Closter PTO Committees

Please consider joining one or more of the below Closter PTO committees or signing up for our "Call as Needed" list.
We need your help to make these events and activites great for our kids, schools, and community! 

To join a committee:

• Log into your account on the Closter PTO website
• Navigate to the "Volunteer" menu, choose "Volunteer for Committees"
• Scroll through the committee list and check the boxes for the committees that you would like to participate in, and submit your form
• The committee chairs will reach out to you with next steps

For more information on any of the committees, feel free to contact the committee chairs directly at the emails listed. 

Thank you for your continued support!  

Not sure how you can help? No matter how little or how much time you have - WE ALWAYS NEED MORE PARENT VOLUNTEERS! Sign up for our volunteer opportunity list or Contact Us to discuss any open roles!

Join fellow Closter parents, teachers, and community members for a fun evening of dinner and dancing while supporting our schools.
A large number of volunteers are needed in various roles to make this event a success!

The Closter PTO offers an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) in the Fall and Winter. ASEP is sponsored and administered by the Closter PTO. It is not a school program. We offer an incredible variety of classes and activities, including yoga, chess, mad science, magic, photography, art, nature, and sports. Classes will run from 3:20-4:20 PM at Hillside, for 2 8-week sessions (fall and winter). More information is posted ahead of registration periods (September and January). For any questions, please contact the ASEP coordinators at closterasep@gmail.com 

The Closter PTO offers an After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) in the Fall and Winter. ASEP is sponsored and administered by the Closter PTO. It is not a school program. Classes run for 1 hour after school, for 2 8-week sessions (fall and winter). More information is posted ahead of registration periods (September and January). For any questions, please contact the ASEP coordinators at closterasep@gmail.com 

Look back at and treasure your child’s growth through artwork! Art to Remember is a creative fundraiser allowing parents to purchase keepsake products customized with their child’s art – each purchase captures a moment in time and raises funds for our school! No artistic talent required! Just a helping hand to meet project guidelines.

Help support Fall and Spring book fairs by setting up, managing payments, and organizing a diverse collection of Scholastic books for purchase for students, teachers, and parents alike!

Help support Fall and Spring book fairs by setting up, managing payments and organizing a diverse collection of Scholastic books for purchase for students, teachers, and parents alike!

For more information please contact Tamara Schwartz - Tmcschwartz@verizon.net

Please join us for an evening of fun and mingling with other Closter parents!  

It’s a spooky and spectacular Halloween Fair at the Tenakill Gym after the Closter Boro Halloween parade!

A fun and entertaining evening, where kids bring their sleeping bags and pillows to watch a movie with friends in the Hillside Gym. Popcorn and beverages served!

Shop for loved ones and friends at our annual Hillside Holiday Boutique! 

Please join us for our annual Mother-Son Dance - a special evening for boys to celebrate with their mothers or another special adult in their lives!

Please join us for our Annual Trivia Night Ultimate Brain Challenge "Live" TV Game Show for grades 1-6. Prizes for everyone!

Please join us for the Daddy-Daughter Dance - a special evening for girls to celebrate with their father or another special adult in their lives!

Join us for the Closter PTO's annual Spelling Bee. Please stay tuned for more details.

Time for the children to show off one of their many hidden talents! A family evening of entertainment filled with performances by our own rising stars!

Time for the children to show off one of their many hidden talents! A family evening of entertainment filled with performances by our own rising stars!

An annual tradition and always a memorable night out filled with fun, laughter, fair play and wonderful raffle baskets to support our schools!

Mother’s Day wouldn’t be complete without flowers. We give the children the opportunity to purchase flowers to bring home to their mom! This is a wonderful event for all the children and parents to enjoy.

A day of family fun, which includes sporting activities, demonstrations, crafts, vendors, music, and food! This event requires many volunteers tobe a success!

Read-A-Thon is a fun program that brings students together with friends and family to encourage reading and building literacy skills, while raising money for our schools

Read-A-Thon is a fun program that brings students together with friends and family to encourage reading and building literacy skills, while raising money for our schools

Get involved in supporting your child's teacher in the classroom as a Class Parent! A wonderful opportunity to visit school and be involved in activities such as class parties, field trips, and other events.

To volunteer for class parent, update your child's grade, teacher, and session + tick the volunteer box here: Volunteer for Class Parent - Deadline is TBD

This committee helps to plan various cultural events and assemblies at Hillside School over the course of the school year. For more information, contact: Jiah Park jessicaparktalk@hotmail.com, Li Zhang guai77@hotmail.com, Helen Kim helenkim817@gmail.com

This committee helps to plan various cultural activities and assemblies at Tenakill over the course of the school year. 

An enriching educational experience for Hillside students which brings authors to school to read books and provide signed copies for purchase for students!

An enriching educational experience for Tenakill students which brings authors to school to read books and provide signed copies for purchase for students!

“Family Matters” is a program designed to provide Closter Public Schools families with current, professional, and relevant content for everyday family life. For questions, suggestions, or if you would like to volunteer for upcoming events, please contact closterpto@gmail.com

Show your Hillside and Tenakill Schools pride with spirit clothing and items for sale in our school store!

Show your Closter pride on your car (or any other metal or magnetic surface) with your very own CLO magnet! To purchase magents, please contact Queenie Pae - queenielaiki@hotmail.com

Porch Light and the Closter PTO present one yearly muscial production. Open to grades 2-5, students have an opportunity to display their talents by acting, dancing, and singing, or work behind the scene as a member of the tech crew.

The Birthday Book Club provides special opportunity to honor your child’s birthday with a book donation to the Hillside School Library. What a wonderful, memorable way to support our school library! For more information, please contact Kelly Martins drrenatamartins@gmail.com

Make the 8th Grade Graudation a memorable experience for all! Including the graduation dance, traditional gift items, and more!

This committee provides sporting and other outdoor activity equipment for our students to use during recess.

Make back-to-school shopping easier and more convenient by ordering one of our grade-specific school supply kits, with all items confirmed on the Hillside and Tenakill teacher lists!

This event over the summer helps to welcome incoming kindergarteners and their families into the Closter PTO community! A fun and casual playdate for the kids as they get ready to head back to school. 

Get ready to cut those BoxTops! Go to www.boxtops4education.com for a list of your favorite foods which carry the Box Tops logo.  Remember, the classroom that collects the most wins a surprise gift! All proceeds from the collection go directly back to the Closter schools.

Chair needed! Please contact: Ahram Foo - k.ahram@gmail.com

It takes a village to operate the lunch program for both our schools, contact us today and join the village!