On March 23, 2024, St Helen School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) held its annual auction fundraiser, as well as an in-person Black & White Gala – presented by Preston Chevrolet. This event, formerly known as the Fall Extravaganza, has undergone many changes over the last few years. Most notably, it was held almost exclusively online from 2020 until 2023. Many people voiced their desire to return to an in-person event, so we listened!
 
More than 150 people attended the Black & White Gala! With their support, and the support of our sponsors, donors, and online participants, we raised over $45,000! Included in that total is over $15,000 donated during the live auction Call to Heart donation, which will be used to offset the cost of purchasing 5th through 8th grade Chromebooks.
 
We are most sincerely grateful for everyone who participated in our Gala and Online Auction. PTO and the Athletic Boosters Club rely on these funds to support our school and keep costs for sports and community activities and events to a minimum. St Helen School PTO budgets nearly $20,000 each year, which contributes to teacher appreciation and classroom start-up supplies, DARE, marketing & technology, field trips, as well as family engagement events, like the Christmas dinner, Halloween party, Skating parties, Drive-in Night, and much more.
 
We look forward to next year's Auction & Gala event, which is currently in it's planning stages. Watch the church bulletin and the St. Helen PTO FaceBook page for updates!
 
With comments, questions or suggestions about the Auction & Gala, or other PTO-related event, please contact [email protected].

The St. Helen Unicycle Drill Team Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser returned on April 27, 2024 after a couple years' hiatus. The Spaghetti Dinner has been the team's primary fundraiser, which keeps the fees for participating members low, and helps ensure that anyone who wants to join the team can do so without concern for cost.
 
The Unicycle Team has been a unique source of pride and entertainment since its founding in the 1960s by Father Moran. They perform in parades and events all over Northeast Ohio – and sometimes beyond. They ride to delight audiences, help team members build confidence, and develop their skills.
 
The team of volunteers served 180 meals of pasta & meatballs while guests enjoyed bidding on our great raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle, followed by a special performance by our Drill Team, showcasing their collective skills and creativity in their routines.
 
There was a great turnout this year, raising $4,600! They're sincerely appreciative of the support of this community, and to all the donors and volunteers who helped make it possible. They hope to see even more attendance in years to come!
 
A special thanks to Premier ProduceOne for donating all the food for the event. And they want to recognize the O'Reilly Family, Geauga Feed, Supply One, Chelsea Flower Garden, and Michelle and Gregg Guarniere for their generous support, as well as their sponsors including The Center for Advanced Vein Care, James Martin Contractor Services, Generations Trucking, O'Reilly Equipment, S.K Industries, ToolBold Corporation, Nomad Culinary, and Camp Whitewood.
 
Find up-to-date details and the parade schedule on their website which is now linked in the dropdown menu on St. Helen website under the school tab. Follow them on FaceBook, and watch the church bulletin for upcoming events!