Student Schedules are live in their MyIrish (Blackbaud) account. Per our handbook policy, we will offer a two-day course change request period that will start on Monday, August 11th at 12"00 AM and end on Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59 PM.  Please see the policy for schedule changes that is outlined in our Parent/Student Handbook: 

"STVM will do its best to accommodate student course selections; however, not every course selection may be satisfied. Schedule changes will be made only in special circumstances (medical needs, course failure, documented learning differences, etc.). Requests for specific teachers, class periods, or free periods will not be honored. A $50.00 schedule change fee must be paid before a course change request is reviewed. The Dean of Student Services will waive the fee, and you will be refunded, if the change is requested due to an error in scheduling, if we were not able to accommodate one of the student's initial requests, or if it is a correction based on graduation and academic requirements."

Students were placed in classes based on the course selection sheets filled out in Spring, and their alternate electives were used to ensure that each student had a full schedule.

CCP Study Block Requests: Students taking approved CCP courses online will need to request a study block for each semester if they would like one.  You MUST complete the google form if you are requesting a study block for approved CCP courses.  You will not need to pay the request change fee to make this request. 

To request a change in schedule, please follow the process below: 

1. Please CLICK HERE to pay the $50.00 course change fee (this is a flat fee, no service charges will be added) before submitting the change of schedule request. You may also drop off cash or a check at the main office by Tuesday, 8/12.  No change request will be reviewed until the fee is paid. If your fee is waived, you will be refunded the $50.00. 

2. After you pay the $50.00 fee, please CLICK HERE to submit a change of schedule request.  Only students have access to the form and must log in with their STVM email.

**Please note that links will not be live until the course change window opens on Monday, August 11th at 12:00 AM. 

What to expect after you submit your request and pay the fee: 

1. If the schedule change is approved, you will see your schedule updated in MyIrish within one week and any refunds will be processed at the same time.  

2. If your request is denied or not possible because of scheduling conflicts, you will receive an email from scheduling@stvm.com with the next steps. 

** Please note if your student has outstanding fees and/or paperwork, their schedule will not be released until all issues have been resolved.  Thank you for your prompt attention. to any issues. 

Families of new incoming Freshmen and Transfer students: your student should have received an email to their school email account inviting them to set up their MyIrish (formerly Blackbaud) account. Please click HERE to access a step-by-step guide on getting your student's account activated. If you encounter any issues, an email address is included in the guide through which you can direct any questions. 

Chromebooks will be available for pickup at the Freshman Welcome Mass and Reception or on the first day of Orientation in the LRC. Transfer students will receive their Chromebooks on Tuesday, 8/18, during Orientation Day. 

New After School Policy Begins 8.21.2025

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 PM each day.

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

• Extended Supervision (Room 131) runs from 3:15–4:30 PM 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 PM will incur a fee.

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

• Academic wings will be locked at 3:15 PM 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.  

FRESHMEN MASS 

AND RECEPTION

We are pleased to invite our new Freshmen families to our special Freshman Welcome Mass and Reception as we begin this exciting new chapter together. RSVP Here

Please join us for 8:30 a.m. mass at St. Vincent de Paul Parish. 164 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44303

Freshmen and their families are invited to meet directly at the church and sit in pews near the front. Please note that pews will not be reserved, so please plan to arrive early to Mass.

After Mass, we will gather at the STVM Student Center for a reception with light refreshments, a warm welcome from school leaders. 

Students will also pick up their Chromebooks at the reception. 

We look forward to celebrating with you and officially welcoming you to the Irish Family!

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. 

7:30-8:00am: Arrival per normal drop off policies 

8:00: Morning Meeting 

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

11:45-12:00: Closing in the LBJ Arena 

12:15-3:00 (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 12:15–3:00 PM 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!

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.

To better align with our school identity, we are rebranding Blackbaud to MyIrish. This change reflects our goal to create a cohesive, user-friendly experience that feels uniquely STVM. MyIrish is our community’s go-to platform for schedules, grades, important documents, the application process, and more.  

Our goal is simple: to make MyIrish the central access point for our families and staff — and a platform that reflects the excellence and organization we strive for in every area of STVM life.

Please be sure to update MyIrish with your current contact information including cell phone number. In addition to email and social media, we also use an automated dial system to provide pre-recorded voice messages in the event of an emergency or school closure. 

All parents and guardians are invited to join us for our first meeting of the school year on Weds., August 13, at STVM @ 5:45 p.m. (our Executive Board will meet briefly @ 5:30 p.m.). This month’s guest speaker is Principal Erin Faetanini. We hope you will join us!

Volunteers are needed for some upcoming events supported by Parents’ Club: the Freshman Mass Reception on Aug. 17, the Tailgate on Sept. 12, and Flower Pickup on Sept. 20. We are also looking to fill some open volunteer spots, including helping with membership, hospitality, and staff appreciation lunches, or serving as the campus ministry liaison or a parent rep. for the freshman or junior classes. Email us at parentsclub@stvm.com to volunteer or to ask questions -- or come to the meeting and ask then!

Not a member yet or need to renew? All you need to do to join Parents’ Club is fill out a short form online and pay dues ($25 for 1 year, $90 for 4 years). There is no time commitment for membership, just a willingness to pitch in and support our school! To join, visit stvm.com/parents-club and click on “JOIN THE PARENTS’ CLUB TODAY.”

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 25. We have some signs in stock (including band, cross country, cheer, football, golf, tennis, and volleyball), 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 should be available by the first week of 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!

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

As part of our ongoing commitment to student health, safety, and wellness, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School will be fully implementing our Drug and Alcohol Policy, which includes a random drug testing program, during the upcoming school year. This initiative is an important part of our mission to nurture the whole person and ensure a safe, supportive environment for all students to learn and grow.

We encourage all parents and guardians to review this policy, which is outlined in the 2025-2026 Parent/Student Handbook (Release coming soon). It is essential that every family is aware of and understands this policy, as it will be actively enforced throughout the school year.

Our goal is to foster a drug-free school community that reflects our values and prepares students for success — mind, body, and spirit. Please take a moment to review this important section in the handbook and discuss it with your student.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR SCHEDULES

Please mark your calendars for the mandatory events listed below. Ambassadors should regularly check their school email for details on events and stay tuned to the GroupMe app for reminders.

Contact Ms. McCarthy or Mrs. Jurevicius with any questions.

• August 17, 2025: Freshman Mass, 8:30 a.m.
  
  

• August 18, 2025: Freshman First Day of School and Orientation, 8 a.m.– 3 p.m.

• October 15, 2025: Open House | 6-8 p.m.

SUMMER READING
ASSIGNMENTS

The 2025-26 Summer Reading Assignments can be found on the Website here.  

The 2025-2026 Summer Math Assignments can be found on the Website here.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

We understand families are eager to prepare for the new school year and have inquired about supply lists. At STVM, individual teachers share supply requirements through their course syllabi, which are distributed on the first day of school. This process ensures that students obtain only the materials they truly need for each class.

While families are welcome to purchase general supplies such as notebooks, pens, pencils, and folders in advance, we recommend waiting until the first day to avoid unnecessary purchases. This approach is common among many high schools and helps streamline preparation for both students and parents, and it avoids unnecessary purchasing of materials.