October 4, 2024
Send questions to administration@stvm.com
Reminder - Late Start Wednesday, 10/9/2024 - 9:00 AM
Please save the date for upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences:
After school on Wednesday October 30, 3 PM - 5PM and 6 PM - 8 PM. And Thursday, October 31, 8 AM - 10 AM.
As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Thursday, October 31 or Friday, November 1, 2024.
We are coming into that season and calling upon our families to kindly donate tissues and antibacterial wipes to help keep our students and teachers healthy. If you can spare an extra box of tissues or wipes, please send them in with your student. We will be collecting them in the LRC space. As always, thank you so much for your help in keeping our students and teachers safe and healthy!
Parents: If your child 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 330-253-9113.
Please save the date! We are excited to announce this year's Grandparent's Day will take place on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Please use this link to register for Grandparent's Day: Register here.
STVM Athletics will be hosting an college bound student-athlete and parent informational meeting for any junior and senior interested in playing a sport at the next level. Erik Mathis, senior athletic director for compliance at Cleveland State University, will be our guest speaker covering topics such as recruiting, questions to ask coaches, financial aid, and eligibility. We hope to see you on Thurs., Oct. 24 at 6pm in the student center!
The canned food drive has been extended until Monday. Remember, this is for House points!
As we come closer to the holiday season, your donation will help those in need as they face some challenges during this time.
STVM's annual Career Connections will be held on Thursday November 7, 2024 from 8-10:30 am in the LeBron James Arena. Professionals from a wide variety of fields will be on hand to showcase their work and talk with students about their careers. Anyone interested in participating and sharing their career journey with our students should contact Anne Jorgensen at ajorgensen@stvm.com or 330-253-9113 ext. 165
The PSAT/IOWA Testing Day that was scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024, has been moved to Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Wednesday, October 16, 2024 will now be a regular full school day for all students.
On October 29, 2024, the PSAT will be administered to all Honors Freshmen and all sophomores and juniors. Seniors and juniors who need to take the IOWA test also will be testing on this date. You will be notified ahead of time if you need to report. Like last year, the PSAT is going to be completely digital. For a tutorial, click here. More details about the tests will be shared in the upcoming weeks.
The one-page school calendar has been updated to reflect these changes.
This year's Mothers' Night Out will be on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at St. George Fellowship Hall. Buffet dinner will begin at 6:00 PM. Cost is $25. Please see review the flyer and sign up form here.
As we continue to enhance our school’s identity, we want to reinforce and remind everyone about the significance of our branding guidelines. Consistency in our visual elements is crucial for creating a recognizable brand that resonates with all members of the STVM community—past, present, and future.
Why Our Brand Matters:
Instant Recognition: Consistent use of logos, colors, and typography allows our community to easily connect with the STVM identity.
Shared Values: Our visual elements communicate our beliefs and standards, shaping perceptions and expectations that words alone cannot convey.
Professional Cohesion: Adhering to these guidelines across all communications—including newsletters, social media, (including social media pages (i.e. IG and FB groups) and promotional materials—ensures a polished and unified representation of our school.
Community Pride: A strong, recognizable brand fosters a sense of belonging and loyalty among students, parents, and staff.
Our Brand Guidelines can be found here on STVM.com. Please take a moment to review the guidelines, and to know where and when to use each logo. It's important to understand that altering the logo is never acceptable either and diminishes the brand and our brand recognition.
Thank you for your commitment to upholding these standards as we work together to promote the pride and spirit of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School! If you have any questions, please reach out to communications@stvm.com.
Attention students! Do you have an interest in creating videos? Join our Animoto Club to assist our team in creating video content for our social media platforms.
Animoto is a cloud-based video creation service that produces video from photos, video clips, and music into video slideshows, and customized web-based presentations.
Information meeting and sign up will be in the LRC on Monday, October 7 at 3:00PM.
The 2024 yearbooks are available for pick up and purchase. There is a limited number of extras available for $65. Books will be distributed to current students soon. Graduates may pick their copy up in the front office, or have a sibling or family friend pick them up for them. If you have any questions contact Beth Dolan at bdolan@stvm.com
Parents and students are encouraged to submit photos to the yearbook for us to use. Review this flyer or click on this link: eShare photo for Yearbook
The Semester Exam Schedule has been published. View and download the schedule here.
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School does not have a federally funded free/reduced school lunch program. However, thanks to the generosity of our donors, a very limited amount of needs based funding was available for families who meet certain criteria determined through the online FACTS application. The deadline for this program was August 30, 2024 and all slots are filled.
The Income Eligibility Form distributed to all families at Curriculum Night does not qualify families for free/reduced lunch. This form is mandated by the federal government and qualifies our school for government funding for many programs but NOT a lunch program. If you have not returned this form, please complete the form and return it to school as soon as possible.
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT PARENTS’ CLUB MEETING ON OCT 9!
All parents and guardians are invited to join us at the next Parents' Club Meeting on Wednesday, October 9 @ 5:45 p.m. in the LRC.
We've got several activities coming up, including the fall staff appreciation lunch, October senior surprises, and guest speakers. We would love to have your input and your help! Parents’ Club Monthly Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:45 pm in the LRC. Follow the Parents’ Club on Instagram or Facebook for event reminders and links to volunteer signups! Questions? Email us at Parentsclub@stvm.com.
K-8 YOUTH NIGHTS
There is still one youth night left this fall! All kids receive FREE ADMISSION. Students are encouraged to show their school/team spirit by wearing their school’s spirit wear or jersey. Each night features great giveaways, fun activities, snacks (hotdogs, drinks, candy), and special VIP treatment!
Saturday, October 5:
Girls Soccer vs Firestone @ 7:00 PM
Stay tuned for additional Youth Nights for winter and spring sports!
Kindergarten through 8th grade students are invited to join Club Irish! This fun club is FREE and grants special offers and privileges to our young members. Simply sign up your child by filling out this form. JOIN HERE
Benefits of being a Club Irish member include:
Personalized voucher for free admission to non-playoff, on-campus STVM sporting events with an accompanying adult
Special mail sent to your child's home
Updates and exciting announcements via our quarterly "Club Irish" e-newsletter
Early registration for the STVM summer enrichment programs and camps
Special discounts for online purchases at our STVM Spirit Store
Personalized voucher for a free “Club Irish” t-shirt from the on-campus STVM spirit store
Exclusive access to contests to win STVM swag
Registration for shadowing is now open to 8th graders! Register here: SHADOWING AT STVM
The revamped shadowing experience is unlike anything you've seen in years past!
Tell your friends and siblings to come check out what makes STVM a cut above the rest!
IMPORTANT DATES
October 8: College Fair
October 9: Late Start 9:00 AM
October 17: Last Day of the First Quarter
October 18: No School
October 21: First Day of the Second Quarter
October 24: NCAA Information Night for Athletes
October 29: PSAT/IOWA Test
October 30/31: Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 31 - November 1: No School
November 7: Career Connections
November 26: Grandparents Day
November 27 - December 2: Thanksgiving Break
IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT EVENTS
October 5: HSPT for 8th Graders (accommodations)
October 5: Youth Night for Girls Soccer
November 6: Open House
November 16: HSPT for 8th Graders
December 14: HSPT for 8th Graders (accommodations)
January 2: 8th Grade High School Application Available
January 10: 8th Grade High School Application Deadline
February 5: 8th Grade Acceptance Letters Postmarked
March 20: 7th Grade Visitation Day
April 2: Open House