IRISH WEEKLY
January 23, 2026
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Plus be sure to check out all the pages linked at the top - Athletics, Counselor's Corner, Campus Ministry and Service Hours. There are time-sensitive scholarship opportunities in the Counselor's Corner.
STVM VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
Purpose: To maintain instructional continuity and meet state instructional-hour requirements by conducting meaningful virtual learning on inclement-weather days when in-person learning is not possible.
Notification: Snow day decision and/or Emergency School Closure with a transition to a virtual day will be announced by 6:30 AM via One Call, social media, and email.
Expectations:
Attendance: Students will check in via Google Classroom or email during their scheduled block. Attendance will be taken via participation in live sessions, submission of check-in forms, or turned-in assignments.
Participation: Students will complete follow-up assignments, readings, videos, or discussions as posted on Google Classroom.
Student support: Teachers will be available for extra help via email or Google Meet during the scheduled block. See Google Classroom for details.
RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR OPENS ON FEBRUARY 2ND
Re-registration for the 2026-27 school year will open on February 2, 2026. The email will come from registration@stvm.com and will include all the details you need to re-register, so please be on the lookout.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
1/26 Monday | Opening Celebration
Opening Prayer Service as part of Morning Meeting
Treats during lunch
1/27 Tuesday | Day of Service
We will be partnering with St. Vincent Elementary School during theology classes.
Service Project for Access Shelter Book Drive. We will be collecting new and gently used children’s books and young adult books to support Story Time at Access Women’s Shelter. Books can be dropped off in Theology classes at any time.
Treats for all will be served during lunch
1/28 Wednesday | Student Appreciation Day
Coffee Truck will be on campus
Pics with the Pope
1/29 Thursday | Staff Appreciation Day
Staff Dress Down Day
CSW Mass celebrated by Fr. Bob Jones - University of Dayton (Marianist)
Staff Luncheon provided by Parents Club
Treats for all will be served during lunch
1/30 Friday | All Out Irish Spirit Day and Closing Ceremony
Green and Gold Dress Down day for all -- hoodies may be worn!
Senior Surprise during lunch/Innovation
Closing Prayer Service
Staff v Student basketball game and pep rally
WINTER TAILGATE: fEB. 6 BOYS BASKETBALL V. WALSH
WINTER TAILGATE: fEB. 6 BOYS BASKETBALL V. WALSH
Parents' Club invites STVM families to our Winter Tailgate on Friday, Feb. 6 from 5:45-7:00 p.m. prior to the Varsity Boys Basketball Game v. Walsh (tipoff at 7:30 p.m.) Join us for food, soda/water and desserts in the Student Center, then cheer the Irish on to victory in the LBJ Arena! Tickets are only $5 per person or $10 per family. You may pay via HomeTown ticketing or Venmo (@stvm-parentsclub, just be label it “Winter Tailgate”). Come early, we expect a big crowd!
If you would like to donate soda, water or chips to help us defray expenses, please sign up here. All donations need to be dropped off in the main office (during school hours) by Thursday, Feb. 5.
Thanks, and GO IRISH! ☘️
FAMILY AND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN
The St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Foundation Family & Memorial Scholarship application for returning students for the 2026-2027 school year is now available on the STVM website. Family & Memorial Scholarships, which are provided through the generosity of our donors and the STVM HS Foundation, are a valuable source of tuition assistance. Students should apply for any State of Ohio scholarships for which they are eligible (EdChoice-traditional and Expansion, JPSN, or Autism) and the FACTS application to be eligible to receive a Family & Memorial Scholarship. Students who are currently receiving a Family & Memorial Scholarship must reapply every year. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 2, 2026. Visit the Financial and Scholarship Info section at STVM.com for instructions to complete the Family & Memorial Scholarship application and the required FACTS Financial Aid application. Click here
Q2 ACADEMIC HONORS
Congratulations to all our students on the Second Quarter Academic Honors: Principals List, Honor Roll and Merit Roll. Click here to view the lists.
