IRISH WEEKLY

IRISH FAMILY CAR RAFFLE - STARTS MONDAY!

Our Fall Irish Family Car Raffle, in partnership with the VanDevere Automotive Family, is kicking off this upcoming Monday, October 12! Tickets are being sold for $10 a piece, and our goal is for each student to sell at least 20 tickets. Students who reach the 20 ticket goal will have the opportunity to win gift cards, a dress down day and so much more! New this year are specific incentives for athletic teams and clubs, with a cash prize being awarded to the top selling team and club.

The Irish Family Car Raffle has officially moved to the fall after taking place in the spring last year. The earlier timing gives students the opportunity to raise money for their teams and clubs at the start of the school year, giving programs funds to plan and budget for the year ahead!

Each student will receive a personal raffle link that can easily be shared with family and friends through text, email, or social media. 

When a ticket is purchased through a student’s link, the purchaser will have the opportunity to direct the proceeds to a specific STVM program, including athletics, clubs, and the performing arts. Every ticket sold helps support the programs and activities that bring the STVM experience to life.

Important Dates:

■ Raffle Launch: October 12

■ Raffle Ends: November 20

■ Drawing: December 2 during halftime of the Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Walsh Jesuit

More details and student raffle links will be shared on Monday!

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK

Next week is Homecoming Spirit Week! Get ready to show your Irish pride, participate in themed dress-up days, and celebrate as we build excitement for Homecoming! Please note that even with themed days, dress code rules still apply.

• Monday, October 12: Twin Day

• Tuesday, October 13: 2016

• Wednesday, October 14: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink

• Thursday, October 15: Men in Black

• Friday, October 16: Full Spirit Wear

HOMECOMING WEEK ACTIVITIES

We are excited to celebrate Homecoming 2026 with a full lineup of events beginning Thursday, October 15th. Mark your calendars and join in the celebration!

Thursday, October 15

• Flag Football Tournament 6:30 PM

• Bonfire – 8:00–9:00 PM
  Open to all students. Gather with friends and classmates for the relaunch of a great Irish tradition to kick off Homecoming!

• Senior Lock-In – 9:00 PM
  Seniors are invited to stay for the lock-in. Cost is $10 per student (payment link will be sent later this week). STVM will provide food for the seniors. Decorations will be created and provided by the senior class. Donate via the Amazon Wish List

Friday, October 16 

• STVM Varsity Football vs. Cardinal Mooney 7:00 PM

• Pre-Game Homecoming Court Announcements – (no convertibles due to new turf!)

• King & Queen Crowning Ceremony - Halftime

• Marching Band Homecoming Alumni Halftime Show – alumni are welcome to join the celebration.

We can’t wait to see our students, alumni, and families come together to make this Homecoming a weekend to remember!

HOMECOMING DANCE DETAILS

Date: Saturday, October 17

Time: 6:30–9:30 PM (All students must be present by 7:00 PM and picked up by 9:30 PM)

Location:
Todaro's Party Center
1820 Akron Peninsula Rd
Akron, OH 44313

Cost: $65/person and includes dinner and dancing. Tickets may be purchased in the Spirit Shop.

Attire: Semi-Formal | Formal

Who can attend: STVM students grades 9–12 | approved guests grades 10–12 (freshmen may not bring an outside-of-school guest)

Ticket sales close today at 3:30 p.m. The online ticket link is available HERE.

Students may purchase tickets using one of the following methods:

• Cash or Check: Purchase tickets in the Spirit Store. A completed permission form must be submitted at the time of purchase.

• Card, Tap or Other Digital Payment: Purchase tickets online through HomeTown. Completed permission forms must be turned in as soon as possible after purchasing tickets.

All students attending the dance must be present by 7 p.m. and picked up no later than 9:30 p.m.

STVM Student Permission Slip
Guest Permission Slip

ONE CALL EMERGENCY TEXT & EMAILS



You should have received a OneCall test text and email last night (Thursday 10/1). If you received both, no response is needed. If either did not arrive, please contact lwalter2@stvm.com so we can check your information. 

• Text: OneCall texts will come from 833-826-0272. Please add this phone number to your contacts. 

• Email: OneCall emails will come from mail@notify.onecallnow.com. Please add that address to your contacts or safe sender list. 

We will use text and email messages primarily for closings, delays, safety information and other time-sensitive updates. 

Voice calls will continue when appropriate.

PARENTS' CLUB UPDATE

Oct. 13 (Tues.): Parents' Club meeting, 5:45 pm in the Student Center. All are welcome! This month's guest speaker is Julie Goshe VM92, Director of Campus Ministry. 

Last Call for Membership for the 2026-27 Year: All you need to do to join or renew your Parents’ Club memberships is fill out a short form online and pay dues. There is no time commitment for membership, just a willingness to pitch in and support our school! To join/renew, visit: stvm.com/parents-club.

Used Uniform Donations: as a reminder, Parents' Club accepts donations of gently used uniforms and STVM spirit wear on an ongoing basis. Items may be dropped off to the school office during normal school hours. Thank you!

CAREER CONNECTIONS - THURSDAY, NOV 5

Career Connections gives STVM students the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers and hear directly from professionals. We invite parents, alumni, and members of our STVM community to take part on Thursday, November 5 by speaking with students about your career, sharing your experiences, and answering questions as they explore different paths for their future.

