A group of students at camp listening to a speaker as the sun sets

St. Dennis School Home & School Association

St. Dennis School Home & School Association

The Home & School Association is the liaison between the school and parents.

The Home & School Association is governed by a board of elected parent volunteers and includes at-large members supporting a variety of Home & School functions. Meetings are held once monthly, and all parents are invited to attend. In addition, we bring in guest speakers several times a year to discuss issues affecting our school and our children. Past topics have included topics such as internet safety and deep dives into extracurricular curriculum.

The Home & School Association is the liaison between the school and parents.

The Home & School Association is governed by a board of elected parent volunteers and includes at-large members supporting a variety of Home & School functions. Meetings are held once monthly, and all parents are invited to attend. In addition, we bring in guest speakers several times a year to discuss issues affecting our school and our children. Past topics have included topics such as internet safety and deep dives into extracurricular curriculum.

St. Dennis Home & School Association
Fundraisers

The Home & School Association also oversees three major fundraisers each year, which help fund activities, such as Field Day, the Halloween Dance and Catholic Schools Week, and also provides financial support to help enhance the school, including technology upgrades, facilities improvements and special event support. For more information, download our bylaws.

Scrip/RaiseRight

Families are required to participate in Scrip, a gift card program that kicks back a percentage of each purchase back to the school while also providing a deduction on tuition costs. A true win-win that ultimately costs you nothing!

Magazine Sale

In September, we hold our annual magazine sale. Students sell magazine subscriptions, food items and other goods to raise money for the school. Students with the highest sales are awarded special gifts at our annual Prize Fest.

Trivia Knight

Teams of adults compete in a challenging game, held in early March in the school gym. Raffles, a silent auction, food and drinks make this a can’t-miss event. And don’t forget, there’s a prize for the best costume, too!

St. Dennis Home & School Association Fundraisers

The Home & School Association also oversees three major fundraisers each year, which help fund activities, such as Field Day, the Halloween Dance and Catholic Schools Week, and also provides financial support to help enhance the school, including technology upgrades, facilities improvements and special event support. For more information, download our bylaws.

Scrip/RaiseRight

Families are required to participate in Scrip, a gift card program that kicks back a percentage of each purchase back to the school while also providing a deduction on tuition costs. A true win-win that ultimately costs you nothing!

Magazine Sale

In September, we hold our annual magazine sale. Students sell magazine subscriptions, food items and other goods to raise money for the school. Students with the highest sales are awarded special gifts at our annual Prize Fest.

Trivia Knight

Teams of adults compete in a challenging game, held in early March in the school gym. Raffles, a silent auction, food and drinks make this a can’t-miss event. And don’t forget, there’s a prize for the best costume, too!

St. Dennis Home & School Association
Events & Activities

St. Dennis School is known for its many traditions that bring our students and families together for enrichment and fun.

Funds raised by the Home & School Association support the following events:

Students dressed up for wacky day during school spirit week

Catholic Schools Week

A week of special activities and dress up days that helps us reflect and celebrate the great gift we have in Catholic Education.

Students wearing blue uniforms doing an outdoor activity during field day

Field Day

A week of special activities and dress up days that helps us reflect and celebrate the great gift we have in Catholic Education.

Two students performing on stage during the school play

Spring Play

In conjunction with Prairie Fire Children’s Theater, students audition, rehearse and perform a play—all in one week!

St. Dennis art teacher sitting in her classroom smiling at the camera

Teacher Appreciation Day

A day to honor and show appreciation for the teachers and staff at St Dennis School.

A group of people dressed up in costumes for trivia night

Trivia Knight

Our biggest fundraiser of the year, featuring big prizes, a silent auction and a whole lot of fun.

Staff members dressed up in halloween costumes in the gym

Halloween Party

A dance, costume contest, haunted house and fun activities for all ages make this can’t miss event.

Three students excitedly throwing confetti

Back-to-School Social

Kick off the year by connecting with old friends while meeting new ones over refreshments in the cafeteria.

Students sitting outside waiting to do a climbing activity at camp

Camp Gray

Our annual 7th & 8th grade retreat to Camp Gray, gives our students the opportunity to build relationships with one another, with teachers and most importantly God.

A group of students doing an art activity in the gym

Craft Day

Each class creates a craft to celebrate the holiday season. The result is the best homemade gift you'll ever get.

