We are pleased to share an important update aligned with our strategic priority to strengthen the safety and well-being of our school community. Beginning this January, Officer Pam Brown will officially join St. Vincent–St. Mary High School as our School Resource Officer.

Officer Brown has served with the Akron Police Department for 33 years, most recently as a Missing Persons Detective, and brings exceptional training and experience to our campus. She is no stranger to STVM. Since 2016, she has supported athletic events, school functions, and, most recognizably, served as our after-school crossing officer. She and her husband are also proud STVM parents of two alumni: Devin ’13 and Zoe ’20.

In January, Officer Brown will retire from full-time APD service but will continue as an active, fully-certified Reserve Officer. At STVM, she will serve as an armed, uniformed officer—a visible, highly trained presence dedicated to the safety of our students and staff.

Research and best practices affirm that a consistent law-enforcement presence is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk and enhance security. This role reflects our commitment to proactive safety, layered security, and a caring, mission-driven approach to protecting our community.

Officer Brown has already begun reviewing safety procedures and collaborating with Mr. Gary Shadie, Dean of Student Safety and Accountability. Together, they will strengthen campus patrols, emergency preparedness, and everyday vigilance to ensure the safest environment for our students to learn and thrive.

As a Marianist school, we are called to educate in the spirit of family and provide a community where every student is known, valued, and protected. Adding this position directly supports that mission and our shared commitment to student well-being.

We are grateful for Officer Brown’s long-standing dedication to the STVM community and are excited to welcome her into this new and vital role.

The 2nd Semester schedule change window will be open from December 3–10, 2025.

Schedule change forms will be available beginning December 3 outside Mrs. Sanor’s office. Forms must include signatures from the teacher, parent, and administration.

Please note that not all schedule change requests can be honored due to class sizes and other factors.

A $50 Schedule Change Fee is required and must be paid in the Bookstore prior to approval. Checks may be made payable to STVM.

All outstanding work that teachers are allowing students to submit must be turned in by 3  p.m. on Friday, December 12. Any assignments or tests not completed by that date will receive a grade of 0 for the quarter. 

Adopt-A-Family Information

Assignments & Instructions

• Adopt-a-Family Assignments

• Student Instructions

Gift collection will begin next week, and the final date to turn in gifts is Friday, December 12th. 

Thank you to all students, staff, and families for your generosity and spirit of service. Together, we’re making Christmas special for 12 families who would otherwise go without. 

This is a beautiful, faithful STVM tradition that has been going strong for nearly 40 years — let’s make this one of our best yet!

This Ohio Scholarship Tax-Credit Program lets you “Turn Taxes into Tuition” by directing your tax dollars to our St. Vincent-St. Mary High School students.  The money will be used for tuition assistance for those students with the greatest need. This will help STVM meet its fundraising goals and keep tuition affordable. You don't have to have a student attending STVM to be eligible. All Ohio taxpayers can participate. 

How does it work? Make a donation to Angel Scholarship Fund, for which you may receive a 100% Ohio income tax credit of up to $750 ($1,500 if married filing jointly) against your 2025 state tax liability. These funds will be used to provide tuition assistance for Catholic school students, and you can direct the funds specifically to STVM. In other words, the state of Ohio allows you to "spend" some of the state income taxes (that you must pay anyway) to provide tuition assistance for STVM students. The Angel Scholarship Fund is a win-win-win for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, and our Catholic schools.

Click here to watch this short video explaining how easy it is to contribute to the Angel Scholarship Fund.

Click here to learn more and to make your gift.  

Click here to read the FAQs. 

THE LEPRECHAUN NETWORK
IS LIVE!

The STVM Broadcasting Team is actively publishing on the new student-run site, The Leprechaun Network. Thanks to the Educator Initiative Grant Program from the GAR Foundation, STVM students in the journalism classes can publish their stories while developing journalistic ethics and digital literacy skills.  We welcome the entire STVM community to enjoy the voices of our students as they share their stories of STVM from their unique perspectives.

SHOWCASE 2026

BACK TO THE '80s

Save the Date for Showcase 2026!

Now in its 40th year, Showcase is STVM's largest fundraiser and annual auction with proceeds supporting tuition assistance, campus improvements, and operating needs. This milestone event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at House Three Thirty in Akron. Join us for an evening of great food, open bar, music, auctions, raffles, and the wonderful company of the Irish family all in support of our students. 

Get Involved!

We would love your help in making Showcase a success, and we have volunteer opportunities for every schedule and skill set. Click here for the SignUp Genius with descriptions of volunteer needs and options to sign up. 

Please reach out to Michelle Schaeffer, Senior Director of Advancement and Alumni Engagement, at mschaeffer@stvm.com to be added to the volunteer email list or if you have any questions.

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.

The Ski & Snowboard Club is gearing up for another exciting season on the slopes!

Local Outings: Boston Mills

(Wednesdays – 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4)
Join us after school for five fun evenings of skiing and snowboarding under the lights!

• Time: After school–8 p.m.

• Transportation: STVM bus (to resort only) or self-drive

• Cost:

  • Slope Days Program (lessons, rentals, lift tickets): $350 + $125 Club Fee

  • Club Only (own gear/pass): $125 Club Fee

• Please pay online here or bring cash/checks to Ms. Schaeffer in the Front Office.

• If you are interested in the Slope Days Program, please visit the site for lessons

  • Group Code: BMSTV5WED

    • Please enter code in the "Special Conditions" field during the purchasing process.

Destination Trip: Snowshoe, WV

(Feb. 26–Mar. 1, 2026)
Hit the mountain for a weekend getaway packed with skiing, snowboarding, and fun!

• Cost: $800 + $125 Club Fee (includes lodging, lift tickets, dinner, and transportation)

• Intermediate and above ski/snowboard experience only.