Our community leaders
Parent Board & School Commission
Parent involvement has always been an important part of St. Joseph Marquette. The Parent Board and School Commission help support the school's mission while strengthening the sense of community that makes St. Joe's special.
How we're organized
Two groups, one mission
Both exist to serve St. Joe's families and keep the school strong.
Fundraising, events, and family community
The Parent Board oversees fundraising and social events for the school community. It helps build communication among families and is committed to raising $252,000 annually, a goal they meet every year through events like the Fresh Catch Dinner & Auction, the Jog-a-Thon, and Fish Fridays. The Board meets monthly and can be reached at sjmmspb@gmail.com. Members serve three-year terms.
Guiding the future of St. Joeseph Marquette School
The School Commission is an advisory board that works with the principal to develop school policy and long-range plans. Members may also serve on the Finance Committee, which reviews major expenditures and presents the annual budget. The Commission meets the third Thursday of each month, August through June, at 7:00 PM in the Marquette Library. Members serve three-year terms.
Parent Board and School Commission Directory
Support St. Joe's
Events that support St. Joe's
At St. Joseph Marquette, fundraising is about more than dollars, it's about families coming together to support the school they love. Through five annual events, the Parent Board helps raise more than $252,000 each year to benefit our students and keep tuition affordable.
Fresh Catch Dinner & Auction
An evening of dinner, community, and bidding that raises support for St. Joseph Marquette. Four volunteer hours are required per family.
Car Raffle
Buy a ticket for a chance to win and help fund the year ahead. School-wide fundraiser; each student sells a minimum of $100 in tickets. Kickoff in September, drawing December 11.
Fish Fridays
A cherished Lenten tradition that brings families, parishioners, alumni, and friends together each Friday during Lent. Served 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Jog-a-Thon
Students collect pledges and run laps in the school's student-led fundraiser. Each student collects a minimum of $50 in pledges.
All-family event
Annual parent meeting
Each January, St. Joseph Marquette families come together for an important community meeting where school leaders share plans for the coming year, provide updates on key initiatives, and answer questions from parents. Attendance is expected for all families.
Get involved
Help shape what's next for your child
For 150 years, families like yours have helped shape St. Joseph Marquette. Every volunteer hour, every act of support, and every family who chooses to get involved helps strengthen our school for today's students and generations to come.