Summer 2026

Siena President's Report

2026-27 Siena Calendar

Letter From Siena

"Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." — St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Dear friends and families of Siena,

After whirlwind summer days filled with professional development, planning, and growing as a community, we eagerly welcomed all of our students back to school on August 25, 2026. This year, every student and staff member is united under the theme, "Do Small Things with Great Love," inspired by the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta. May this theme guide our daily work, reminding us that through small acts of kindness, faith, and excellence, we make an extraordinary difference in the lives of our students and one another.

This edition of the community newsletter serves as a quick "catch-up" for our readers, and we look forward to bringing you new stories, celebrations, and news every month. September's "official" community newsletter will be published and emailed in a few weeks.

I encourage each of you to click on the button "Siena President's Report," where you'll find in-depth details in the areas of academics, operations, advancement, finance, human resources, campus ministry, and information technology. So often, remarkable stories, accomplishments, and moments of grace happen in one school or department without the rest of our family ever hearing about them. My hope is that this report will celebrate those blessings, share important updates, and help each of us better understand how our individual work contributes to the larger mission of Catholic education. I encourage you to share this with anyone in the Racine Catholic community.

With gratitude and blessings,

Dr. Sue Savaglio-Jarvis
President
Siena Catholic Schools of Racine

P.S. As always, follow Siena on Facebook and get an inside view of our schools through "Dr. Sue's View." Videos are frequently uploaded that illustrate the best our schools have to offer.

Summer In Review

Siena Summer School

This summer, 175 students participated in Siena Catholic Schools' Summer Enrichment Program, engaging in meaningful learning throughout the months of June and July. Through daily faith-filled experiences, prayer, and opportunities to live our Gospel values, students continued to strengthen their relationship with Christ while learning in a joyful and supportive environment.

Rainforest Falls VBS

This year's VBS program was held at St. Lucy, St. Patrick, and St. Mary by the Lake Parishes. Through songs, games, and activities, students explored what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

Project 2026 is Officially COMPLETE!

St. Catherine’s High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of Project 2026 on August 25. The project includes a new safe and secure main entrance, and renovations to the main office and visitor waiting area. We were incredibly moved by the ceremony, which included remarks by Siena President Dr. Sue Savaglio-Jarvis, Sister Maryann McMahon of the Racine Dominicans, and alumni parent Mark Lewis, Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce president/CEO. Racine Mayor Cory Mason also held a proclamation declaring August 25, 2026 “Project 2026 Ribbon Cutting Day” in the City of Racine. Father Joel Kolb blessed the new grounds.

Ribbon-Cutting Photo Gallery

Admissions Corner

Welcome to Ms. Alina Frias, Siena's new Director of Admissions & Financial Aid. Ms. Frias comes to us from St. Thomas More High School and we are thrilled that she's joined our Siena team!

Contact Siena Admissions

Alina Frias
Director of Financial Aid & Admissions

afrias@sienacatholicschools.org
(262) 812-0155

Cintia Sanchez
Bilingual Admissions Coordinator

csanchez@sienacatholicschools.org
(262) 753-1471

Community Events

Safe Environment Class.pdf

To volunteer with any Siena Catholic School, you need to complete the Safe Environment Training through the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The next session is available 9/14 at St. Catherine's, register here.

The 2026-27 John 23 Afterschool Program is now enrolling. Enroll today!

The Learning Commons is a welcoming environment available for all St. Cat's students. For more information, please contact Mrs. Hilliard.

Now Hiring: 2026-27 School Year

Are you looking for more than just a job? At Siena Catholic Schools of Racine, we believe that education is a vocation. We are seeking dedicated, passionate professionals to join our community of faith and academic excellence for the 2026-27 school year.

Our seven schools are vibrant communities where we integrate faith into every aspect of learning, helping students become who God created them to be. Join us!

Apply today: tinyurl.com/sienacareers

School Nutrition Program

Looking for breakfast and lunch menus? Did you know that you can view the breakfast, lunch, and snack menus online AND via the Taher app? All menus are located here, just click on the correct school on the upper right. You can download the Taher app here (Apple) and here (Android).

In addition to menus, extensive information about Taher and our school nutrition program can be found on the School Nutrition Website

Free and Reduced Meals application: https://sienacatholic.familyportal.cloud/

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

2026-27 Academic Calendar

You can download the calendar HERE.

Looking for your school's Google calendar? They can be found here:

Additional Resources

John 23 Outreach Program - J23 Education Center Offers Homework and Enrichment Activities through their afterschool program. Check out the J23 website to learn more!
Catholic Herald Digital Edition Sign Up - Sign-up for a FREE year subscription to the Catholic Herald’s Digital Edition. A fantastic (and timely!) formational tool courtesy of Archbishop Jeffrey Grob, these issues are sure to inspire and energize you in your walk with Jesus. Sign up HERE
Cooling Centers in Racine County Stay cool during the summer heat! Call 2-1-1 for help locating a cooling center, or visit HERE to view a list of cooling centers in Racine.
Energy Services for Racine County Don't wait to get the help you might need with energy bills. If you or someone you love needs help affording heat and power, please contact WHEAP at 262-633-6000 or go to heat.help online! Additional information can be found HERE.

If you have ideas for the Siena community newsletter, have pictures or stories to share, or just want to say hi, you can email jrodriguez@sienacatholicschools.org.

Page updated

Report abuse