IRISH WEEKLY

Report cards for Quarter 1 will be communicated on Monday, October 27th. 

We will be celebrating Halloween on Wednesday, October 29th. If a student chooses not to participate, they are permitted to wear STVM spirit dress down clothing; and please bring 2 cans or a minimum of $2 to support the food drive. Halloween Contest and Prizes will be awarded a the end of the day. Please review the Important Halloween Costume Guidelines here. 

The 2025 Canned Foodrive kicked off today, Friday, October 24th! We’ll be collecting canned goods to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Each grade will compete to see who can bring in the most cans.

🏆 Winning Grade Challenge:
The grade that collects the most cans will get to choose where Mr. Cochrane’s office will be for the day (anywhere except the bathroom or roof!). We’ll also “can” part of his office to show which grade is in the lead!

🛒 The food pantry is especially in need of:

Pasta sauce • Chunky soup • Canned meat (such as Spam) • Canned tuna • Canned fruit • Baked beans (large cans) • Canned stew • Chili • Canned pasta (like Spaghetti-O’s or Ravioli) • Peanut butter • Pasta noodles • Ramen soup • Cereal and oatmeal • Canned vegetables

📅 Important Dates:

• Oct. 29: Please bring a minimum of 2 cans or $2 to support the food drive and for Halloween dress down

• Nov. 5: Last day to bring in cans!

Let’s come together to make a difference and help families in need this season. Show up and show out, Irish! 🍀

We’re excited to share that planning is underway for the 2026 STVM El Salvador Mission Trip! Students learned about this life-changing opportunity during Morning Meeting, and more than 100 students attended an information session led by Mr. Larlham during Innovation Period to learn more.

Students who are interested in participating should respond to the email from Mr. Larlham, and parents with questions are encouraged to contact him at dlarlham@stvm.com.

There is also a Google Form that students can complete here. 

Last chance to purchase tickets!  Discounted tickets are gone on October 30th!  

The Cleveland Cavaliers are proud to welcome the St. Vincent-St. Mary community for a special group night at Rocket Arena, as the Cleveland Cavaliers battle the Los Angeles Lakers on January 28, 2026!

This exciting evening is a chance for students, staff, alumni, and families to come together, represent STVM, and celebrate the school's proud history and spirit.

• Use this special discounted ticket link to secure your seats - purchase before October 30th or until tickets are sold out.

• Tickets may be transferred but cannot be resold.

• Wear your green & gold STVM gear to represent the Fighting Irish in full force

• First 100 buyers receive a STVM & Cavaliers cobranded hat

Pack the arena with Irish pride and make it a night to remember for the entire STVM community.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be after school on Wednesday, October 29, 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; and Thursday, October 30, 8-10 a.m. 

Click here to see the email that was sent out on Wednesday. 

You can click on the teachers' names to sign up for 10-minute time slots with the teachers. We ask that you respect both the teachers' time and the schedules of other parents by arriving on time and keeping your conference to your scheduled 10 minutes. Should you need additional time, please arrange for a separate conference with your student's teacher. 

As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Thursday, October 30 or Friday, October 31, 2025.  

MOTHERS' NIGHT OUT

The STVM Parents' Club and longtime STVM volunteer Jerry Kelly invite you to a special evening of shopping, dining, and community.

STVM Mothers' Night Out

Tuesday, November 11

St. George Fellowship Hall

3204 Ridgewood Rd, Fairlawn, OH
 

6 p.m.– Doors open & shopping begins
6:30 p.m. – Dinner & program

Cost: $25 per person (includes dinner & drinks)

STVM mothers/guardians, grandmothers, alumni, mothers of alumni, aunts, cousins, and friends are invited! We hope you will join in this casual and fun night of shopping and socializing with your Irish family.
 

RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Click here to register online

The Ski & Snowboard Club is gearing up for another exciting season on the slopes!

Local Outings: Boston Mills

(Wednesdays – 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4)
Join us after school for five fun evenings of skiing and snowboarding under the lights!

• Time: After school–8 PM

• Transportation: STVM bus (to resort only) or self-drive

• Cost:

  • Slope Days Program (lessons, rentals, lift tickets): $350 + $125 Club Fee

  • Club Only (own gear/pass): $125 Club Fee

• Please pay online here or bring cash/checks to Ms. Schaeffer in the Front Office.

• If you are interested in the Slope Days Program, please visit the site for lessons

  • Group Code: BMSTV5WED

    • Please enter code in the "Special Conditions" field during the purchasing process.

