Organizations

What is the Home and School Association?

The Home and School Association (HSA) is an organization similar to a PTA. Its purpose is to promote better communication and cooperation between St. John’s school and parents. The HSA also supports the school financially through a few very successful fundraisers.

There are five general meetings throughout the year. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend these meetings to contribute their ideas and to keep up-to-date on school happenings. Every St. John’s School family is a Home and School Association member. Annual membership dues are included in each year’s tuition.

HSA Board Members

NameResponsibility
Father Johnson Pastor
Father Schilmoeller Associate Pastor
Tony Arens Principal
   
Kate Haden Teacher Rep
Emily Polak Teacher Rep
   
April Korth President
Jennifer Platt Vice President
Jenn Schnieders Secretary, Teacher App. Week
Mark Otte Treasurer
Amy Buresh  
Heidi Doher Sweetheart Dance
Laurie Gyhra Family Movie Night, Summer Bash
Kari Vacek Sacraments
Michaela Winter Faith and Family
Jen Socha  
Shannon Castillo  
Rose Johnson  
Lynnette Nickell  

What does the HSA Do?

The Home and School helps to plan and organize school events throughout the year:

  • New Family Tour
  • Welcome Back to School Picnic
  • Open House
  • Halloween, Christmas and Valentine Classroom Parties
  • 1st Communion, Confirmation and 8th Grade Graduation Receptions
  • Show our wonderful teachers appreciation for all they do!
The Home and School oversees and organizes fundraisers:
  • Prayer Walk

How have Home and School Funds helped the School?

Examples of items that Home and School funds have helped to purchase in the past:

  • Library Tables and Chairs
  • Classroom Desks and Chairs
  • Playground Equipment
  • Playground "Slab"
  • Security Cameras
  • DVD/VCR Players
  • Whiteboards
  • SmartBoards
  • Classroom Blinds
  • Textbooks
  • Christmas Luncheon for Teachers & Staff
  • Living room furniture for new Rectory
  • Gym Renovations
  • Classroom Renovations