Hi LES Community!

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! I'm so excited to step into the role of PTA President. It is my first time in the role after serving as the Vice President last year. I love the LES community and feel so lucky to be part of it. Thank you for all the things you do, big and small, to make this community what it is. We’re going to have a great year. 

For those I haven't met yet, quick intro: I'm a mom of four awesome kids and a working parent. All four of my kids are at LES this year so if I was going to do this role, this was the time! My husband, Jeremy, and I and our crew (Isaac 5th grade, Miles 2nd, Sadie K, and Jonah TK) moved here in 2024. While still relatively new to the community, we’ve had no trouble diving in. With four kids at four different stages, I've gotten a front-row seat to just how much our teachers, staff, and fellow parents pour into this school. My kids benefit from that commitment every day. It’s a special place. 

There are tons of opportunities to get involved this year - and I hope to get to work with many of you! Get involved in whatever way works for you. Maybe that's joining a committee, helping out at an event, volunteering in a classroom, or just popping into a meeting to share an idea. I know everyone's juggling a lot, so even small pockets of time make a real difference. There's truly a way to plug in no matter how packed your schedule is.

Strong, local communities are more important now than ever - and we have that here. When parents, teachers, and neighbors show up for each other, our kids don't just benefit from better programs and events, they also learn what it looks like to be part of something bigger than themselves. That's a pretty great thing to grow up watching.

I can't wait to meet more of you this year and dive into making it a great one for our kids. If you ever want to chat, ask questions, or just say hi, my door (and inbox) is always open.

Warmly,
Betsy Hoover
PTA President, 2026-27