Hunt Valley PTA News You Choose
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Hunt Valley ES News You Choose official school communication is sent separately on Fridays with information from Principal Johnson.
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PTA Important Dates
Friday, May 15, 2026 - Spring Festival 5:30PM-8:30PM
Monday-Wednesday, May 25-27, 2026 - No School
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - Band, Strings & Chorus Concert at 6:15 @ WSHS
Thursday-Friday, June 4-5 - Field Day
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Last Day of School
A Message from the PTA President
Dear Hunt Valley Families,
Spring Festival is tomorrow! PTA is so excited to share this fun filled event with our HV community. We will be joined by three food trucks, Atlantic BBQ, Empanadas de Mendoza, and Funnel Cake Cafe. Empanadas de Mendoza has a pre-order option for us this year! Please go to their website, https://empanadasdemendoza.com, Click on Order Online, then select the Hunt Valley Spring Festival as the location. Get your pre-orders in now so you can focus on Festival fun! (Orders are also available on site during the event.)
There are so many activities to keep the kids engaged and having a blast!
- Inflatable Obstacle Courses and a Bounce House
- Magician Drew Blue Shoes
- Carnival style games with prizes
- Physical challenges provided by Halo Fitness
- Photo Booth
- Face painting, neon temporary tattoos, hair chalk
- Cake Walk
- Live DJ
- Fundraising Auction items in the gym
- Glow Stick Dance Party at the end of the night!
Don’t forget to check out the items up for bidding in this year’s Fundraising Auction! The auction site is live and we will take bids until 7:30pm on Friday night. There have been a few new items added since the auction went live, so make sure to check back in. Items will be on site for viewing during the Spring Festival. You do not need to be present to win but if you are in attendance, please come to the gym between 7:45 – 8:30 to pick up your item.
We kindly ask that you please remember, this is not a drop off event. Children must have adult supervision.
Click here to purchase Spring Festival tickets at the PTA online store. ONLINE TICKET SALES END AT 10AM ON FRIDAY MORNING! After 10am, tickets can be purchased at the event. Pre-purchase LED glasses or foam glowstick for the end-of-event Glow Party! We still need a few volunteers to help the festival run smoothly. Click here to volunteer!
Thanks to all those who made Teacher/Staff Appreciation week so special! Check out pictures of all our 90’s fun last week on the PTA Facebook page!
And lastly, congratulations to the returning Executive Board members and a new VP, who were elected on Tuesday night during our last PTA meeting of the year. Thank you for electing me as President of the PTA for another year. Vachon, Graham, Kate and Apple, I look forward to partnering with you again for the 2026-27 school year! It’s gonna be great!
As always, if you need anything, please reach out to President@huntvalleypta.org or info@huntvalleypta.org.
Sincerely,
Kacie Jones
Hunt Valley PTA President
Order 2026-27 School Supply Kits
Hi, Hunt Valley Families! We will again be partnering with Sprout as an option for parents and guardians to order school supplies for the start of next school year. Sprout offers prepackaged school supply kits customized to exactly match grade-specific classroom lists. Make back-to-school easier than ever and order your school supply kit today! Ordering the kits is optional.
Spirit Night @ Burke Chick-fil-a
Visit Chick-fil-a in Burke all week long next week! Breakfast, lunch, or dinner! All orders with the mention of Hunt Valley PTA will count toward a donation of 15% of the sale!
Volunteer Opportunities
 URGENT NEED for May & June Soccer Parent Volunteers! No soccer experience necessary!
BBA Soccer Grades K-3 Wednesdays - please consider volunteering for even just one session!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAEAE2DA7F8C52-63385431-after#/
Spring Festival - May 15th
There are still a few open spots for Spring Festival Volunteers!
MANY volunteers will be needed to smoothly run the biggest PTA event of the school year! Click here to sign up as a volunteer!
If you’re able to help, even for a short amount of time, but it doesn’t exactly fit into the listed time slots, email springfestival@huntvalleypta.org to let us know.
Spring Festival
*When purchasing tickets, please remember to add your free “adult” and “children under 3” tickets to the cart. This helps us get an accurate head count!
*Awesome glow items are for sale, too! Pre-order your glow fun or purchase at the event! Details in the online store!
*The fundraising auction is in its final hours! Bidding closes tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30PM!
Thank You, PTA Sponsors!
Thank you for your continued support!
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General Information & Communication
PTA Store Site
Check out our one-stop shop for purchasing Parent/Guardian PTA memberships, Hunt Valley Spirit Wear shirts, Teacher PTA memberships, and Business memberships!
https://huntvalleypta.givebacks.com/shop
PTA Website!
Check out our PTA website if you haven’t done so already. For those that need it, the school code is: KB63B8. It is designed to make staying up-to-date with the latest events and getting involved easier than ever! Our site features a user-friendly interface with most everything you need in one place:
● Event Calendar: Sync PTA events and FCPS holidays directly to your personal calendar so you never miss out.
● Volunteer Sign-Ups: Easily find and sign up for volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule.
● Announcements: Stay updated with the latest news and important information from the PTA.
● Teacher Favorites List: With the holidays approaching, this list allows you insight on what kind of snacks your student’s teachers enjoy, favorite color, hobbies, and more!
Account creation is required to access full features. Visit our website today (https://hvpta.ptboard.com/) and explore how we’re making it simpler for families to engage and support our school community! Being a PTA member is not required to access the page, but certainly appreciated!
Official Hunt Valley PTA Facebook Group
Join the Hunt Valley PTA Facebook Group to stay updated on the latest events, volunteer opportunities, important announcements, and shoutouts celebrating amazing moments. Our group is a space for parents, teachers, and staff to connect, collaborate, and support each other in creating the best learning environment for our students. Follow us for real-time updates, tips, and ways to get involved in making our school community even better!
Volunteer FCPS
Are you interested in volunteering for PTA or school events? New this year, you must create a profile on the Fairfax County Public Schools’ website. Please visit:
https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/volunteer_home
Don’t miss out on the chance to help at PTA events, chaperone field trips, or volunteer for school sponsored events!
HVES PTA’s Amazon Affiliate Link
Support Hunt Valley PTA with Your Amazon Shopping! Use the PTA’s Affiliate Link for your Amazon purchases: https://amzn.to/4dpxoJX
Every purchase you make through our link sends a small commission our way, helping us fund fun events, educational programs, and so much more for our amazing kids. | | 
