BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 2ND

Join us for Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 6 - 9 p.m. This special evening gives parents the chance to experience a day in the life of their student while also connecting with our STVM community.

The evening will begin with a welcome from President Dave Vitatoe and Principal Erin Faetanini, followed by opportunities to:

• Sign up for the Parents’ Club and Booster Club

• Visit the nurse and turn in any outstanding paperwork

• Stop by the Spirit Shop (aka Bookstore)

• Explore and sign up for other STVM clubs and organizations

Parents will then have the opportunity to follow their student’s class schedule, meet teachers, and learn more about the exciting academic journey ahead.

We look forward to seeing you there!

NEW - ONLINE ATTENDANCE REPORTING TOOL

STVM families can now report a student’s full-day absence, late arrival, or early dismissal online through their MyIrish account.

This new feature provides a simple, convenient way to submit attendance information and helps strengthen communication between families and the school.

Going forward, online reporting is available and is the preferred method for reporting an absence, early dismissal or late arrival. 

As of now, families may continue to report an absence, late arrival, or early dismissal by phone.

Top of the Hill: If the car line is backed up to the top of the Maple Street hill, students can enter the campus at door 12 from Maple Street. Do not pull into the Bus Lane. Please have students exit the passenger side of the vehicle only; and only drop off on the east side of Maple Street.  Do NOT drop off on the west side of Maple Street, heading up the hill.  

Pick-Up:

Follow the same procedures as for arrival. Student pick up is a door 6. Additionally, students may be picked up at Door 12 on Maple Street. The Visitor Parking Lot at the corner of Maple Street and Market Street is also available for use during dismissal. Please avoid parking in the bus lane or on Maple Street.

Please note that student drivers coming from the top or bottom of the hill will be directed to the Student Parking Lot. 

AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEEDURES 

After-School Policy Reminder

A quick refresher on our after-school procedures:

• 3:00 p.m. – School day ends; students have until 3:12 p.m. (warning bell) to visit lockers, see teachers, or head to activities.

• 3:15 p.m. – All students must be in a supervised activity (sports, clubs, tutoring, detention) or signed into Extended Supervision (Room 131). Academic wings lock at this time.

• Extended Supervision runs 3:15–4:30 p.m., free of charge. Students must sign in/out and use the digital hall pass to leave the room.

• Pickup is at the Band Entrance (rear of building, Walnut St.) by 4:30 p.m. Late pickups are billed $1.00/minute to the tuition account.

• Students not in an approved activity or Extended Supervision by 3:15 p.m. will receive an automatic AM Detention the next school day.

• Students are not permitted to hang out on campus, in the training room, Cogrove, or any other STVM building without direct supervision by a STVM faculty/Staff Member.

LOST & FOUND

Lost something? We might have it! Check this week’s Lost & Found photo—items shown are “on the clock” and will be cleared out if not claimed by next week.  All Lost & Found items are in the Front Office.

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION

For student-athletes interested in competing at the collegiate level, please review the information provided using the link below. This resource outlines important requirements and steps necessary for NCAA eligibility across all divisions. It also provides useful tips for the college recruiting process! These things are essential for any student-athlete considering participation at the next level. 

Click here!

STATE SCHOLARSHIP FAMLIES: IMPORTANT REMINDER

Families receiving state scholarships such as  

• EdChoice

• JPSN

• Autism Scholarship

Please watch your mail for award letters and acceptance forms.

Please return the signed acceptance form to the front office as soon as possible — scholarships cannot be funded without a completed acceptance form.

Also, watch your email for any additional paperwork requests and return anything requested promptly to avoid delays in funding.

WELCOME BACK MESSAGE FROM DR. HOLLENBAUGH

Please click on the Counselor's Corner tab to read a message from our College & Career Counselor, with tips for students at each grade level as well as their parents. And don't forget to check out the Counselor's Corner tab regularly for important dates, scholarship links, resources, and other details on the college and career planning process, as well as information on our health and wellness counselors and services!

