At St. Therese School, we work hard to ensure our building remains a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled place for our children to learn and grow. Part of doing this includes covering the school’s share of the day-to-day operating costs - things like electricity, heat, and general maintenance – all which keep our school running smoothly. This amount is assessed annually by the Diocese, and for this year, as in years past, is $150,000.

Unless otherwise stated, all of the fundraising we do goes directly toward meeting this goal. These funds are essential to the continued operation of our school, helping us keep the lights on, the classrooms warm, and our tuition as affordable as possible.

Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful families, we’ve already reached 30% of that goal!

We understand that families sometimes wonder why there are so many fundraisers or why participation from every family matters. The answer is simple: it takes all of us. We care deeply about the community where our children are learning and growing closer to God, and every event, big or small, helps us sustain that mission. We want to make sure they are safe and happy and enjoy being in the environment where they learn each day.

We offer a variety of fundraisers because we know that what appeals to one family might not appeal to another, which is why we also have a few fundraisers going on at the same time.   Some are fun, family-oriented events you can enjoy with your children, while others are adult-focused allowing parents time to relax and connect with friends. while raising the money that is much needed to keep everything running and to keep tuition as low as possible. Each event plays a vital part in keeping St. Therese thriving.

And when we exceed our goal, the possibilities are endless - more classroom supplies, additional field trips, and even more opportunities for our students to learn, explore, and grow.

We know it can sometimes feel overwhelming and can be a lot to ask, but together we can give our children a wonderful place to grow in faith, knowledge, and love.

I am always available to answer any questions regarding fundraising. If you have a question, please reach out to me, I am happy to get you the answers you are looking for.  

Finally, I want to say a truly sincere Thank you to the following parent/teacher volunteers who have chaired or will chair St. Therese fundraisers for the 2025-2026 School Year

With heartfelt gratitude for our St. Therese family,

Mrs. Werner