SHOWCASE 2026

BACK TO THE '80s

Save the Date for Showcase 2026!

Now in its 40th year, Showcase is STVM's largest fundraiser and annual auction with proceeds supporting tuition assistance, campus improvements, and operating needs. This milestone event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at House Three Thirty in Akron. Join us for an evening of great food, open bar, music, auctions, raffles, and the wonderful company of the Irish family all in support of our students. 

Get Involved!

Learn about this year’s theme, meet our chairs, and discover ways to get involved in Showcase at the Parents' Club meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. in the STVM Student Center. We need your help to make Showcase a success, and we have volunteer opportunities for every schedule and skill set. Please reach out to Michelle Schaeffer, Senior Director of Advancement and Alumni Engagement, at mschaeffer@stvm.com with any questions. Hope to see you there!

THe Fall PLay is approaching!

Join us for the Leprechaun Theatre Guild's production of Murder on the Orient Express, running Nov. 20-23, 2025.  Be sure to pre-purchase tickets online, as shows at STVM often sell out! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Parents’ Club sells yard signs for all sports, clubs and activities!! Don’t miss out on your chance to order Class of 2026 signs for your grad parties! PLUS we have fun ones like Irish Merger💍☘️ Alumni 🎓☘️ Green and Gold 💚💛 and more!!! Just $20 per sign (includes stake) -- and SENIORS ONLY: get any sign personalized for just $2 more! Orders open NOW (Oct. 31) through Nov. 21. You will be notified when your sign is ready to be picked up in the Bookstore. You may pay via Venmo (@stvm-parentsclub), check (payable to STVM Parents’ Club), or cash. Click here to order. Let's go, Irish!

We’re excited to share that planning is underway for the 2026 STVM El Salvador Mission Trip! Students learned about this life-changing opportunity during Morning Meeting, and more than 100 students attended an information session led by Mr. Larlham during Innovation Period to learn more.

Students who are interested in participating should respond to the email from Mr. Larlham, and parents with questions are encouraged to contact him at dlarlham@stvm.com.

There is also a Google Form that students can complete here. 

GRANDPARENT'S DAY

One of our most cherished traditions at STVM is Grandparents’ Day, which returns on Tuesday, November 25. This special event celebrates the grandparents, family members, and special friends who play such an important role in the lives of our students.

Guests are invited to campus with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the LeBron James Arena, followed by a light reception in the Jack and Ann Haag Student Center. It’s a morning filled with smiles, laughter, and the connection of generations coming together.

Register your child(ren)’s grandparents today! 

The 2025 Canned Food Drive is in full gear! We are collecting canned goods to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Each grade will compete to see who can bring in the most cans.

🏆 Winning Grade Challenge:
The grade that collects the most cans will get to choose where Mr. Cochrane’s office will be for the day (anywhere except the bathroom or roof!). We’ll also “can” part of his office to show which grade is in the lead!

🛒 The food pantry is especially in need of:

Pasta sauce • Chunky soup • Canned meat (such as Spam) • Canned tuna • Canned fruit • Baked beans (large cans) • Canned stew • Chili • Canned pasta (like Spaghetti-O’s or Ravioli) • Peanut butter • Pasta noodles • Ramen soup • Cereal and oatmeal • Canned vegetables

📅 Important Date:

• Nov. 5: Last day to bring in cans!

Let’s come together to make a difference and help families in need this season. Show up and show out, Irish! 🍀

The Ski & Snowboard Club is gearing up for another exciting season on the slopes!

Local Outings: Boston Mills

(Wednesdays – 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4)
Join us after school for five fun evenings of skiing and snowboarding under the lights!

• Time: After school–8 PM

• Transportation: STVM bus (to resort only) or self-drive

• Cost:

  • Slope Days Program (lessons, rentals, lift tickets): $350 + $125 Club Fee

  • Club Only (own gear/pass): $125 Club Fee

• Please pay online here or bring cash/checks to Ms. Schaeffer in the Front Office.

• If you are interested in the Slope Days Program, please visit the site for lessons

  • Group Code: BMSTV5WED

    • Please enter code in the "Special Conditions" field during the purchasing process.

Destination Trip: Snowshoe, WV

(Feb. 26–Mar. 1, 2026)
Hit the mountain for a weekend getaway packed with skiing, snowboarding, and fun!

• Cost: $800 + $125 Club Fee (includes lodging, lift tickets, dinner, and transportation)

• Intermediate and above ski/snowboard experience only.

MOTHERS' 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.

Click here to register online

Join us for the St. Vincent-St. Mary Athletic Booster Club’s Reverse Raffle, our biggest fundraiser of the year, happening Thursday, November 13th at Guy's Party Center!

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!

What’s a Reverse Raffle?

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.

Ticket Options

• $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.

You can choose your number, if you get it in time. 

Tickets are first come, first served so get yours now!

To purchase, contact any Booster Club board member
or email: athleticboosterclub@stvm.com

AP Tests Registration & Payment

 AP Exam Fees

• Each exam is $99. Payment for exams should be made in The Spirit Shop via cash, credit card or check (made payable to STVM) or via this link here. Credit card fees will apply. Payment is due by November 14, 2025.

• If you feel you are eligible for a fee reduction based on these guidelines, here, please notify Mrs. McElhaney as soon as possible.

• A $40 Late registration/Cancellation fee will be charged (in addition to the $99 exam fee) for changes made to student elections after November 14, 2025.

• There is a $40 cancellation fee if a student is listed as “Yes” for taking the exam and absent for the exam or cancels. 

• Here is a link to the fee structure from College Board.

2024-25 Yearbooks

The 2025 Yearbooks are in and have been distributed to current students who placed an order. Books for 2025 graduates can be picked up by a sibling, current student, or parent in the front office (doors by the flagpole). Extra copies are available for $65 cash or check made out to STVM Yearbook. Email Beth Dolan bdolan@stvm.com with questions. 

2025-26 Yearbooks

For this school year, yearbooks are also available for $60 and can be ordered anytime through the Yearbook Order Center and search for St. Vincent-St. Mary or enter school code #3108.

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

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 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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!

November

• Nov 1: Non-Catholic Grade School Applications Open for 8th Grade

• Nov. 4: Open House | 6-8 p.m.

• Nov. 8: High School Placement Test (HSPT) | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Nov. 10: Scholarship and FACTS Applications Due for 8th Grade

December

• Dec. 3: Girls Basketball Youth Night | 7:30 p.m.

• Dec. 9: Boys Basketball Youth Night | 7:30 p.m.

• Dec. 17: Wrestling Youth Night | 7 p.m.

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.