You Can Make An Impact
Share Your Time, Talent & Treasure
At Bishop Neumann Catholic High School, we believe every member of our school community has unique gifts to share. Whether you volunteer your time, lend your talents and expertise, or make a financial gift, your generosity strengthens our mission of forming students in faith, knowledge, and service.
There are countless ways to become involved and make a meaningful impact.
Join the Mission
There is a place for everyone at Bishop Neumann. Whether you give your time, share your talents, or contribute your treasure, you become a partner in our mission of developing young men and women of faith, character, leadership, and service.
Together, we are building a stronger Bishop Neumann and investing in the next generation of Christian leaders.
Time
Volunteering is the lifeblood of the Saunders Catholic Schools tradition. For generations, parents, grandparents, alumni, parishioners, and friends have helped shape our schools through their gift of time and talent. While our faculty and staff provide exceptional education each day, the spirit, energy, and community created by volunteers simply cannot be replaced by paid staff.
Whether you are helping at a school event, working concessions, selling gate tickets, supporting GALA, coaching, or assisting behind the scenes, your service strengthens our mission and leaves a lasting impact on our students.
To protect our students, we comply with the Lincoln Diocesan Safe Environment guidelines, and some volunteer roles require a background check. This generally applies to positions involving direct interaction with students, supervision of students, or situations where a volunteer may be alone with students. Background checks are not typically required for event-based roles such as gate ticketing, concessions, GALA support, setup/cleanup, and many other behind-the-scenes opportunities.
Thank you for helping us continue the mission of Catholic education through your time, talent, and faithful service. Our schools are stronger because of volunteers like you.
All Volunteers involved with the school or its activities who are in direct communication, management, or interaction with students must complete the steps below.
- Step 1: Complete the Background Check/Safe Environment Training Here.
- Step 2: Diocese Volunteer Application (if not an employee of the school system)
- Step 3: Turn the Application in to the appropriate coach or staff member.
Checklist for Small Vehicle or Van Volunteer Drivers at Bishop Neumann
- Step 1: Complete the Background Check/Safe Environment Training Here.
- Step 2: CMG Defensive Driving Course.
- Step 3: Diocese Volunteer Application (if not an employee of the school system).
- Step 4: A copy of your driver’s license to the School’s Front Office.
- Step 5: A copy of your proof of Vehicle Insurance with the name SCS School you are driving for on the coverage ($100,000 minimum liability required).
- Step 6: Go to this link.
- Step 7: Use these instructions and complete the Pupil Transportation Video Instructions
- Step 8: Show a hard or digital copy of the certificate of completion to the prospective School Front Office.
- Step 9: Read and review the Pupil Transportation Plan
Talent
Bishop Neumann benefits from the knowledge, leadership, and professional expertise of dedicated volunteers who help shape the future of Bishop Neumann.
Committee and leadership opportunities include:
- Athletic Booster Club
- Endowment Board
- Facilities Committee
- Finance Committee Contact Fr. Mills at (402)443-4151
- Music Booster Club
- Saunders Catholic Schools Advancement & Strategic Plan Committee
- Saunders Catholic Schools GALA Contact the Development Office at (402)443-4151
- School Advisory Board
These groups provide valuable guidance, leadership, and support for academics, student activities, facilities, fundraising, financial stewardship, and the long-term success of our school.
Treasure
Your generosity directly impacts today’s students while helping secure the future of Catholic education for generations to come.
LARRY & MARTY MACH BEEF BOOSTERS
Local Beef. Local Generosity. Supporting Our Students.
The Larry & Marty Mach Beef Boosters Program was established in September 2020 with a simple goal: connect the generosity of our local agricultural community with the students of Saunders Catholic Schools.
Larry and Marty Mach, parents of Bishop Neumann alumni Ross, Ryan, and Wendy, were well known for their generosity, volunteerism, and love of community. Larry, a lifelong “Nebraska Cattleman” who served on the Saunders County Livestock Association Board of Directors, approached Bishop Neumann in 2020 with an idea, provide locally raised beef for school lunches through donated cattle and community support.
His original goal was one donated animal each month of the school year. Today, that vision continues through the Beef Boosters Program.
Why Beef Boosters?
Through the program, Saunders Catholic Schools can serve high-quality, locally raised beef rather than purchasing all of its beef through a food service provider.
Beef Boosters helps us:
- Support and connect with local agricultural producers
- Serve high-quality beef to our students
- Reduce food costs for our school lunch program
- Use those savings to provide additional menu options for students
How It Works
1. Donate Beef
Local producers donate a fully fed-out beef animal that is ready for processing. Donors are asked to transport the animal to the locker when possible.
2. Local Processing
Donated beef is processed at a USDA-approved facility through Wahoo Locker or ASC Lockers. Most of the beef is processed into hamburger for use in our school kitchens.
3. Processing Costs Are Covered
Monetary gifts to the Larry & Marty Mach Beef Boosters Processing Fund cover butchering and packaging costs, making the donated beef completely cost-free to the schools.
4. Keeping the Program Going
Prime rib and brisket cuts are reserved and auctioned to help replenish the processing fund and support future donated cattle.
Two Ways You Can Help
DONATE LIVESTOCK
Animals must be fully fed out, at an appropriate weight, and ready for processing on an available date. If an animal is not ready, another processing date can be arranged.
MAKE A MONETARY GIFT
Cash donations to the Beef Boosters Processing Fund help pay the cost of processing and packaging donated beef.