Participants will be set up at a table in the LeBron James Arena, and students will rotate through throughout the morning, stopping to talk with you and ask questions. No formal presentation is required. Signage, props, or giveaways are welcome if you’d like to bring them. Baked goods, coffee, juice, and water will be provided.  

Arrival & Setup: 7:30-8:00 AM
Student Visits: Begin 8:15-8:30 AM
Event Ends: 10:30 AM

We hope you’ll join us and share your experience with our students. Register to be part of Career Connections!  

AP EXAM REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFO

Registration is now open for the 2026–2027 AP exams. Each exam costs $99.

ORDERING AN EXAM:

To order an exam, students must submit the AP Exam Order Form and pay a non-refundable $40 deposit for each exam by 3 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026. The remaining balance for all exams must be paid by April 1, 2027. Payments may be made online (scroll down to AP Test Registration) or in the Spirit Shop. Credit card fees apply.

Students paying in person must return the completed order form to the Spirit Shop with payment to finalize their order. Questions regarding AP testing should be directed to Mrs. McElhaney in Room 342.

Click here to download the form. 

Once students have registered, they should confirm that their exam designation is marked accurately in each AP Classroom. Otherwise change fees may apply.

CHANGES TO REGISTRATION:

The College Board charges a $40 fee for exam order changes made after the applicable final ordering deadline. This fee also applies to students who are eligible for exam fee waivers.

• November 13, 2026: Deadline for full-year and first-semester course exams

• March 12, 2027: Deadline for second-semester course exams

MARIANIST LIFE NIGHT HELP

The next Marianist LIFE Night meeting is Wednesday October 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the LRC. The meetings start with a meal for students to gather in fellowship with their classmates and we need your help to continue this highlight of our gatherings! Please consider joining our Parent Meal Ministry. We need volunteers to serve and help prepare food and/or provide cash/food donations each month. Click here for the October SignUp. Please contact Angie Mosher at angie.mosher@gmail.com to be put on the mailing list or with any questions. All are welcome! 

TRUNK OR TREAT: OCT 21

Calling all families with grade school and preschool students! STVM is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Weds., October 21 from 5-6 p.m. at the VanDevere Automotive Family Stadium. STVM students will showcase their decorated cars and hand out treats and prizes. Don't miss this fun, family-friendly event! All children up to 8th-grade are invited to join us!

No RSVPs are necessary. If you have questions, please contact enrollment@stvm.com.

VACCINE CLINIC: OCT. 16

STVM is partnering with Klein’s Pharmacy to offer a vaccine clinic. Vaccines offered include: Flu, RSV, Pneumonia Vaccine, (T-Dap), COVID.

Friday, October 16. 2026

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

STVM Conference Room

• Walk-ins are welcome for the flu and COVID vaccines. However, walk-ins are not permitted for Tdap, pneumonia, or RSV vaccines. For these three vaccines, the pharmacist must review the patient’s immunization history ahead of time to verify eligibility, as they are not administered annually like flu and COVID vaccines. Anyone interested in receiving Tdap, pneumonia, or RSV should sign up in advance.

• Click here for a flyer with more information.

• Click here to sign up for the clinic. 

• Click here to download the Vaccine Administration Record, which you should complete and bring with you (copies will be available for anyone who forgets their form or attends as a walk-in). Please also bring a copy of your insurance card. 

• Questions? Please contact our school nurse, Kay Esker, BSN, RN, at kesker@stvm.com or 330-253-9113 ext.133.

BOOSTER CLUB REVERSE RAFFLE

The St. Vincent-St. Mary Athletic Booster Club’s Reverse Raffle, its biggest fundraiser of the year, is back! Join us at Guy’s Party Center on Nov. 12, beginning at 6 p.m. for an evening of fun while supporting STVM Athletics.

Only 200 raffle tickets are available, and this event sells out every year, so don’t wait to reserve yours.

In addition to the Reverse Raffle, the evening will feature side tables, a 50/50 raffle, Lucky 7 draw and silent auction baskets, including a bourbon basket.

Ticket Options:

• $60 | Raffle ticket only

• $90 | Raffle ticket + one meal

• $125 | Raffle ticket + two meals

To purchase a ticket, email athleticboosterclub@stvm.com or contact your favorite Athletic Booster Board member.

Reserve your ticket now and help support STVM student-athletes through the Athletic Boosters’ largest fundraiser of the year!

LOST & FOUND

Lost something? We might have it! Check this week’s Lost & Found photo—items shown are “on the clock” and will be cleared out if not claimed by next week.  All Lost & Found items are in the Front Office.

YEARBOOK UPDATES

2026-27 YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks are now $60! Order yours today and make sure you have a copy of this year’s memories: LINK

2025-26 YEARBOOKS

The 2025-26 Yearbooks are in and are being distributed to current students who placed an order. Books for 2026 graduates can be picked up by a sibling, current student, or parent in the front office (doors by the flagpole). Extra copies are available for $65 cash or check made out to STVM Yearbook. Email Beth Dolan bdolan@stvm.com with questions. 

ADMISSIONS NEWS

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