During the Christmas Break the Office will operate on Holiday Hours: 

12/30: 9AM - 3PM

12/31 - 1/1: CLOSED

1/2 - 1/3: 9AM - 3PM

Report cards are finalized and ready to view in Blackbaud. Log in to your account to access your grades and performance.

Damon West, M.S. in Criminal Justice, is a college professor, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and 3x Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Known for The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change, he shares a powerful message of resilience and transformation. Once a Division 1 quarterback, Damon's life took a dark turn after a career-ending injury led to addiction and crime. A profound conversation sparked a spiritual awakening during his incarceration, inspiring him to embrace change like a coffee bean transforms its environment. 

Today, Damon’s story of redemption and grit inspires audiences worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, and the U.S. Army. His #BeACoffeeBean philosophy resonates with thousands, encouraging positive change in the face of adversity. 

The Story of Damon West - YouTube

Wednesday, January 9, will be a LATE START DAY. Students should arrive at 9:00 AM.  Damon West will speak to the staff from 7:45 to 8:45 and share his positive message with our students in 2 sessions. We are blessed that Damon will be spending the day with us.

• Managing Your Mental Health During the Holidays – NAMI Blog

• Surviving Painful Holiday Emotions – NAMI Blog

• Avoiding Holiday Stressors: Tips for a Stress-Free Season – NAMI Blog

• Mindfulness & Meditations for the Holiday Blues – Headspace

• Tips for Managing the Holiday Blues - NAMI

• For those Who Find the Holidays Triggering - NAMI

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (More info at 988lifeline.org)

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

On January 23rd the delicious and generous City Barbeque (2870 W Market St.) is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery, Drive thru & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- STVM Ladies Association!

We ask that you RSVP here: (even if you’re not completely sure) so City Barbeque knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.

We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!

2870 W. Market Street, Fairlawn

1.23.25 | 11 AM - 8 PM 

Use Promo Code: GIVE

As we approach the end of the first semester, we’d like to inform you of our intention for the second semester in regards to the use of Chromebooks by students. Starting second semester, we will enforce the Technology and Chromebook Acceptable Use Policies more stringently. Please remember that students MUST bring their Chromebooks to school every day and they must be charged and ready to be used in class. Full details on the policies can be found HERE.

All detentions from the first semester must be served by January 13, 2025. Any unserved detentions after this date will result in suspension.

Detention schedules have been updated in Blackbaud. Please review your child's conduct records in Blackbaud to confirm the assigned dates and ensure all consequences are completed on time.

As part of your Capstone Experience, there are several key dates and requirements to keep in mind. Here’s a quick overview:

• Capstone Experience Timeline: The Capstone can occur any time during the school year, but the dedicated week is May 5th – May 9th.

• Shadowing Hours: Seniors are required to complete 25 hours of shadowing outside of STVM. You can complete these hours at multiple locations and shadow outside of Ohio if desired.

• Community Sponsor: Each senior is responsible for contacting and selecting a community sponsor for the Capstone. Your sponsor will help guide your experience. The proposal for your Capstone, including details about your shadowing, is due March 3rd.

• Capstone Presentation: After completing the experience, seniors will return to STVM on Thursday, May 15th, to submit required assignments and deliver a presentation on their Capstone journey.

The Capstone packet and proposal form are available in Blackbaud under Resources for complete details. Be sure to read through everything thoroughly before submitting your proposal.

Questions?
After reviewing the information, please contact Beth Dolan at bdolan@stvm.com if you have any questions. 

Start planning now, and make the most of this exciting opportunity to explore your future career interests!