We’re excited to kick off our first home Varsity Football game this Friday! Join us for an evening of Irish tradition, school spirit, and community pride.

As we cheer on our student-athletes, we ask for your support in reinforcing the values of respect and good sportsmanship within our school community. We are dedicated to maintaining a positive and safe environment for all students, staff, and families. Please take a moment to review the following: 

Respect the Game

• A ticket is a privilege, not a license to behave inappropriately.

• Be a positive role model and encourage others to do the same.

• Respect opponents, coaches, officials, and each other.

• Be a fan, not a fanatic—cheer in a way your student can be proud of.

Spectator Expectations

• Cheer positively and encourage all participants.

• Stay calm and composed before, during, and after the game.

• Minimize undue pressure—let students enjoy the experience.

Fan Code of Conduct

The following are prohibited and may result in fan removal and/or further consequences:

• Entering or throwing objects onto the playing area or entering restricted areas.

• Alcohol, illegal substances, or signs of impairment.

• Fighting, taunting, threatening, or disruptive behavior.

• Offensive language, gestures, or clothing.

• Smoking, vaping, or public indecency.

• Failure to follow instructions from school staff or security.

St. Vincent-St. Mary is committed to sportsmanship at all events. Any inappropriate behavior toward officials, athletes, or spectators will result in immediate removal. 

Our standard for fan behavior reflects not only the expectations of the OHSAA, but also the values of St. Vincent-St. Mary as a Catholic school in the Marianist tradition. Thank you for helping us create a spirited, safe, and respectful environment for all. We look forward to seeing you tonight! Let’s pack the stands, cheer with pride, and respect the game! 

HARVEST MUM SALE

The STVM Parents' Club is hosting a mum sale fundraiser again this year. The mums are always big and beautiful, so it's a win-win -- you get beautiful plants, and the proceeds help fund the many activities and support that Parents' Club provides for our students and staff! 

Sales: Last day to order is Sept. 12, 2025.

Plant Pickup: Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10am-12pm, in the student parking lot behind the school.

All families should have received a “kick off” information email from fundraiseit@pickprogram.com. (check spam folder).  Follow the simple steps in that email to participate in the online sale!

Please email parentsclub@stvm.com with questions. Thank you for your support! 

PARENTS' CLUB TAILGATE: SEPT. 12th! LET'S GO IRISH! 

The STVM Parents' Club is excited to host our 3rd Annual Football Tailgate on Friday, Sept. 12 from 5-7 pm. This is a fun and spirited event you don't want to miss this! 

Plan to join us prior to kickoff of the Fighting Irish's football game against Warren Harding. You do not need to be a member of Parents' Club to attend. All Irish fans are welcome: parents, students, alumni, fans and friends!

This is a ticketed event. Space is limited, so get your tickets today! Tailgate tickets are only $5 per person or $10 per family. Click here to purchase. (Note: tickets for the football game must be purchased separately.)

Parents' Club will be providing a big spread of pizza, subs, chips, desserts, and pop/water. To keep costs low, we are accepting donations of water, soda and chips. Please click here to sign up. Items may be dropped off in the Main Office during school hours (8am-3pm) on Weds. 9/10/25 or Thurs. 9/11/25.

We hope to see you there, GO IRISH!

Service Hours Reminder

Students are expected to complete 25 service hours during this academic year. Please see STVM’s requirement for Christian Service Hours in the STVM Course Catalog. Service hours are due in the spring--by April 15 for seniors and May 1 for juniors, sophomores and freshmen. 

Juniors and Seniors are expected to complete at least 15 of those hours off campus at local non-profit organizations or with other non-STVM related groups. Sophomores are expected to complete at least 10 hours off campus, and Freshmen are expected to complete at least five hours off campus. 

Hours must be logged in MobileServe and verified by a supervisor. Please follow these steps:

• Log into MobileServe.com using your STVM/Google credentials. Freshman and transfer students will receive an email in their inbox from TeamMobileServe that will help them claim their account.

• If it is your first time logging in (transfers and freshmen), the website will ask you for a School Code, but you can just "skip this" step.

• Please enter a phone number in MobileServe as a way to verify your identity.

• On the home screen, there is a big blue button that will lead you to a few questions about any service hours you do.

• It is important that you provide an email address for the person supervising your service. MobileServe will ask you for that email as you log your service hours. The supervisor will then receive an email from MobileServe asking them to verify your service hours. As you log your hours, you should also be double checking your MobileServe account to make sure the hours have been verified.  

• We recommend entering your service hours as you complete them throughout the year so that supervisors will receive verification requests right after you complete your service, not months later when they may not recall the details. The whole process works best when supervisors can verify hours in a timely fashion.

• We will be checking once service hours are due to confirm that each student’s service hours have been verified.

Please see or email Mrs. Cooper in the Campus Ministry Office if you have any questions.  Please also visit the Campus Ministry and Counselor’s Corner sections of the Irish Weekly for a list of organizations and events where you can find service opportunities. Please note that this list just provides suggestions/ideas for organizations where you may find volunteer opportunities and you are not limited to the organizations listed.

