Parent Engagement
Building a sense of community is a valued part of the Goals & Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. Convent & Stuart Hall works to honor this goal not only for our students, faculty and staff but also for our parent community. We provide many opportunities throughout the year for parent engagement with the aim of building connections between families and supporting the school.
The primary organization for parent engagement is Convent & Stuart Hall’s Parents Association. All parents are considered members of the Parents Association. The Parents Association helps drive the partnership between the school and families through volunteer opportunities, critical fundraising, social activities and events. Learn about upcoming Parents Association events.
Below is an overview of parent involvement opportunities offered each school year.
Interested in getting involved?
Fill out the form below and the Parents Association volunteer coordinator will be in touch. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity involving contact with students you must complete the Mandated Reporting training every two years and submit a new volunteer questionnaire every year. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!
Uniform Exchange
Monthly
The Parents Association-led Uniform Exchange operates monthly at 1911 Pine Street, where families can pick up needed items completely free of charge. Donations (gently-used items free of stains and holes) are accepted through permanent bins near the Broadway Reception Desk, on exchange days, or during the last week of elementary school at morning drop-off. Please check the school calendar for monthly dates and times.
Back to School Nights
September
Spend the evening walking in your students’ shoes as teachers and administrators help you navigate the curriculum for the school year. This is the first chance you will have to see the classrooms, meet the teachers, and ask any questions you have about the upcoming year.
Homecoming
Fall
The Convent High School volleyball team and the Stuart Hall High School football team's annual homecoming game has become a favorite event for families in the entire K–12 and alum community, featuring a catered tailgate and student halftime entertainment.
Annual Fund Campaign
September–January
The Annual Fund supplements the operating budget, allowing Convent & Stuart Hall to adapt, innovate and meet the evolving needs of our students and faculty. As the largest source of revenue after tuition, the Annual Fund elevates the student experience – raising millions of dollars each year to enrich academics, arts, athletics and the distinctive Sacred Heart educational experience.
This effort is championed by a team of volunteer Parent Captains who connect with families in their student’s class, share the impact of the campaign and encourage others to make a gift that is personally meaningful.
Oktoberfest
Fall
Oktoberfest presents an exclusive opportunity for high school parents to meet and get to know each other during this celebration on our Pine-Octavia campus. Enjoy traditional German cuisine, drinks, and music. Prost!
Fall Classic
October
The Fall Classic is a fundraising event held by the Parents Association. Golfers and other participants engage in a day of sport and come together in the evening for cocktails, dinner and a festive awards ceremony.
Halloween Parade
October
Parents are invited to attend the Halloween parade for students in Grades K–6.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
November
Conferences are a chance for parents and teachers to review students' academic progress and discuss social and emotional development. The child’s homeroom teacher conducts conferences for Grades K–4. Subject area teachers set conferences for students in Grades 5–8. High school faculty are available throughout the scheduled conference time for brief appointments.
Christmas on Broadway
December
This annual event heralds the approach of the holiday season with a festive boutique, gingerbread house decorating, pictures with Santa, and an evening cocktail party.
Grandparents Day
February (Once Every Two Years)
Once every two years we invite grandparents and special friends to visit campus to experience a day in the life of their student(s). Guests spend the day learning about the school, visiting classrooms, eating lunch in the cafeteria, engaging in activities and meeting other families.
President's Thank You Reception
Spring
Leadership Level donors are those who support the school with cumulative annual gifts of $7,500 or more. Each year, our President and the Board of Trustees host an elegant cocktail party to honor and thank those who choose to support the school generously at this leadership level.
Celebrate Spring
March
Celebrate Spring is the major annual fundraising event of the Parents Association. This grand celebration takes place over two days with something fun for everyone. Previous years have featured spring luncheons, boutiques, auctions and gala celebrations.
Pinewood Derby
April
Since 2007, the annual Pinewood Derby has brought together racers of from the elementary school and a dedicated track crew of parents and high school students to raise money for the Sacred Heart schools in Uganda. Students build their own miniature wood cars and decorate them, entering them in the race as well as the creativity competition.
Miller's Mile
Spring
For more than 50 years, this annual fun run on Marina Green has brought together students, teachers, parents, alumni, grandparents, and family pets. Propelled by volunteer support from the Parents Association, this free family event includes the Miller's Mile T-shirt design contest.
2025-26 Parents Association Board Members
President
Emilie Lynch
Secretary
Britt Ogelsby
VP of Stuart Hall for Boys
Angela Lee
VP of Convent Elementary
Shannon Kovac
VP of Stuart Hall High School
Tiffany Kulkarni
VP of Convent High School
Lisa Luna Smith
Celebrate Spring
Bailey Flynn and Abbey Walker
Christmas on Broadway
Aruna Mehra Light
Fall Classic
Heather Wilkerson and Katie Markov
Millers Mile
Jennifer Lashua and Tonya Kaltenbach
Community Engagement
Melissa Weiss Deacon
New Families Stuart Hall for Boys
Lindsey Gotta
New Families Convent Elementary
Christy Halladay
Uniform Exchange
Lisa Kaplin and Unhui Kwok