As a Spartan parent or guardian, you join a community of like-minded families dedicated to the success of Great Hearts Western Hills and its students. You can find details and volunteer opportunities on the Official PSO Website below. Email the PSO leadership directly with your questions at:
For Lower School PSO: ghwhlspso@greatheartstxschools.org
For Upper School PSO: ghwhuspso@greatheartstxschools.org
Click here to VISIT OUR ONLINE SPIRIT STORE
What do I need to do before becoming a parent volunteer?
To volunteer, you must either attend this year’s Volunteer Training session or take the linked online course, then complete all attached forms linked below:
- Online Background Check
- Confidentiality Form (complete and email to GHWHinfo@GreatHeartsTxSchools.org)
Click here to Take the 2024-25 online Volunteer Training
How can I support Great Hearts Western Hills through the PSO?
We invite you to explore the many ways you can be involved in shaping the educational experience of our students. So get involved! No matter your talent or schedule, your help will make a difference!
- Whether regularly or one-time
- Whether from home or at school
- Days, evenings, or weekends
What volunteer opportunities are available?
Community Support: The PSO assists our school community in various ways, including the planning of community events, literacy celebrations, and hosting used uniforms sales. Daily volunteer opportunities include helping in the school library, copy room, and lunchroom.
Faculty Support: The PSO provides faculty support in various ways, including faculty luncheons, teacher appreciation, copying, and front desk support.
Volunteers help our school run! Keep an eye out for volunteer requests in the weekly newsletter.
We value your support and commitment to our community!
2024-2025 PSO Leadership & Committees
Lower School President – Jess Vidal
VP of Lower School – Liza Valverde
Upper School President – Raquel Bourne
VP of US, Treasurer – Melissa Sauceda
Room Parent Coordinator – Kim Underdown
Lunch Room Coordinator – Christina Coker
Athletics Volunteer Coordinator – Michelle Gonzalez
LS Luncheon Coordinator – Elysia Vasquez
US Luncheon Coordinator – Crystal Springstead
LS Library Coordinator – Leslie Trujillo
US Library Coordinator – Erin Couch
Care and Concern Committee – Pam Foleen
Used Uniform Committee – Crystal Amaro
Copy Room Coordinator – Claudia Delgado
Safety Committee – Mike Valverde
Fiesta Committee – Yvette Luna
2024-2025 Academy Advisory Committee
The Academy Advisory Committee (AAC) is a volunteer group unique to each Great Hearts Texas academy. Click here for more information.
The below parents and faculty are members on this year’s AAC who meet quarterly with the leadership of both schools to discuss campus facilities, security, culture, and more. These meetings are open, while attendees may not add to the conversation during their observation.
If you would like for something to be brought to the discussion of an AAC meeting, you may contact one of the AAC members below:
- Tim Rogers – trogers0626@gmail.com
- Logan Underdown – lrunderdown@gmail.com
- Rachel Staffel – rasdpt09@gmail.com
- Kristi Hooke – aggiekristi04@gmail.com
- Jackie Aguilar – zumjam43@gmail.com
- Victor Augustin – victor.a256@gmail.com
- Elisa Veliz – elisagonzales@yahoo.com
- Alexandra Van – dr.alexandra.van@gmail.com
- Faculty – Carolyn Dionne – carolyn.dionne@greatheartstxschools.org
- Faculty – Kristin Pickett – Kristin.Pickett@greatheartstxschools.org