• SHS PTA Programs

    Upcoming Events

    PTA Annual Meeting
    Friday, May 14, 2021
    Program TBD

    Past Events with Links to Recordings (if available)


    Ivy Stand-Up PTA Meeting and Program Featuring the Ivy League of Comedy
    Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 7:30pm via Zoom (see Sunday eblast for Zoom link)
    General business meeting will be followed by a night of comedy. The Ivy League of Comedy is a boutique entertainment company owned by comedian SHS alumnus Shaun Eli Breidbart and featuring Karen Bergreen, and Wali Collins, among many others.


    PTA Meeting
    Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7:15pm via Zoom (see Sunday eblast for Zoom link)
    General business meeting included election of the 2020-21 SHS PTA nominating committee. PTA bylaws call for five members on the committee, consisting of two from the SHS PTA Executive Board and three off-board PTA members. The slate of candidates who graciously agreed to serve this year are:

    Joey Silberfein (SHS PTA Exec Board)
    Julie Sheppe (SHS PTA Exec Board)
    Wendy Gendel (off-board)
    Debra Asher-Zitrin (off-board)
    Jyoti Ruta (off-board)

    Following the short business meeting, the PTC, SHS PTA, and SMS PTA jointly presented:
    Student Mental Health and Well-Being Panel Discussion
    SHS and SMS school psychologists and Youth Outreach workers shared what they are hearing and observing "on the ground," and provided insights on how best to help our children limit the negative impact of the pandemic on their overall well-being.


    PTA Welcome Zoom for New Families
    Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 9:00am via Zoom (see Sunday eblast for Zoom link)
    High school families new to Scarsdale are encouraged to log in for this meeting where our New Families Committee will be on hand to help you with any questions, as well as provide tips and resources to help ease the transition to the High School and the community.
    coffee cup PTA Multicultural Committee Meet & Greet Welcome Coffee and Q&A with Deans
    Thursday, September 24, 2020, 9-10am via Zoom (see Sunday eblast for Zoom link)
    This event welcomes families to the new academic year and allows parents to meet SHS staff (including the Principal, Assistant Principals, Deans, faculty from the World Language Department, Youth Outreach Workers, PTA Officers and Chairs and other interested parents in an informal setting. The Q&A session addresses high school related issues: the Alternative School, SATs, Civ Ed, honors classes, world language classes, and more. Set your Zoom background to your dream vacation spot, bring your Zoom mug, brew a cup of gourmet coffee or tea, and join us for a conversation with SHS staff to ask questions and learn specifics about various SHS programs.


    Parent-to-Parent Orientation
    Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 7:00pm via Zoom (see Sunday eblast for Zoom link)
    Join us for a program specifically for parents of Freshmen and those new to SHS. Our panel of experienced parents will answer your questions and provide valuable insights to help navigate families through the high school years. Join us with questions or come just to listen to an informative discussion.