New Elective: Sports Performance training

We’re excited to share that, thanks to our new 8-block schedule, we’re expanding our Sports Performance Training course (formerly known as Weight Training). This elective is now more accessible to a greater number of students and has been designed to better support our student-athletes during their sports seasons.

As part of this expansion, in-season athletes who would like to participate will be scheduled into a team workout during the school day as part of this course. This change allows students to complete their athletic training during school hours, freeing up their afternoons for other extracurriculars, clubs, jobs, or study time.

We understand that this course may not be the right fit for everyone, especially for students involved in marching band, choir, visual and performing arts, or those pursuing other elective interests. That’s perfectly okay - there will still be scheduled after-school training sessions available, but these would be limited!

To help us finalize schedules, we are automatically enrolling all in-season athletes into the Sports Performance Training class unless we hear otherwise. If your student does not wish to be placed in this course, please let us know by completing this short opt-out survey no later than Tuesday, July 22.

We recognize that this course wasn’t listed as an option when you originally selected electives, so we want to be sure your student’s final schedule reflects your preferences as accurately as possible.

Thank you for your attention to this update and for helping us make the most of our new schedule structure in support of your child’s success! Go Irish!

2025-2026 Bell Schedule

We’ve made thoughtful changes to our bell schedule to better support student success, staff collaboration, and our Marianist mission. We’ll continue using the Green | Gold block schedule, with a few key improvements:

✅ What's New:

1. Late Start Mondays (9:00 AM Start)
Every Monday, classes will begin at 9:00 AM to allow students extra time for rest, appointments, or preparation. Doors will still open at the usual time. Staff will use this time for professional development and student support.

2. Daily Innovation Block + Lunch (35 mins each)
A daily study hall period gives all students time during the day to complete assignments, ask for help, or decompress. Later in the year, this time may be used for clubs, enrichment, or mentoring.

3. Eight Instructional Blocks
Students will now be scheduled into eight instructional blocks, allowing more room for electives and support services without sacrificing core academics. Study Hall will no longer take up a full class block, though it may be scheduled for students with additional academic needs.

💡 Why It Matters:

• More time for academic support and planning

• Greater access to electives and enrichment

• Reduced student stress and after-school workload

• Stronger teacher collaboration and earlier interventions

• We believe these updates will create a more balanced and enriching experience for all.

👉 View the six bell schedules
📧 scheduling@stvm.com
⛔ Note: Schedule change requests will not be accepted until August, when official dates are announced.

2025–2026 STVM Uniform Policy 

The updated Uniform Policy for the 2025–2026 school year is now available. It includes new Nike polos and crewnecks via the BSN website, 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!

2025-26 TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS & CONTRACT

As you prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to make sure you’re aware of the transportation options available to STVM families. From STVM-operated routes to public school district transportation and Metro RTA, there are a variety of ways to get to and from campus.

For details and the 2025-26 STVM Transportation Contract, click here. The deadline is today - July 18th. 

It's time to reconnect with your small group and classmates. 

• Thursday, July 24th

• 6:30 p.m. Mass | 7 p.m. Reunion

• St. Francis de Sales (Akron) | 4900 Manchester Road

• RSVP to jgoshe@stvm.com

2025-26 Student Schedules

Students can log into MyIrish and click on the “Course Request” tab to review the course requests they selected in the spring.

If you’re considering a change, please note that specific details about how to request a schedule change will be shared when the schedule change window opens in mid-August.

Keep in mind that any changes made that do not align with the original course requests may be subject to a fee.

If you have questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at: scheduling@stvm.com.

2025-26 Parking Permits

Student Parking Permits are now 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.

Class of 2026: Senior Painted Parking Spots

Make your first senior memory—paint your parking spot for $100 (includes your permit fee).
✅ To reserve a spot, seniors must:

1. Submit the Google Form Contract

2. Pay the $100 fee to the Parents' Club

Before painting:

• Submit the Parking Permit Application to the Bookstore

• Get design approval

🎨 Sign Up to Paint: Senior Signup Link
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent Volunteers: Parent Signup Link

Note: Paint is provided. Students must provide own brushes, rollers, paint tray(s), tape, towels/wipes, paint tray(s), containers to mix paint, trash bags, etc. No trash should be left behind. Spots #1–60 are reserved for seniors and painting is first come, first served.

📧 Questions? Email ParentsClub@stvm.com

AP Test Scores

We are thrilled to share the continued growth and success of our students in Advanced Placement (AP) coursework at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Over the past five years, our commitment to academic rigor, student support, and college readiness has been reflected in remarkable trends:

• More Students Rising to the Challenge: Since 2021, the number of students participating in AP courses has nearly doubled, from 85 to 167 in 2025.
  
  

• Record-High Exam Participation: In 2025, our students took 371 AP exams—the highest in school history!
  
  

• Strong Performance on National Standards: 78.4% of our AP students in 2025 scored a 3 or higher, up from 75.27% in 2024.
  
  

• Consistent Achievement: For the second consecutive year, over 130 students earned a passing score on at least one AP exam, demonstrating resilience and academic excellence across disciplines.

This data not only reflects the hard work of our students but also speaks volumes about the dedication of our faculty and the strength of our academic programs. As a STEM-designated school, we remain committed to cultivating the habits of mind and academic skills that prepare our students for success in college and beyond.

Thank you to our entire Irish family—students, teachers, and parents—for making this success possible. Together, we are building a legacy of excellence, one AP student at a time!

Stay tuned for the AP Scholar report.  You can view your child’s AP scores by logging into scores.collegeboard.org

College Board & ACT Accommodations for Rising 10th Graders

If your student has an IEP or 504 Plan and receives testing accommodations at school, please note that these accommodations do not automatically apply to standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT, AP exams, or the ACT.

In order for your students to receive appropriate accommodations on these important assessments, separate applications must be submitted for:

• College Board exams (including the PSAT, which all STVM 10th graders will take in October 2026, the SAT, and AP exams).

• ACT exams (all STVM students will take the ACT in 11th grade; this is administered by a different company and requires its own process).

To allow STVM to apply for these accommodations on your student’s behalf, please complete, sign, and return BOTH of the following consent forms:

1. Consent form for College Board (PSAT, SAT, and AP tests)

2. Consent form for ACT

Submitting these forms early helps ensure that all applications are processed in time for testing. Forms can be sent to: administration@stvm.com

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact administration@stvm.com

Student Ambassadors
Summer Events

The 2025-26 Student Ambassadors met for a leadership workshop and training this past week and will be responsible for attending several events over the summer. Please mark your calendars for the mandatory events listed below. Students should regularly check their school email for details on events and stay tuned to the Ambassadors GroupMe app for reminders.

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

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

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