Parent Opportunities

Parent Involvement Opportunities

“Enjoy the journey.” While a school’s primary purpose is to educate children, we pray that parents realize that being involved in their child’s school truly enhances the family’s experience. We do not require parents to complete a set number of service hours. However, we humbly ask parents to help when and where they can. This not only supports the school, but it helps parents “enjoy the journey.”
Nearly all volunteers must have Safe Environment Training (SET) certification. If you have been certified in the past, you must renew by September 15. We encourage all parents to have SET certification to avoid disappointment when volunteering and field trip opportunities arise. Click here for more information.

Halloween Carnival Committee, All Grade Levels
Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Contact: Mrs. Getz, [email protected]
The Halloween Carnival is one of the school’s oldest and most beloved traditions. While all parents are asked to volunteer at the event itself, the carnival committee works throughout the year to plan the Carnival.

HSA, All Grade Levels
Contact: [email protected]
The Saint Peter Catholic School Home School Association (HSA) works to support the educational ministry of the school. Building community, parent education and fundraising are the goals of this organization. Every parent at the school is automatically a member of the HSA. We have a hard-working committee that handles specific duties of the group, and we are always happy to have your help and ideas!

Chili Cook Off Committee, All Grade Levels
Date: November 17, 2024
Contact: [email protected]
Teachers, staff, parents, students and community members are invited to serve their best chili to see who's #1! It begins at 5 p.m. in the Spiritual Life Center. Volunteers are needed to cook chili as well as to help run the event.

Pizza Bingo Committee, All Grade Levels
Date: January 30, 2025
Contact: [email protected]
This is a family favorite. We serve pizza and play bingo! It's from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the SPCS Cafeteria. We need volunteers to help serve pizza, pass out bingo boards, and set up/clean up the event.

Oyster Roast, All Grade Levels
Date: March 15, 2025
Contact: [email protected]
Enjoy oysters, fellowship and an auction. Tickets will be sold for this event. This fantastic gathering for parents and friends of the school is also a fundraiser.

Music Class Volunteer, Grades PK3 - 1st Grade
Contact: Your homeroom teacher
Parents are invited to volunteer during their student’s 30 minute music class when their schedule allows. Parents participate with the class and help students exit the classroom if they need to use the restroom. The Music Teacher is Mrs. Sherrill.

Fine Arts Class Volunteer, Grades PK3 and PK4
Contact: Your homeroom teacher
Parents are invited to volunteer during their PreK student’s 30 minute Fine Arts class when their schedule allows. The class is focused on creative movement. Parents participate with the class and help students exit the classroom if they need to use the restroom. The Fine Arts Teacher is Mrs. Wright.

Field Trip Driver/Chaperone, Grades 1-7
Contact: Your homeroom teacher
Most of our field trips require parent drivers and chaperones. Parents will be informed of opportunities throughout the year.

Grace Notes Mass Volunteer and Donut Donation, Grades 2 - 5
Contact: Mrs. Sherrill, [email protected]
Parents of Grace Notes members are invited to volunteer during the all-school Masses at which the Grace Notes are supposed to sing when their schedule allows. Parents participate in the Mass with students, help walk the Grace Notes to and from the church, and help monitor students during Mass. Grace Notes parents are also invited to donate donuts once a month as a special treat for the Grace Notes singing at Mass. The Grace Notes Director is Mrs. Sherrill.

Room Moms/Dads, All Grade Levels
Contact: Your homeroom teacher
Room Moms and Dads assist their student’s teacher with class parties, events, and a variety of other things.

Hoopsters Helper, K-8
Contact: Mrs. Getz, [email protected]
Students in grades K-8 are invited to be part of the Hoopsters Hula Hooping Performance Team, run by Mrs. Getz. Practices take place on Tuesdays from 7:15-7:30 am. Parent volunteers help students enter the building.

Take Your Parent PE Week, Grades PK-5th
Contact: Mrs. Getz, [email protected]
This is a national event in which St. Peter participates annually. The 2024 week is October 7-11. Mrs. Getz will email information about the dates and times of your student’s class.

Field Day, Grades PK-5th
Contact: Mrs. Getz, [email protected]
Field Days will be held in May. Mrs. Getz will email information and parent volunteer opportunities.

Parent Lunch Dates, Grades K-5th
During Catholic Schools Week in late January, we have days on which parents or special friends can come in to have lunch with their child. Visitors should bring their own lunch.
Monday, 1/27 - Kindergarten Parent Lunch Date at 11:25 am; Third Grade Parent Lunch Date 12:05 pm (grades 1, 2, 4 and 5 eat in classrooms)
Tuesday, 1/28 - First Grade Parent Lunch Date at 11:25 am; Fourth Grade Parent Lunch Date at 12:05 pm (Kindergarten, grades 2, 3, and 5 eat in classrooms)
Wednesday, 1/29 - Second Grade Parent Lunch Date at 11:25 am; Fifth Grade Parent Lunch Date at 12:05 pm (Kindergarten, grades 1, 3, and 4 eat in classrooms)

Joining Your Student for Lunch
Contact: your homeroom teacher
Parents who wish to have lunch with their children should follow these simple steps.
Email your child’s homeroom teacher a day in advance of the planned lunch visit. Your child’s teacher will be letting the front office know to expect you.

Your Safe Environment Training certification must be up to date.
Do not bring food from a restaurant for your child. If you intend to eat with your child, please bring your lunch from home. Cafeteria meals are not available to purchase without pre-ordering.
Check in at the front office to get a visitor badge.
Please follow any instructions from faculty in the cafeteria on where to sit. Depending on space, you and your child may have to sit at a separate table from their classmates.
We ask that you say goodbye to your child at the cafeteria. Parents may not accompany students to their classroom or playground.

Athletic Coaches and Assistant Coaches, All Grade Levels
Contact: Mr. Carlos Masis, [email protected]
While athletics is available to students in grades 6-8, coaching is open to parents of students of any grade level. St. Peter’s sports are cross country, football, volleyball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball and baseball. Additionally, cheerleading is available in the fall for grades 6-8, and cheerleading is available during basketball season for grades 4-8.

Team Mom/Dad, Grades 6-8
Contact: Mr. Carlos Masis, [email protected]
Team Moms and Dads help our athletic teams run smoothly by assisting the coach with parent communication and other organizational tasks.

Athletic Event Volunteers, All Grade Levels
Contact: Mr. Carlos Masis, [email protected]
Volunteers are needed to help our athletic events run smoothly. Some of the jobs include running the admission table, volunteering in the concession stand, keeping the scorebook and running the scoreboard. Some of these duties can be performed by Middle School students for their service hour requirement. Sign ups will be emailed to families at the start of each athletic season.

Wildcat Nation Roars, All Grade Levels
Contact: Mrs. Heather Brockway, [email protected]
Formerly referred to as “Fill Up Ficklen,” Wildcat Nation Roars is the new name given to athletic events where we encourage school families to come cheer on the Wildcats. We love spectators at all games/events/matches, but the ones designated Wildcat Nation Roars will have some extra fun, plus free admission for St. Peter families.

Other Ways to Get Involved:

Attending school Mass
Participating in the Rosary Circle (on Google Meet) on Wednesdays at 6:45 am
Prayer at the Pole, dates indicated on school calendar

Nearly all volunteers must have Safe Environment Training (SET) certification. If you have been certified in the past, you must renew by September 15. We encourage all parents to have SET certification to avoid disappointment when volunteering and field trip opportunities arise. Click here for more information.