GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Don't forget to order Graduation announcements! Order through Herff Jones; view the ordering information here or visit the website.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION

Please save and make copies of all merit scholarship offers that students have received from all the colleges to which they have been accepted. Please note we just need merit offers -- not loans, grants, etc. Your child should bring all copies of their merit scholarship letters to Ms. Jessica Henry, the College & Career Counselor, as soon as they are received, so they can be entered into Naviance. This information is crucial for STVM and will also be included in the graduation program listed under your child, and their accomplishments.  

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

Your Capstone Proposal, including details about your sponsor and shadowing plans, is due March 2, 2026. Please turn in your paperwork to your morning innovation teacher as your check-in for attendance. 

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!

Capstone Proposal

Senior Capstone Experience Packet

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. 

2025-26 Yearbooks

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.

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.

• 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!

Kairos Retreat is a retreat that truly celebrates and culminates our seniors' time here at STVM. It is an experience that many of our past seniors have shared was their best experience at STVM. Kairos means "God's Time" and is a retreat led by students for students. The talks and exercises of this retreat center around the revelation of God's love as we experience it in our lives. Adults participate as co-workers with the student team that is built from previous attendees of a Kairos retreat. These 4 day/3 night retreats are held at Loyola Retreat House in Clinton, OH.

The remaining dates for Kairos Retreats this year are:

• March 22 - 25: Seniors & Juniors (deadline for application and payment: Feb. 27)

Kairos applications are here to print with more info on Kairos.  Please email Mrs. Goshe with any questions..