LAHS Parent Form

Connect With and Donate To LAHS / Parent Organizations

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Welcome To The 2024-2025 School Year

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By completing this form, parents will be able to: 
 
                       * Learn about, join, and connect with parent-supported organizations
                       * Donate to multiple LAHS organizations using one payment method
                       * Receive purchase confirmation immediately
                       * Receive tax receipt upon verification of payment
 
Thank you for supporting organizations at LAHS. 
4 Easy Steps:

Step 1:  Provide Family Data information.
 
Step 2: Make a pledge to MVLA High School Foundation. 

Step 3:  Join and donate to PTSA, Athletic & Performing Arts Boosters,
and other organizations that rely on parent and community financial
support. 
 
Step 4:  Pay via Credit Card (*preferred*) -- If you must pay by
check (NOT preferred), please make payable to "LAHS PTSA".  A purchase
receipt will be emailed to you.

Please allow 5-7 minutes to complete this form.
 
Submit this form only once, each entry is as if you turned in a paper form. 
 
Questions? Contact PTSA Membership at lahsptsamemb@gmail.com.

Family Data Information

Parent or Member Information
IMPORTANT: Cell Phone is used ONLY by the PTSA for issues or questions relating to this form, it will never be shared.
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Student Information
 
Will be used for any issues matching families and payments.  
Additional Household Information
*Do any of your students at LAHS have parents/guardians residing at a different address? *
If so, please provide information for communication purposes and so they have the opportunity to join, or donate to, these organizations as well.
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Matching Donations
Matching donations available from employer or other organization: *
May we contact you with information on how to secure a matching donation from your employer? *

MVLA High School Foundation Pledge

Your donation to the MVLA Foundation benefits all students of the MVLA High School District for the current school year.  Programs and services supported by the MVLA Foundation include Chromebooks, 20:1 Freshman English Class sizes, smaller math class sizes through Algebra 2, Tutorial Center, College & Career Center, PSAT & SAT testing, extended Library hours, Innovative Learning Grants for teachers, and more!

THIS IS A PLEDGE ONLY.  PLEASE VISIT MVLAFOUNDATION.ORG FOR PAYMENT OPTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
(Detailed payment instructions will also be sent via email)
 
The suggested donation is $1,250 per student, but any amount is appreciated and will help us reach our goal of $2,368,000!
For My MVLA Foundation Donation Pledge, I: *
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Any amount is appreciated and makes a difference!

PTSA - Parent, Teacher, Student Association

The PTSA brings together Parents, Teachers, and Students to support programs that enhance the educational experience for all LAHS students.
 
1. Membership - We encourage all parents, teachers, and students to join PTSA to benefit the LAHS community.  We provide volunteer and financial support for the high school, and our collective voice is more powerful with a high number of PTSA members.
 
PTSA members will have access to an online student directory (using email address entered above)!
a. PTSA Membership *
b.  Type of Member: *
 
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2. Direct Ask Donation- The PTSA relies heavily on donations to support programs like STEAM Week, SCL Wellness Week, Writers' Week, Staff Appreciation, etc. to help enhance the learning experience at LAHS for students, teachers, and parents. We are ever grateful for your continued donations!

$200 per student is the recommended amount. *

Athletic Boosters

The Los Altos High School Athletic Boosters is a non-profit, volunteer organization which supports all athletic teams and student athletes of Los Altos High School. The Athletic Boosters raise money to bridge the large gap between funds provided by school district and what is necessary to run a top-performing sports program. Our donors include families, staff, and community members who are interested in sustaining and improving the athletic program of our high school. 
 
Our Major fundraising events include
Memberhip - year long
Punpkin Patch - October
Tree Lot - December
Eagle Madness - March 8
 
Athletic Boosters has partnered with NFHS Network to offer discounted annual passes to view live internet broadcasts of games on the football field and in the gym. Each NFHS Annual pass is a $69.99 value. Discount offered during the Back To School membership sign up only. NFHS Network info at https://nfhsnetwork.com/.  NFHS Network passes to be delivered via email before first game of the Fall sports season.
Athletic Boosters is a non-profit group comprised of parents, grandparents, community members, alumni, and teachers.   We strive to support our athletic teams through the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and coach training.
Athletic Booster Membership:
Allocate my Donation of $500 to: *
Please make sure the amounts you entered for your breakdown by sport add up to your total donation amount!

Performing Arts Boosters

Performing Arts Boosters represents a nonprofit organization that provides financial and volunteer support to the Los Altos High School performing arts programs. Formerly known as the Instrumental Music Boosters, the organization now supports all performing art programs.  These programs include theater, chorale, marching band and color guard, band, and orchestra.  These programs all depend on the back-to-school fundraiser to support a high quality student experience.
FREE ADMISSION TO SELECTED PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS WITH $500 or $350 PLEDGE
Instrumental Music Donation:
Donations primarily support repairing and purchasing instruments, funding music clinicians and other support staff, and other program enrichment activities for the students.  These donations provide supplemental support to the marching band and color guard (MBCG), however there will be a dedicated fundraising campaign for MBCG that will take place at the start of MBCG season.
Choir Donation:
Donations to the choir fund will be used toward uniforms, festivals, guest clinicians, transportation, and other performance needs.
Broken Box Theater Company (Acting II) Donation:
Donations will be used for purchasing royalties and scripts for the season as well as costumes, props, make-up, set pieces, and lighting.
*Includes a Performing Arts Boosters card to show at select performances, family admission includes 2 adults and accompanying children

Dance and Visual Arts Donations

For the programs listed bleow, your donations allow all students to participate regardless of ability to pay.  There are no Boosters organization to support these programs.
4. Dance:
Donations to the dance fund will be used to provide dance shoes for those in financial need, and for live performance expenses, including costumes, set pieces, and lighting.
5. Visual Arts:
Funding provides a portion of the art supplies for Drawing, Painting, Photography, and Studio Art classes.

PE Self Defense Donations

Funding provides the addition of a self defense unit in PE. Unit covers the principles and skills of safety, peace of mind, courage, abundance, and confidence. Topics include safety, anti-bullying, assertiveness, respect and inclusion, self esteem, and self defense.

Robotics Program Donations

Donations to the robotics program reduce contributions from students and families for all competition and travel costs including food and drink, team gear, repair and replacement robot equipment, as well as any other unknown needs while at competition. 

Speech and Debate Donations

Speech and Debate is open to all students regardless of ability to pay.  Many participating families are able to pay, but scholarships support those who are not able to contribute.  Please help support the program!
Speech and Debate Donation:

Grad Night Tickets and Donations

Spend one last night with your graduating classmates at Grad Night…the all night celebration immediately following graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 6th.  You don’t want to miss this amazing evening with friends, great food, activities and all night FUN! The event will take place from 8:30pm until 3:30am and you will be transported to and from the event. 
Ticket prices are $195 and will increase to $225 in March.
 
Tickets can be purchased using this link:
 
If you don't have a graduating senior, but would still like to provide support, please consider providing a donation to help all seniors attend this wonderful event.  
Additional Senior Grad Night Donation*:
* Note - this is a request for additional donations. If you need to purchase a ticket, please use the link above. You can also make an additional donation on the ticket purchase form.

Stripe Fees

If you are paying by credit card, please consider adding 2% to cover a portion of the Stripe transaction fees. When you pay this small transaction fee, you’ll be helping make an even bigger impact!
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Click on NEXT to complete payment, but once payment is done, this completes the Parent Form. Please return to the Checklist to find more information on LAHS web store items, senior items, ASB cards, Athletic Clearance, school pictures, and more. You can also view your email receipt for payment instructions and important back to school information after completing this form.