Thank you for your interest in volunteering! One of our greatest assets is the rich diversity among our families. As such, there are countless opportunities to become involved that could align with your availability and resources. Complete the Volunteer Interest Form below to let us know how you'd like to take part in making our school an exceptional place for our students.
HISD Volunteer Registration: Before volunteering on campus, please make sure you're registered with HISD through the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) program. You will need to renew your VIPS registration each school year. HISD VIPS Registration >
IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER NEEDS
Check back here regularly for volunteer needs during the 2023-24 school year. Our current volunteer needs include:
👵🏼👴🏼 Grandparents' Day (Oct. 4-5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
We need parent volunteers to help with grandparent check-in, guiding visitors to the cafeteria and as lunch monitors. Sign up here >
- Wednesday, Oct. 4, for PK – 3rd Grades
- Thursday, Oct. 5, for 4th – 8th Grades
🍁 Fall Festival (Saturday, Oct. 21, 2-6 p.m.)
Each classroom gets to run one of the amazing fall festival games! Share an hour of your time and enjoy the smiling faces as you help the kids have fun. Volunteer with your class at Fall Festival >
🏠 Housing for Spanish Language and Culture Assistant
Wharton will be hosting Elena Carrero Campos from Spain who will serve as our Spanish Language and Culture Assistant this school year. The purpose of the assistant is to enrich the dual language educational experience of our students and to promote cultural exchange within our school community. In the past, we've had families host the Language Assistant for a semester or the entire school year. If you are interested in hosting Ms. Campos or donating/lending a bicycle for her to use while she's here (September 1 through April 30), please contact Ms. Silva at ana.silva@houstonisd.org.
🏃🏻♂️ Morning Mile
Starting Tuesday, September 5, students in grades 1st-6th may arrive at Wharton between 7:45-8:05 a.m. to run or walk in the field before school as we implement the nationwide Morning Mile program.
Parents, we need your help as supervisors! Sign up here for a weekly shift (or as a substitute).
Questions? Contact Kelly Turner at kelly.klturner@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
- Monday, September 25
- Tuesday, September 26
- Wednesday, September 27
- Thursday, September 28
- Wednesday, October 4
Useful School Links
Wharton DLA Website
HISD Calendar 23-24 (Updated 8/24/23)
HISD Parent Portal
Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS)
WDLA PTO Finance Request