MISSION

Every St. Simon parent and staff member is a part of the PFO. The purpose and mission of the PFO is to 1) foster a sense of community amongst parents and staff by facilitating committees, hosting fundraising and community events, and organizing volunteers and 2) find ways to help further enhance and enrich the school community and educational experience for students, faculty, and families at St. Simon while helping to demonstrate to students the importance of giving back to the community through ministry type (volunteer service and monetary) contributions. The money raised through PFO fundraising efforts is used to fund events/projects and purchase items that can help enrich the student, faculty, and parent experience at St. Simon and to help those in need in the broader community.

FUNDRAISING

The PFO raises money through family donations, Royal Fun Run (PFO's largest event), comfy days, year-round shopping fundraisers, and other PFO sponsored events throughout the year.

SUPPORTED BY THE PFO

What does the PFO do with its money? The PFO works from an annual budget in which funds raised are allocated to school improvements, curriculum enhancements, faculty grants, school-wide service project, monthly staff luncheons, Teacher Appreciation Week, continuing education scholarships, teacher classroom stipends and more.

GET INVOLVED!

The PFO is ALWAYS looking for families to volunteer for event committees or to join the PFO Board. Email the PFO at P FO@SAINTSIMON.ORG, sign up through the Volunteer Page or Contact Us Here.

2026-2027 PFO BOARD MEMBERS

CO-PRESIDENT: LAUREN WILLBRAND

What I love about St. Simon:

I love the sense of community and feeling of belonging and support when we walk through the doors of St. Simon. The school and parish welcome family involvement with open arms and offer a variety of ways to be present and take an active role in our children's education and in the St. Simon community. This also gives us the opportunity to meet and connect with others. The people and families of St. Simon are the best!

CO-PRESIDENT: CHAUNCEY WUNDER

What I love about St. Simon:

I love the sense of community. We always feel welcome and appreciate the many opportunities to take part in our children's education.

CO-VICE PRESIDENT: TONYA MARSH

What I love about St. Simon:

It's incredibly unique with so many different people that each bring something really special to contribute. I always feel a sense of unity within the community, and it offers so many different opportunities to get involved.

CO-VICE PRESIDENT: AUTUMN ANDRESS

What I love about St. Simon:

I love the faith-based education in a smaller environment.

CO-TREASURER: NIKKI RITZ

What I love about St. Simon:

I love the St. Simon school ministry's commitment to teaching religion and fostering a sense of community and fellowship. These values are integral to our children's faith and personal growth. I look forward to supporting the school's mission by working with the PFO!

CO-TREASURER: PAMELA ANDERSON

What I love about St. Simon:

I love Saint Simon because it is where my son and I have grown together in our faith, where we will celebrate life's most meaningful milestones, and where I've been encouraged to use my gifts to build a stronger community. St. Simon is more than our school and parish- it feels like home.

SECRETARY: STEPHANIE MARTIN

What I love about St. Simon:

What I love most about Saint Simon is our community, because it nurtures strong values, academic excellence,

and a true sense of family.

MARKETING: KAMI LENTZ

What I love about St. Simon:

We love Saint Simon because it feels like home. The welcoming community, caring people, and dedicated teachers and staff make it such a special place for our family!

TEACHER LIAISON: SARA BYE, 5th Grade Teacher

TEACHER LIAISON: KATE MACFARLANE, Kindergarten Teacher