OLLS is known for its strong family and community support. With numerous volunteer opportunities and fun ways to support the school financially, your involvement directly helps our students thrive.
Family Portal
The Family Portal on RenWeb is a private portal that houses information about your student like grades, attendance, teacher notes, lunch orders, announcements, and much more. You can also manage tuition payments, access our community directory, and see our detailed (non-public) calendar.
Support
There are a number of ways to support Our Lady of Lourdes School. All gifts are greatly appreciated.
Donate
For your convenience, you can make a donation using the link below. Your generous support for our school and students is deeply appreciated and will help enrich their academic and spiritual journey at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
Endowment Funds
Our Lady of Lourdes School has an Endowment Fund that is maintained with the Diocese of Raleigh. The fund’s purpose is to provide an additional source of income to help fund the school’s operating expenses, capital projects, and special needs so that a Catholic education can remain affordable for families. The investment decisions are made by the Diocese of Raleigh, with the income going to the school.
Rebate Programs
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many corporations and businesses will match their employees’ gifts to qualified non-profit organizations. Please check with your employer to see if your donation can be multiplied with a corporate match. Please reach out to Chris Morse with questions.
Volunteer
The following are on-going volunteer opportunities available at OLLS*:
- Classroom – Read to students, assist teacher with tasks
- Library – Reshelf books, repair books, assist with inventory
- Cafeteria – Serve hot lunch or help your lower grade students clean up
- Sports – Coach, keep score at games
- Fine Arts – Assist with productions throughout the year
- Office Support – Copy room support, project based work
- FundRaising – Assist HASA, Booster Club, or Parish campaigns
Please reach out to your respective teacher or HASA representatives to learn more.
*ALL school volunteers are required to have Safe Environment training through the Diocese of Raleigh prior to assisting. Please contact the school office for more information.
Parent Organizations & Events
Volunteer workers are essential to the smooth operation of the school. We encourage mothers, fathers, grandparents, and senior citizens to offer their many and varied talents to help our children and enrich our educational programs. Volunteers must complete the Safe Environment Training and keep it current. Volunteer opportunities vary from in-classroom or lunchroom support to field trips and parent organizations. Opportunities will be shared through teachers and staff alike.
HASA – The Home and School Association (HASA) is a formal organization for the faculty and parents of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. The HASA board is composed of OLL parent volunteers, administrators and faculty. HASA’s three biggest annual fundraisers are the Fall Raffle, the Spring Gala/Auction, and Sponsorships- both Family & Corporate.
2024-25 HASA Board
President
Julie Baker
Vice President
Allison Crumpler
Treasurer
Nichole Maxwell
Fundraising Chair
Kendra Reynard
Secretary
Elizabeth Lehpamer
Social Chair
Emily Boyer
Member at Large
Emily Whitsett
Member at Large
Laney Moyer
SAC – The School Advisory Committee (SAC) is composed of faculty, administrators, and parent volunteers. The mission is to support faculty and staff in their work to provide an incredible education and community for our students. SAC members also provide a voice and insights into parent interests, concerns, and opportunities.
2024-25 School Advisory Committee
Parent, Chair
Reed Murphy
Parent
Chris Morse
Parent
Christina Longo
Principal
Janine LeBlanc
Faculty
Cathay Gephart
Assistant Principal
Graham Witherspoon
Admissions
Anne Holder
Booster Club – OLLS Booster Club takes the helm of all things Lions Athletics from branded sportswear to rallying parent and student attendance (and concessions!) at OLLS’ games and events.
Annual Events – A number of events are held each year to build community, support our school, and to have a great time. Please join us for these events.
- Fall Festival
- Fall Raffle
- Angel Shop (Christmas shopping)
- Mardi Gras Festival
- Daddy/Daughter Dance
- Raise & Roar Gala & Spring Auction
- Drama Production