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
| Name | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| 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
