Click here to become a Hamilton Avenue School PTA Member (find step-by-step directions here).
Returning Members: If you were a member last year, just log in and update your family details first. This will automatically unlock your renewal form.
Accessibility
We believe every family belongs in the PTA. If you have any trouble with the available payment options, let us know at hamavepta@gmail.com and we'll happily find a solution together.
Why Join the PTA?
When you join the PTA, you directly impact our students' day-to-day experience. Your membership fees fund essential programs, school events, and classroom resources that wouldn't otherwise be possible.
- Support Our Students: We fund educational field trips, special assemblies, more books and literary options to inspire our students' love of reading, and more.
- Celebrate Our Teachers: From staff breakfasts to special surprises, we organize thoughtful events and initiatives throughout the year to boost morale and show our teachers just how much they mean to our community.
- Stay Connected: Get direct access to school updates, principal Q&As, and a strong network of parents sharing advice and community news.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does it cost to join?
- Dues for the current school year are $35 per parent for standard membership or $15 per parent for free/reduced lunch families. The cost for teacher/faculty membership is $20.
- Do I have to volunteer if I join?
- Absolutely not! Your membership dues alone directly benefit the school. Volunteer opportunities are completely optional whenever your schedule permits.
- Do I have to attend PTA meetings if I join?
- Not at all! While we encourage it, attending meetings is completely optional. Joining the PTA simply means your membership dues directly support our students and school—no mandatory time commitment required.
- Where do my membership dues go?
- 100% of our raised funds stay within our school community to support student programming, teacher and staff appreciation, and family events.
- When and where are the meetings held?
- We host bi-monthly meetings (both in-person and via Google Meet), alternating between morning and evening meetings to accommodate more families' schedules. Morning meetings are held in the STEAM lab and evening meetings are held in the Cafetorium.