Parents Association

2024-2025 Parents Association Board

Gretchen Carroll P’20 ’26, President 

Kristen Hessen P’23 ’28, Vice President  

Jennifer Ruane P’31 ’36, Secretary 

Courtney Callegary P’40, Preschool Chair

Shelley Vidal P’39 ’41, Preschool Assistant Chair 

Nekeshia Maloney-Jones P’34 ’41, Lower School Chair 

Ashley DiMayo P’34 ’36, Lower School Assistant Chair 

Niki Castillo P’27 ’30, SPSG Middle School Chair 

Mary Gilmore P’23 ’26 ’30, SPSG Middle School Assistant Chair 

Tammy Yeganeh P’26, SPSG Upper School Chair 

Jen James P’24 ’28, SPSG Upper School Assistant Chair 

Rachel Bradford P’29 ’31, SP Middle School Chair 

Diane Webbert P’25 ’30, SP Middle School Assistant Chair 

Marissa Rutzebeck P’26, SP Upper School Chair 

Sarah Cicero P’26, SP Upper School Assistant Chair 

The Parents Association recruits class representatives from each grade to communicate with parents regarding activities at the school, help coordinate community-building activities, and support social activities. They serve as a resource for parents, a mentor for new parents, and an advocate for the school.

St. Paul’s Lower School

St. Paul’s School for Girls

St. Paul’s School for Boys

The St. Paul's Parents Association organizes and executes many fundraising and outreach activities that strengthen our communication and relationships among parents, faculty, staff, and students. In addition to these PA-sponsored events and activities, class representatives organize parent engagement activities throughout the year. Information about these activities are communicated in the weekly newsletter or directly by the class representative. We are excited to see you participate in this year’s events!

PICKLEBALL

The Parents Association invites players of all skill levels to enjoy pick-up pickleball throughout the year! Sign up on the TeamReach app (Leader: SP Pickleball, Group Code: SPpickle) and bring your own racquet or use our extra paddles and balls. Check the parent newsletter for dates and times. Contact Amy Auman with questions.

PRAYER GROUP

The Parents Association prayer group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 8 to 9 a.m. This is a safe place and time to pray about anything on people’s hearts. Please reference the calendar or contact Tuesday Hayes-Mullen P’30 with questions.

Parents Association Events Calendar for 2024–2025

Reference the calendar for more information or contact Erin Hamilton at ehamilton@stpaulsmd.org.

Volunteer support is essential to the success of our school. By offering your time, energy, and talent, you join a vibrant and fun community, model for your children the importance of service, and build lasting relationships with other parents. 

HOW DO I SIGN UP TO BE A VOLUNTEER? 

Invitations for upcoming opportunities are in the weekly newsletter and/or through the class representative email. Teachers and class representatives will communicate the need for field trip chaperones, holiday celebrations, etc. throughout the year. Volunteers make these events successful, and we’d love your help! 

Parents Association 

Class Representatives (Infants–12th Grade)
Class representatives serve as liasons between school and home. Duties include encouraging parent participation, planning and executing grade-specific social events, meeting monthly to learn about new initiatives, and communicating issues/concerns of parents. 

Faculty and Staff Appreciation
Volunteers celebrate and recognize the hard work of St. Paul's faculty and staff by organizing meals, events, and more.

Holiday Decorating
Parents gather to kick off the holidays by decorating our campus inside and out.   

Parents Night Out: New School Year Cheer
Celebrate the new school year with a night of fun and connection! Join fellow parents and guardians for our annual PA-sponsored event to mingle with new and familiar faces from the school community. 

Snowflake Bake
Volunteers coordinate our pre and lower school's annual baked goods event! As a part of the Snowflake Bake, families bake special treat for our faculty and staff during the holidays. 

Uniform Resale Shop
Volunteers collect, launder, and organize donated uniforms, managing several uniform resale pop-ups throughout the year. 

igNIGHT St. Paul’s 
Members of our igNIGHT St. Paul's committee provide support for our largest fundraiser of the year! Volunteers assist with planning and promoting the event, acquiring sponsors, and curating silent auction packages.  

School 

Book Fair (Pre and Lower School)
Volunteers assist with various tasks including set up and breakdown, helping with family nights, and coordinating volunteers. 

Grandfriends Visit Day (Pre and Lower School) 
Parent volunteers ensure the success of Grandfriends Visit Day by serving as hosts and greeters and coordinating the day's events.

Holiday Bazaar (Lower School)
Volunteers help create a winter wonderland featuring gifts and crafts for holiday shopping, a beloved tradition!