Good Shepherd Parents' Organization
Every contribution, no matter how large or small, holds immense value. Our school community's strength and vitality rely on your active participation and close collaboration with GSES faculty and staff. Join us and make a difference today!
The Good Shepherd Parents' Organization (GSPO) supports the school through community engagement and fundraising, enhancing the experience of our students, faculty, and staff. All parents are automatically GSPO members – get involved today!
GSPO seeks volunteers each school year with various skill sets, whether you're available during the day, evenings, or weekends. Are you a natural fundraiser, detail-oriented event planner, or a Super Dad? Are you eager to support and appreciate our faculty and staff? Please complete our quick 2-minute survey to help us match your interests and availability with activities and committees for the upcoming year. There's an opportunity for everyone to participate. Volunteer with the GSPO!
Signature Events & Programs
Spirit Store
The go-to place for all your cougar apparel needs, including everyday-approved hoodies and sweatshirts, as well as our spirit-day approved t-shirts. Buy them now before they are gone!
Carnival
The GSES Carnival, a cherished tradition, stands as one of the two primary fundraising events hosted by GSPO each academic year. Featuring authentic carnival rides, midway games with fantastic prizes, and a vibrant community spirit, it's an event not to be missed!
Super Dads
GSES Super Dads volunteer their time and energy to support community building events.
Angel Tree
The Angel Tree program, a beloved holiday tradition, embodies the season's spirit by helping less fortunate families in our community provide a joyful Christmas for their loved ones. On Adoption Day, students, faculty, and staff select a paper ornament from the Angel Tree and fulfill the requested items for delivery in early December.
Used Uniform Sale
Shop for affordable, gently-used school uniforms in our GSPO Uniform Closet, while also contributing to fundraising efforts. It's a win-win for your wallet and our school community!
Social FUNdraisers
You plan the party, GSPO sells the tickets, and proceeds directly benefit our school and students!
2025-26 GSPO Executive Committee
Alice Case, President
Celeste McClatchy, President Parliamentary
Julie Powell, VP Activities
Gwen Bhella, VP Communications
Katie Laughin, VP Finance
Lizzie Cleary, VP Fundraising
Jenny Landry, President-elect
Alice Case, President Parliamentary-elect
Emily Eland, VP Activities-elect
Jessica Tran, VP Communications-elect
Riley Greer, VP Finance-elect
Mica Hopkins, VP Fundraising-elect
GSPO FAQs
- How do I participate with the GSPO?
- Do I need to pay a membership fee to join?
- What does the GSPO do?
- How can I volunteer?
- How do I purchase a birthday marquee message for my child?
- How do I submit a request for reimbursement after incurring fees for a GSPO event?
- Where can I find information about upcoming GSPO events?
- Who do I contact if I have questions about GSPO programs or volunteering?
How do I participate with the GSPO?
Do I need to pay a membership fee to join?
What does the GSPO do?
How can I volunteer?
How do I purchase a birthday marquee message for my child?
How do I submit a request for reimbursement after incurring fees for a GSPO event?
Where can I find information about upcoming GSPO events?
Who do I contact if I have questions about GSPO programs or volunteering?
Upcoming GSPO Events
Feb. 6, 7-9 p.m. | Lower School Daddy Daughter Dance
Feb. 9, 9 a.m. | Super Dads Golf Tournament: The Frost Cup at TPC Las Colinas
Feb. 21, 6-8:30 p.m. | Lower School Mother Son Dance
Feb. 24 | GSPO Birthday Table
Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m. | GSPO Social FUNdraiser Life of a Cougar, a Swifty-inspired dance party for all ages
March 4, 12 p.m. | GSPO Parent Power Hour: Online Safety Awareness
March 5, 2:30-4 p.m. | Used Uniform Closet
March 7 | GSES Spirit Day at Shake Shake
April 11, 4-7 p.m. | "Midway in Bloom" Carnival
RESCHEDULED!
Feb. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | GSEC Parish Hall
Feb. 9 | 9 a.m. | TPC Las Colinas
Feb. 21 | 6-8:30 p.m. | GSEC Parish Hall
Life of a Cougar (Taylor's Version) Party
Feb. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Kincaid Pavilion
Shake it off and step into your Cougar Era with your friends at the Life of a Cougar dance party on Friday, Feb. 27. One night only, and all ages welcome. *Students must have a ticketed adult in attendance.
Get Your Front Row Seat
Save the Date!
April 11 | 4-7 p.m.
Companies Who Give Back
GSPO has cultivated some fantastic relationships with these companies that lend their support to our programs whenever you shop with them. Check out these easy ways to contribute to the school this year!
