Lauren Taylor

Co-chair: VACANT

The HES Holiday Shop is a time where kiddos get to experience the joy of gifting for their friends and family.  This event is held in early December and provides an opportunity for students to find holiday gifts for all celebrations.

Chair: Ashley Hauck

Co-chair: VACANT

The Hoover Headlines is a bi-monthly publication focused on PTA news and events.  

Chair: Marie Knupp

Co-chair: VACANT

The hospitality committee focuses on opportunities to celebrate special staff at HES throughout the year.  

Chair: Tara Lavy

Co-chair: VACANT

The Heritage Night committee coordinates a celebration of our Hoover family cultures through food, crafts and entertainment.

Chair: Marissa Joyce

Co-chair: VACANT

The Homeroom Coordinator recruits Homeroom Representatives who plan holiday parties, and assists on finding volunteers for  fieldtrips and classroom events for grades K-5.

Chair: Jennifer Boal 

Co-chair: VACANT

The Juvenile Protection committee Identifies and resolves problems with traffic and pedestrian issues around the school.

Chair: VACANT

Co-chair: VACANT

The Kindergarten Welcome Activities committee plans events to welcome our Kindergarten kiddos to our community.  These events include: Popsicles on the Playground, Coffee/Lemonade & Kleenex, as well as participating in Kindergarten Orientation.  

Chair: Jennifer Boal

Co-chair: Ashley Hauck

The Legislation/Bylaws committee provides pertinent congressional and legislative information. Chair must update the Standing Rules and Bylaws, as well as working directly with the Council Bylaws chair.

Chair: Rob Cowburn

Co-chair: VACANT

The Library Events committee coordinates the Book Fair and other library related events. 

Chair: Amanda Benedict

Co-Chair: Vacant

Organizes various skills, languages, games and book clubs to be taught by volunteers during lunch in the winter months.

Chair: Jennifer Boal

Co-Chair : VACANT

Focuses on recruitment of parents and teachers to become members of the Hoover PTA. 

Chair: Ashley Hauck

Co-Chair: Megan Criswell

Files paperwork and submits payments for OOTM Teams. Helps to recruit coaches and team members.

Chair: Jane Casella 

Co-Chair: VACANT

Plans and organizes the Hoover annual read-a-thon to maximize student participation in the event. Encourages sponsors to pledge their payment based on the time read or a flat donation.

Chair: Jill Stephey

Co-Chair: VACANT

Coordinates volunteers for the third graders' Spring day in Bird Park.

Chair: Tara Lavy & Maria Koschik

Organizes volunteers to help with school picture day in September.

Chair: Jessica Edelson

Co-Chair: Shannon Harpst

Coordinates with PTA Council and Hoover school for the Spring 4^th and 5^th grade spelling bee.

Chair: Andrea Adams

Co-Chair: Maria Koschik

The Staff Appreciation committee coordinates special appreciation gestures for teachers and staff of HES.

Chair: Jennifer Boal

Co-chair: VACANT

The Talent Show committee plans and organizes the annual Hoover's Got Talent Show and works with students to present the show to the Hoover Community.

Date: February

Chair: Anthony Puzzini 

Co-chair: VACANT

The technology/website committee maintains the PTA Website for Hoover Elementary School. 

Chair: VACANT

Co-chair: current PTA President