Del Mar Hills Academy PTA
Upcoming Events
🍬 Candy Buy-Back Week
November 2nd-6th
Got extra Halloween candy? Donate it to our Candy Buy-Back from November 2nd through 6th!
Dr. Dixon at Cali KiDDS Pediatric Dentistry will contribute $1 per pound, split between Del Mar Hills PTA and DMSEF.
Look for donation boxes on campus and help turn sweet treats into STEAM+ support!
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade 🇺🇸
November 10th 8:15 AM
We are honored to celebrate the veterans and active-duty service members in our SurfRider community!
If a veteran or active-duty service member from your family will be joining us for our Veterans Day Parade, please RSVP online by November 2nd. Please plan for all service members participating in the parade to sign in at the front office on November 10th by 7:45am.
A light breakfast will follow and everyone is encouraged to wear red, white and blue. ❤️🤍💙
⛵ HillsFest 2026:
Yacht Rock! 🎶
November 13th 6:30-9:30PM
Ahoy, SurfRiders! Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable parents' night out at Del Mar Social! 🥂
🌟 The HillsFest Fun Starts Early! Teacher Features will open for bidding before HillsFest, and we’ll have a Silent Auction for those who can’t join in person!
Every ticket, bid, and donation helps support the PTA programs, classroom resources, enrichment opportunities, and community events that make Del Mar Hills shine. Thank you for helping keep our SurfRider community sailing strong! 🌊🧡
🔗 Handy Links
Don’t forget to check Principal Sleet's weekly Surf Report and sign up for Konstella to stay up to date on the lastest and greatest!
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Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu: Child Nutrition Services (CNS) provides free meals to all DMUSD students!
Independent Study Contract: Make sure to submit a travel contract if you have a planned absence of 5-14 days, and also email your child's teacher at least 5 school days prior to your planned absence. Your teacher(s) can provide an Independent Study Contract, and your child's absences will be excused upon its completion. The school work will be due the day that your child returns to class
Volunteering: Teachers will let parents know when they are ready for volunteers at Back-to-School Night, but typically this opens up closer to September. Volunteers need to complete the application each academic year, but your TB test is valid for four years. More details about Level 1 and 2 volunteering can be found on the district volunteering page here
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Konstella: Our main communication platform and online directory. Connect with parents and learn the latest information here about PTA and school-sponsored events, classroom-specific events and communications, as well as volunteer opportunities
NCC Website: North Coastal Council of PTAs. Serving PTAs/PTSAs in Del Mar, Encinitas, Solana Beach and San Dieguito School Districts
Ninth District PTA Website: Serving San Diego & Imperial County PTAs & PTSAs for more than 100 years
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Teacher Reimbursement Form: For Mini Grants
Family Participant Waiver Form: Please fill this out before participating in any PTA events. Only 1 is needed per family per academic year
Adult Participant Volunteer Waiver Form: Please fill this out before volunteering at PTA events. 1 per person per academic year
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Spiritwear Store: Our custom-order store has closed, but will return once more in the Spring! Keep an eye on the Surf Report for updates. You can also visit 1st Place Spiritwear for year-round options
Garden Club: Join our WhatsApp group to get more details and sign up for volunteer opportunities - ask for the link in Konstella!