New Parents

Orientation
Drop off school supplies and meet teachers. August 23rd from 11:30-2:30 August 26th from 1:00-4:00
School Supply Lists

Dress Code
Students may wear any type of non-hooded Holy Spirit top as part of the dress code.
Parents will be notified when "Spirit Wear" orders will be available throughout the year.
Dress Code

Busing
Our busing is provided through the Kimberly or Kaukauna Area School District:

Kimberly is Lamers Busing (920-832-8800)
Kaukauna is Kobussen Busing (920-766-0606)
Parents will be contacted by Lamers Busing or Kobussen Busing regarding busing for your student(s).  Please contact them with questions.
  
School Day
Preschool 3 7:55am -11:00am
4K 7:55am - 11:05am
K - 8th grade 7:55am - 3:15pm

School Pictures
School pictures are provided through Harmann Studios. 
School Picture Day: August 30
Picture Retake Day: October 1
 
Drop Off and Pick Up Routes
Pre3, 4K, and Kindergarten Drop Off and Pick Up Route
1st-8th Grade Drop Off and Pick Up Route

Free and Reduced Lunch
Holy Spirit Catholic School participates in the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch program for qualified families.
Hot Lunch
Hot lunch menus will be posted monthly under the Parents page.
Hot Lunch Cost - $3.20
Ala carte milk - $0.40
Lunch Charge Policy
Snack Milk Fee
Pre 3 two days a week = $30 for the year
Pre 3 three days a week = $40 for the year
4K and Kindergarten = $70 for the year
**The snack milk fee will be added to your tuition statements. **
Snack Food Fee
Pre 3 two days a week = $15 for the year
Pre 3 three days a week = $20 for the year
4K and Kindergarten = $30 for the year
**The snack food fee will be added to your tuition statements. **
1st - 8th Snack
Students in grades 1-8 can bring a healthy snack themselves every day.

Home and School Involvement
Home and School is a school organization that will host events throughout the year to encourage family engagement and involvement. Some events include Pizza Knights, Skating Knights, Bingo Knights, etc. Look for more information about these events, throughout the year, in our Knight News newsletters.

Parent Involvement Program
Parent involvement is required in having a child(ren) enrolled at Holy Spirit. Parents may choose to pay the fee or give hours of their time to Holy Spirit School.
Pre3 or 4K child(ren) – 10 hours
K-8th child(ren) - 20 hours
Click here for more details.
Research has proven that parent involvement and student achievement go hand in hand.

VIRTUS and Volunteering
VIRTUS® is the brand name that identifies best practices' programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote "rightdoing" within religious organizations and to raise awareness regarding sexual abuse in our Church and society.
CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up for the online training.

Background check
In order to volunteer at Holy Spirit, with having contact with students, you must have a completed VIRTUS class AND a background check through the VIRTUS site. Directions are below.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYEE/VOLUNTEER DIRECTIONS & REQUIREMENTS

A copy of your completed training certificate and background check must be on file with the school office before you may volunteer.

**Important update for all volunteers, past and current: In January 2023, the Diocese transitioned to the VIRTUS platform for all initial and on-going safe environment training. Included in this transition is annual recertification training, called A Plan to Protect God’s Children 4.0 Recertification Online Training, required for all employees and all active volunteers.

All Volunteers should have all green buttons on their VIRTUS account in order to volunteer and be current with your signatures and training. Please make sure your VIRTUS email is up to date so you get notification when you have a new training, bulletin, or document to sign.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Paula Roberts at the parish at [email protected].

Playground Volunteers
Volunteers must be VIRTUS trained and have a background check. Click here for more information.
A Sign-Up Genius will be shared in the weekly Knight News newsletter.
Field Trips
Holy Spirit will offer educational field trips for students.
Parents may have an opportunity to help chaperone, but must be VIRTUS trained and have a background check.
Tuition
Tuition is taken care of through the parish business office and our Tuition Management System, Blackbaud.
Doris Frank and Joan Boots take care of the school finances.
Please contact Doris or Joan at 788-7640 or [email protected] or [email protected] if you need assistance.

BlackBaud - CLICK HERE for more information.
Scrip
Scrip is a program that benefits both families and the school. Help our school and parish while purchasing food, gas and supplies for your family.
Half of the profit that your purchases generate will be credited towards your family SCRIP account that goes towards lowering your tuition. The other half of the profit goes directly to the parish. Did you know that you can purchase e-scrip right at the checkout line at many major retail stores?
Download the RaiseRight app today.

Click to Learn More. Contact Jeanne Konwall, from the parish, if you have any questions: [email protected].