Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Assumption is very grateful for everyone who takes time out of their day to volunteer at our school. If you would like to help out in a way other than those listed below, please contact the school at 326-5313 extension 200.
Current Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to help sell tickets for Assumption home football games. Please contact Trish Zinger in Assumption's Athletic Office for more information at 5463.326.5313 x 242 or zingert@mail.assumption.pvt.k12.ia.us.
Leading by Example
Seven Great Ways for Parents to Become Involved at AHS!
April Knight
Contact: Susie Foster - 326-5313 x 281, fosters@mail.assumption.pvt.k12.ia.us
Committees Meet: Monthly August-December; bi-weekly/weekly January-April
April Knight began in 1987 as a time to gather and celebrate our school. It represents Assumption’s largest fundraiser and supports all areas of the school including academics, athletics, and fine arts. This festive and very fun evening, which includes fantastic food, open bar, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions and the grand prize raffle drawing, is held in the creatively transformed gym at Assumption. Many hands contribute to the great success of April Knight and we have a place for you, whatever your talent! Help make the evening a success by selling raffle tickets, procuring auction items, decorating, helping during the auction, putting your computer skills to work, assisting with check-in, check-out, set-up, or clean-up.
Athletic Booster Club
Contact: Mark Reyhons - 349-0243, reyhons@cigins.biz
Meets: Bi-monthly
The Athletic Booster Club raises funds to support Assumption’s Athletic Programs. Funds help with the purchase of athletic uniforms, send athletes to state competitions, and underwrite the cost of seasonal sports banquets. There are several volunteer opportunities surrounding sports button sales, clothing sales, football tailgaters, the annual golf outing, and the Snowball Shootout. The Booster Club is looking for board member successors as well as additional members to head up new and exciting projects!
Backstage Angels
Contact: Kim Neff
Meets: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium
Backstage Angels is a group of dedicated theater parents who help with Assumption’s theater program in several areas, including selling concessions, tickets and flowers for each play, assisting in finding props, providing meals for the cast and crew the week of a show and helping to fundraise for large projects. Backstage Angels are a key ingredient in what make the Knight Players so successful. Whether you have a son or daughter on stage or behind the scenes, or you simply have a love of the arts, plan on attending the next Backstage Angels meeting!
Band Boosters
Contact: Nancy Blaser - 332-8695, BLASMARK@aol.com
Meets: Bi-monthly
Band Boosters support Assumption’s band program by raising funds to support the band instructor’s needs in various areas including instrument purchase and upkeep, sheet music, uniform replacement, and sending students to summer band camps. Last year the biggest purchase was a beautiful set of 5 Yamaha Symphonic Timpani and covers. We saved for a couple of years to cover this $9,125 purchase! We had enough money left over to purchase a new keyboard, bench, stand, and amp for $1,600. A complete drum set worth over $900 was also purchased for just $400 after receiving a $500 special matching donation.
Century Club
Contact: Ted Rogalski - rogalski@genesishealth.com
The AHS Century Club consists of parents and community members dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and advancing the athletic programs of AHS. The club supports projects to improve facilities and equipment necessary to provide an adequate athletic program for the school. The Century Club’s only fundraising is done through membership dues which are collected in conjunction with an annual Steak Fry held in August. There is a Century Club Board which meets as needed for event planning, key decision making and annual review. The Century Club meets once a year at the annual Steak Fry - all are encouraged to attend!
Knight Network Parent Organization
Contact: Molly Schnell - mschnell@shlawdav.com
Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Commonly referred to as “Knight Network,” the Knight Network Parent Organization actively supports AHS through volunteerism. Parent volunteers from each class work together to facilitate and support several activities throughout the year including an orientation coffee, National Honor Society induction, Catholic Schools Week, Senior Breakfast, Post Prom party, class retreats, April Knight, Faculty/Staff luncheons, and much more. The goal of Knight Network is to give every parent the opportunity to become involved at Assumption!
Marketing Committee
Contact: Emily Coryn - 326-5313 x 230, coryne@mail.assumption.pvt.k12.ia.us
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
The Marketing Committee promotes and enhances Assumption by working closely with the Development and Administrative Offices, including the Director of Admissions. The Marketing Committee assists in developing and carrying out new and creative projects to promote Assumption including bulletin updates, Fresh Start (a summer cookout for new students and incoming freshmen), Information Knight (AHS open house), and Pack the Stadium and Pack the Gym Knights (fun evenings at football and basketball games for our local 5th-8th graders). The committee is continually looking for additional upbeat, energetic and fun marketing opportunities!