Parents Make a Difference!
Get involved with Good Shepherd Catholic School by dedicating your time and talents. Here are just a few reasons why it is so important!
Have a heart, lend a hand, and make a difference!
Your child benefits. Research consistently shows that kids whose parents are involved in their schools do better. They get better grades, do better on tests and have fewer discipline problems.
It is rewarding and feels great to participate. It is seeing the smile that shows you are making school a little more fun, and a child feel a little more comfortable in a learning environment. It is knowing you played a role. There are many rewards, both big and small, for those who get involved.
You will get to know other parents and make great friends. Its powerful to create a circle of friends around your school and parish, and having a shared interest is a good place to start. It also fosters connections between families within our parish and community. Volunteering provides another way to get to know school and support staff to better understand their needs and ideas.
Your help is always needed. Whether it is helping plan the next big event or providing support in the classroom, there are always ways to pitch in. There is a lot to be done and a lot of fun to be had!
School Council Members
- Kristen Girten – Principal
- Rev. Zach Etienne – Pastor
- Sara Rogier – President
- Sean VanMeter – Vice-President
- Ann Piper – Secretary
- Brandee Schnarr – Early Childhood Education Coordinator
- Beth Keck – Finance Rep
- Brooke Joergens – PTO Rep
- Ben Goedde – Athletics
- Mark Schuler – Technology
- Gen Caudill
- Marcy Groves – Legislative Liasion
- Sara Ice – Council Chair
- Michael Schaefer – Council Chair
- Beth Funk
Volunteer Opportunities
The mission of our volunteer program at Good Shepherd is to facilitate and cultivate the partnership between the school and our parents. While working together, it is amazing to see our students thrive and grow.
- Lead Home Room Contact– Volunteers help coordinate events and projects in the classroom under the direction of the teacher.
- Food Service– Volunteers assist the Cafeteria staff in serving lunch to our students.
- Event Planning– Volunteers plan and promote our father/daughter and mother/son events.
- Health and Safety– Volunteers help administer and coordinate annual health screenings.
- Hospitality– Volunteers arrange staff luncheons, snacks for meetings, and assist with event planning.
To get started, contact the school office at 812-476-4477 or email Kathy Raley at kraley@evdio.org
Youth Protection Education and Training
TRAINING FOR CLERGY, EMPLOYEES, CANDIDATES FOR ORDINATION, AND VOLUNTEERS THAT HAVE REGULAR CONTACT WITH MINORS
Youth Protection Background and Training letter and link
GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL 2023 MASTER PLAN
ABOUT THE MASTER PLAN
The mission of this plan is to create a comprehensive guide to make improvements for the church, school, buildings and grounds for the betterment
of the church and school community. The plan will outline the best path to achieve the objectives and goals while being mindful of cost, quality and
future use. The planning process will begin in February and it is important that we hear your thoughts and ideas to make this successful. There will be
opportunities for you to participate and provide input at various stages throughout the process.
Good Shepherd Scrip Program Information
Scrip is an ongoing fundraiser that benefits the parish and school families directly. Good Shepherd buys gift cards at a discount and sells them at face value. The difference is the profit. School families who purchase scrip will receive a credit towards the next year’s book and technology fees. The credit received is half of the profit earned for that family. This credit is good towards MHS fees as well. Check out the scrip website for more information, tutorials and the complete retailer list at www.shopwithscrip.com. Scrip is available in the parish office and online. If you have any questions, please contact our scrip coordinator, Connie Sermersheim, at 812-431-8053, or kcsermie@gmail.com. New retailers in stock! Azzip Pizza and McAlister’s Deli both in $10 increments! Earn money for your parish, and towards your school fees!
