Pascack Hills HS PFA Committees

Class Liaisons
Chair:   Chairs by Class Level Listed Below
Description:  

Leverage the class SGA Student Advisor for their grade and the Faculty Advisor(s) to promote the class activities and enhance the fund raising opportunities.

Class of 2028 - Debbie Portnoy

Class of 2027 - Alyson Benisato (WCL) & Kristan Driver (M)

Class of 2026 - Elizabeth Gloeggler

Class of 2025 - Geri Litt (WCL) & Clarissa Shell (M)

 
Fashion Show featuring the Senior Class of 2025
Chair:   Jennifer Auerbach, Lee Ann Schwartz
Description:  

Organizes the PFA's largest fundraiser - The Annual Fashion Show. Invitations will be mailed to all Hills families in February. Hills Parents from all grades are welcome and encouraged to attend! If you need to get in touch with us regarding the Fashion Show please email: 

 
Hospitality
Chair:   Joann Catalfumo, Stephanie Huang, Tara Hill, Jennifer Levison, Tiffany Minnetian
Description:  

Plan, host and prepare distribution of refreshments or gifts at various PFA and PHHS events throughout the school year.

 
Communications and Website
Chair:   Nicole Paiken, Lee Ann Schwartz
Description:  

This chairperson promotes the activities and events taking place at PHHS and helps to build awareness of the PFA accomplishments and its support of the district. 

Includes updating web site, social media posts and periodic email communications.

 
Membership / Directory
Chair:   Maureen Sutton, Judith Thomas
Description:  

Drive PFA membership throughout the school year and manage the release of the smartphone Paperless PTO Directory APP to members.

 

 
Helpdesk
Chair:   Michael Kerin
Description:  

Helpdesk@paperlesspto.com

 
PFA Liaison - Woodcliff Lake
Chair:   Jennifer Levison
Description:  

This chairperson keeps both the PHHS PFA and Woodcliff Lake lower schools informed of each other's activities.

 
PTO Liaison Montvale
Chair:   Marisa Watters
Description:  

This chairperson keeps the PHHS PFA and the Montvale PTO informed on each other's activities.

 
PHHS PFA Parent Academy
Chair:   Jennifer Charnow
Description:  

The PHHS PFA Parent Academy is an educational program designed for parents to address topics of importance related primarily to our students' social, educational, emotional or physical health, as well as other topics that can strengthen our sense of community. 

 
PFA Scholarships & Financial Need Grants
Chair:   Geri Litt
Description:  

This Chairperson(s) plans the annual Spring PFA Scholarship Fund Drive. The PFA funds over 10 Scholarships, awarded to senior students who demonstrate leadership qualities throughout their high school years and dedication to community service. Beginning with the Class of 2020, four year family PFA membership will be a required criteria for all PFA scholarship awards.

The PFA also awards financial need grants, which are based on separate criteria

 
Safe Graduation
Chair:   TBD - Volunteers needed!
Description:  

This committee is responsible for planning a safe, memorable and fun graduation event immediately following the June PHHS Senior Graduation Ceremony. Invitations are mailed to all senior families in May.

 
Senior Seminar
Chair:   Stacy Deyong, Antoinette McKay
Description:  

PHHS seniors will attend Senior Seminar hosted by the PFA and the PHHS Guidance Office. This event features invited guests who will discuss life after high school. The Senior Class is dismissed from school at noon so they have plenty of time to prepare for the PHHS Senior Prom.

 
Nominating Committee
Chair:   PFA Presidents
Description:  

The Nominating Committee is formed in February and is comprised of Woodcliff Lake and Montvale PFA Members.  The team establishes the PFA Executive Board and Chair position roster for the upcoming school year.  Nominations are submitted and approved by members at the June PFA Meeting.  The PFA Board calendar year runs from July 1 to June 30.