VOLLEYBALL TAILGATE: APRIL 14TH

Calling all STVM families — join us on Tuesday, April 14, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. for a spring tailgate before the Fighting Irish Boys Volleyball Team takes on Firestone at the LeBron James Arena!

Enjoy FREE food (pizza, chips, drinks, cookies) and plenty of family fun, courtesy of the STVM Parents' Club! RSVP with last name and number of guests to parentsclub@stvm.com. Let’s go Irish! ☘️

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

Celebrate the creativity of our Fighting Irish at the Fine Arts Festival on Friday, April 24, from 5:30–8 PM! Explore an impressive student art show beginning at 5:30 PM in the LRC and throughout the Language Arts hallways.

Enjoy an evening of performances starting with a theatre performance at 6 PM, followed by a choir concert at 6:30 PM. The night concludes with our Spring Band Concert at 7 PM in The LeBron James Arena.

Join us for a night of talent, expression, and the arts in action!

THE LEPRECHAUN NETWORK

INPUT NEEDED: The STVM Broadcasting Team is asking for community involvement with the student-run site, The Leprechaun Network. Check out the poll, quiz, and leave a note as the students work to share the stories of STVM from their perspectives.

NEW STORIES: Check out recent articles about the Staff vs Students Basketball game, the state wrestling tournament, the Irish Car Raffle, and the Origin of St. Patrick's Day! 

2026 SUMMER CAMPS

The 2026 summer camp schedule and flyer is available and registration is open!  

Click here to see the flyer.

Click here to register.

2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR

At St. Vincent–St. Mary High School, our mission and Marianist charism call us to be thoughtful stewards of both our Catholic identity and our academic program. With that in mind, we will be adjusting our spring break starting with the 2026-2027 School Calendar to consistently align with the end of the third quarter, placing it within the first two weeks of March. We will continue to honor Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Monday as days off, ensuring our community can fully observe the holiest days of our faith.

This adjustment supports several important academic priorities:

• Stronger academic rhythm: Aligning spring break with the end of the third quarter creates a natural pause, improving instructional continuity and helping students and faculty return focused for the final quarter.

• More stable event planning: A consistent break supports smoother scheduling for Kairos, theater performances, and other major spring programs, reducing overlap and stress.

• Protected academic preparation: An early March break minimizes disruption to AP courses, Capstone timelines, and presentations, avoiding end-of-year calendar compression.

• Better support for student-athletes: A standardized break reduces missed class time during spring sports travel.

This decision reflects long-term planning that prioritizes student formation, academic excellence, and faith. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students.

IMPORTANT SCHOOL SCHEDULE UPDATE

Due to the late February snow day, we are required to add an additional instructional day to our school calendar. Because the snow day was called at the last minute, students did not have the necessary materials at home to participate in a virtual learning day. As a result, a full make-up day is needed.

Please take note of the following updated schedule:

Monday, May 18 – Regular School Day (make-up instructional day)

Tuesday, May 19 – Friday, May 22 – Final Exams

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact administration. 

DRESS CODE & FOURTH QUARTER EXPECTATIONS

Administration shared this message in an email within the last few weeks: 

As we enter the Fourth Quarter, we want to take a moment to thank our families for your continued partnership in upholding the standards that make STVM such a special place. With that spirit in mind, we are writing to share that we will be raising dress code expectations school-wide beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and we need your help at home.

Dress code will be checked during Morning Meeting each day. Students who are not in compliance will be asked to stay after Morning Meeting, and parents will be contacted to bring appropriate clothing to school before their student joins the school day. We appreciate your patience and cooperation in advance should that call come your way.

Shorts Return for Q4

Starting Monday, March 16, 2026, students may wear shorts again. Please note that shorts must be khaki (tan) only, in a traditional chino or golf style, with the correct inseam length (9" minimum for men, 7" minimum for women), and a belt must be worn. No jogger styles, cargo pockets, elastic waistbands, or drawstrings are permitted.

Additional Areas we will be Focusing on this Quarter

• The STVM polo must be worn at all times (including under crew necks)

• Only approved quarter-zips and approved crew necks may be worn

• No jackets, hoodies, or non-approved team apparel during class hours

• No athletic outerwear may be worn Monday-Thursday

• Approved pants colors only (black, khaki, or grey), no leggings, jeans, or cargos.

• Pants must have only the pockets found on a standard dress pant: front side pockets and rear welt pockets. Any additional pockets on the thighs, legs, or exterior of the pants are not permitted.

• School-approved skorts at an appropriate length - no rolling

• No backless shoes (including Uggs and Crocs)

• Natural hair colors only, no nose piercings

• No hats or head coverings can be worn indoors

For a full review of our dress code policy, please visit: STVM Dress Code Policy

The Fourth Quarter is a wonderful opportunity for our students to finish strong — academically, personally, and as a community. We ask that families take a few minutes this weekend to review these expectations with your student and help set them up for a great Tuesday morning. Doing the right thing, adhering to our school and community expectations, and holding ourselves to a high standard are values that extend far beyond our hallways, and we are grateful to have families who share that belief.

