Parent Involvement

Parent Involvment Program

Holy Spirit Catholic School requires 20 hours of parent involvement as part of having a child enrolled at Holy Spirit. For families that only have a Pre3 or 4K child – only 10 hours. Research has proven that parent involvement and student achievement go hand in hand. Parents may choose to pay the fee or give 20 hours of their time to Holy Spirit. As a family, parents/guardians are billed $100 ($50 if you only have a Pre3 or 4K child) as parent involvement fee. This fee may be "worked off" through volunteer activities ($5.00 per hour). Parents are responsible for keeping track of the hours they work and hours are credited on a quarterly basis. Please provide all dates, be specific in the details, and turn them into the office. Parents and families have many opportunities to get involved at Holy Spirit School!
List of Opportunities 
Volunteer Parent Log
VIRTUS Diocesan Volunteer Code of Conduct (must be signed every year)

Before you volunteer...

What is VIRTUS®?

VIRTUS® is the brand name that identifies best practices' programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote "rightdoing" within religious organizations and to raise awareness regarding sexual abuse in our Church and society. The National Catholic Risk Retention Group Inc. created VIRTUS to empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church through a continuous process of training and information.
These approximately three-hour classes are offered at different times and parishes and also an online format that you can do anytime. CLICK HERE to find out when the next classes are scheduled.
A copy of your completed training certificate and background check must be on file with the school office before you may volunteer.

Background check
In order to volunteer at Holy Spirit, with having contact with students, you must have a completed VIRTUS class AND a background check through the VIRTUS site.  Directions are below.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYEE/VOLUNTEER DIRECTIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Employers Matching Gifts

Did you know that many area businesses offer their employees the opportunity to increase their contributions by matching a percentage of their financial donations, or by making a donation to an organization after a certain number of community volunteer hours have been recorded? The following companies offer matching programs. Check with your employer today to increase the value of your own contribution! 

Air Wisconsin                                                                 Morgan Stanley
American Express                                                         Northwestern Mutual
AZCO, Inc.                                                                       Plexus
Baxter                                                                              Robert W. Baird
Bemis Company                                                            SECURA Insurance
The Boeing Company                                                   Sentry Insurance
Clearwater Paper                                                          Thrivent
Gannett                                                                           United Health Group
Illinois Tool Works/ Miller Electric                              US Bancorp Foundation
J.J. Keller & Associates                                                US Venture
Kimberly Clark                                                               Wells Fargo
Macy’s                                                                             We Energies

Home & School

Home and School is our “Parent Organization” here at Holy Spirit School.  As a parent, you are automatically part of Home and School. Our purpose is to create a successful partnership between parents and school, so together we can help provide a quality education for all children at Holy Spirit School.

Throughout the year, we ask for volunteers to help with special events and fundraising. All profits from these events and fundraisers are used to fulfill extra needs of the school and teachers which are not covered by the school budget.

We appreciate all of our volunteers because without you this could not be done!

Education Committee

The Education Committee is an advisory committee to the pastor and principal that assists in accomplishing the educational mission within the overall objectives of the parish.  The Education Committee consists of parents and/or parish members who are also part of another committee and serves as a liaison to the Education Committee.  The Education Committee typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month, with July off.  Members serve in three year terms.  Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns: [email protected]. Below are the Education Committee members:

Fr. Carl Schmitt - Parish Pastor
 Mike Zuleger - School Principal & Parent
 John Vitellaro - Parish Business Administrator & Parent

Michelle Bongers - Parent & Staff member
 Paul Cibula - Parishioner
 Leah Dobrinska - Alumni & Parent
 Melanie Frederickson - Parent & Staff member
 Brennan Henricks - Parishioner
 Josh Schwindenhammer - Parent & Education Committee Chair
 Devon Tusler - Parent
 Lee Wiersma - Parishioner

Football Mania
Each fall Holy Spirit Catholic School uses the Football Mania fundraiser to raise money.  In addition to paper ticket sales, we would also like to make a strong fundraising push by selling tickets online.  Selling electronic tickets can be a great way to expand our fundraising by reaching out to friends and family.
Continue to check our homepage for more details!

Magazine Sale
This is one of the longest-running and most profitable fundraisers. The proceeds from this sale are approximately 40% and determine a large portion of the annual Home & School budget. Kickoff is early in the school year, and rewards and prizes are offered for many levels of success! Look for more info each fall!

Spirit of Christmas
Spirit of Christmas is held on the first Sunday of November at Holy Spirit School.  Are you crafty?  Do you have skills in the kitchen to help make sweet treats for the cookie and candy sale? Do you have time to help with set-up or take down that weekend?  Can you help with sales? There are endless opportunities to get involved with the Spirit of Christmas - this is one of our school's largest fundraisers!   
Continue to check our homepage for more details!

Mardi Gras
Join our school community for a fun night out filled with raffles, donations, games, laughs, and so much fun to be had by all!  This is our school's largest fundraiser every year -- you are guaranteed to have a great time! 
Click here for more details!

Golf Outing
Our annual golf outing brings together the school and community to raise funds for our school technology program.  This fundraiser has allowed us to purchase several Chromebooks, tablets, iPads and other instructional tools.  
Click here for more details!