Awards & Recognition

2021-2022 NOVA District PTA Awards

Mary Charlton - Educator of the Year, Erin Anderson - Volunteer of the Year, Communications Team - Outstanding Communications and Outstanding PTA of the Year!

2021-2022 Local Unit of Excellence

2018-2019 Virginia PTA Family Engagement Awards

2019 Virginia PTA Family Engagement - Diversity & Inclusion

2019 Fairfax County Council PTA - Family Engagement  

 2019 Northern Virginia District PTA - Diversity & Inclusion

2019 Northern Virginia District PTA - Family Engagement

2018 Virginia PTA Family Engagement - Male Engagement  

2018 Northern Virginia District PTA 

Volunteer of the Year Honoree, STEM Outreach, Male Engagement

2017 Northern Virginia District PTA

Elementary School Volunteer of the Year

2019 Northern Virginia District PTA and Virginia PTA Family Engagement - Diversity & Inclusion Award

2019 Northern Virginia District PTA Family Engagement 

2019 Fairfax County Council PTA Family Engagement Award

2018-2020 National PTA School of Excellence:  

National PTA has recognized Hollin Meadows and the Hollin Meadows PTA as a 2018-2020 School of Excellence for their commitment to building an inclusive and welcoming school community where all families contribute to enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. Jim Accomando, president of National PTA stated, "Hollin Meadows and the Hollin Meadows PTA have worked hard to strengthen their family-school partnership and create an environment where all families feel welcomed and empowered to support student success.” We are one of only 278 PTAs and schools nationwide recognized as a 2018-2020 School of Excellence.

2018 Northern Virginia District PTA and Virginia PTA Male Engagement Award:

These awards at the regional and state level recognized Hollin Meadows for outstanding efforts in increasing meaningful activities and programs for male role models while promoting student achievement and community involvement. 

2018 Northern Virginia District PTA Elementary Volunteer of the Year Honoree:

Chad Artz, father of rising 3rd grader Grace Artz and rising kindergarten student Carter Artz, was recognized for his outstanding contributions to our school community, including among other things his leadership of the popular after school math club, his work with the Weekend Backpack Program and his participation as a male role model in the Watch D.O.G.S. program.

2018 Northern Virginia District PTA STEM Outreach Award:

Hollin Meadows was recognized for its efforts to involve our families in fostering our students' interest in STEM education.  Our PTA was awarded multiple National PTA grants to increase our school community's exposure to fun, hands-on and educational math and science learning.  Our annual Family Math Night supported by National PTA Partner, Mathnasium, is a hugely popular event with students, parents and community members alike.  In addition this year, our older students had the chance to build a robotic finger with the support of National PTA Partner, Microsoft. Please check out Microsoft's STEM Hacking video featuring HMES at Microsoft STEM Hacking - Robotic Finger!

2017 Northern Virginia District PTA Elementary School Volunteer of the Year:

Eileen Gorman, mother of three Hollin Meadows students, was recognized for her support of and advocacy for our students and their families, including her launch of and involvement with volunteer-led after school clubs that extend the learning beyond the school day such as math and spelling club, organizing an inspiring Veterans Day ceremony, and implementing other outreach efforts to military families.