SUMMER SENIOR CAPSTONE

For students who have a unique opportunity this summer, completing your Capstone experience before the school year begins may be a great option.

This can be especially beneficial if you:

• Expect to take multiple AP exams next spring.

• Will be traveling with a sports team during Spring Break.

• Have a valuable summer opportunity to explore a career field that interests you.

Summer Capstone Guidelines

• Explore a career of interest. Your Capstone experience should involve shadowing or working alongside a professional in a field you are genuinely interested in pursuing.

• Complete 25 total hours. The hours may be spread across multiple days, depending on what works best for you and your community sponsor.

• Choose an appropriate placement. Your current summer job does not qualify as a Capstone experience. You may complete your experience where a parent works; however, your parent cannot serve as your community sponsor or supervise and complete your required paperwork.

• Reflect on your experience. You will complete a daily journal and present your Capstone experience at the end of the school year. Presentation details will be shared with students who choose the summer option.

• Out-of-state experiences are permitted if you have the opportunity.

If you would like to complete your Capstone this summer, please send a detailed email to Mrs. Dolan outlining:

• What you would like to do

• Where you plan to complete your experience

• Your anticipated dates

Once your proposal is approved, you will receive the required paperwork and additional instructions.

Please note that there will still be a designated Capstone week in May during the school year. Students who complete their Capstone experience early will not report to traditional classes during that week, allowing them to focus on AP testing, athletics, or other commitments.

2026-27 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Families interested in utilizing St. Vincent-St. Mary transportation services for the 2026-2027 school year are asked to complete the Transportation Registration & Route Interest Form by July 17. This information will help us determine bus route demand, pickup/drop-off locations, and potential new route opportunities. Using this information, transportation routes will be finalized and the details communicated to families by August 5. Thank you for helping us provide the safest and most convenient transportation options for our students. 

Please see the Transportation Letter/Contract for details about projected routes, costs, and options for reimbursement/busing provided by your home school district.   

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE

The STVM Athletic Booster Club has officially launched its 2026–2027 membership drive, available here. 

Families who purchase the top-tier membership by July 19 will be entered into a raffle for an All-Sports Pass for the 2026–2027 school year. In addition, members who join by July 19 are guaranteed to receive their membership gift at the President's Picnic.

The Athletic Booster Club supports all STVM athletic programs, student-athletes, and coaches through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and community engagement. We encourage all families to learn more and become a member for the upcoming year.

SAVE THE DATE: ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB PRESIDENT'S PICNIC

Mark your calendars for the STVM Athletic Booster Club President's Picnic on Friday, August 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Pavilion.

The President's Picnic is open to all STVM families, not just Booster Club members, and is a great opportunity to kick off the new school year, connect with fellow Irish families, and celebrate our school community. Whether your student participates in athletics or not, everyone is welcome.

Additional event details will be shared soon, but be sure to save the date. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Class of 2030 is invited to join our student ambassadors under the stars at STVM for the Freshman Summer Social on Wednesday, July 15! 

Meet your new classmates and enjoy a movie and a sweet treat under the stars. Bring a water bottle and a blanket to sit on. Movie TBD. 

The STVM Parents' Club invites parents/guardians of our incoming freshmen to meet up at Missing Falls Brewery (540 S Main St.) on Wednesday, July 15 from 8-10 p.m. while the freshmen are enjoying movie night. Drop off your student at STVM, and head downtown to socialize with your fellow parents of the Class of 2030!  No RSVPs necessary. (Cash bar, limited food available for purchase.) We’re looking forward to seeing you! 

ACADEMIC HONORS

Congratulations to all our students on their 4th Quarter Academic Honors. Click here to see the lists. 

Fall On Campus Physicals 

Dr. John Connery will be back on campus on Thursday, July 9th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the VanDevere Automotive Family Stadium Fieldhouse Wentz Room to conduct physicals for student-athletes this Fall. This is an easy opportunity for student-athletes to get their physicals done, so it's one less thing to worry about and do before your respective season begins.

Physicals cost $20 per student-athlete and Dr. Connery will accept cash, Venmo, CashApp, or check (checks made payable to Levinson Family Chiropractic). If student-athletes do not have payment for Dr. Connery, they will not be given a physical. Blank physical copies can be found on our athletics website, attached to this message, or students can ask the athletics office for a blank copy. Blank copies of physicals will also be provided on site.