All donations of cattle and monetary gifts are tax-deductible, and donation receipts are provided by the Bishop Neumann Development Office.
Interested in Donating?
The Saunders Catholic Schools kitchen coordinates cattle donations with available processing dates.
Contact Carolyn Haberman
Kitchen@cdolinc.net
Help us continue Larry and Marty’s vision, supporting local agriculture, strengthening our community, and putting quality Nebraska beef on the plates of Saunders Catholic Schools students.
Help Keep Our Students Moving
Every day, Saunders Catholic Schools students rely on safe and dependable transportation. From daily bus routes to athletic competitions, retreats, field trips, activities, and other school events, our buses and vans play an important role in the Bishop Neumann experience.
The Need
The cost of maintaining our aging transportation fleet continues to grow. In a recent year, Bishop Neumann spent more than $110,000 on bus and van repairs, maintenance, and fuel, exceeding our $93,000 budget. This does not include the cost of our dedicated bus drivers.
Simply put, we need a new school bus about every 2-3 years.
A new bus will help reduce ongoing maintenance expenses while providing safe, reliable transportation for our students for years to come.
Every gift makes a difference.
Whether you are a parent, grandparent, alumnus, parishioner, friend, or supporter of Catholic education, your contribution to the SCS Bus Fund helps us continue providing dependable transportation for our students at all three Catholic Schools in Saunders County.
Help Us Get a New Bus Rolling!
Please consider making a gift today. Gifts of all sizes are appreciated and bring us one step closer to putting a new bus on the road.
Thank you for supporting SCS and investing in our students.
Established more than 40 years ago, the Bishop Neumann Endowment provides long-term financial stability for our school by preserving donor gifts while using investment earnings to support our mission. Annual distributions help keep tuition affordable, strengthen school operations, and ensure Catholic education remains available for future generations.
By making an endowment gift or including Bishop Neumann in your estate plans, you become part of a lasting legacy that will benefit Saunders Catholic Schools for years to come.
Catholic education is one of the greatest investments we can make in the next generation. The Holy Family Fund unites the fundraising efforts of Saunders Catholic Schools into one shared mission: making a faith-filled education accessible and sustainable for every family.
Your gift supports three important priorities:
- Guardian Angel Scholarship Fund – Providing tuition assistance for families with financial need. (BN, STW, SJ)
- Family Tuition Cap Fund – Offering tuition-free enrollment after the third child for larger families. (BN, STW, SJ)
- Bishop Neumann Annual Fund – Supporting the mission, programs, and daily operations of Bishop Neumann High School. (BN)
With one gift, you strengthen all three Saunders Catholic schools, helping ensure no family is turned away because of cost while sustaining the future of Catholic education in our community.
One Fund. One Family. Maximum Impact.
Fr. Steve Mills
Chief Administrative Officer, Bishop Neumann High School
The Bishop Neumann Legacy Society is a group of individuals who have chosen to support Bishop Neumann High School’s mission and long-term sustainability by including the school or its endowment in their estate plans or through planned giving. As members of the Legacy Society, these individuals leave a lasting impact on the school and its community, ensuring that their generosity and commitment endure beyond their lifetime. Membership in the Legacy Society comes with special recognition and benefits, providing opportunities for engagement, exclusive events, and acknowledgment for their extraordinary support. By joining the Legacy Society, individuals align their philanthropic vision with their estate planning, leaving a significant legacy that will benefit future generations of students and contribute to the continued success of Bishop Neumann High School.
Planned gifts are sensible and effective ways to help maximize both your tax benefit and your giving dollars. Giving to
Bishop Neumann ensures the continuation of Catholic education in Saunders County. Our current Director, Ryan Mascarello, is a licensed financial advisor and would love to consult with you on how your planned giving would help leave a legacy for years to come in the Catholic community of Saunders County.
Bishop Neumann’s named scholarships have been established through the generosity of donors who wish to honor or remember a loved one while investing in the future of our students. These scholarships provide tuition assistance, support educational programs, and, in some cases, help graduates pursue higher education.
You can also make a financial contribution to any existing scholarship. Every gift directly supports students and qualifies as a charitable, tax-deductible contribution.
If you are interested in creating a new named scholarship, an initial gift of $10,000 or more establishes a lasting legacy. Scholarships may be designated for tuition assistance, specific academic or extracurricular programs, or other areas of need and can be structured as either a permanent endowment or a flexible fund.
To establish your own scholarship, please contact the Development Office.
Three years ago, we introduced the Bishop Neumann Teacher Wish List, which received tremendous support and was highly successful. We are pleased to launch this initiative again this year.
The items included in the Wish List extend beyond regular department budgets, and our teachers and staff have identified how these resources would enhance their classrooms, benefit students, and strengthen our school community. Please note that items will not be purchased until they are fully funded.
We are deeply grateful for your continued generosity and support.
Financial contributions to any of these funds, scholarships, or programs are welcome at any time. Donations can be made by cash, check, stock, IRA QCD or RMD, Grain, Wills & Trust, beneficiary of any financial product or Real Estate, by contacting the Bishop Neumann Development office or by mailing your gift to:
Bishop Neumann High School
202 S. Linden Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
Please make checks payable to Bishop Neumann High School and include your desired fund, scholarship, or program in the memo line or attach a note with your gift so it can be directed according to your wishes.
Thank you for your generosity and for supporting the mission of Bishop Neumann High School.