IRISH WEEKLY

Homecoming 2025

The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Todaros Party Center, 1820 Akron Peninsula Rd. in Akron.

Price: $60 per person ($62.83  when paying with a card), which includes dinner.  

Beginning on Monday, September 15th, through Friday, September 26th, tickets will be available for purchase through this link and in the bookstore. Tickets will NOT be sold after this date; no exceptions. 

Students will need to use their Student ID Number to purchase tickets online. 

If you would like to bring a guest (Non-STVM Student), you must first purchase your ticket, then go to the bookstore to get a guest request form, complete that form, which includes approval from Mr. Cochrane, then return the form to the bookstore to receive a code to purchase a second ticket.   Do not use your Student ID # to buy any other ticket than your own.

If students pay with a check or cash, they will need to have a signed permission form when purchasing tickets in the Bookstore. 

The following is the evening's itinerary:

6:30 p.m. Doors open at Todaros

7:00 p.m. Dinner will be served

followed by dancing and dessert

All students attending homecoming are to be inside Todaros Party Center no later than 7:30 p.m.  

In case of an emergency or an unusual circumstance that prohibits your child from being there on time, please call Todaros at (330) 929-3377 and ask for Vince Glidden. 

If a parent/guardian has not called before 7:30 p.m., the students will not be permitted into the dance, and no refunds will be given.

9:30 p.m. Homecoming ends for all students. 

STVM Student Permission Slip

Guest (non STVM Student) Form

** Permission Slips for HOCO 2025 are due no later than September 30, 2025, at the end of the school day.** 

Monday, 9/29 - Pajama Day

Tuesday, 9/30 - Barbie & Ken Day

Wednesday, 10/1 - Twin Day

Thursday, 10/2 - Adam Sandler Day

Friday, 10/3 - All Out Green & Gold

Homecoming 2025: Events & Activities

We are excited to celebrate Homecoming 2025 with a full lineup of events beginning Thursday, October 2nd. Mark your calendars and join in the celebration!

Thursday, October 2

• Boys Soccer Game – 7:30 PM
  Come cheer on our team as they take the field!

• Bonfire – 8:00–9:00 PM
  Open to all students. Gather with friends and classmates for the relaunch of a great Irish tradition to kick off Homecoming!

• Senior Lock-In – 9:00 PM
  Seniors are invited to stay for the lock-in. Cost is $10 per student (payment link will be sent later this week).

  • STVM will provide food for the seniors

  • Decorations will be created and provided by the senior class.

Friday, October 3

While we do not have a football opponent this year, we are excited to host a special Homecoming event during our game on Friday evening. Green Street Elite and the Student Council will be hosting an exciting Flag Football Tournament, and the winning class will play delegates from the STVM Faculty for the championship prize of ultimate bragging rights! All other homecoming activities are on as planned, including:

• Homecoming Court Announcements – court members will arrive in convertibles!

• King & Queen Crowning Ceremony

• Marching Band Homecoming Alumni Halftime Show – alumni are welcome to join the celebration.

Admission to the game will support our service programming. More details will be announced next week and will be shared again leading up to the event.

We can’t wait to see our students, alumni, and families come together to make this Homecoming a weekend to remember!

Parents/Guardians of Senior Students: Please plan to join us for a College & Career Information Night at STVM on Sept. 24. 

When: Wednesday, Sept 24th

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Location: Room 256

• Review application timelines and deadlines

• Review and answer Common App questions

• Establish parent Naviance Accounts (this is the system that holds all of your student's college application information, including: interest inventories, letters of recommendation, and other important data)

• Review scholarship information and deadlines

• FAFSA review and questions

We are looking for a total of 9 convertibles. If you are willing to be a driver and drive a homecoming court couple for the Convertible Parade the evening of Friday, October 3, 2025, please email administration@stvm.com. 

Be Bold and Go Gold

Join us in supporting Emma Bryant VM26 through the “Be Bold and Go Gold” fundraiser! Special bracelets and pins will be available for purchase during lunches on September 18, 19, 22, 23, and 24, as well as at the bookstore table during the game on Friday, September 19.

At the game, raffle tickets will also be available for $5 each. One raffle prize includes exclusive Ohio State memorabilia, all autographed by Coach Jim Tressel. 

The second raffle is for four Cleveland Cavaliers Club seats to a mutually agreed-upon game. 

Proceeds from the raffle sales go to The River of Life Foundation, which provides support to families whose children have serious medical conditions and are in extreme financial stress. 

MUM ORDER PICKUP

SAT., SEPT. 20

Thank you to everyone who supported Parents' Club with your purchase of mums! 

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

Please email parentsclub@stvm.com with questions. 

Baskets are needed for needed for upcoming events. If you have extras please consider donating them to the school. They may be dropped off to the front office. Thank you! 

The Irish Family extends our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to Administrative Assistant Brenda Palinkas as she moves on to another opportunity. Her last day will be Friday, September 26th. We wish her much success.  

SUMMIT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the LeBron James Arena for the annual Summit County College Fair. Representatives from colleges and universities from Ohio and beyond will be on hand to talk with you about their institutions and answer your questions about the admissions process. This fair is open to all area high school students, so invite your friends!

Check out the flyer here. 

SCHOOL UNIFORM SALE

Uniforms ordered from BSN have shipped and are arriving soon. Once they are delivered, families will be notified. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

We are proud to announce the launch of the official Lebron James “23 Forever Irish” Home & Away Jerseys, honoring LeBron James’ journey from STVM to the NBA. This limited-edition jersey is now available for pre-sale through the Irish Outfitters Spirit Shop. Orders are open now through end of day today, Friday, September 19.

Every purchase helps give back—proceeds include a donation to the LeBron James Family Foundation, supporting their incredible mission to uplift and inspire youth and families.

Order your jersey here

Exclusive for STVM Students:
As a special offer, current STVM students may purchase one jersey at a 10% discount by providing their student ID at checkout.  Claim your student discount here: 

Celebrate Irish pride and LeBron’s legacy with your own piece of history!

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

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.