Top of the Hill: If the car line is backed up to the top of the Maple Street hill, students can enter the campus at door 12 from Maple Street. Do not pull into the Bus Lane. Please have students exit the passenger side of the vehicle only. 

Pick-Up:

Follow the same procedures as for arrival. Student pick up is a door 6. Additionally, students may be picked up at Door 12 on Maple Street. The Visitor Parking Lot at the corner of Maple Street and Market Street is also available for use during dismissal. Please avoid parking in the bus lane or on Maple Street.

Please note that student drivers coming from the top or bottom of the hill will be directed to the Student Parking Lot. 

Full service lunch will be available to students starting Monday, 8/17. Breakfast will also be available each morning starting on Thursday, 8/20. However, the cafeteria will be closed Wednesday, 8/19 for the all-student picnic, during which lunch will be provided by the school.

For new students, Parents/Guardians can choose to set up a prepaid account to charge their food purchases. Cash is also accepted at the registers. If you already have an account, you do not need to register again. Accounts and balances are active from last year.

Families can easily register and manage their student’s lunch account online through PaySchools Central. This secure platform allows you to load funds, view balances, and track purchases anytime.

To get started:

1. Visit the PaySchools Central website.

2. Select the “Register” option from the menu. The portal will guide you through the steps to
   establish your account. The registration information should be the parent/guardian, not the student. Use a parent/guardian email address — do not use your student’s STVM email address.

3. You will be prompted to enter your contact data and a payment method to activate your account.

4. Once all information is entered, you will receive an email from PaySchools Central with a link to confirm the registration and create your password.

5. The first time you log in, you will need to indicate which student(s) to attach to your account using the Add/View student tab. Student names are already loaded in the PaySchools Central system.

6. You will need the following information::

   • Choose Ohio for the state.

   • Under District, select Saint Vincent Saint Mary.

   • Student ID: You will need your student's ID (Log into your MyIrish account and the student ID's are listed on the Contact Card)

Help videos:

https://payschools.com/walkthrough-videos/

The "PaySchools Central APP" is available on Google Play or Apple App Store as well.

Once your account is set up, you can conveniently add funds online and ensure your student always has lunch money ready.

SCHOOL PICTURES: AUGUST 19

First Choice Photography will be taking school pictures on Weds, August 19, 2026. Every student will be photographed. No order forms or payment will be needed on picture day. All proofs will be sent to parents with the provided emails from the school. Picture retakes are Sept. 3 during lunches/Innovation.

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.

GRADES 9-11 DRESS CODE: Students should be in regular or formal dress code as follows:

Boys: 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 with the appropriate shoes following the dress code are required. 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. Hair color must be of the approved color per the dress code guidelines.

Girls: 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 with the appropriate shoes following the dress code are required.

*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. Hair color must be of the approved color per the dress code guidelines. Nose piercings are NOT permitted and should not be hidden under reading glasses.

GRADE 12 DRESS CODE

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. Boys: Collared shirt and tie (bow-ties welcome), or sweater and collared shirt for boys with dress code pants and shoes. Girls: a dressy shirt or a dress or maxi skirt. Students may also wear the dress code uniform shirts with collars and dress code approved bottoms. *All hairstyles and colors must follow the student handbook. Nose piercings are NOT permitted and should not be hidden under reading glasses.

Boys are NOT permitted to wear earrings, t-shirts, denim shirts, or 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 or spaghetti strapped tops/dresses, sheer blouses, off the shoulder tops, t-shirts, revealing tops showing cleavage or have facial jewelry/piercings visible.

COLLEGE & CAREER SURVEY, CLASS OF 2027

Students and families of the Class of 2027 were emailed a link for a College and Career Survey. Please complete this survey together and submit one response per family. Your feedback will help Dr. Hollenbaugh, our College and Career Counselor, guide and support you as we prepare for life after STVM. Click here for the survey.

NEW BLOCK & BELL SCHEDULES RELEASED 

This past week, we held a virtual parent meeting to share more information about STVM's new bell schedule, the 6-of-8 Rotating Drop Block Schedule. Included below is the link to the presentation shared during that meeting, along with the official bell schedule, rotation, and the auxiliary bell schedules used throughout the year.

If you were unable to attend, please review the information included here and email any questions to administration@stvm.com.

• Presentation Link

• Rotation

• Bell Schedules

• FAQ

Student Schedules NOW AVAILABLE 

To view your schedule:

1. Log in to your MyIrish account.

2. Select Schedule. To see your classes, click on the Courses tab

3. Navigate to August 20 to view your schedule rotation for the upcoming school year.

Please note that schedules have been carefully developed based on:

• Teacher recommendations

• Course selections submitted last spring

• Class availability and the overall master schedule

Every effort has been made to place students in their first-choice courses.

Schedule Change Requests

The schedule change request window will open Monday, August 3, at 9:00 a.m. and close Tuesday, August 11, at 3:00 p.m. This timeline allows our staff to process approved changes before the first day of school.

Students requesting a schedule change must:

• Complete the official Schedule Change Request Form.

• Submit the completed form along with the $50 schedule change fee before any approved changes will be processed.

