We're excited to welcome our incoming freshmen and our transfer students to the Irish Family. We sent you a separate email about your orientation days. Please be sure to review this email. A copy is also linked here. 

The following is our schedule for the day on Wednesday, August 20th. This is a mandatory day, and it does count as a school day. Attendance will be taken, and if you are not present, you will be marked absent. 

7:30-8 a.m.: Arrival per normal drop off policies 

8 a.m.: Morning Meeting 

8:20-11:45 a.m.: Information Session Rotations (Chromebooks needed/Includes school pictures) 

11:45 a.m.-12 p.m.: Closing in the LBJ Arena 

12:15-3 p.m. (Optional): Green Street Social, sponsored by STVM Student Council at the Stadium. All students are invited and encouraged to attend! (Students are invited to change clothes prior to the social.) 

First Choice Photography will be taking school pictures on Wednesday, August 20th. 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. IDs will be printed immediately. Picture retakes are September 11th during lunches.

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.

The dress code for grades 9-11 is as follows:

Students should be in regular or formal dress code as follows:

• 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 should be on the bottom with the appropriate shoes following the dress code. 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.

• 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 should be on the bottom with the appropriate shoes following the dress code.

• 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. 

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  (Collared shirt and tie (bow-ties welcome),or sweater and collared shirt for boys with dress code pants and shoes; a dressy shirt or a dress or maxi skirt for girls).  Students may also wear the dress code uniform shirts with collars and dress code approved bottoms. All hair styles must follow the student handbook. 

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

Wednesday, 8/20: Green Street STUDENT Social

Students are invited to STVM’s first-ever Green Street Student Social on Wednesday, August 20, from 12:15–3 p.m. at the stadium!

Students can kick off the school year with grilled food, music, and games for students — all brought to you by Student Council free of charge. 

Don’t miss this fun and festive start to the year!

To ensure a safe and well-managed environment after the school day ends, a new After-School Policy will go into effect starting 8.21.2025. Here are the key things families need to know:

• All students must be in a supervised activity or signed into the Extended Supervision Room by 3:15 p.m. each day.

• A warning bell rings at 3:12 p.m., and a second bell at 3:15 p.m. signals that all students should be where they are supposed to be.

• Extended Supervision (Room 131) runs from 3:15–4:30 p.m. at no cost and is required for students not in a supervised activity.

• Pickup is at the Band Entrance only, and late pickups after 4:30 p.m. will incur a fee.

• Students found unsupervised after 3:15 p.m. will receive an automatic AM detention.

• Academic wings will be locked at 3:15 p.m. and are off-limits without staff permission.

This policy supports student safety, accountability, and responsible building use. Click here to read the full policy and procedures.  

Starting this academic year (2025-2026), to maintain the integrity of a STVM Education, online credit recovery will no longer be permitted unless a student has an unavoidable, documented reason, such as a medical illness or an extended, excused absence.

Effective immediately:

• Students who fail a required course must retake the course in person at STVM.

• If an in-person retake is not possible due to scheduling conflicts, the student may be asked to repeat the grade or withdraw from STVM.

• Any exceptions to this policy must be agreed upon in writing by the school counselor, the student’s parent/guardian, and members of the STVM leadership team.

We ask all families to help reinforce the importance of academic accountability and year-round learning. If you have questions about this policy or your student’s credit recovery status, please contact the Dean of Student Services.

In line with Ohio law, STVM is reminding all students and families of its cell phone-free policy. During school hours (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.), students will not be allowed to have their cell phones, smartwatches, or other personal electronic devices visible or active. These devices must remain silent and stored in lockers. If you need to reach your child in an emergency, please contact the school, and we will ensure your message is delivered promptly. Students will have access to school phones if they need to make a call or get in touch with an adult. At STVM, we believe that focusing on face-to-face interactions enhances our community. By keeping devices secure during the school day, we help students concentrate on their studies and build important relational skills for becoming engaged and productive citizens. Please review the Ohio Cell Phone Law and complete STVM Cell Phone Policy. 

Please Note:  The only acceptable electronic devices permitted to be used during the school day within the school building are school issued Chromebooks. No personal computers (i.e. laptops, Macbooks, etc.) are allowed. 

2025–2026 STVM Uniform Policy 

NEWLY ADDED! 

Based on the feedback we have received from our students and in collaboration with the STVM Student Council, we will be adding shorts as an option for the 2025-2026 School Year that will be permitted to be worn during the first and fourth quarters. This coming week, you will see the addition of the shorts options in the Lands' End uniform store; however, you may also purchase the shorts at a local store of your choosing.  Shorts must meet the following guidelines:

The updated Uniform Policy for the 2025–2026 school year is available. In addition to returning vendors ProForma and Lands' End, BSN now carries approved items, including new Nike polos and crewnecks. Also new are Spirit Dress Down Fridays and revised uniform guidelines. Review the Uniform Policy here.

We’re excited to share that the BSN Uniform Store is officially open and ready for orders! All items will be shipped to the school and will be available for pickup in the STVM Bookstore. 

Shop the Store: Visit the BSN Uniform Store 

Personalized Items: Some items, like sweatshirts, allow for personalization. Families can choose to add a sport or activity by typing it in during the order process. The list below includes all current approved personalization options. BSN will print only the names that match one of these selections.

Unisex Crews: There are two crewneck options available—one Nike Fleece and one BSN version. While both are labeled “men’s” in the store, they are unisex as there are no separate men's and women's size options. 

Current Approved Personalization Options

Athletics:

Football • Baseball • Volleyball • Soccer • Tennis • Basketball • Lacrosse • Softball • Cheerleading • Athletic Trainer • Bowling • Golf • Track • Cross Country • Wrestling • Marching Band

Clubs & Activities:

Model UN • TARC Rocket Team • Irish Athletes for Christ • Irish Dance • Majorette • Chorus • Marianist LIFE • Student Council • Theatre • Green Street Elite • Broadcasting • NASA Rocket Team

If no sport, club, ensemble name, etc., is selected, the crewneck sweatshirt will come with "Fighting Irish" under the STVM logo. 

We’re proud to offer new ways for our students and families to show their Irish pride—thank you for your continued support!

Questions? Please email administration@stvm.com