Programs

  • Dates: Monday, September 1st – Friday, October 3rd

    Calling all student artists! The National PTA Reflections Art contest is back! This year’s theme is “I Belong!” Students are invited to submit original artwork expressing their interpretation of the theme in one of six categories:

    • Visual Arts
    • Music Composition
    • Film Production
    • Photography
    • Literature
    • Dance Choreography

    To enter, please pick up your submission packet at the front desk, which include entry forms and rules. Poster boards for visual arts submissions are also available at the front desk. Submissions are due at the front desk by Friday, October 3rd. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for more information, as well as the official website.

  • The PTA wants Del Mar Hills teachers to have the resources they need to help every SurfRider achieve their full academic potential. So, the PTA provides every full-time teacher with a $500 grant to spend on supplies for their classroom. Part-time teachers receive $250. Submissions for reimbursement are accepted through May 15th.

  • Surf Families are every SurfRiders favorite part about being a student at Del Mar Hills! Surf Families are facilitated by a Del Mar Hills teacher and are made up of one (or more) students from each grade K-6. Surf Families gather quarterly to do activities and deepen their connections with SurfRiders across all grades. The PTA provides funds for these activities including books, bracelet making kits, and more!

  • Throughout the year, SurfRiders enjoy special assemblies that are educational, exciting, and energizing! Past programs have included building and launching rockets on Fiesta Island, hands-on science experiments, and building robots. Assemblies are a fun way to extend learning beyond the classroom.

Student building a Scribble bot robot as part of Assemblies hosted by the Del Mar Hills PTA

✍️ The Imagination Machine – Student Story Program

The Del Mar Hills PTA is thrilled to sponsor The Imagination Machine Writing Assembly, coming this January!

This beloved program celebrates our students’ creativity by bringing their original stories to life — complete with professional actors, live music, and colorful costumes. Nothing inspires young writers quite like seeing their own words performed on stage! Thank you to all our awesome teachers for supporting this assembly program!

How It Works

  1. Students write their own original stories in class

  2. The Imagination Machine team selects a handful of stories to perform live during our school assembly

  3. Chosen authors are honored with a Certificate of Writing Achievement at the end of the show

Important Dates

📅 Story Submissions Due: December 8, 2025
📍 Performance Assembly: January (stay tuned, exact date TBD)

Resources

📝 Story Template (PDF)
📖 Story Submission Guidelines (PDF)

Art Reflections Program

2025 Theme: “I Belong”

We’re excited to announce that The Hills will be participating in the National PTA Reflections Art Program this year! The 2025 theme is “I Belong”, a powerful message encouraging students to explore what inclusion, connection, and community mean to them. Submissions will be accepted from Monday September 1st to Friday October 3rd.

To get started, pick up your detailed informational packets at the front office. Contact Mia Higgins with questions. Further information HERE.