Youth civic engagement: Pelham Youth Council & MS PT Club
Pelham Together sponsors a youth sector: the Youth Council (high school) and the Middle School PT Club. Both groups work with PT, the schools, and the broader community on service, advocacy, and issues that matter to young people. Their work includes hosting events and activities that foster connection and belonging and advocating on youth topics while building purposeful opportunities for young people to contribute to their community. These young leaders coordinate a variety of school and community-based events, civic and service projects, and awareness campaigns in order to contribute to a safe, healthy, and vibrant community for everyone. Students build leadership and life skills in a fun, social atmosphere. The Youth Council meets monthly either in the Village of Pelham Municipal Center or Huguenot Memorial Church, and the MS PT Club meets monthly in Mrs. Kitay’s room (room 181 at PMS). The Youth Council is open to all students who are Pelham residents—you do not need to attend PMHS to be a Youth Council Member. To join the MS PT Club, however, students must attend PMS. Email Olivia Ting (oting@pelhamtogether.org) or Jenn Kitay (jkitay@pelhamschools.org) to join. Learn more >
Pelicones - Vintage Ice Cream Truck
Nancy’s ice cream truck is back…and now run by Pelham’s youth overseen by Pelham Together. Pelham’s youngest entrepreneurs will honor the legacy of a Pelham icon, Nancy, who ran this vintage ice-cream truck for over 20 years. Dubbed Pelicones, the enterprise will continue the truck’s legacy of bringing joy to the community while also providing a unique opportunity for Pelham teens to gain valuable work experience through operating and running a fun and dynamic business. 2025 Season will begin in May! Learn more >
Summer Internship
Pelham Together’s paid summer internship program offers locally-based high school students experience, connections, and an opportunity to build leadership skills by working at different local establishments with community leaders as mentors. During the summer of 2025, positions varied from local non-profit and civic groups, to the school district, architects, interior designers, and food service. Click here to learn more and to access the application >
Pelham Youth Work Hub
Pelham Together’s Youth Work Hub helps support the entrepreneurial youth of Pelham. The Bulletin Board lists some of the amazing youth-run businesses in town, while the Job Board provides links to more long-term employment, volunteer and internship opportunities.
For employers or groups interested in listing their opportunity (paid/unpaid; long or short-term), please complete this form. Your listing will remain posted for 3 months, unless you ask us to take it down sooner.
Project happiness
Welcome to Project Happiness! Pelham Together created Project Happiness as a fun way for young children to nurture emotional health and wellness. This project is recommended for ages K - 4th grade, with decreasing need for adult supervision for the older ages—but it is open to everyone!
Learn more and sign up here
Heart of Pelham (HOP) Awards
The HOP and HOP Jr. Awards are given once a year to high school and middle school students. Recipients are nominated by the community for demonstrating community values including compassion, kindness, leadership, determination, perseverance, and integrity. Local businesses, organizations, and individuals sponsor each award, which includes a gift card along with other fun and sweet treats! Recipients are recognized at a casual yet meaningful ceremony with their family, friends, sponsors, nominators, and school administrators. Learn More