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How to Get Involved

Harpeth Hall Parents Association The Harpeth Hall Parents Association (HHPA) comprises all parents and guardians of Harpeth Hall students and fosters a connected community to support all aspects of the Harpeth Hall mission through community events, support of faculty and staff, and fundraising. HHPA Volunteers Consider sharing your time and talents by chairing or joining one of our many HHPA committees or becoming part of the Dads Network. The Harpeth Hall website and the student handbook and directory include HHPA information. Visit the current families page on the Harpeth Hall website for a list of HHPA committees. The HHPA sends a volunteer survey to parents in advance of each school year. Harpeth Hall Spirit Store Volunteer to work at the spirit store. Located in the Athletic and Wellness Center, the store is open every Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. when school is in session.

Admission Preview Day The Office of Admission and Financial Aid hosts its annual Admission Preview Day in November for prospective students and their families. Visitors tour campus, meet faculty, administrators, and students to learn more about Harpeth Hall. Parent volunteers are essential to the success of this event.

Volunteer for The Annual Fund Each year, Harpeth Hall parent volunteers ask parents in each grade to make a tax-deductible contribution to The Annual Fund. Harpeth Hall seeks 100% parent participation in The Annual Fund with a gift of any size. HHPA Events A complete list is available on the current families page on the website. Join the Harpeth Hall Parents Association group on Facebook and follow @hh_parents on Instagram. Kickoff Coffee and Activity Fair The HHPA hosts the kickoff coffee and activity fair at the beginning of each school year. Parents are invited to hear from the HHPA president and learn more about volunteer opportunities. Sunday on Souby Sunday on Souby is Harpeth Hall’s community fall family festival presented by the HHPA and the Head’s Young Alumnae Council (HYAC). It brings together past, current, and new families, as well as extended family, alumnae, and neighbors. This free annual event is an opportunity to come together as a community and enjoy student entertainment, carnival inflatables, games, and food. Numerous parents volunteer to help. The Main Event The Main Event is the largest fundraiser hosted by the Harpeth Hall Parents Association. The HHPA is committed to strengthening the Harpeth Hall community and to supporting Harpeth Hall’s position as a nationally recognized innovator in girls education through practices and programs that inspire and enable every girl to reach her potential. The funds generated through The Main Event provide enhancements to teaching and learning beyond the scope of the operating budget. In partnership with school leadership, the HHPA advances Harpeth Hall’s mission of educating girls to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably. There are many sub-committees for The Main Event. Sign-ups will begin in the fall. Dads Network The Dads Network is responsible for planning fun events and service projects for daughters and their dads or other important men in their lives. The group builds community and provides educational opportunities throughout the year for Harpeth Hall dads.

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