Amazon Smile
Ever realize that you could be giving back to Good Shepherd every time you receive an Amazon package at your doorstep? It's easy – just head to smile.amazon.com and select "Episcopal Church and School of the Good Shepherd" as your chosen cause. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your purchases to the school. Save this site to your browser or create an icon on your mobile home screen, and it functions just like the Amazon app!
Mabel's Labels
Mabel's Labels is generously offering 20% of every Good Shepherd order back to the school, and they even cover the shipping costs! Visit Mabel's Labels, look for Good Shepherd Episcopal School (Dallas), and you'll be directed to the GSES landing page for all your labeling needs. It's a win-win!
2025-26 Chairs
Fundraising
Halley Mengacci, Auction Chair
Brenna Smith, Auction Chair
McKamy Looney, Auction Chair
Jenna Rome, Auction Chair-elect
Taylor Simmons, Auction Chair-elect
Jessica Tran, Carnival Co-Chair
Casey Aiken, Carnival Co-Chair
Jamie Rogers, Carnival Co-Chair-elect
Leslie Newman, Carnival Co-Chair-elect
Stephanie Lauck, Daddy Daughter Event Chair
Whitney Acker, Daddy Daughter Event Chair
Kristin Smith, Mother Son Event Chair
Courtney Manzo, Social FUNdraisers
Kathryn Rainey, Social FUNdraisers
Izabela Florence, Spirit Gear Chair
Tina Doyle, Spirit Gear Chair-elect
Duke Tran, Super Dads Co-Chair
Andy Blount, Super Dads Co-Chair
Jennifer Elizondo, Tech/Bidpal Chair
Beverly Lesyna, Tech/Bidpal Chair
David Harrel, GSPO Tech Support Chair
Amanda Jordan, Used Uniform Sales Co-Chair
Lindsay Harrel, Used Uniform Sales Co-Chair
Elizabeth Bilton, Valentine's Day Candy Grams Co-Chair
Nicole Stark, Valentine's Day Candy Grams Co-Chair
Katie Laughlin, Valentine's Day Candy Grams Co-Chair-elect
Camille Compton, Valentine's Day Candy Grams Co-Chair-elect
Communications
Candy Flood, Social Media
Activities
Colleen Dillard, Eighth Grade Activities Co-Chair
Lauren Dunwoody, Eighth Grade Activities Co-Chair
Amie Long, Eighth Grade Activities Co-Chair-elect
Cindy Kirkpatrick, Seventh-Eighth Grade Dances & Eighth Grade Portraits Co-Chair
Karen Novakowski, Seventh-Eighth Grade Dances & Eighth Grade Portraits Co-Chair
LaShuandra Hamberlin, MS Advisory Parent Chair
Carey Shagets Moen, EC/LS Room Parent Chair
Camille Compton, Angel Tree Co-Chair
Corey Elford, Angel Tree Co-Chair
Candy Flood, Angel Tree Co-Chair-elect
Julie Powell, Angel Tree Co-Chair-elect
Maggie Works-Leary, Birthday Table Chair
Danielle Marr, Community Building Co-Chair: BTS & EOS
Morgan Katz, Community Building Co-Chair: BTS & EOS
Julianna Ward, EC/LS Liaison Chair
Celeste McClatchy, MS Liaison Chair
Jodie Elder, Parent Education
Jenny Landry, School Spirit Co-Chair
Kelsey Heil, School Spirit Co-Chair
Sarah Christian, Trimester Treats & Faculty/Staff Birthdays Co-Chair
Stacy Houston, Trimester Treats & Faculty/Staff Birthdays Co-Chair
Molly Parker, Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon Co-Chair
Adriana Canales, Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon Co-Chai
Stephanie Stoutner, The Christmas Collection
Riley Greer, The Christmas Collection
Sarah Mehta, Volunteers Chair
Lauren Podbury, Yearbook Chair
Elise Aberg, Yearbook Chair-elect
Jamie Rogers, GSPO Cares EC/LS/MS
Kelsey Heil, GSPO Cares EC/LS/MS-elect
Shannon Thomas, Read-A-Thon Chair
Gwen Bhella, Read-A-Thon Chair-elect
Scott Foster, GSPO Inventory Chair
Izabela Florence, GSPO Inventory Chair
Virginia Mimmack, Festival of the Arts Co-Chair
Elizabeth Jones, Festival of the Arts Co-Chair
J.B. Cooke, EC Sports Coordinator Chair
Laura Bevier, LS Sports Coordinator Chair
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