The 8th Grade Pizza Lunch is organized by 8th Grade parent volunteers and staffed with 8th Graders. It runs monthly throughout the school year. Proceeds from pizza sales go towards the 8th Grade graduation and events leading to it. Contact the current 8th Grade Room Parents to volunteer.

The school hosts three book fairs per school year (Conference Week, Catholic Schools Week, and towards the end of the school year). Proceeds helps the library purchase new and replacement books. Volunteers assist Mrs. Harris, our school librarian, with selling books and other tasks. Contact Mrs. Harris to volunteer.

Collect and collate Campbell’s Soup, Campbell’s Spaghettios, Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers, and V8 Splash drinks UPC labels for points the school can redeem for cash to support school programs. Contact the Parents Club for details.

The Holy Rosary Tree Lot starts on Thanksgiving weekend and runs through the 2nd or 3rd week of December. Volunteers (also known as elves) are needed to help staff the treelot. This event supports the general operating budget of the school. It also allows us to be good stewards of the community by donating 15% of the sales proceeds to three West Seattle charities. Visit the website for details on how to volunteer.

Room parents from each class organize fellow class parents towards creating a class project for the annual HEART Auction. Contact your Room Parent(s) to volunteer.

The Fr. James Mallahan Endowment Fund helps provide for an affordable Catholic education to those in need.

Collect and collate submitted box top coupons from selected General Mills products the school can redeem for cash to support school programs. Contact the Parents Club for details.

The Parish Golf Tournament is held annually in the fall. Volunteers are needed to help run the event. Proceeds support the Father James Mallahan Endowment Fund. Contact the to volunteer.

The Annual HEART Auction is the school’s largest fundraiser. It is held in the late spring but preparations are underway way before then! Proceeds support the general operating budget of the school. A “Fund an Item” is chosen each year to support a specific need of the school, such as teacher professional development or laptop computers. Visit the Auction website for volunteer opportunities.

Held in the early fall in Lanigan Gym, this parish community event brings out the Italian in everyone with piles of spaghetti, homemade sauce, and vino! Proceeds from the event benefit the Annual Fund. Watch the eFC for calls for volunteers!

The Magazine Drive starts at the outset of each school year and runs for around 4 weeks. Proceeds support the general operating budget of the school. Visit the Magazine Drive website for volunteer opportunities.

Collect used cellphones, inkjet and toner cartridges for recycling. Monetary proceeds from the recycling goes back to the general operating fund. Contact the Parents Club for details.

The Committee has a dual purpose:

1. to organize and support activities to engage parishioners, and
2. to raise funds for the parish and school.

The committee meets in the evening on the second Thursday of every month.

WestFest celebrates community in a parish fair filled with fun activities for young and old. Volunteers are needed to man the rides and other activities. This event supports the general operating budget. Visit the WestFest website for volunteer opportunities.

The Administration Commission (AdCom) oversees the maintenance needs and capital improvements to Holy Rosary’s church and school campus.

Go to this page for more information.

The Parents Club Executive Board coordinates and carries out the mission of the Parents Club. Parents Club terms are generally a year in length. Visit the Parents Club website for more information on its activities.

Watch the eFC for calls for applications to serve on this body.

The School Commission sets school policy and establish, ensure maintenance and improvements to the physical plant and equipment, approve and monitor the annual school budget and serve as an advisory panel to support the School Principle and the Pastor in the administration of the school.

School Commission members serve 4-year terms. Watch the eFC for calls for applications to serve on this body.

This committee is composed of teachers and parents who meet to discuss the role of technology in education and in the school. The committee makes recommendations in technology-related issues to the School Commission.

Contact Jon Barker, School Technology Coordinator.

Help organize the 8th Grade graduation dance to make it a festive and safe celebration for the 8th Grade graduates.

Help organize the 8th Grade Graduation ceremony and related activities.

Help administer the Safeway escrip, Bartells Drugs escrip, and Morgan Thriftway receipts programs.

Help organize the annual Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Glow Bowls held at the West Seattle Bowl.

A room parent is the classroom’s liaison between parents, students, and teachers. More information on a room parent’s duties can be found in this downloadable booklet (PDF).

Contact the Room Parent Coordinator through the Parents Club Executive Board for more information.

Helps run the school’s used uniform program. The used uniform program helps families find homes for gently used uniforms that their children have outgrown.

Help run this 4th of July West Seattle tradition! Volunteer in helping organize the parade that winds through neighborhood streets in North Admiral and in the fun family activities at Hamilton Viewpoint Park afterwards!

Coordinate, coach or mentor our school CYO teams in basketball, soccer, cross country, and baseball. Register through the parish CYO signup page.

Holy Rosary has a thriving Cub Scout Pack with boys in 1st through 5th grade. We are looking for parents who are interested in helping our Scouts learn about citizenship, service, leadership, values, and develop a respect and love of nature.

For more information, visit their website!

The Drama Elective presents a play to the school community every year for its project. There is always a need for volunteers to help out in this massive undertaking!

Field Day is traditionally held on the Friday prior to Memorial Day. We are always in need of volunteers to organize this fun event.

Watch the eFC for calls for volunteers. For more information, please contact Sue Southerland.

Helps organize Grandparents and Grandfriends Day, including the luncheon, during Catholic Schools Week.

For more information, please contact the School Office.

Helps with the school’s First Lego League (FLL) teams as a team coach or a mentor.

More information can be found on this page. for more information or to volunteer.

Let's face it. Belongings will inadvertently be parted from their owners. The Coordinator helps to catalogue all found items in the hopes that they be reunited with their owners. At specific times during the year, the Coordinator organizes in the disposal of unclaimed items.

Volunteers in the distributon of milk on lunch hour during the school year.

Every year, we welcome new families into the Holy Rosary School community. New family ambassadors help new families wend their way through our community and “show them the ropes”. We publish calls for volunteers in the eFC towards the end of each school year.

For more information, please visit the Ambassador Families page.

Help in clerical jobs in the school office.

School parents meet regularly to pray for intentions prayerfully put forward by the group or by the community. Contact the School Office for more information.

Help with school recess and playground duties during school hours.

Note: One (1) hour of volunteering counts for two (2) general hours.

Safe Environment training is required for all school and parish volunteers. Time spent in Safe Environment training counts as a general volunteer hour.

Helps ensure the smooth flow of traffic during drop-off and pick-up to ensure a safe environment for students, families and other pedestrians through the school year.

During the school year, Holy Rosary organizes dances at Lanigan Gym for our school teens. Volunteers help organize and chaperone, and ensure a safe, fun environment for our young revelers.