Volunteer & Donations
Volunteer with Shakopee Public Schools!
Shakopee Public Schools welcomes volunteers who want to share their talents, time, and resources to support our students, teachers and programs. Volunteers are vital to student success, offering fresh perspectives and gaining a worthwhile experience in return. Whether you have an hour a day, a week, a month or just occasional availability, we can use your help!
How You Can Help:
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Student Support: Read to students, or assist with math, reading or writing skills.
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Classroom & School Support: Help teachers with prep work (sorting, stapling, cutting), assist in the workroom (laminating, copies) or take on projects at home.
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Events & Activities: Volunteer for picture days, field trips, book fairs or PTO events.
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Leadership & Partnership: Serve on the PTO, participate in Junior Achievement, join district committees or explore business partnerships.
Important Volunteer Requirements:
All volunteers working in a school building or with students/staff must complete an application and undergo a background check.
Volunteer Program Contacts
District Volunteer Program Lead: Melissa Sibinski - msibinski@shakopee.k12.mn.us
945.496.5048
Program Coordinators:
- Pearson Early Learning Center: Elaine Mckenzie-Berens
- Eagle Creek Elementary: Chakela Anderson
- Jackson Elementary: Donna Richards
- Red Oak Elementary: Jessica Schmidt
- Sun Path Elementary: Janis Majerus
- Sweeney Elementary: Melissa SIbinksi
- East Middle School: Carrie Olfert
- West Middle School: Nomi Chial
- High School: Elizabeth Duehr (business partners)
- Other inquiries can be directed to the front office
- Tokata Learning Center: See front office

Submit Your Application
Guidelines
Donations
Shakopee Public Schools is uniquely situated in a vibrant community with various business partners and generous community members. Large donation requests or inquires outside of general classroom support or elementary PTO activities can be directed to the below contact.
tolson@shakopee.k12.mn.us 952.496.5991
All donations must be reported to and approved by the School Board.