About HES PAC
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Our purpose is to support, encourage and improve the quality of education and the well-being of the students of Highlands Elementary School.
What is a PAC?
The School Act gives parents the right, through PACs, to assume an advisory role in every school. PAC is the officially recognized collective voice of parents of their school. A PAC, through its elected officers, may advise the school board, the principal and staff of the school respecting any matter relating to the school.
PACs are forums within each school community to discuss matters affecting your school and the education of your children. Parents’ voices are a tremendous value to their school. They offer a wealth of ideas and support in the challenges that face all public schools. PACs strive to represent the diversity within their communities and contribute to the benefit of all students by:
- providing opportunities to educate and inform parents about the school;
- involving parents in volunteer activities; and
- openly discussing parents’ concerns and aspirations for their schools.
Our executive team:
Chair - Lorelle Shortridge
Vice Chair - Alecia Salanski
Treasurer - Virginia Escobar
Secretary - Lisa Pitts
DPAC - Sally MacDonald
Upcoming PAC Meetings
- May 8, 2025
- June 12, 2025
We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in the Library. We discus matters related to our school, with parents, teachers, administers and trustees, plan and organize fundraising and decided where the funds should be distributed. Every parents is a member of our school PAC and welcomed to attend the meetings.