FALL SPORTS PASSES NOW AVAILABLE

Cheer on the Irish all season long! Fall Season Passes are now available for Football, Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer. These passes are sold by sport and allow admission to all regular season home games for that team!

Visit our Hometown Ticketing page using the link below to view pass options, pricing, and purchase your season pass before the season begins. We look forward to seeing you at our home events. Go Irish!

Click Here!

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FALL YOUTH NIGHTS: K-8 STUDENTS GET FREE ADMISSION

Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends to our Fall 2026 Youth Nights! Admission is free for all students in grades K-8, plus there will be free food, drinks and treats, games, activities, giveaways and more!

• Football and Cheer | Friday August 28, 2026 at 7 p.m. | VanDevere Automotive Family Stadium

• Marching Band |Friday Sept. 18, 2026 at 7 p.m. | VanDevere Automotive Family Stadium

• Girls Volleyball | Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. | LeBron James Arena

• Boys Soccer | Tuesday, Sept. 29 at  7 p.m. | VanDevere Automotive Family Stadium

PICTURE RETAKE DAY: SEPT 3 

Picture retakes are Sept. 3 during lunches/Innovation.

Please note that your picture will NOT be taken if you are not following the guidelines.

GRADES 9-11 DRESS CODE: Students should be in regular or formal dress code as follows:

Boys: 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 with the appropriate shoes following the dress code are required. 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. Hair color must be of the approved color per the dress code guidelines.

Girls: 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 with the appropriate shoes following the dress code are required.

*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. Hair color must be of the approved color per the dress code guidelines. Nose piercings are NOT permitted and should not be hidden under reading glasses.

GRADE 12 DRESS CODE

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. Boys: Collared shirt and tie (bow-ties welcome), or sweater and collared shirt for boys with dress code pants and shoes. Girls: a dressy shirt or a dress or maxi skirt. Students may also wear the dress code uniform shirts with collars and dress code approved bottoms. *All hairstyles and colors must follow the student handbook. Nose piercings are NOT permitted and should not be hidden under reading glasses.

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

JOIN PARENTS' CLUB TODAY!

The STVM Parents’ Club provides major support for our students, teachers, and families!

Whole School Tailgates ☘ Senior Surprises ☘ Teacher Appreciation Lunches ☘ Guest Speakers ☘ Spirit Signs ☘ Grants for Teachers/Clubs ☘ Mother’s Night Out ☘ Used Uniform Sales ☘ Senior Parking Spot Painting, and more!

Membership Dues: $25 for 1 year, $90 for 4 years. All you need to do to join Parents’ Club is fill out a short form online and pay dues. There is no time commitment for membership, just a willingness to pitch in and support our school!

To join, visit: stvm.com/parents-club. We will also have a table at Back-to-School Night on Sept. 2 where you can check your membership status, sign up, and/or pick up your membership gift.  

Note: Parents’ Club holds monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. All are welcome to attend!  Mark your calendars for our next meeting on Sept. 9 at 5:45 pm in the Student Center. Monthly meetings feature speakers from the administration, which is a great way to keep up with what is going on at school.

Follow Parents’ Club on Instagram or Facebook  for event reminders and links to volunteer signups!

YARD SIGNS: FALL ORDERS DUE AUG. 28

Parents’ Club has opened the fall sales window for yard signs for all sports, clubs and activities!! Signs are $20 each (includes stake). For SENIORS ONLY, for just $2 more, get it personalized! Orders are open NOW through August 28. We have some signs in stock, which you may pick up in the Bookstore as soon as we receive payment. If your sign is not in stock, we will order it and it will be available in early September. All purchasers will be notified by email when your sign is ready to be picked up in the Bookstore. Venmo (@stvm-parentsclub@stvm-parentsclub), check (payable to STVM Parents’ Club), and cash accepted for payment. Click here to order. Please email Nicole Ricchiuti if you have questions. GO IRISH! 

