Spartan Fund
What is the Spartan Fund?
The Spartan Fund, the annual giving program at De Smet Jesuit, enriches every facet of the Spartan Student experience. Your generosity to the 2023-2024 Spartan Fund advances our mission and provides transformative student experiences.
Parent Annual Giving
De Smet Jesuit asks each family to prayerfully consider filling the tuition gap, which is the difference between the cost to educate a student and the actual tuition charged. For the 2023-2024 school year, that amount is $3,400 per student.
Funds raised beyond tuition provide game-changing programs and facility improvements. These gifts directly impact the areas of greatest need, which include
- Classroom upgrades
- Facility improvements
- Advanced technology
- Faith formation
- The Arts
- Athletics
Please help us reach 100% parent participation in 2023-2024.
Your Spartan Fund gifts in action . . .
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Meet the Team
Jeff Cernicek
Class of 1992
Senior Director of Development
BS, Marketing/Advertising, Missouri State University
Debbie Higgins
Director of Communications
BA, English Writing & English Literature, Saint Mary's College
Becky Lane
Director of Special Events
BS, Occupational Therapy, University of Kansas
CPR/AED Certified, Mercy Hospital
CPR/AED Certified, Mercy Hospital
Shelly Monschein
Development Services and Stewardship Coordinator
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia
Pat Morris
Class of 2006
Director of Alumni Engagement
MBA, Business Administration, Washington University
BA, Journalism, University of Denver
BA, Journalism, University of Denver
Michael Talken
Director of Data Systems and Learning
MS, Educational Technology, University of Missouri, St. Louis
BS, Biology, Rockhurst University
BA, Political Science, Education, Rockhurst University
BS, Biology, Rockhurst University
BA, Political Science, Education, Rockhurst University