IRISH WEEKLY

NEW BLOCK & BELL SCHEDULES RELEASED 

This past week, we held a virtual parent meeting to share more information about STVM's new bell schedule, the 6-of-8 Rotating Drop Block Schedule. Included below is the link to the presentation shared during that meeting, along with the official bell schedule, rotation, and the auxiliary bell schedules used throughout the year.

If you were unable to attend, please review the information included here and email any questions to administration@stvm.com.

• Presentation Link

• Rotation

• Bell Schedules

• FAQ

Student Schedules AVAILABLE AUGUST 3 @ 12:00 AM

To view your schedule:

1. Log in to your MyIrish account.

2. Select Schedule. To see your classes, click on the Courses tab

3. Navigate to August 20 to view your schedule rotation for the upcoming school year.

Please note that schedules have been carefully developed based on:

• Teacher recommendations

• Course selections submitted last spring

• Class availability and the overall master schedule

Every effort has been made to place students in their first-choice courses.

Schedule Change Requests

The schedule change request window will open Monday, August 3, at 9:00 a.m. and close Tuesday, August 11, at 3:00 p.m. This timeline allows our staff to process approved changes before the first day of school.

Students requesting a schedule change must:

• Complete the official Schedule Change Request Form.

• Submit the completed form along with the $50 schedule change fee before any approved changes will be processed.

Schedule Change Request Form and payment may be dropped off at the Irish Spirit Shop during normal school hours.

If a schedule change is approved, the updated schedule will appear in MyIrish.

Questions regarding scheduling should be directed to scheduling@stvm.com. Please do not email Ms. Sanor directly, as all requests will be processed through the scheduling office.

Important Information

Schedule changes are approved only when there is a legitimate academic or scheduling reason. Requests will not be approved for the following reasons:

• To change teachers

• To be in a class with friends

• To have a class at a preferred time of day

Building a master schedule that meets the academic needs of every student is a complex process. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to accommodate students while maintaining balanced class sizes and preserving the integrity of the overall schedule. Only requests that meet the established criteria will be considered.

Please note that Wednesday, August 19, is a mandatory attendance day and counts as an official school day. Attendance will be taken, and students who are not present will be marked absent.

Schedule for the Day:

7:30–7:55 a.m. – Student Arrival (following normal drop-off procedures)

7:55 a.m. – Morning Meeting

8:15–11:50 a.m. – Information Session Rotations
Students should bring their fully charged Chromebook. School pictures will also be taken during the morning. Students may Dress up following Uniform Policy guidelines or wear their approved school uniform.

11:50 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Closing Session in the LBJ Arena

12:15–3:00 p.m. (Optional) – Green Street Social at the stadium, sponsored by the STVM Student Council. All students are invited and encouraged to attend! Students may change into casual clothing before heading to the social.

FRESHMAN MASS & RECEPTION

The Class of 2030 and their families are invited to join us for a special Mass & Welcome Reception on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Mass will start at 8:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (located across the street from STVM. Families may park in STVM's lot off of Maple Street). Mass will be followed by a reception in our Student Center with light breakfast fare. Students will receive their STVM Chromebook at the reception. RSVP by August 14, 2026 by clicking here. 

We're excited to welcome our incoming freshmen and our transfer students to the Irish Family. 

Please see the schedule for MANDATORY ORIENTATION  days:

CLASS OF 2030 ORIENTATION:

Date: Monday, August 17  

Time: 7:55 AM- 3:00 PM  

Attire:  school uniform

What to bring: a water bottle and a packed lunch, a loaded lunch account, or cash to purchase lunch.

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Date: Tuesday, August 18

Time: 7:55 AM - 3:00 PM

Attire: Class of 2030 Shirt  with uniform bottoms:  

What to bring: your STVM-issued Chromebook (fully charged); a water bottle; and a packed lunch, a loaded lunch account, or cash to purchase lunch.

TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION:

Date: Tuesday, August 18

Time: 7:55 AM - 12:15 PM

Attire: school uniform

What to Bring: a water bottle and your beautiful self -- we will have everything you need for the day!

Students may enter the building through door 6 (lower parking lot) or door 12 ( Arena entrance).  Doors will open, and supervision will begin at 7:30 AM.  Students should report to the Student Center upon arrival.

School Picture Day is Wednesday, August 19, 2026. All students and staff will need to be photgraphed for Student and Staff ID's.  Photos will also be availabe for purchase. 

Students are permitted to dress up following the guidelines in the dress code policy, or they may simply wear their approved school uniform. 

Picture Retake Day is Thursday, September 3rd during Innovation/ lunch only. 

The Irish Family extends our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to Assistant Athletic Director Thomas Matthew, as he has accepted another position outside of STVM. 

We are excited to announce that Mike Sporich VM14 has been selected as the new Assistant Athletic Director, working alongside AD Mark Hassman.  

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. 

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.

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB PRESIDENT'S PICNIC

Mark your calendars for the STVM Athletic Booster Club President's Picnic on Friday, August 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Pavilion.

The President's Picnic is open to all STVM families, not just Booster Club members, and is a great opportunity to kick off the new school year, connect with fellow Irish families, and celebrate our school community. Whether your student participates in athletics or not, everyone is welcome.

Additional event details will be shared soon, but be sure to save the date. We look forward to seeing you there!

SAVE THE DATE: 

AUG 17 & 18 COLLEGE KICKSTART WORKSHOPS

Attention Seniors:  STVM is hosting College Kickstart Workshops Aug. 17-18 for students in the Class of 2027. 

Throughout the workshops, students will:

• Create and begin building their Common Application account

• Receive step-by-step guidance on completing application sections

• Work on college essays, personal statements, and supplemental responses

• Strengthen activities and involvement section

• Review application timelines, deadlines, and next steps

• Receive individualized support from counselors and college professionals

Since all seniors will complete a college essay as part of their summer assignments, this is a great opportunity to receive feedback from professionals and fine-tune essays before school starts.

Workshops will be offered in both morning and afternoon sessions across the two days for your convenience. Details will be emailed to students and posted in Irish Weekly.

As we continue to strengthen the STVM community and the pride that comes with it, we're pleased to share that next year's dress code includes just two minor updates that are a step toward an even more consistent and unified Irish appearance. 

Review the 2026-2027 Dress Code details here. 

Students have two options for school uniforms:

• Lands End: 

  • Create or sign into your account

  • Click on “Find your school”

  • Number Search: 900108754

• Proforma

As always, don't hesitate to reach out to administration@stvm.com with any questions!

SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS

All summer reading assignments are posted here. 

ADMISSIONS NEWS

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