The purpose of the High Rock - Pollard PTC shall be to promote understanding between parents and schools so that parents, teachers, and administrators may cooperate intelligently in the education of the child, and also to contribute to the enrichment of educational and extracurricular programs. The PTC shall operate in accordance with the policies of the Needham Public Schools.
We welcome all new and returning families to the 2025-26 school year!
The largest fraction of the PTC budget goes towards enrichment in our schools, such as bringing in speakers and performers that enhance the curriculum in the classroom and grants to fund equipment and other resources not covered by the district budget.
The PTC remains committed to supporting the teachers and staff. In addition to the programs that enhance the classroom experience, we also look forward to teacher appreciation events to show them the well-deserved recognition.
Ways you can help:
DONATE
Financial assistance allows us to invite speakers and provide materials to enrich the classroom experience for the students and teachers. Your support also makes it possible to show our appreciation to our schools' teachers and staff. The suggested donation amount is $95/child, but any amount you can contribute is truly appreciated!
VOLUNTEER
We have a number of positions to fill to help us achieve our mission this year. Please be in touch if you would like to volunteer and get involved!
Thank you,
Christianne Bayliss, Maggie Shapiro
Although we may collection donations, material and monetary, for specific events over the year, our main fundraiser starts in the beginning of the school year. All the students will receive a blue envelope for our Building a Strong Community Together Annual Appeal fundraiser. You may also donate via cash or check, or you can also donate online via our our PayPal Link.
The Needham Middle PTC is grateful to all the parents who volunteer to take on leadership positions within the PTC and we encourage all parents to feel free to contact board members if they have any questions or if they wish to get involved in the PTC.
Christianne Bayliss, Co-President
Maggie Shapiro, Co-President
Mike Kenneally, Co-Treasurer
Nar Lee, Co-Treasurer
Lori Zinner, Secretary
Hospitality:
Jenn Seadia, High Rock
Çigdem Kilic Betebenner, Pollard
Stephany Johnson
Reena Dahiya
Priya Bhushan
6th Grade Reps:
Erika Afzali
Erika Buckley
Meredith Friend
Divya Mathur
7th Grade Reps:
Julie Sue Goldwasser
Sue Levy
Leanne Ratti
8th Grade Reps:
Amy Feld
Jeff Schiffman
Classroom Grants:
Judith Sharp
Curriculum Enrichment:
Andreia Stiffler
Supraja Narasimhan
Merchandise:
Jodi Brueggeman
Filings Team:
Aliza Cooperman
Melissa Fletcher
Vipul Bhushan
Social Media:
Staci Poole
METCO Rep:
Erika Buckley
Barry Berk, Technology (admin@needhammiddleptc.org )
Other important Contacts:
Principal Tamatha Bibbo, Pollard (tamatha_bibbo@needham.k12.ma.us)
Principal Jessica Downey, High Rock (jessica_downey@needham.k12.ma.us)
SEPAC Representatives for HR-Pollard (hr-pollard@needhamsepac.org)