Destination Trip: Snowshoe, WV

(Feb. 26–Mar. 1, 2026)
Hit the mountain for a weekend getaway packed with skiing, snowboarding, and fun!

• Cost: $800 + $125 Club Fee (includes lodging, lift tickets, dinner, and transportation)

• Intermediate and above ski/snowboard experience only.

GRANDPARENT'S DAY

One of our most cherished traditions at STVM is Grandparents’ Day, which returns on Tuesday, November 25. This special event celebrates the grandparents, family members, and special friends who play such an important role in the lives of our students.

Guests are invited to campus with doors opening at 9:30 AM. Mass will begin at 10:00 AM in the LeBron James Arena, followed by a light reception in the Jack and Ann Haag Student Center. It’s a morning filled with smiles, laughter, and the connection of generations coming together.

Register your child(ren)’s grandparents today! 

Join us for the St. Vincent-St. Mary Athletic Booster Club’s Reverse Raffle, our biggest fundraiser of the year, on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Guy's Party Center in Akron. This annual tradition brings our Fighting Irish community together for a night of food, fun, and chances to win big — including a $3,000 grand prize!

What’s a Reverse Raffle?

Every ticket number is drawn — but unlike a regular raffle, you want to be last! The final number pulled wins the $3,000. There are also bonus prizes throughout the night — for example, 50th number drawn, 100th, and more.

We’ll also have side boards and 50/50, so there are many ways to win before the big draw.

Ticket Options:

• $85 – 1 Dinner + 1 Ticket

• $55 – 1 Ticket only (you do not need to be present to win)

• $120 – 2 Dinners + 1 Ticket

Every ticket includes an open bar and dinner (if selected), a great night out with friends and family, and of course — a shot at the $3,000 prize.

Tickets are first come, first served, so get yours now! To purchase, contact any Booster Club board member or email us at athleticboosterclub@stvm.com

AP Tests Registration & Payment

 AP Exam Fees

• Each exam is $99. Payment for exams should be made in The Spirit Shop via cash, credit card or check (made payable to STVM) or via this link here. Credit card fees will apply. Payment is due by November 14, 2025.

• If you feel you are eligible for a fee reduction based on these guidelines, here, please notify Mrs. McElhaney as soon as possible.

• A $40 Late registration/Cancellation fee will be charged (in addition to the $99 exam fee) for changes made to student elections after November 14, 2025.

• There is a $40 cancellation fee if a student is listed as “Yes” for taking the exam and absent for the exam or cancels. 

• Here is a link to the fee structure from College Board.

2024-25 Yearbooks

The 2025 Yearbooks are in and have been distributed to current students who placed an order. Books for 2025 graduates can be picked up by a sibling, current student, or parent in the front office (doors by the flagpole). Extra copies are available for $65 cash or check made out to STVM Yearbook. Email Beth Dolan bdolan@stvm.com with questions. 

2025-26 Yearbooks

For this school year, yearbooks are also available for $60 and can be ordered anytime through the Yearbook Order Center and search for St. Vincent-St. Mary or enter school code #3108.

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Our students need your help! We are looking for volunteers to serve as writing tutors, assisting students with proofreading papers and strengthening their writing skills.

When: Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Where: St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

Commitment: Come as often or as little as your schedule allows.

If you are interested, please email us at administration@stvm.com. 

Your support can make a real difference in the success of our students!

THANK YOU FROM THE MARIANIST LIFE MEAL MINISTRY 🌮🧁

Thank you to all the parents and families who donated to this past week's Marianist LIFE Night. We served dinner and treats to more than 70 students who gathered for fellowship and faith sharing, with plenty of leftover snacks for Mrs. Goshe's office! Be sure to check out the Campus Ministry tab of the Irish Weekly for photos from this week's meeting and check back here soon for a SignUp link for next month's "Friendsgiving." All students are welcome and all parents are welcome to get involved!

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.  

November

• Nov 1: Non-Catholic Grade School Applications Open for 8th Grade

• Nov. 4: Open House | 6-8 p.m.

• Nov. 8: High School Placement Test (HSPT) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Nov. 10: Scholarship and FACTS Applications Due for 8th Grade

December

• Dec. 3: Girls Basketball Youth Night | 7:30 p.m.

• Dec. 9: Boys Basketball Youth Night | 7:30 p.m.

• Dec. 17: Wrestling Youth Night | 7 p.m.