VIRTUAL SENIOR PARENT MEETING: JANUARY 27
Please join us on Tuesday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. for a 30-minute virtual senior parent/guardian meeting. We will be sharing important information about special events and key dates leading up to graduation for the Class of 2026! A link will be sent to families closer to the date.
JANUARY 29: TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH
The STVM Parents' Club is excited to host lunch on Jan. 29 for our amazing staff during Catholic Schools Week!
We would love help from our Irish family in providing gift cards to each teacher/staff member as a heartfelt THANK YOU.
We are also looking for food donations and for volunteers on the day of the lunch. Please sign up here to donate gift cards/food or to volunteer. As always, thank you for your support! Go, Irish! ☘️
VIRTUAL PARENT MEETING
Save the Date: Class of 2027
Parent/Guardian Meeting
Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2027 are invited to a virtual meeting on February 3, 2026, from 7:30–8 p.m. We will be sharing important college and career pathway planning information that will begin this spring for juniors.
Please note that new information will be presented, so even families who have previously had students graduate from STVM are encouraged to attend. A meeting link will be sent to families closer to the date.
MARINIST LIFE NIGHT ADORATION
Marianist LIFE is holding a Night of Adoration on Wednesday Jan. 28, 2026 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, directly across the street from STVM. If you are interested in helping our meal ministry provide desserts for our students and guests to enjoy afterwards or volunteering, please click here for the SignUp.
CCP REGISTRATION MEETING
The next meeting for students interested in registering for College Credit Plus (CCP) will be held on February 10, 2026 at 5 p.m. This is the second of two CCP meetings, and it is crucial for students and parents to attend. We will be presenting details and procedures for registering and securing funding. Please see the Counselor's Corner section for more information about CCP.
CAPSTONE 2026
As part of the 2026 Capstone Experience for seniors, here are the key dates and requirements to keep in mind:
Capstone Experience Timeline Your Capstone can take place at any point during the school year, but the dedicated Capstone Week is May 4-8, 2026.
Shadowing Hours
Seniors are required to complete 25 hours of shadowing outside of STVM. Hours may be split between multiple locations, and you may shadow outside of Ohio if you choose.
Community Sponsor
Each senior must contact and secure a community sponsor who will help guide their Capstone Experience.
Capstone Proposal
Your Capstone Proposal, including details about your sponsor and shadowing plans, is due March 2, 2026.
Capstone Presentation
After completing the experience, seniors will return to STVM on Thursday, May 14, 2026, to submit all required assignments and present on their Capstone Experience.
For complete details, please see the Capstone packet and proposal form available in MyIrish (Blackb under Resources. Please review everything thoroughly before submitting your proposal.
Questions?
If you have any questions after reviewing the materials, please contact Beth Dolan at bdolan@stvm.com
Start planning now and make the most of this exciting opportunity to explore your future career interests!
SHOWCASE 2026
BACK TO THE '80s
Get Ready for Showcase 2026!
It’s time to celebrate a milestone! Showcase 2026 is back for its 40th year! STVM’s biggest fundraising event supports tuition assistance, campus improvements, and school operations, all while bringing our Irish family together for a night full of fun. Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at House Three Thirty in Akron for an evening of delicious food, an open bar, live music, thrilling auctions and raffles, and plenty of laughs and memories with friends old and new!
Be Part of the Excitement!
We’re forming committees for Showcase 2026, and there’s a spot for every parent! Whether you love organizing, connecting with people, or just want to be part of the behind-the-scenes action, volunteering is a fun way to get involved and meet other STVM families. Sign up here.