Please visit the Campus Ministry Page to learn more about getting involved in the Marianist LIFE Night Meal Ministry. The first LIFE Night is Sept. 17, and we are looking for parents to help serve a meal for students.

Appointments with Administration

• If you would like to meet with a member of Administration, please schedule a time with Brenda Palinkas at 330-253-9113, ext 254, or via email at BPalinkas@stvm.com.

• Principal: Erin Faetanini

• Associate Principal: David Cochrane

• Dean of Student Formation: Rob Brown

• Dean of Curriculum & Instruction: Jennifer McElhaney

• Dean of Student Services: Angela Sanor 

• Dean of Student Accountability & Safety: Gary Shadie

Please note that your picture will NOT be taken if you are not following the guidelines. If you are not in the dress code you'll have to come back on retake day.

The dress code for grades 9-11 is as follows:

Students should be in regular or formal dress code as follows:

• Options for boys include a solid, collared polo shirt, a STVM collared uniform shirt, Shirt and tie (bow-ties welcome), or button-down collared shirt and a tie. Dress code pants should be on the bottom with the appropriate shoes following the dress code. A collared shirt is required. 

•  *Boys are NOT permitted to wear earrings, t-shirts, denim shirts, jeans, shorts. Sweaters are permitted with a collared shirt and a tie. Dress shirts must be paired with a tie.

• Options for girls include a dressy shirt, a dress, or a regular dress code uniform shirt with a collar. Dress code pants or uniform skort should be on the bottom with the appropriate shoes following the dress code.

• Girls are NOT permitted to wear jeans, tank tops, sleeveless tops/dresses, sheer blouses or sweaters, off the shoulder tops, t-shirts, jean jackets, revealing tops showing cleavage nor have facial jewelry/piercings visible. 

The dress code for grade 12 is as follows: These photos are the only yearbook Senior photos that are used. Senior photos from other studios are not accepted. 

Seniors should be in formal dress code  (Collared shirt and tie (bow-ties welcome),or sweater and collared shirt for boys with dress code pants and shoes; a dressy shirt or a dress or maxi skirt for girls).  Students may also wear the dress code uniform shirts with collars and dress code approved bottoms. All hair styles must follow the student handbook. 

• Boys are NOT permitted to wear earrings, t-shirts, denim shirts, have facial hair that is unkept per the handbook guidelines. Sweaters are permitted with a collared shirt and a tie. Dress shirts must be paired with a tie.

• Girls are NOT permitted to wear jeans, tank tops, sleeveless tops/dresses, sheer blouses or sweaters, off the shoulder tops, t-shirts, revealing tops showing cleavage or have facial jewelry/piercings visible.

Families, please return your EdChoice Acceptance Form to the Front Office as soon as possible. Scholarships cannot be finalized until the signed form is received. 

If you have not yet received your acceptance form from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, blank forms are available under the “Resources” section in MyIrish. 

Additionally, if you have outstanding paperwork for any state scholarship program—including JPSN, Autism, or EdChoice—please submit the required documents to the Front Office promptly. 

Delays in submission may result in reduced scholarship amounts, which could lead to additional tuition responsibility for your family.

Thank you for your attention to these important deadlines! 

This is a reminder that the parking spots marked as "reserved" outside of the Cosgrove athletic training room are for medical staff only. 

Our team physicians Dr. Kerr and Dr. Adamczyk are gracious enough to come provide FREE medical services to our student athletes several times a week. 

Although you may see that a reserved parking spot is empty, it is reserved for medical staff and not open for parking at any time. 

Please do not park in these spaces or your vehicle will be towed. 

CURRICULUM NIGHT

Thank you to all those who attended Wednesday's Curriculum Night. If you were not able to attend or didn't get a chance to visit some of the tables, see details below: 

• Sign up for the Parents’ Club online here and Booster Club online here. 

• Be sure to turn in any outstanding paperwork to the nurse. Forms can be found online here.  

• Be sure to turn in your EdChoice paperwork to the front office. 

ATTENDANCE REMINDERS

Parents:  If your student is (1) not going to be in school, (2) going to be late to school, or (3) leaving early from school, it is critical that you notify the school by calling the attendance line as soon as possible at 330-253-9116.

Students MUST SIGN OUT of the Attendance Office if they leave school early. 

It is important that you call us first thing in the morning if you are planning to pick up your student during the day so that we can ensure they will be excused from class and ready to be picked up when you arrive.  You may leave a message on the attendance line with this information. As a reminder, please refer to the Student/Parent Handbook for Absence Policy and required documentation.  

OneCall is our Emergency Notification System that we use to send out notifications about school closures and important updates on campus. It's critical that we have everyone's current wireless cell phone number on file in MyIrish. Please take a moment to ensure every parent and/or guardian, and every student has a wireless phone number listed in MyIrish. 

Log into MyIrish

Click on your name in the top right corner, then click "Profile" 

In the center of the page click "Contact Card" 

Under Phone if not already there click "Add Phone" and select under the drop down "Wireless"

Enter your wireless cell phone number and click "Save"