PVO (Parent Volunteer Organization)

Scheduled in the spring, the Art Show is a great opportunity for volunteers to enjoy hanging all of the children's artwork around the school. This is a very flexible way to serve, up to four weeks ahead of the show, with days and times to suit your schedule.

Organized by the Auction committee in conjunction with the Advancement Office, auctions are held in the Spring or Fall. These events would not happen without the dedication of many parent volunteers helping with many different activities! Join a planning committee or serve at the auction night itself! Volunteer your skills and talents to benefit the DC community.

The Lower School uses funds from box top collections to pay for extra field trips and various things during the year. Volunteers are needed in Oct and Feb to count the box tops. This is great way for you to get to know other DC parents!

This ministry is a wonderful way to strengthen the DC community. Volunteers are needed to welcome new families to the school and are encouraged to stay in contact periodically throughout the year to provide encouragement, prayer support and to answer questions of our first year families.

Bakers, assemblers and deliverers are needed to bless our community with over 5,000 homemade cookies! Volunteers may help with one or with all three areas of service. This activity takes place from late November to early December. We encourage you to include your children in the baking and delivering portions of this outreach.

This every other year fall event is a new family favorite! Volunteers are needed to help with concessions, games, crafts and more! This is a really fun way to serve alongside other DC families and get to know them better!

Volunteers make this a fun and memorable day with the energy and enthusiasm they provide cheering on the students. Many parents are needed to help with the day's activities as directed by DC's physical education teacher. Field Day/End of Year Picnic occurs near the last day of school in June.

Volunteers assist in escorting students from classrooms to screening rooms for their annual health screening which typically occurs in late September or early October. Supervision and help is also needed to direct students between screening stations. Assisting younger students with shoes and tying laces is appreciated.

Homeroom parents assist teachers in organizing classroom activities and coordinating volunteers. Activities include field trips, quarterly birthday parties, one hot lunch for teachers and staff, Back-to-School Night in September, teacher lunch relief and teacher's birthday. Three parents per classroom serve for the entire school year.

This ministry is one of the easiest ways to bless the staff and teachers at the Lower campus! Individuals are needed on a weekly basis to keep the kitchen clean and organized and to make sure that towels and linens are laundered and returned as needed. Be prepared to receive an abundance of thanks from very grateful teachers and staff members! Time commitment is only one hour.

The library is one of the most consistently busy places on the Lower campus! Volunteers come in every other week to run the circulation desk, re-shelve books, cover books and/or review books for appropriateness. You also get to meet many of your child's classmates.

Scheduled in the spring, the Art Show is a great opportunity for volunteers to enjoy hanging all of the children's artwork. This is a very flexible way to serve, up to three weeks ahead of the show, with days and times to suit your schedule.

Organized by the Auction committee in conjunction with the Development Office, auctions are held in the Spring or Fall. These events would not happen without the dedication of many parent volunteers helping with many different activities! Join a planning committee or serve at the auction night itself! Volunteer your skills and talents to benefit the DC community.

Do you love sports? Join the DC Boosters where we support the DC athletes and coaches through organizing team parents, concessions, award recognition ceremonies and other events raising school spirit! Guaranteed fun for all while promoting and encouraging our athletes.

Bakers, assemblers and deliverers are needed to bless our community with over 5,000 homemade cookies! Volunteers may help with one or with all three areas of service. This activity takes place from late November to early December. We encourage you to include your children in the baking and delivering portions of this outreach.

Intermittent daytime help is needed for copying teachers’ handouts.

This ministry is a wonderful way to strengthen the DC community. Volunteers are needed to welcome new families to the school and are encouraged to stay in contact periodically throughout the year to provide encouragement, prayer support and to answer questions of our first year families.

Help the Choir, Band, and Drama Directors as needed throughout the year.

DC Friends of the Arts (FOTA) supports students and faculty in all areas of the creative arts such as band, choir, theatre and visual arts. This is an opportunity to be part of the various events throughout the school year. You may join the planning committee for long-term fund raising or just volunteer for specific needs which include setting up art shows, coordinating meals for students before or after concerts, concession help, ticket booth volunteers and much more.

A few 7th grade parents to assist with refreshments for the 8th grade graduation on the last day of school.

Help is needed with setting up and serving families on Grandparents' Day in the Fall.

Volunteers help direct students as they receive their vision, hearing and weight checks on the health screening day in the Fall.

Assist with activities for the fall homecoming weekend.

Volunteers may be needed to cover books and reshelve books. Coordinated with the Upper Campus Librarian.