Kirkwood High School

WHAT IS PPO?

The non-profit organization that supports students & staff at KHS, coordinates volunteers for sponsored events, and helps connect parents to school.

WHAT DOES PPO FUND?

School-wide initiatives for students, staff & families.

Students:

• KHS’s signature blowout After Grad Parties for all seniors
• Freshman Day t-shirts & snacks for student mentor
• New Student Social
• Spirit week decorations & snacks for all grades
• Activities Fair (club signups event) for all students
• Receptions for award ceremonies & scholarships
• Dances & social events
• Post-ACT lunch for all juniors
• Laptop insurance & meal support for needy students
• Pioneer Pride School Store to provide spiritwear & supplies for students & families

Staff:

• Regularly-scheduled appreciation meals & events
• Teacher grants for specific needs
• Annual school gift ($10K to principal’s choice)
• Campus beautification

Families:

• Fall Parent Info Night
• Introducing KHS Night
• Grade Level parent meetings with principals (Sept & Jan)
• Grade level social events
• Restaurant Nights
• Unified Night Lights sponsorship
• Support KSD NOW & KHS Cares for needy families

WHAT DO PPO VOLUNTEERS DO?

• Coordinate parent social events & grade level fundraisers
• Organize yearly trivia night (fundraiser for junior class)
• Plan & carry out annual After Grad Party (AGP)
• Staff the Pioneer Pride Store (M-Th 11:15-12:55)
• Send in food & gift cards for teachers
• Execute staff appreciation events
• Order & deliver food for student ceremonies & celebrations
• Beautify KHS campus
• Chaperone dances & other events when requested by school
• Serve as PPO Liaisons on committees for KSD Nutrition On Weekends, Kirkwood School District Foundation, Unified Night Lights, etc.

Join in the excitement - support your student and your school through the KHS PPO. To volunteer, please fill out this form or email KHSPPOvp1@gmail.com

Please click here to contribute to our Pioneer Challenge, PPO's only fundraiser.

Join Us At the PPO Meetings!

Thursday, September 7, 2023 6:30 pm, KHS Library

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 6:30 pm, KHS Library

Thursday, February 8, 2024 6:30 pm, KHS Library

Thursday, March 28, 2024 PPO Meeting and Elections, 6:30 pm, KHS Library