Volunteer Interest 2025-2026

Assist the President with all activities and intend to take on the president's role the following year.

The Vice-President of Communications shall: - be responsible for all outgoing correspondence for the Organization - collect and organize relevant LPO information to share with the LHS parent community through the LPO newsletter, LPO social media, school announcements and school calendar of events - oversee the following committees: Buzz Book, Membership Toolkit (MTK), LPO Social Media, LPO Website

The Treasurer(s) shall: - serve for a minimum one-year term - Position of co-treasurers (if any) will divide the responsibilities of the position to - - create a system of checks and balances. Treasurer 1 will handle bookkeeping, bank statements, managing receipts and provide budget and banking updates at meetings. Treasurer 2 will count and deposit cash, write checks (co-signed by a president preferably), and present requests to the board at executive meetings. - Initiate an annual audit of LPO, and all grade-level finances.

Class Directors: This position serves as the liaison between the grade-level administration and the LPO . Directors maintain regular communication with grade-level families to keep them updated on class activities through the weekly LPO newsletter, and the grade-level social media accounts. Additionally, Class Directors are responsible for fulfilling the duties of the Class Treasurer and Class Events Chair if those positions are vacant. Time frame - Throughout the school year

Class Treasurers: The Class Treasurer is responsible for managing the finances for their grade level. Time frame - Throughout the school year

Directory/Student-Family Contact Database (Buzz Book Chair): The volunteer is responsible for maintaining the online LPO contact database. This includes collaborating with the LHS registrar to obtain the annual Student and Family contact information, as well as receiving regular updates throughout the school year as enrollment changes. Additionally, the volunteer will maintain the LPO Board and Committee Chair Directory and LPO calendar in Membership Toolkit. Time frame – August through October

Homecoming Judges Hospitality Chair: This volunteer role does NOT involve planning homecoming events for the school. Instead, it supports the LPO's participation in homecoming events. Volunteers will be responsible for securing and coordinating judges for the homecoming parade, as well as setting up and taking down the judges' stand in the neighboring subdivision before and after the parade. Additionally, volunteers will assist the administration with any needs related to their participation in the parade. Time frame - Late September/early October

Spirit Wear Chair: The Committee Chair position collaborates closely with the LPO Executive Board to develop a strategy for spirit wear sales in both the school store and the online store. Responsibilities include communicating with local vendors to design spirit wear, negotiating pricing, and managing inventory replenishment throughout the school year. The Chair(s) and volunteers will tag and prepare items for sale in the store, maintain the online inventory, and fulfill online orders. Time frame - Throughout the school year

Staff Appreciation Chair (hospitality): This Committee Chair position works closely with the Staff Recognition Chair, the school principal, and the principal’s secretary throughout the school year. The Committee Chair(s) provide donuts for the staff at the beginning of the school year, and plan catered meals for one dinner during the Fall Parent-Teacher Conference, one dinner during the Spring Parent-Teacher Conference, and one end-of-year luncheon. The Committee Chair(s) partner with the LPO Executive Board to set the catered meal menu, as well as coordinate meal delivery or pick-up, and set-up and tear-down with the assistance of additional parent volunteers. They also work within the budget provided by the LPO to provide the catered meals and any supplementary items, such as desserts and drinks. Time frame–Fall and Spring Semester

Staff Appreciation Chair (staff recognition): This Committee Chair position works closely with the Staff Appreciation, the school principal, and the principal’s secretary throughout the school year. The Committee Chair(s) follow the District’s Special Days Calendar to coordinate regular recognition events for groups of staff members. They operate within a budget provided by the LPO to offer enjoyable snacks, themed treats, and creative signage to honor our wonderful staff. Time frame – Monthly/Bi-monthly throughout the school year

Website Committee Chair - Rockwood School District PTO: The Committee Chair(s) collaborate with the Rockwood School District Communications Department to manage the Lancer Parent Organization (LPO) webpages on the Lafayette High School website. These LPO pages should remain general and informative. The main LPO pages must direct visitors to the LPO Membership Toolkit website. It is essential to keep all LPO Board and Committee Chair information updated and accurate. Additionally, all financial documents, meeting minutes, bylaws, and standing rules should be maintained and kept current. Rockwood School District website training is provided. Time frame - Throughout the school year (and summer as needed)

Lancer’s Landing Store Managers: Inventory - Responsible for managing store inventory, placing orders, and scheduling volunteers for pick-up and delivery. Time frame – Throughout the school year

Lancer’s Landing Store Managers: Operations - Oversees overall operations of the school store and maintains the school store volunteer sign-up. Time frame – Throughout the school year

A separate volunteer sign up for school shifts will be available in August. We will be sure to notify you when it is live. Watch your email for more details.