Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser

St. Katharine Drexel Elementary hosts one major school fundraiser during the year: SKD Walk-A-Thon: Walk in Virtue.

Usually held in September, the Walk-A-Thon is a time for families to come together in fun, exercise, community spirit, and to raise funds for the school. In addition to classroom supplies, technology, playground equipment, and seasonal events, the money raised is used for various school community events such as Pastries with Parents, Glow Dance, and Grandparents’ Day.

To make a donation to St. Katharine Drexel Elementary, please contact the Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools Central Office: 605-335-6557 or click below!

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SKD Walk-a-Thon 2024

Volunteer Opportunities

Parents and the parish community are invested in and committed to the education of the students. Parents choose to send their children to St. Katharine Drexel School, and the parish continues to support the school financially, because it is a family-orientated environment with strong academics and faith formation. St. Katharine Drexel School parents are actively involved in their child’s education. As parents are called upon to help with driving for field trips, facilitating holiday parties, volunteering to read in the classrooms, or even supervising/serving in the lunchroom, they continually reinforce the values and mission of the school.

Grandparent Program: The volunteer “grandparent” program is another way students witness service from others in the community. These grandparents come on a regular basis to help in any capacity needed. The impact that the grandparents have reaches beyond the classroom walls. When students see the grandparents, whether it's in the hallway, lunchroom, church on the weekends, or even shopping at HyVee, their eyes light up. The positive influence these grandparents provide will last for years to come.