Schedule Change Request Form and payment may be dropped off at the Irish Spirit Shop during normal school hours.

If a schedule change is approved, the updated schedule will appear in MyIrish.

Questions regarding scheduling should be directed to scheduling@stvm.com. Please do not email Ms. Sanor directly, as all requests will be processed through the scheduling office.

Important Information

Schedule changes are approved only when there is a legitimate academic or scheduling reason. Requests will not be approved for the following reasons:

• To change teachers

• To be in a class with friends

• To have a class at a preferred time of day

Building a master schedule that meets the academic needs of every student is a complex process. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to accommodate students while maintaining balanced class sizes and preserving the integrity of the overall schedule. Only requests that meet the established criteria will be considered.

Please note that Wednesday, August 19, is a mandatory attendance day and counts as an official school day. Attendance will be taken, and students who are not present will be marked absent.

Schedule for the Day:

7:30–7:55 a.m. – Student Arrival (following normal drop-off procedures)

7:55 a.m. – Morning Meeting

8:15–11:50 a.m. – Information Session Rotations
Students should bring their fully charged Chromebook. School pictures will also be taken during the morning. Students may Dress up following Uniform Policy guidelines or wear their approved school uniform.

11:50 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Closing Session in the LBJ Arena

12:15–3:00 p.m. (Optional) – Green Street Social at the stadium, sponsored by the STVM Student Council. All students are invited and encouraged to attend! Students may change into casual clothing before heading to the social.

FRESHMAN MASS & RECEPTION

The Class of 2030 and their families are invited to join us for a special Mass & Welcome Reception on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Mass will start at 8:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (located across the street from STVM. Families may park in STVM's lot off of Maple Street). Mass will be followed by a reception in our Student Center with light breakfast fare. Students will receive their STVM Chromebook at the reception. RSVP by August 14, 2026 by clicking here. 

We're excited to welcome our incoming freshmen and our transfer students to the Irish Family. 

Please see the schedule for MANDATORY ORIENTATION  days:

CLASS OF 2030 ORIENTATION:

Date: Monday, August 17  

Time: 7:55 AM- 3:00 PM  

Attire:  school uniform

What to bring: a water bottle and a packed lunch, a loaded lunch account, or cash to purchase lunch.

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Date: Tuesday, August 18

Time: 7:55 AM - 3:00 PM

Attire: Class of 2030 Shirt  with uniform bottoms:  

What to bring: your STVM-issued Chromebook (fully charged); a water bottle; and a packed lunch, a loaded lunch account, or cash to purchase lunch.

TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION:

Date: Tuesday, August 18

Time: 7:55 AM - 12:15 PM

Attire: school uniform

What to Bring: a water bottle and your beautiful self -- we will have everything else you need for the day!

Students may enter the building through door 6 (lower parking lot) or door 12 ( Arena entrance).  Doors will open, and supervision will begin at 7:30 AM.  Students should report to the Student Center upon arrival.

Please join us in welcoming the new Director of Development, Marjorie Sovacool VM17. Marj will officially join our team on August 10! 

2026-27 SCHOOL CALENDAR

The 2026-27 School Calendar is available on our Website. We have transitioned our Calendar from the MyIrish/Blackbaud system to a Google Calendar. You can view the calendar on the Website, add it to your Google Calendar, and subscribe to the iCal for iOS. 

Please visit the Calendar page to find all the links. 

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

We understand families are eager to prepare for the new school year and have inquired about supply lists. At STVM, individual teachers share supply requirements through their course syllabi, which are distributed on the first day of school. This process ensures that students obtain only the materials they truly need for each class.

While families are welcome to purchase general supplies such as notebooks, pens, pencils, and folders in advance, we recommend waiting until the first day to avoid unnecessary purchases. This approach is common among many high schools and helps streamline preparation for both students and parents, and it avoids unnecessary purchasing of materials.

YARD SIGNS: FALL ORDERS DUE AUG. 28

Parents’ Club has opened the fall sales window for yard signs for all sports, clubs and activities!! Signs are $20 each (includes stake). For SENIORS ONLY, for just $2 more, get it personalized! Orders are open NOW through August 28. We have some signs in stock, which you may pick up in the Bookstore as soon as we receive payment. If your sign is not in stock, we will order it and it will be available in early September. All purchasers will be notified by email when your sign is ready to be picked up in the Bookstore. Venmo (@stvm-parentsclub@stvm-parentsclub), check (payable to STVM Parents’ Club), and cash accepted for payment. Click here to order. Please email Nicole Ricchiuti if you have questions. GO IRISH! 

As we continue to strengthen the STVM community and the pride that comes with it, we're pleased to share that next year's dress code includes just two minor updates that are a step toward an even more consistent and unified Irish appearance. 

Review the 2026-2027 Dress Code details here. 

Students have two options for school uniforms:

• Lands End: 

  • Create or sign into your account

  • Click on “Find your school”

  • Number Search: 900108754

• Proforma

As always, don't hesitate to reach out to administration@stvm.com with any questions!

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS

All summer reading assignments are posted here. 

ADMISSIONS NEWS

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Here is the form to join the admissions newsletter emailing list for students going into 8th grade.