A GUIDE TO GIVING AND GETTING INVOLVED
ROOTED IN FAITH | MAXIMIZING POTENTIAL | SHAPING A BOUNDLESS FUTURE
WELCOME TO THE FRIAR FAMILY!
YOUR INVOLVEMENT MATTERS
Bishop Lynch High School is a vibrant, faith-filled community where students and parents play an important role in creating a strong and connected Friar Family.
At Bishop Lynch, we believe it takes a village to build a thriving school community, and every family has something meaningful to offer.
Whether through your time, your financial support, or both, your participation helps strengthen the BL experience for all students.
THREE WAYS TO MAKE AN IMPACT
TIME
Volunteer and share your talents
TREASURE
Support the mission of Bishop Lynch
TIME + TREASURE Deepen your impact
No matter how you choose to engage, your presence and participation are essential to making Bishop Lynch a community of believing and belonging.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE, SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHEN BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT IS THE BLPA?
The Bishop Lynch Parents Association (BLPA) engages families in the life of the school. Its purpose is to build a strong, inclusive, and engaged parent community that works in partnership with school leadership, faculty, and families to enrich the overall BL experience. The BLPA encourages parent involvement, strengthens communication, supports spiritual growth, and promotes appreciation for teachers and staff.
WHAT DOES THE BLPA DO?
The BLPA serves as a bridge between home and school while supporting events, parent engagement, volunteerism, and faculty appreciation through committees and events.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Parliamentarian
Chaplain
BLPA COMMITTEES
Parents can find a place to belong and an opportunity to serve in alignment with their gifts and talents through the BLPA committees. Each BLPA committee provides impactful connection points with specific areas of the Bishop Lynch community.
COMMUNICATIONS
Manages the BLPA social media to highlight the impact and keep parents engaged.
DADS CLUB (BLDC)
Engages fathers and father figures in the life of the school through fellowship, service, and community-building.
FACULTY SUPPORT & APPRECIATION
Supports and celebrates BL faculty and staff through appreciation events and activities.
FRIAR FRIENDS
Welcomes new families, including freshmen and transfer families, and mentors parents as they become part of the Bishop Lynch community.
PARENT AMBASSADORS
Supports the Admissions Team by welcoming prospective families to admissions events and serving as an advocate for BL.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Assists new volunteers with the diocesan safe environment process and answers questions related to the process.
Recruits volunteers, connects parents to service opportunities, and encourages continued parent involvement. SERVICE COMMITTEE
Organizes community-building events, teacher appreciation efforts, and special parent and student activities. SOCIAL COMMITTEE
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
Coordinates care, encouragement, and support for families and community members during times of need or celebration.
EVENTS AND ON-CAMPUS
VOLUNTEERING
VOLUNTEERING FOR EVENTS
Volunteering for events is one of the most exciting and rewarding ways to be involved at Bishop Lynch. Event committees allow parents to work together, build friendships, and help create memorable experiences – all while providing essential support to Bishop Lynch’s mission.
The Legacy Gala Committee creates an unforgettable evening that celebrates Bishop Lynch while raising important support for tuition assistance and merit-based scholarships.
The BL Bingo Committee hosts an evening of fun and philanthropy for women in the Bishop Lynch community benefiting the Gala and funding student scholarships.
The BL Golf Classic Committee plans a spirited day on the green focused on community, school pride, and philanthropy.
VOLUNTEERING ON CAMPUS
Believe in BL is a parent-led fundraising campaign for the Fund for Bishop Lynch that gives families a meaningful way to support the school’s mission and make a direct impact on the student experience.
Volunteering on campus is a wonderful way to support Bishop Lynch during the school day while staying connected to campus life. Parents who serve on campus help create a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff, and provide tremendous benefit to BL through their investment of time.
Volunteering in The Locker is a great way to engage with students and visitors while supporting daily campus life. Volunteers assist customers, organize merchandise, restock items, and help the store run smoothly.
LIBRARY
Volunteering in the Library is a meaningful way to support learning and help maintain a welcoming space for students and faculty. Volunteers may assist with organization, projects, and other needs that help keep the library running efficiently.
ATHLETICS AND FINE ARTS
VOLUNTEERING IN ATHLETICS
Volunteering in athletics is a fun and impactful way for parents to get involved while supporting Friar teams and building relationships with other families.
CONCESSIONS
Create a welcoming and spirited game-day experience by assisting with the sale of food and drinks.
FRIAR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
VOLUNTEERING IN FINE ARTS
Greet families, assist with admission to games, and welcome visitors.
GATE SUPPORT TEAM PARENTS
Help with communication, encouragement, and season-related needs.
The Friar Athletic Association (FAA) works alongside the Athletic Department to promote sportsmanship, character, and community while creating opportunities for parents to support student-athletes through membership, service, and fellowship.
