Join the Hirsch PTA

Two minutes online. No meetings, no volunteering required. Just a stronger school for every Hirsch student — and a voice for you.

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What membership means

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Fund Every Student

Your dues help pay for classroom supplies, field trips, assemblies, arts programs, and events that reach all 411 Hirsch students.

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A Voice and a Vote

Members vote on how funds are spent and who leads the PTA. Decisions about your child's school shouldn't happen without you.

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A Stronger Community

Membership connects you to Hirsch families, teachers, and staff — plus the California State and National PTA, the largest child-advocacy network in the country.

Joining takes about two minutes

1
Open TOTEM

TOTEM is the official online membership platform for California PTAs. Current dues are shown right on our TOTEM page.

2
Add Your Household

Anyone can join — parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, staff, and community members. Every membership counts separately.

3
You're Done

That's it. No meetings, no sign-up sheets, no obligations. You'll get a digital membership card and our gratitude.

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Membership money, explained

A small portion of each membership passes through to the California State PTA and National PTA — that's what makes us part of the largest child-advocacy organization in the U.S. Everything else, plus all donations, stays right here at Hirsch.

How Hirsch funds are spent
80% Classrooms & Field Trips
20%
80% → classroom supplies & field trips 20% → school-wide programs

Membership questions

Do I have to volunteer or attend meetings if I join?

No. Membership carries zero obligations — many members simply pay dues and enjoy knowing they've funded programs for every student. Meetings and volunteering are always open to you, never required.

How much does it cost?

Current dues are listed on our TOTEM membership page. Cost should never keep a family from joining — email [email protected] and we'll work something out, no questions asked.

Who can join?

Everyone who cares about Hirsch students: parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, staff, and community members. You do not need a child enrolled at Hirsch.

Can both parents join? Should we?

Yes, and it helps! Each membership adds a vote and additional support for programs. Grandparents and other family members are welcome too.

Is membership the same as donating?

They're separate. Dues make you a member with voting rights; a portion supports the state and national PTA. Donations are 100% local and tax-deductible — you can do either or both. See ways to give.

When does membership expire?

Memberships run for one school year and renew each fall. Join any time — dues are the same year-round.

Ready? It Takes Two Minutes.

Join the families, teachers, and neighbors who make Hirsch programs possible.