Academic Award Ceremony, April 30, 2026 at 7 p.m. (schoolwide event). Invitations to be sent soon.
Senior Sunset, April 30, 2026 (immediately following awards), approximately 9:30 p.m.
Senior Farewell Mass, May 1, 2026 at 10 a.m. LeBron James Arena. Senior Superlative announced after Mass.
Senior Capstone, May 4-8, 2026.
Powder Puff/Senior Movie Night, May 8, 2026, 8-10 p.m.
Senior Graduation Practice, May 14, 2026, LBJ Arena
Senior Capstone Presentations, May 14, 2026
Senior Run Out and Picnic, May 14, 2026
Baccalaureate Mass, May 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. at St. Hilary Catholic Church
Graduation, May 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre
Click here for the key dates document.
Join us as we celebrate the dedication, leadership, and accomplishments of our senior student-athletes throughout the season. Be sure to come out and support these seniors as they are recognized for their hard work and commitment to their teams.
ATTENTION SENIORS!
NEW MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COLLECTION FORM
We now have an online form for you to submit all of your MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS you have received from colleges and universities, scholarship granting organizations and other institutions. Please complete this form for each scholarship offer you receive from each Granting Scholarship Organization, Institution or College/University; one entry is required per scholarship. You must upload a copy of your official scholarship award letter with each submission.
All scholarship information must be submitted no later than May 1, 2026, as this information is critical to STVM, and will be captured and proudly displayed in the Graduation Program under your name.
It’s your time, seniors! ✨ Fill out this form to be featured on the @stvmclassof2026 Instagram page and the school’s social media channels. Let’s celebrate YOU and all you’ve accomplished!
Have questions? Reach out to Sophia Morabito, Marketing Coordinator, at smorabito@stvm.com.
We can’t wait to spotlight the Class of 2026! ☘️
GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Don't forget to order Graduation announcements! Order through Herff Jones; view the ordering information here or visit the website.
CAPSTONE 2026
Here are the key dates and requirements to keep in mind for the 2026 Capstone Experience for seniors:
Capstone Experience Timeline: Your Capstone can take place at any point during the school year, but the dedicated Capstone Week is May 4-8, 2026.
Shadowing Hours
Seniors are required to complete 25 hours of shadowing outside of STVM. Hours may be split between multiple locations, and you may shadow outside of Ohio if you choose.
Community Sponsor
Each senior must contact and secure a community sponsor who will help guide their Capstone Experience.
Capstone Proposal
This was to have been turned in March 2.
Capstone Presentation
After completing the experience, seniors will return to STVM on Thursday, May 14, 2026, to submit all required assignments and present on their Capstone Experience.
For complete details, please see the Capstone packet and proposal form available in MyIrish (Blackbaud) under Resources. Please review everything thoroughly before submitting your proposal.
Questions?
If you have any questions after reviewing the materials, please contact Beth Dolan at bdolan@stvm.com
Start planning now and make the most of this exciting opportunity to explore your future career interests!
For this school year, yearbooks can be ordered anytime through the Yearbook Order Center by searching for St. Vincent-St. Mary or entering school code #3108.
Please note: The price will increase in January, so be sure to purchase your copy of To the Heights now!
ATTN: Senior Parents! You can celebrate your student and express your love with a dedication; click here to learn more.
SENIOR SPIRITWEAR
On Mondays, seniors can wear their short-sleeve t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, crewneck sweater or hoodie with uniform bottoms. Monday will be the only day that seniors can wear their hoodies. All other senior gear can be worn on Fridays, as part of spirit day.
Monday: All class of 2026 gear, including hoodies
Tuesday-Thursday - regular uniform
Friday: All class of 2026 gear, except hoodies.
VIRTUAL SENIOR MEETING JANUARY 27
STVM held a 30-minute virtual senior parent meeting on January 27. We shared important information about special events and key dates leading up to graduation for the Class of 2026!
Click here for the key dates document.
Caps, gowns, and tassels will be provided by the school. Do not order these items through Herff Jones.
Announcements and other graduation items may be ordered individually through Herff Jones; view the ordering information here or visit the website.
Please check the Counselor's Corner weekly for information on the college admissions process, including STVM's use of Naviance, an educational data management platform used by STVM to help manage the college application process.
The Counselor's Corner also lists testing information (ACT, SAT) and is updated weekly with scholarship information. Make sure to check it out!