OHSAA PPE Form Here

COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING PROGRAM LUNCH & LEARN SESSIONS

On June 11 and June 17, there were two  live sessions to introduce Dr. Hollenbaugh, to discuss the College and Career Counseling program at STVM, and answer your questions. 

For those who couldn't make it Click here for the recording of our June 17th session.

If you have any questions after watching that weren't covered in the video, please don't hesitate to reach out to mhollenbaugh@stvm.com.

ACCOMODATION PLANS & IEPs VIRTUAL MEETING

July 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Families of students with Accommodation Plans or IEPs are invited to attend a virtual information session regarding accommodations on national standardized tests. During this 30-minute presentation, STVM staff will explain the application processes for accommodations on exams administered by the College Board (PSAT, SAT, and AP Exams) and the ACT, including important timelines and requirements.

An invitation and additional details will be sent directly to eligible families on an Monday, July 6.  the link to the meeting will be shared on July 7.

SENIOR PARKING SPOT PAINTING: CLASS OF 2027

It’s time!!! Parents’ Club is ready to help you make your first SENIOR MEMORY and paint your parking spot for the 2026-2027 school year! The cost is $100, which includes the cost of your parking permit. (You still need to submit a Parking Permit Application form to the Bookstore, but you will pay through Parents’ Club). 

TO RESERVE A SPOT, senior students are required to: 

1) complete the Google Form Contract

2) pay the $100 fee

BEFORE ANY PAINTING CAN BEGIN, senior students must also 

1) submit the 2026-2027 Parking Permit Application Form to the Bookstore:

2) obtain approval for their design

Important Things to Note:

• Parents’ Club will provide the paint only. Senior students must provide own brushes, rollers, paint tray(s), tape, towels/wipes, paint tray(s), containers to mix paint, trash bags, etc. No trash should be left behind.

• Allotted parking spots are reserved for seniors on a first come, first served basis.

• The Bookstore has reserved spots #1-63 for senior painted spots. These are the only spots available for painting.

• These spots are only guaranteed during school hours.

DESIGNS

Designs MUST be submitted and approved BEFORE the student is allowed to begin painting. Seniors may upload their design when they first submit the Google Form Contract to secure their spot. If they do not know what their design is yet, they can submit the design at a later date by emailing it to parentsclub@stvm.com.

PAINTING DATES

Painting dates are listed in this SignUp Genius. We are offering varying days/times in July and August. Please know that most students take more than one session to paint their design. Also note that the dates will be subject to change due to weather. Don’t wait too long to schedule your time slot, the summer will fly by before you know it, and we cannot paint after the 1st week of August because of conflicts with school events. Finally, you MUST come to paint your spot on the scheduled days ONLY. And don’t forget to bring your brushes, rollers, paint tray(s), tape, towels/wipes, containers to mix paint, trash bags, chalk to trace a design, a broom to sweep away debris before you paint, etc. Ask someone who did it last year for their advice on what worked best if you like. The more prepared you are, the better!

PARENT VOLUNTEERS

We need your help! We could use 1-2 parents (in addition to the Parents’ Club coordinators) to help us mix paint and refill paint containers on the painting days. Please consider coming to volunteer – it is fun! Time slots are listed on the SignUp Genius.

2026 SUMMER CAMPS

Great news! The turf has been completed and the girls and boys soccer camps will take place at VanDevere Automotive Family Stadium! 

The 2026 summer camp schedule and flyer is available and registration is open!  

Click here to see the flyer.

Click here to register.

SAVE THE DATE: 

AUG 17 & 18 COLLEGE KICKSTART WORKSHOPS

Attention Seniors:  STVM is hosting College Kickstart Workshops Aug. 17-18 for students in the Class of 2027. 

Throughout the workshops, students will:

• Create and begin building their Common Application account

• Receive step-by-step guidance on completing application sections

• Work on college essays, personal statements, and supplemental responses

• Strengthen activities and involvement section

• Review application timelines, deadlines, and next steps

• Receive individualized support from counselors and college professionals

Since all juniors will complete a college essay as part of their summer assignments, this is a great opportunity to receive feedback from professionals and fine-tune essays before school starts.

Workshops will be offered in both morning and afternoon sessions across the two days for your convenience. Details will be emailed to students and posted in Irish Weekly.

ADMISSIONS NEWS

Do you know a family or prospective student interested in STVM? Please share information with them to sign up for our newsletters to stay on top of the latest admissions activities and events!

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

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS

All summer reading assignments are posted here.