Students dressed up for wacky day during school spirit week

Catholic Schools Week

A week of special activities and dress up days that helps us reflect and celebrate the great gift we have in Catholic Education.

Students wearing blue uniforms doing an outdoor activity during field day

Field Day

A week of special activities and dress up days that helps us reflect and celebrate the great gift we have in Catholic Education.

Two students performing on stage during the school play

Spring Play

In conjunction with Prairie Fire Children’s Theater, students audition, rehearse and perform a play—all in one week!

Two teachers wearing blue shirts during teacher appreciation day

Teacher Appreciation Day

A day to honor and show appreciation for the teachers and staff at St Dennis School.

A group of people dressed up in costumes for trivia night

Trivia Knight

Our biggest fundraiser of the year, featuring big prizes, a silent auction and a whole lot of fun.

Staff members dressed up in halloween costumes in the gym

Halloween Party

A dance, costume contest, haunted house and fun activities for all ages make this can’t miss event.

Three students excitedly throwing confetti

Back-to-School Social

Kick off the year by connecting with old friends while meeting new ones over refreshments in the cafeteria.

Students sitting outside waiting to do a climbing activity at camp

Camp Gray

Our annual 7th & 8th grade retreat to Camp Gray, gives our students the opportunity to build relationships with one another, with teachers and most importantly God.

A group of students doing an art activity in the gym

Craft Day

Each class creates a craft to celebrate the holiday season. The result is the best homemade gift you'll ever get.

Equipment, Service and Support

In addition to our annual events, Home & School supports many efforts that help make our school stronger. In the past, our grant program has contributed to school counselor fees, teacher pin money, Forensics, spelling bee, safety patrol, bus fees for field trips, computers, iPads, carpeting, gym floor resurfacing, books, musical instruments, school assemblies, and building and environmental upgrades.

If you have an idea of how Home & School can further benefit St. Dennis School, its students, teachers and/or families, please submit your proposal to the Home & School Grant Coordinator.

How to be an Active Part of Your Child’s Parochial School Education

Our school runs on volunteers. The extra hours put in by parents and teachers make St. Dennis School our school. When you volunteer, you don’t just give back. You give to yourself—and your child. Become an active part of your child’s formative years by helping to make a difference at our school. Interested in volunteering? Please contact stdennishsa@gmail.com.

How to be an Active Part of Your Child’s Parochial School Education

Our school runs on volunteers. The extra hours put in by parents and teachers make St. Dennis School our school. When you volunteer, you don’t just give back. You give to yourself—and your child. Become an active part of your child’s formative years by helping to make a difference at our school. Interested in volunteering? Please contact stdennishsa@gmail.com.

Parents with their son and daughter standing in the hallway by blue lockers

Home & School Board Representatives

Board Members

Home & School board members are elected annually in May. Board members are expected to attend all meeting and participate in Home & School sponsored events. If you are interested in joining the board, please contact the current president or the school principal.

Jeannean Eagon, President
Sarah Okonkwor, Vice President
Amanda Thomas, Treasurer
Vacant, Treasurer Elect

Eric Jimieson, Secretary
Vacant, Secretary Elect
Kristin Reitzell, Volunteer Coordinator
Vacant, Volunteer Coordinator Elect

At-Large Board Members

Home & School board members are elected annually in May. Board members are expected to attend all meeting and participate in Home & School sponsored events. If you are interested in joining the board, please contact the current president or the school principal.

Home & School Board Representatives

Board Members

Home & School board members are elected annually in May. Board members are expected to attend all meeting and participate in Home & School sponsored events. If you are interested in joining the board, please contact the current president or the school principal.

Jeannean Eagon, President
Sarah Okonkwor, Vice President
Amanda Thomas, Treasurer
Vacant, Treasurer Elect

Eric Jimieson, Secretary
Vacant, Secretary Elect
Kristin Reitzell, Volunteer Coordinator
Vacant, Volunteer Coordinator Elect

At-Large Board Members

Home & School board members are elected annually in May. Board members are expected to attend all meeting and participate in Home & School sponsored events. If you are interested in joining the board, please contact the current president or the school principal.

Vacant

Deb MacKenzie

Rebecca Hogan

Megan Reischel