Questions or want to be added to the volunteer email list? Contact Michelle Schaeffer, Senior Director of Advancement and Alumni Engagement, at mschaeffer@stvm.com
SPRING ACT DATE AND PREP COURSE
All juniors (Class of 2027) will take the ACT at school on March 11, 2026. This test is required by the State of Ohio. There is no cost for this test, and scores can be used for college admissions next fall. Students will set up accounts prior to the testing date. If your student already has an ACT account, please make sure they have that information on hand so that they can log in.
STVM math teacher and ACT tutor Joyce Conway will offer a prep course for juniors preparing to take the ACT from 8 a.m. to noon on the following dates:
February 7 | English
Feb 21 | Math
Feb 28 | Reading
March 7 | Science
Students will complete 3 ACT practice tests for each subject and receive notes and feedback.
Each session is $25. Students can pay with cash or check the day of the session. All testing materials are provided. Students will need to bring pencils and the calculator they plan to use for the exam.
Calculators will not be provided.
A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 students are needed for each session, which will be held in Mrs. Conway’s classroom.
Click here to register. An email with this information will also be sent to the Class of 2027.
Angel Scholarship Fund
Angel Scholarship Fund
This Ohio Scholarship Tax-Credit Program lets you “Turn Taxes into Tuition” by directing your tax dollars to our St. Vincent-St. Mary High School students. The money will be used for tuition assistance for those students with the greatest need. This will help STVM meet its fundraising goals and keep tuition affordable. You don't have to have a student attending STVM to be eligible. All Ohio taxpayers can participate.
How does it work? Make a donation to Angel Scholarship Fund, for which you may receive a 100% Ohio income tax credit of up to $750 ($1,500 if married filing jointly) against your 2025 state tax liability. These funds will be used to provide tuition assistance for Catholic school students, and you can direct the funds specifically to STVM. In other words, the state of Ohio allows you to "spend" some of the state income taxes (that you must pay anyway) to provide tuition assistance for STVM students. The Angel Scholarship Fund is a win-win-win for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, and our Catholic schools.
Click here to watch this short video explaining how easy it is to contribute to the Angel Scholarship Fund.
Click here to learn more and to make your gift.
Click here to read the FAQs.
THE LEPRECHAUN NETWORK
IS LIVE!
The STVM Broadcasting Team is actively publishing on the new student-run site, The Leprechaun Network. Thanks to the Educator Initiative Grant Program from the GAR Foundation, STVM students in the journalism classes can publish their stories while developing journalistic ethics and digital literacy skills. We welcome the entire STVM community to enjoy the voices of our students as they share their stories of STVM from their unique perspectives.
2025-26 Yearbooks
For this school year, yearbooks can be ordered anytime through the Yearbook Order Center by searching for St. Vincent-St. Mary or entering school code #3108.
Please note: The price will increase in January, so be sure to purchase your copy of To the Heights now!
ATTN: Senior Parents! You can celebrate your student and express your love with a dedication; click here to learn more.
Jan 26-30: Catholic Schools Week
Jan. 27: Virtual Meeting for Parents of Seniors
Jan. 28: Night of Adoration
Feb. 2: Re-registration Opens
Feb. 3: Virtual Meeting for Parents of Juniors
Feb. 6: Winter Tailgate
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.
ABSENCE REMINDERS
With the holiday travel season approaching, please be mindful of the school policy regarding vacations and travel.
ABSENCES FOR OTHER REASONS
Absence for other reasons (vacations, family events, or participation in non-school sanctioned events) is discouraged by the school. However, in cases where the parent determines the necessity of this type of absence, the parent must notify the attendance secretary and the student must notify their classroom teachers a minimum of two weeks prior to the absence. A telephone call is required to the attendance secretary the first day of the absence at 330-253-9113 prior to 9 a.m. in order to verify that you are going forward with your travel plans.
Feb. 12: Acceptance letters emailed and welcome box delivery.
Feb. 15: Transfer applications open
April 16: Seventh Grade Visit
A limited number of shadow dates are available this winter/spring. Interested families should check www.stvm.com/enrollment or email enrollment@stvm.com for more information.
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