Parent Organizations

Parental involvement through parent organizations is the foundation for the success of Rayne Catholic Elementary School.  The dedication and support offered by the Rayne Catholic parents have been intricate parts of the school’s growth.  All parents are strongly encouraged to become members of the parent organizations.

School Board

The Rayne Catholic Elementary School Board serves to advise the pastor/chancellor and operates within the parameters of the policies approved by the Bishop.  The primary functions of the School Board are to develop a budget to provide for the school’s financial and physical well being and growth; to implement a development program incorporating a long-range plan which includes active, positive public relations and marketing of the school; and to formulate broad policies for the school.

Home and School Parent Association

The purpose of the Rayne Catholic Home & School Parent-Teacher Association is to promote parental involvement within the school and to provide financial aid to various areas of the school.   Activities of Home & School offer opportunities for every parent to become involved with teachers by sharing responsibilities that make our school a great educational institution.

Home and School meetings will be scheduled as needed. All parents are urged to attend these meetings. Should the need arise to change a scheduled meeting, parents will be notified in advance.

Home and School Officers:

                        Fr. Bill Ruskoski………………..Pastor           Tony Olinger…… …………… President

                        Fr. Richard Wagner…………… Pastor          Elizabeth Gossen………………Vice President

                        Fr. Francis Bourgeois………….Pastor          Tara Pellerin……………………..Treasurer

              Mr. Fred Menard………………Principal        Rachelle Hazlett…………………Secretary

The R.C.E. Angel Network

The R.C.E. Angel Network was form by a group of Rayne Catholic Elementary parents.  This program is instrumental in supporting the faculty/staff, students, civil community and church parishes.  The Angel Network program is the first of its kind in the Diocese of Lafayette and perhaps the first in the nation.  Members provide activities for students, faculty and staff that enables them to reach out to others who are in need.  The emblem is an angel drawing created by Brook Guidry, a former student of R.C.E.   To find out more about this program or to join with other parents in this Christian endeavor please call the school office for more information.

 Angel Network Mission Statement

From the desire to unite students, faculty, staff, and parents, the Angel Network of Rayne Catholic

Elementary stands together as a team radiating the light of Christ to each other and those around

us.  It is the hope that the efforts put forth by the Angel Network that Rayne Catholic Elementary

will become a true reflection of God’s infinite love and shine forth that love to others.

Implemented in December 2000

Room Mothers

The Rayne Catholic Elementary Room Mothers assist the teachers in any way they can.  At the beginning of the school year forms will be sent home asking for volunteers.  Please return form indicating your voluntary choices.

Athletic Club

The purpose of the Athletic Club is to aid and support athletics at Rayne Catholic.  As a result of the efforts of this club, Rayne Catholic is able to offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities for boys and girls.   The Athletic Handbook is available in the school’s office.