Hemingway Parents Auxiliary
The Hemingway Parents Auxiliary (PA) is a volunteer, parent-run nonprofit dedicated to supporting the students and staff of Hemingway STEAM School and strengthening our school community.
How We Do It
Through charitable giving and fundraising, the PA supports educational and recreational programs, technology, school experiences, and facility improvements that benefit Hemingway students and the broader school community.
Throughout the year, the PA raises funds through seasonal fundraisers, including the Hemingway Hustle and Spring Fundraiser, as well as merchandise sales, raffles, Teacher Wish Lists, Fund-A-Need initiatives, and other community-supported giving opportunities. All funds raised are directed back to Hemingway STEAM School and its students, teachers, and community.
Hemingway Parents Auxiliary previously qualified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization has submitted an application to the IRS for retroactive reinstatement of its tax-exempt status, and that application is currently pending.
Contributions made while the reinstatement application is pending may be tax-deductible if the IRS approves the application and reinstates the organization’s tax-exempt status retroactively to include the date of the contribution. Until the IRS issues its determination, tax deductibility cannot be guaranteed.
Donors should retain their donation records and consult their tax advisor regarding the deductibility of their contribution. We will provide an update once the IRS has issued its determination.
Thank you for supporting Hemingway students, teachers, and our school community.
Key Accomplishments (2024-2025)
Our Goals (2025-2026)
Every year brings new opportunities and funding challenges. We focus our efforts around three key areas:
- Community: Building and strengthening the Hemingway STEAM School community, of students, parents, teachers, and alumni, to foster participation and growth, creating a supportive environment for our children’s education.
- Growth: Helping the Middle School develop its own student identity by ensuring our resources and social opportunities grow alongside our students. We aim to create a community that continues to thrive as students progress beyond primary education.
- Support: Our teachers are the heart of the school. We are committed to supporting their needs, from professional development to classroom resources, so they can continue to support our students.
By the Numbers (2024-2025)
Program Revenue 2024-2025
| Parent Contributions | $17,883 |
| Hemingway Merchandise Sales Net | $2,677 |
| Color Run Fundraiser Net | $38,999 |
| Ski Pass Raffle | $6,420 |
| Investment Income | $5,252 |
| TOTAL | $71,231 |
Program Expenses 2024-2025
| Community Events | $ 15,425 |
| Operational Expense | $ 11,218 |
| Teacher Development & Support | $ 39,428 |
| Educational Enrichment | $ 15,622 |
| Middle School Support including grants | $ 15,622 |
| Hemingway High School Scholarship | $ 5,000 |
| TOTAL | $ 102,315 |
Join Us in Making A Difference at Hemingway!
Our donors and volunteers play a vital role in supporting our students, teachers, and the broader Hemingway community. Parent participation is key to our success, and we’re always looking for more volunteers to join the team! You make the difference!
Questions? Send an email to hemingwaypa@gmail.com
A few of the things we do:
Parent Engagement
Organize Hemingway parent meetings throughout the school year.
Teacher Support
Provide grant funds to faculty members for approved activities and equipment and supplementing out-of-pocket expenses through the purchase of additional school supplies.
Tech and Art Resources
Meet the needs for STEAM and technology requests by providing school software and public performance licenses that are not funded by the district.
Make Connections
Create, update, and manage the online Hemingway student and family directory to help keep our community connected.
Community Events
Produce and support various events throughout the year including:
- Back to School Bash
- Wagons Ho! (a favorite 4th grade event)
- Grandparents & Special Friends Day
- Skate Night
- Middle School dances
- 5th and 8th Grade Graduation Ceremonies
Our Board & Volunteers
Without the volunteer parents that assume leadership roles every year, our organization would not exist. We are grateful for the time, effort, financial support and energy that all of our parent, teacher and student volunteers provide.
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Colleen Gilligan
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Shannon Plummer
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Katie Bernacchi
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Damaris Calhoun
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Erin Finnegan
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Heather Harder
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Kelly Lees
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Killarney Loufek
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Vanessa Neumann
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Mollie Patton
