Parent and Community Involvement

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How can I get involved in the school?

There are many ways to get involved in the school at all different levels. Many parents choose to volunteer in the cafeteria, the supply room, in booster clubs, or for special school events. PTA meetings are held at noon to accommodate all parents to the best of our ability. Contact your child’s PTA President or the school to learn more about PTA and volunteer opportunities.

Does the school still have room-moms? What about room-dads?

MIS still has room-moms, and we are always open to room-dads as well! Both moms and dads get very involved in the many volunteer opportunities as well as providing support through high attendance at school events. We also have an active Dads’ Club at both MIS and HPMS, and we highly encourage our dads to get involved with the Dads’ Club. Contact the school for information on how to contact your Dads’ Club President.

I’m a working parent, what can I do?

PTA meetings are held at noon to accommodate all parents. “Meet the Teacher” and “Open House” are scheduled after school hours to accommodate working parents. Additionally, notes from Open Team Meetings are posted to team web pages so that parents who are unable to leave work for team meetings can access the information online.

How can I stay informed of school happenings?

• McFacts (MIS) and News and Notes (HPMS)
• View the PTA, school, and district websites
• Email Groups and Individual Emails
• Online viewing of assignments, homework, grades, and attendance 
• Phone Message Systems and Individual Phone Calls
• Informational brochures available through office display
• Friday Folders (MIS only)
• Mailings
• Teacher Conferences
• Parent Meetings
• Parent Educational Presentations
• Student Programs
• Sponsor Student Organizations
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Involvement with child at home in support of schoolwork
• Site-Based Decision Making Committee
• Parent Sounding Board
• Newcomer and Orientation Events
• Open Team Meetings
• PTA
• Dads’ Club

What are the best ways to communicate with school personnel?

Most school employees can return email sooner than phone voicemail. If you do not receive an email response, be sure to resend as many of our emails get caught in our filtering program. If you need to speak to your child’s teachers, contact your child’s advisory teacher to set up a team conference.

What is “Mad for Plaid”? Who decides how the money is spent? How do I find out how the money was spent?

“Mad for Plaid” is a joint effort of the HPISD Education Foundation and the community to raise funds for the success of HPISD schools. The money is used for teacher salaries, staff development, and campus needs such as copy machines, technology, and instructional supplies for MIS/HPMS and HPHS.

Teachers meet in Campus Leadership Committees (CLC) to give input regarding instructional and other campus needs. PTA gift committee representatives then meet to put figures to the requests and the available funds; those numbers are then presented to the PTA Gift Committee for review and approval.

The purchases made with Mad for Plaid money are made public through McFacts, News and Notes, and PTA.