The volunteer efforts generated by the Parent/Teacher/Student Organization at the Plainfield Central High School benefits the entire community of students, staff, administrators, and parents. The PTSO provides volunteer support for various school functions.

Additionally the PTSO raises funds for the newly implemented Mini Grant Program.  This program is funded by our monthly Lunch Candy Sales as well as by selling concessions at various events throughout the school year including Fall Play, Exploration Night, Spring Musical and the Dance Show.  These Mini Grants are applied for by the staff and reviewed by the PTSO Mini Grant Committee.  After deliberation, if the application is deemed appropriate, the funds are awarded to the teacher.  The term Mini Grant was used because each award has a maximum of $200.00.  This helps us to spread out the funds throughout the staff and throughout the school year.  This program was established in 2008-2009 as a way to help our staff in their classrooms.  The program helps us to fulfill our goal which is to bring funds into the classroom to enhance the learning experience of our children.

The PTSO works in partnership with the staff and administrators to improve the teacher, parent and student relationship. We provide a variety of opportunities for every parent to become involved in the PCHS environment. Anyone in our community may join our organization by contacting a PTSO Board member for information. The link to our membership form is listed above. 

There are a variety of committees that are actively involved throughout the year. They are listed below with a brief explanation.

C.A.P.E.- represents PCHS at the district C.A.P.E. (Coordination of Administrators and Parents for Educational Efficiency) monthly meetings held on Friday mornings at the District office.

Christmas Project- publicizes, raises funds and administers the Needy Family Fund, a program designed to help district families in need during the holiday season.

Homecoming- provides volunteer services for various homecoming activities such as Spirit Shop, Homecoming Parade and the Alumni Tea. 

Hospitality- provides volunteer services for Curriculum Night, Exploration Night, Fall Play, Spring Musical and Senior Honors Night.

Membership- provides lists of volunteer names and phone numbers to all committee chairs and PTSO Board officers.

Publicity- promotes PTSO activities throughout the community utilizing print media such as local newspapers.

PTSO Awards- oversees the selection process for the Life Membership and Stephen P. Hunt Award that are annually presented to recipients at the C.A.P.E. Dinner.   

Staff Appreciation – provides funds for the luncheon that is set up by the principal to feed the entire staff during Fall Parent/Teacher conferences.  Also provides the entire staff with an appreciation treat during Teacher Appreciation Week in May.

Student Scholarships- solicits donations from local businesses for student college scholarship. Also administers the distribution of applications and assists in the selection process of worthy students and will also take part in the selection process of our new award, The Bess Eichelberger PCHS PTSO Scholarship.  This scholarship will be awarded to a PCHS senior at Senior Honors Night. 

Volunteer Services- provides volunteers for a variety of PTSO activities primarily but not limited to our Lunch Candy Sales, Blood Drive, Donating/Baking Items as needed and Progress Report and Report Card Mailings.

Plainfield High School PTSO

2009-2010 Board List