At Bishop Reicher, families play an important role in the life of our school. Through volunteering, service, donations, and participation in school activities, parents and guardians help strengthen our programs, support faculty and staff, and create meaningful experiences for students.

The Lend a PAW (Parents at Work Serving) program encourages every family to contribute to the Bishop Reicher community by completing PAWS Points during the school year.

Each Bishop Reicher family is required to complete a minimum of 20 PAWS Points between August 1 and June 1 through approved volunteer service, donations, or school-support activities.

PAWS Points may be completed by a parent, guardian, or grandparent on behalf of the family.

At least one parent or guardian from each family must maintain current Ethics and Integrity in Ministry certification to participate in volunteer opportunities involving students.

Families who receive tuition assistance are required to complete 40 PAWS Points during the school year.

Of the 40 required points:

• At least 20 points must be earned through direct service to the school
• The remaining points may be earned through approved service, donations, or school-support activities
• At least 20 points must be completed by January 1

This additional service requirement reflects the shared commitment of families and the school to supporting the Bishop Reicher community.

At least one parent or guardian from each family must maintain current Ethics and Integrity in Ministry certification to participate in volunteer opportunities involving students.

Families who do not complete their required PAWS Points by June 1 will be charged $10 for each incomplete point.

The maximum fee is:

• $200 for families required to complete 20 PAWS Points
• $400 for families receiving tuition assistance and required to complete 40 PAWS Points

The fee will be added to the family’s FACTS account and must be paid in full. An unpaid balance may result in a financial hold being placed on the family’s account and the student’s academic record.

• Log in to your FACTS Family Portal account.
• From the navigation menu, select Family.
• Use the drop-down menu to choose the parent’s name.
• Click Add.
• Enter the date you volunteered or donated an item.
• Enter the number of PAWS Points earned in the box labeled Hours.
• For Description, click the drop-down menu, select [type a custom value], and type a brief description of how you earned the points.
• (Optional) Add details in the Notes section. 
• You may include the name of the person who oversaw the volunteer opportunity or the donation, if known, in the Verified By box
• Click Save to update your family’s service record.