Parents play a meaningful role in supporting the Bishop Lynch Fine Arts Department through active volunteer involvement across band, choir, theater, dance, art, ceramics, and sculpture. The Fine Arts program is a vibrant part of campus life, offering students opportunities to express creativity, build confidence, and share their talents with the Bishop Lynch community and beyond.
These experiences are made possible in part through the generous support of our parent volunteers, who give their time, energy, and talents in many valuable ways.
THEATER DEPARTMENT
Assist with set construction, props, costumes, backstage support, and hospitality.
BAND
Support the band with logistics, meal coordination, and chaperoning during games and competitions.
CHOIR
Help prepare for concerts and events and serve as trip chaperones.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Support visual arts workshops and serve as ushers at performances, concerts, and recitals.
WAYS TO INVEST YOUR TREASURE
Your financial support of Bishop Lynch is an investment in the daily life, long-term strength, and future promise of the school. Every gift helps sustain a community where students are formed in faith, challenged in the classroom, supported by exceptional faculty and coaches, and given opportunities to believe and belong. Forty-five percent of students receive some sort of financial aid to make their BL experience a reality. Bishop Lynch’s giving structure makes it possible for donors to support both immediate needs and lasting priorities, whether through annual operating support, tuition assistance, endowments, or major campus improvements.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can make an impact by investing your treasure at Bishop Lynch High School, please reach out to Director of Development Jordan Haverly at jordan.haverly@bishoplynch.org or 214-324-3607 ext. 4139.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
THE FUND FOR BISHOP LYNCH
The Fund for Bishop Lynch is the cornerstone of the school’s philanthropy. It provides unrestricted and restricted operating budget support that sustains the day-to-day BL experience for students.
Donors who make annual gifts of $1,963+ - the year of the school’s founding - become members of the Presidential Leadership Society.
AREA OF GREATEST NEED
Supports the daily experiences and resources that elevate student learning and formation across campus.
FACULTY SUPPORT
Helps Bishop Lynch attract and retain outstanding teachers and coaches through competitive compensation and professional development.
TUITION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Supports need-based financial aid so deserving students have the opportunity to attend Bishop Lynch.
THE
FUND FOR BL PROJECTS
Allows donors to support tangible annual projects identified by school leadership as opportunities for strategic improvement.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Distinct from annual operating support and dedicated to major campus improvements, like recent renovations to athletic facilities.
ENDOWMENT AND NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS
Creates long-term resources that benefit students and the school well into the future.
PLANNED GIVING
A future-focused investment through options including a bequest, charitable gift annuity, IRA charitable rollover, or beneficiary designations.
SCAN TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
In alignment with Bishop Lynch’s culture of safety, all adults who volunteer or work around students are required to be cleared through the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment program. The clearance process includes training in protecting vulnerable populations, a screening interview, and background checks. The VIRTUS platform is used to facilitate and track the clearance process.
SCAN TO GET STARTED!
All requirements must be completed before you may begin volunteering.
CONTACTS
BLPA, BL GOLF CLASSIC, DADS CLUB, GALA
Elizabeth Chavez, Director of Parent Engagement and Events | elizabeth.chavez@bishoplynch.org
THE FUND FOR BL
Jordan Haverly, Director of Development | jordan.haverly@bishoplynch.org
ATHLETICS AND THE FRIAR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Alex Cantillo, Director of Athletics | alex.cantillo@bishoplynch.org
FINE ARTS
Catherine Brockette, Director of Fine Arts | catherine.brockette@bishoplynch.org
THE LOCKER
LK Pierotti, Retail Purchasing Manager | lk.pierotti@bishoplynch.org
LIBRARY
Lisa Keelan, Librarian and Media Specialist | lisa.keelan@bishoplynch.org
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Valerie Guzman, Safe Environment Coordinator | valerie.guzman@bishoplynch.org
COMPLETE THE PARENT INTEREST
SURVEY SO WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ALIGN WITH YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS.
NOTES
DATES TO REMEMBER
KEY PARENT EVENT DATES FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
SUMMER
June 11
June 18
June 25
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
FALL
August 4
August 11
September 8
September 9
September 16
September 29
October 12-17
October 13
October 26
November 5
November 10
November 15
WINTER
January 12
January 19
February 9
February 13
SPRING
March 9
March 30
April 13
Friar Friends Social
Friar Friends Social
How to Senior Presentation
Friar Friends Social
Friar Friends Social
Friar Friends Social
How to Senior Presentation
Dads Club Gathering
BLPA Meeting
BLPA Meeting
Triumph of the Heart Movie Screening
How to Hoco Presentation
Dads Club Gathering
BLHS Homecoming
BLPA Meeting
BL Golf Classic
BL Bingo BLPA Meeting Grandparents Day
BLPA Meeting
Dads Club Gathering
BLPA Meeting Legacy Gala
BLPA Meeting
Dads Club Gathering
BLPA Meeting
