IRISH WEEKLY
September 26, 2025
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There is now a Page Dedicated to Service Hours Opportunities!! Get your Service Hours in Early! Don't Wait!
Plus be sure to check out all the pages linked at the top - Athletics, Counselor's Corner and Campus Ministry (several new scholarship, college visit & service opportunities were just added!).
Congratulations to our AP Scholars!
The AP Scholar Award is given to students who score 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.
Steven L. Bitecofer
Kylie Campbell
Samuel Cottrill
Joseph Danzy
Madison Dunlap
Ali Hann Hann
Sophia Hardy
Samirah Karam
Madelyn Kastelic
Dietrich Loyed
Ariana Moneskey-Jones
Soleil Ortiz
Gabriela Pluto
Owen Schlueter
Kerrigan Sivak
Tatum Smith
Nathan Sparhawk
Quinn Yori
Zoey Zachardy
Nicholas Zarembka
The AP Scholar with Honor Award is presented to students who attain an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams.
Jackson Coakley
Kaeden Daniels
Elleana Fleishour
Isabella Incorvia
Evan Kee
Kynnedy Koger
Levi Lile
Eden Parmelee
Susan Thomas
The AP Scholar with Distinction Award is presented to students with an average score of at least 3.5 on all exams and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams.
Andrew Dannemiller
Kevin Hart
Natasha Kannampuzha
Luke Morber
Jude Rothkopf
Emma Zawaski
Open to students, faculty/staff, and the community, the drive will take place in the Cosgrove Center from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Walk-ins welcome!
Donors should register on the Red Cross website (students will receive assistance with registration if needed).
Students can earn service hours by donating or volunteering.
Donors must be at least 16 years old with a signed parental consent form, or 17+ to donate independently.
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, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
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!
HOMECOMING DANCE 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.
** Permission Slips for HOCO 2025 are due no later than September 30, 2025, at the end of the school day.**
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.
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!
Join us on Thursday, November 6, 2025 for our annual Career Connections event! Alumni and friends are invited to sign up and spend the morning connecting with STVM students as they explore future career paths.
Arrive between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, and the program will wrap up by 10:30 AM. By sharing your professional experiences and advice, you can inspire the next generation of Fighting Irish and help strengthen the bond between our alumni and school community.
Don’t miss this rewarding opportunity—click here to register today!
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.
We will be having an informational meeting on October 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in room 256. This meeting will cover all the necessary steps to becoming a collegiate athlete. All parents and students are encouraged to attend!
MOTHER'S 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.
The STVM Parents' Club is gearing up to host our fall Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Weds., Oct. 22, and we could use your help! Click this link to our SignUp Genius. We are excited to provide our fantastic and hard-working teachers/staff with a fabulous fall spread! If you are able to donate an item, come in to help decorate/serve, or contribute a cash donation, we'd love to have your support. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE: PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Please save the date for the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences after school on Wednesday, October 29, 3-5 PM and 6-8 PM, and Thursday, October 30, 8-10 AM.
As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Thursday, October 30 or Friday, October 31, 2025.
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!
SCHOOL UNIFORM SALE
Some uniforms ordered from BSN have arrived - please check your email. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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!
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.
$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.
Oct. 1: College Fair | 6-7:30 p.m.
Oct. 1: Red Cross Blood Drive
Oct. 2: Donor Mass & Reception | 10-11 a.m.
Oct. 3: Homecoming Events
Oct. 4: Homecoming Dance | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Oct. 6: NCAA Information Night | 6:30-8 p.m.
Oct. 8: Parents' Club Meeting| 5:45 p.m.
Oct. 15: PSAT/IOWA Testing
Oct. 15: Open House | 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 17: End of the 1st Quarter
Oct. 20: Records Day (No School for Students)
Oct. 23: Diocesan High School Rally & Mass
Oct. 28: Sophomore Retreat
Oct. 29-30: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 30-31: No School
IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT EVENTS
Oct. 2: Boys Soccer Youth Night
Oct. 15: Open House | 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 18: High School Placement Test (HSPT) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 4: Open House | 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 8: High School Placement Test (HSPT) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.