Opportunities for Parents

There are many volunteer opportunities for parents at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School. For classroom specific activities, please contact your child’s teacher directly. Opportunities listed here pertain to campus and school wide parent volunteer activities.

International Night

International Night is an annual celebration of the diverse cultures represented at Prospect Hill Academy. The night includes a potluck dinner and performances by students, parents, and local performers.

This year’s International Night will take place:
Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Somerville High School Cafeteria and Auditorium

Many parent volunteers will be needed. For details and to register as a volunteer, please contact Victoria Ellis at vellis@prospecthillacademy.org or 617-284-7911.

Opportunity Day

The PHA Upper Elementary Campus is launching a new tradition: Opportunity Day. Our vision is to send ALL of our 4th, 5th and 6th grade students into the community to begin exploring opportunities that are available to them in their future. We hope to expose them to colleges and/or future career paths that they may not know exist. We want to enable our students to be informed decision makers. We want to inspire them to dream big.

Opportunity Day means:
  •  Host a group of 12 students for at least ½ of the school day (approximately 9AM-1PM).
  • Provide a tour of the college or workplace.
  • Engage students in a presentation or meeting with employees or college students who can talk about what they do, why they chose to do it, and how students should prepare themselves for future success.
  • Involve students in an activity that is related to your workplace or college.


Opportunity Day sites must be accessible by public transportation. Opportunity Day takes place April 29, 2011.

Contact Sandy Occil, Assistant to the Principal, at soccil@prospecthillacademy.org or 617-684-8511 to arrange an Opportunity Day at your workplace or college.

Opportunity Day Flyer

Get Involved

  • PHA Campus Family Ambassador Program

    Prospect Hill Academy Campus Family Ambassadors (CFA) will be selected at each campus as a part of a new initiative to build community among families and the school. The CFA will work with a campus team of school leaders and the Family Engagement Coordinator to develop and support family initiatives at her/his assigned campus.

    The Campus Family Engagement Ambassador’s primary function involves providing direct service to families in the following areas:

    • Family Advisory Board Support
    • Family Volunteer Coordination
    • Family Event Support

    Primary (Reporting) Contact: Estelle Archibold, Family Engagement Coordinator

    Time Commitment: 5 – 7 hours/week (which should include at least 3 campus hours)

    Stipend: $1,500/semester

    Who May Apply: Working age family members who have the desire, time and commitment to serve families*

    PLEASE FORWARD A STATEMENT OF INTEREST AND SUMMARY OF RELATED WORK/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES BY EMAIL OR LETTER FORMAT NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JAN. 6TH, 2012.

    Please contact Estelle Archibold at earchibold@ prospecthillacademy.org or 617-284-7907 with any questions.

    Read More >>
    Posted 12.22.11
  • AUDITIONS for International Night 2011 Performances Begin April 11th !

    SIGN UP!

    Auditions for IN 2011 performances begin the second week in April... sign up and show the PHA Community what your culture is all about!

    Please, check out the Parent's Page --> Newsletters and Announcements to view the International Night Newsletter for more information about the event!

    Read More >>
    Posted 3.28.11