Have a safe and happy summer, Irish Family!!  For awareness, The Irish Weekly will continue throughout the summer. We will be sending out updates each week about important information about the 2025-26 school year. Please stay tuned and continue to check your inbox for this email each Friday at 3 p.m. 

Last Friday, we shared some exciting leadership updates via email. Please check your email for details about our four new deans, all of whom have extensive experience at STVM.  

In addition to the four new Deans, David Cochrane will move into an Associate Principal role, where he will work closely with Mrs. Faetanini to improve our strategic initiatives of instructional support, academic excellence, student accountability, and safety. David will continue to oversee our Student Affairs Office.  

All together, the 2025-26 School Leadership includes: 

• Erin Faetanini, Principal

• David Cochrane, Associate Principal

• Rob Brown, Dean of Student Formation

• Jennifer McElhaney, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction

• Angela Sanor, Dean of Student Services

• Gary Shadie, Dean of Student Accountability and Safety

Together, this new leadership team stands ready to guide STVM into a year of meaningful growth and focused impact! You can also view the email here. 

Final grades will be posted in Blackbaud today!  Transcripts will be sent to colleges in June.  Seniors do not need to request that transcripts be sent.  This happens automatically.  Please contact the College Counseling Office if you need a transcript sent somewhere other than indicated in the graduation program.  

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.

We are excited to announce that STVM has recently joined the NextGrad College Opportunity Network. NextGrad is a family-owned ed-tech business headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have provided STVM with a digital screen that contains information for our students about their higher education options within our state and regionally. NextGrad empowers you, our students, to continue your education beyond high school by introducing you to institutions, programs, and opportunities that you may not know existed.

It will also showcase information from the College and Career Counselor regarding college application and financial aid events, college representative visits, local scholarships, and other college and career resources. 

Additionally, NextGrad gives back to our school annually through their scholarship foundation. NextGrad has paid back over $600,000 to partner high schools in their network.

We encourage you to check out our NextGrad screen in the Student Center. Please note - it is not a touchscreen. Various ads will automatically scroll through the screen. 

Student schedules for the 2025-26 school year will be available at the beginning of August. There will be a window prior to the start of the school year to request a schedule change.

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. Please contact Ms. McCarthy or Mrs. Jurevicius with any questions.

• May 31, 2025: Freshman Event 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  
  

• July 16, 2025: Freshman Summer Social 8 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
  
  

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

• August 18, 2025: Freshman First Day of School and Orientation,        8 a.m.– 12 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE: Parents’ Club is hosting a Used Uniform Sale on Tuesday, June 10, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the STVM student center. Items range in price from $1-$10. Cash or check preferred; Venmo will also be accepted. Don’t miss out on your chance to save money!

DONATE NOW: Do you have items your student has outgrown? SENIOR PARENTS, do you want to declutter your seniors’ closet? Gently used uniforms/spirit wear/sports items may be dropped off at the STVM office during school hours.

VOLUNTEER: We need volunteers to assist with the sale. Setup will begin at 2:30 p.m. Please contact Tracy Fox at  330-256-3385 or tlfox99@yahoo.com. 

Per STVM's tuition agreement signed at the time of registration, please remember that all tuition payments are expected to be paid with the following guidelines:

Returning Students:

• Tuition accounts for current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are expected to be paid in full by May 31, 2025.

• Returning students with outstanding balances will not be permitted to return to campus for the following school year, including all summer programs, until all amounts owed are received and paid in full. Summer programs include weight training, camps, athletic practices, summer classes, band camp, etc.

Please reach out to Barb DeGrand in the business office at bdegrand@stvm.com with any questions.

HAVE YOU DONATED TO THE FUND THIS YEAR?

Every gift—big or small—helps bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of educating each student. As we approach the end of the fiscal year, we invite you to support The Fund for STVM and help us reach our $450,000 goal. Your support ensures we can meet essential campus needs and continue providing an exceptional experience for all students. Gifts must be received by June 30—make yours today and be part of the impact!

Please visit The Fund for STVM page to learn more or to make a donation today.

CLASS OF 2026

SENIOR PARKING SPOT PAINTING

Make your first SENIOR MEMORY and paint your parking spot for the 2025-26 school year! The STVM Parents' Club is once again coordinating this fun activity. There will be approximately 10 days scheduled in July and August with varying times and days of the week. Stay tuned! An email with more information, prices, dates, and sign up links will be sent to the Class of 2026 and their parents soon. Note: all designs MUST be submitted and approved, and you MUST come to paint your spot on the scheduled days ONLY.