Parents Association

The Parents Association of the Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is a volunteer organization whose mission is to promote a strong and connected parental community that supports our School’s Core Values and Academic Excellence. The list of committees supported by the members of the PA reflect some of the many areas in which the PA is active in supporting and encouraging camaraderie amongst all of the members of the Cathedral community. There is an opportunity for everyone to participate. No time or volunteer commitment is ever too small!

PA Meetings are held throughout the year from September through May. PA Committee Chairs have the opportunity to announce upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Minutes or summaries of the meetings are available in the PA section of The Cathedral School Portal.

While all Cathedral School parents are members of the Parent Association by virtue of having a student enrolled at the School, the volunteer structure of the PA is organized into three groups:

The Executive Committee is composed of the following officers: Co-Presidents, Upper School Vice President, Lower School Vice President, Treasurers, Communications Co-Chairs, and Ex-Officio.
Class Representatives serve as liaisons between our students’ homes and school, providing timely information to parents and acting as a channel of information back to the school. As part of the Parents Association, class reps organize grade-wide activities such as class potlucks, picnics, playdates or parties, and support their children’s teachers and the Division Heads as necessary.
Event Committees vary considerably in their time commitments and activities but each one provides an opportunity for parents to become more involved in the life of the school. In the past these PA events have included:
- School Wide Picnics on the Cathedral campus
- Used Uniform Sales and Lost & Found Claims
- Book Fair, Author Visits, and Parent Cocktail Party
- Winterfest (our annual school-wide free holiday party)
- Staff Appreciation Week
- Spring Fair (our annual Cathedral community and local neighborhood day of rides, games, food, and fun)
- Welcome events for new and incoming families

How to Get Involved

Each year, parents are encouraged to nominate themselves or others to serve on the PA. An email will be sent out in the spring which will give parents a chance to indicate their areas of interest and nominate themselves or a fellow parent. Please log in to the Parent Portal to view descriptions of all the PA positions and committees and get involved. In addition, you may volunteer at any time throughout the year by emailing your class representative or a committee head directly.

Misako Rothery, Parent of Isaac '27 and Miriam '30
Felicia Grant, Parent of Daniel ‘27

Co-Presidents, The Cathedral School Parents Association

Parents Association

PA Officers

PA Class Reps