The STVM Parents' Club is excited to host our 4th Annual Football Tailgate on Friday, Sept. 11 from 5:30-7 pm in the Pier Pavilion (by the new scoreboard). This is a fun and spirited event you don't want to miss! 

Plan to join us prior to kickoff of the Fighting Irish's football game against Firestone. You do not need to be a member of Parents' Club to attend. All Irish fans are welcome: parents, students, alumni, fans and friends!

This is a ticketed event. Space is limited, so get your tickets today! Tailgate tickets are only $5 per person or $10 per family. 

You may pay with Venmo (@stvm-parentsclub, no service fees applied) or HomeTown ticketing (service fees will be applied). If using Venmo, please note that the payment is for Tailgate Tickets and include how many guests if buying the family option.

Note: tickets for the football game must be purchased separately.

Parents' Club will be providing a big spread of pizza, subs, chips, desserts, and pop/water. To keep costs low, we are accepting donations of water, soda and chips. Please click here to sign up. Items may be dropped off in the Main Office during school hours (8am-3pm) on Weds. 9/9/25 or Thurs. 9/10/25. Please label them "Parents Club Tailgate."

We hope to see you there, GO IRISH!

MUM SALE: ORDERS DUE MONDAY, SEPT. 14

STVM Parents' Club is excited to announce that orders are now being accepted for our Fall Mum Sale! We have switched to a new supplier this year, and we are happy to offer families 8-inch mum plants for just $12 from a local grower who is well-known for their quality plants! It’s a win-win:  you get beautiful fall plants, and STVM’s Parents’ Club will use the proceeds to support our students, teachers, staff, and families. 

Orders Due: Monday, Sept. 14

Mum Pickup: Saturday, Sept. 19, 10am - 12pm

Click here to place your order. You may order for family & friends or share the link for them to order on their own. 

Email questions to parentsclub@stvm.com. Thank you!

Full service lunch will be available to students starting Monday, 8/17. Breakfast will also be available each morning starting on Thursday, 8/20. However, the cafeteria will be closed Wednesday, 8/19 for the all-student picnic, during which lunch will be provided by the school.

For new students, Parents/Guardians can choose to set up a prepaid account to charge their food purchases. Cash is also accepted at the registers. If you already have an account, you do not need to register again. Accounts and balances are active from last year.

Families can easily register and manage their student’s lunch account online through PaySchools Central. This secure platform allows you to load funds, view balances, and track purchases anytime.

To get started:

1. Visit the PaySchools Central website.

2. Select the “Register” option from the menu. The portal will guide you through the steps to
   establish your account. The registration information should be the parent/guardian, not the student. Use a parent/guardian email address — do not use your student’s STVM email address.

3. You will be prompted to enter your contact data and a payment method to activate your account.

4. Once all information is entered, you will receive an email from PaySchools Central with a link to confirm the registration and create your password.

5. The first time you log in, you will need to indicate which student(s) to attach to your account using the Add/View student tab. Student names are already loaded in the PaySchools Central system.

6. You will need the following information::

   • Choose Ohio for the state.

   • Under District, select Saint Vincent Saint Mary.

   • Student ID: You will need your student's ID (Log into your MyIrish account and the student ID's are listed on the Contact Card)

Help videos:

https://payschools.com/walkthrough-videos/

The "PaySchools Central APP" is available on Google Play or Apple App Store as well.

Once your account is set up, you can conveniently add funds online and ensure your student always has lunch money ready.

Parking Permits

Student Parking Permits are on sale for $70 (first come, first served).

🕘 Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM

Bring your completed Parking Permit Application to the STVM Bookstore.

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.

2026-27 SCHOOL CALENDAR

The 2026-27 School Calendar is available on our Website. We have transitioned our Calendar from the MyIrish/Blackbaud system to a Google Calendar. You can view the calendar on the Website, add it to your Google Calendar, and subscribe to the iCal for iOS. 

Please visit the Calendar page to find all the links. 

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 using the new Online Attendence Reporting Tool in MyIrish, or call 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..