Support Organizations
About West Hills PTA
You ask what is PTA? PTA stands for Parent-Teacher Association, a national organization consisting of parents and teachers working together to support and enrich all students. We support school staff, provide additional enrichment opportunities, and assist in efforts to solve school needs through volunteering and funding.
PTA Programs and Fundraising
Our primary objective as a PTA is to provide our school with funds, programs, resources, and services that will enrich and maximize the education of every child attending West Hills. To meet this important objective we hold 1 main fundraiser per year, and several events throughout the year, which provides us with some additional funds. A few programs that we sponsor and/or support:
- Hoedown in the Hills, Family Game Night
- Teacher Appreciation
- WHES Spirit Store
- Family Picnic
- End of year talent show
- Dine-Out Nights
- International Night
- Boo-Hoo Breakfast
- 5th grade party
New ideas for fundraising and events are always welcome!
2025 - 2026 WHPTA Officers
- President: Laura Henrik
- President-Elect: Lauren Brakebill
- VP/Past President: Katey Marina
- Secretary: Laura Henrik
- Co-Treasurer: Lindsay Kohntopp
- Co-Treasurer: Ashland Smith
- Co-Membership Chair: Emily Southerland
- Co-Membership Chair: Kristyn Ball
- Co-Fundraising Chair: Sara Beth Cunningham
- Co-Fundraising Chair: Katie Love-Hall
- Spirit Wear Chair: Coral Turner
- Co-Hospitality Chair: Rachel Johnson
- Co-Hospitality Chair: Alicia Clevenger
- Co-Food for Kids Chair: Jill Price
- Co-Food for Kids Chair: Jennifer Nelson
- Dine Out Night Chair: Lauren Brakebill
Wolf Pack Foundation is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the academic, creative, social, and emotional needs of the West Hills Elementary School community through fundraising and partnering with local stakeholders
Wolf Pack Foundation
What is the Wolf Pack Foundation?
The West Hills Elementary School Wolf Pack Foundation is a 501(C)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization. It was established to raise funds to purchase educational programs and technologies that provide instructional value to our students, and to provide capital improvements to the West Hills Elementary school campus that would not otherwise be available through traditional funding from the Knox County School system.
Why Do We Have A Foundation And A PTA?
The Foundation was established in 2019 to work alongside the PTA in improving West Hills Elementary School. The PTA provides volunteers and programs, but National PTA guidelines limit how the PTA can spend funds. A strong foundation gives WHES the ability to secure funding for the future of the school.
How Does The Foundation Receive Funding?
Making a donation to the general fund, educational fund, or infrastructure fund is the most direct way to support the Foundation’s mission. We also ask that WHES families check with their employers about company matching. Donations are tax-exempt. Our EIN is 84-3068253. Consult your tax advisor for details.