Thank you for helping us raise the bar at STVM. 🍀

IMPORTANT STUDENT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP PROCEDURE REMINDERS

For the safety of all students, please remember there are only two approved drop-off locations. Stopping on Smith Street or anywhere outside the designated zones puts students in danger.

Arrival Option 1 — Bottom of the Hill : Enter campus from Maple Street at the bottom of the hill. Follow the orange cones and arrows on the far right side of the parking lot to Walnut Street (between the school and the Cosgrove building). Students may exit at Door 6 on Walnut Street. Exiting: Please leave via Walnut Street to West Market Street, or via Bates Avenue near the football stadium. Do not circle back through Maple Street — students will be entering that lot for assigned parking.

Arrival Option 2 — Top of the Hill: Students may enter campus at Door 12 from Maple Street. Do not pull into the Bus Lane. Students must exit from the passenger side only.

Dropping off on Smith Street or outside the designated areas creates serious safety hazards for your child and others. These are the only approved options — no exceptions.

Officer Brown will be on-site this spring to remind families of proper procedures and to enforce safe drop-off and pick-up practices. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe! 

UPPER PARKING LOTS ARE FOR STAFF & VISTORS ONLY

All of the Upper Parking Lots are reserved for Staff and Visitors only during school hours. Students are not permitted to park in any of the Upper Parking Lots during school hours. These lots include: 

• the large parking lot on the corner of Maple and Market

• the parking lot next to the Arena, between Maple and Walnut

• the parking lot in front of the Costigan

Students must park in their assigned spaces in the Student Parking Lot. If a student does not currently have a parking pass, one can be purchased through the Irish Outfitters Spirit Shop. Any student found parking in these areas will be subject to disciplinary action.

SERVICE HOURS ARE DUE SOON!

All students should be sure their service hours are submitted and verified in MobileServe by the following deadlines: Seniors’ hours were due by April 1st, and hours for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors are due by May 1st. Please see the service hour requirements on the school website and the student handbook! Instructions for using MobileServe, along with service opportunities, can be found on the Service Hours page of Irish Weekly. If you have any questions or need help, please email Mrs. Cooper or stop by the Campus Ministry office. 

• April 16: 7th Grade Visitation

• April 23: Open House

Do you know a family or prospective student interested in STVM? Please share the following information with them! 

• 7th Grade Visit: Register here Any 7th grader from Catholic, non-Catholic private and public schools are welcome! (Catholic school students only need to register if their school is NOT already attending). 

Parents and guardians are also invited to a special information session during the 7th Grade Visit. Please share this link for more information.

• Newsletters: Stay on top of the latest enrollment activities and events by joining our mailing lists!

Click here to join the mailing list for current 7th graders. Please note: registering for this list will automatically get students on the 8th grade list when they finish this school year.

Click here to join the mailing list for current 8th graders.

• Shadow Days: A limited number of shadow dates are available this winter/spring. Interested families should check www.stvm.com/enrollment or email enrollment@stvm.com for more information.

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.

ATTN: Senior Parents! You can celebrate your student and express your love with a dedication; click here to learn more.

ATTENDANCE REMINDERS

Parents:  If your student is (1) not going to be in school, (2) going to be late to school, or (3) leaving early from school, it is critical that you notify the school by calling the attendance line as soon as possible at 330-253-9116.

Students MUST SIGN OUT of the Attendance Office if they leave school early. 

It is important that you call us first thing in the morning if you are planning to pick up your student during the day so that we can ensure they will be excused from class and ready to be picked up when you arrive.  You may leave a message on the attendance line with this information. As a reminder, please refer to the Student/Parent Handbook for Absence Policy and required documentation.  

TECHNOLOGY REMINDERS FOR PARENTS

As a reminder, St. Vincent–St. Mary High School does not permit the use of Meta (or other smart) glasses on campus. In addition, smart watches and personal electronic devices, including laptops and iPads, are not allowed for student use during the school day unless explicitly approved for instructional purposes.

We appreciate your partnership in helping students remain focused, engaged, and present in our learning community. Thank you for your continued support.

ABSENCE REMINDERS

Please be mindful of the school policy regarding vacations and travel.

ABSENCES FOR OTHER REASONS

Absence for other reasons (vacations, family events, or participation in non-school sanctioned events) is discouraged by the school. However, in cases where the parent determines the necessity of this type of absence, the parent must notify the attendance secretary and the student must notify their classroom teachers a minimum of two weeks prior to the absence. A telephone call is required to the attendance secretary the first day of the absence at 330-253-9113 prior to 9 a.m. in order to verify that you are going forward with your travel plans.