Volunteer
The PTSA warmly welcomes all parents to join its various committees.
Why Should I Volunteer?
You might be thinking, “When do I have time to volunteer? I’m too busy working and being a parent!” However, consider this: volunteering is essential for everyone, and dedicating your time to your child’s school, especially during the last four years of high school, could be one of the most impactful actions you take for your child and the community. When you volunteer, you demonstrate that you value their education and development so much that you’re willing to invest your most precious resource—your time. This act shows unwavering support for them and their teachers, and it also allows you to connect with other parents and gain a deeper understanding of your child’s school life.
We Need You!
Many people don’t volunteer simply because they’ve never been asked. So here we are, asking you now! Your time and expertise are incredibly valuable to our students and staff here at Marshall High School. The unique experiences and perspectives you bring enrich our community in ways that no one else can. Whether you can contribute a little time or a lot, whether you’re a mom, dad, or grandparent, WE NEED YOU! Your involvement is crucial; together, we can make a tremendous impact.
Join us in empowering students, building community, and shaping stronger futures.
PTSA Committee Descriptions:
Academic Letters
These awards are given to Junior and Senior students who earn a high GPA each year. The student receives an “M” letter in recognition of their achievement. The awards are handed out one day in October during all lunch periods. Responsibilities include collaborating with school counselors to plan the event and designing a banner that will be displayed in the school. Requirement: Must be able to volunteer during school hours.
ANGC (All Night Grad Celebration)
ANGC is an all-night alcohol and drug-free party for graduating seniors held on the night of graduation in June. Hundreds of students attend this event, and planning and fundraising begin months in advance. Responsibilities include renting a facility (usually the Spring Hill Rec Center or another sports facility) for the night, coordinating food, games, a casino, prizes, gifts, and security, among other tasks. This committee requires many hands to assist with various areas of planning.
Audit
The audit committee consists of 2-3 people who review our financial records and transactions at the end of June to ensure accuracy. The other auditors collaborate to complete the yearly audit forms by the end of July.
Class Parent Representative
As a Class Parent Representative, you’ll work with the Assistant Principal and Teachers to organize and host activities and fundraisers like homecoming, prom, plant sales, and the science fair. Your duties include creating signups, recruiting volunteers, and participating in the events. Each class has specific responsibilities throughout the year; to learn more, visit the Underclassmen and Senior pages.
Hospitality
The Hospitality committee runs events throughout the school year to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them. Such events include the Welcome Back Breakfast in August, lunches for various support staff, and our End-of-the-Year Faculty & Staff Appreciation luncheon during school hours. The committee uses SignUp Genius to recruit parent volunteers to donate food items and serve at each event.
Liaisons to Kilmer/Longfellow/Thoreau
These are usually parents with students at both Marshall and the middle school who can communicate between the two schools.
Marshall Market
Marshall has a food pantry for students in need called the Marshall Market. The two co-chairs of this committee collaborate to create and maintain an evolving list of needed items in partnership with the school social workers, who communicate confidentially with students requiring assistance. The Market provides snacks, meals, and personal products as needed throughout the year, as well as special grocery distributions prior to Thanksgiving and winter, spring, and summer breaks. The committee reaches out to the Marshall community to request donations in the form of grocery gift cards and grocery items via SignUp Genius and other tools throughout the year.
Reflections Art Contest
Reflections is an art contest held each year by PTSA’s across the country. There are several categories and a theme each year. Marshall students create original art and submit it by the deadline in the fall. The chair promotes Reflections at Statesmen Start in August and Back to School Night in September, and works with judges who choose the winning art. There are prizes for winners, who then go on to compete at the county level.
Senior Reflection Night
One parent from the Senior class plans the Senior Reflection Night. This special event is open to all graduates who proudly wear their graduation gowns to celebrate and reflect on their past four years. The non-denominational ceremony, typically held the night before graduation in May/June, is a time for reflection, inspiration, and hope as seniors look back on their achievements over the past four years. Responsibilities include securing a location and finding a few seniors willing to share their experiences at Marshall. After the ceremony, a reception is hosted by the Freshman class.
World Heritage Night
This is a special dinner held at school to celebrate our diverse community. Food from various countries is donated by parents and purchased from restaurants, and students put on entertainment. Two co-chairs lead a committee to organize the event, but we need many hands to help with food, decorations, serving food, picking up food, and more.