IRISH WEEKLY

On Thursday, October 29, the following students are required to attend school to take either the PSAT or the IOWA test:

PSAT:

• All juniors

IOWA:

• All freshmen

• All sophomores with an IEP who will take the IOWA as part of scholarship requirements. (Students and parents have been notified.)

• Any seniors or sophomores who still need to pass one or more section(s) of the IOWA test as required for graduation. (Students and parents have been notified).

If your student does not fit into one of the categories above, he/she will not attend school on Thursday, October 29.

Regular school uniform is the required dress code for the day.

Your student must arrive at school on time. Testing will begin at 7:55 AM and end at  approximately 11:30 AM. Please note that testing end times are approximate. Please plan accordingly.

ADDITIONAL TEST DETAILS

PSAT Test: Need-to-Know Information:

• The PSAT is a digital test that students will take on their school-issued Chromebooks.  Please bring the device fully charged, along with the charger.

• Calculators are permitted, but not required.

• Bring a healthy snack and a water bottle.

• The test should conclude at approximately 11:30 AM.

• If your student is testing with pre-approved accommodations, testing should end by 1:00 PM, but times will vary by student.

• The PSAT is known as the “practice SAT” and is used by scholarship programs, including the National Merit® Scholarship Program, to identify junior students eligible for scholarships.

• Students may only take the PSAT/NMSQT once in a school year. Scores will be made ineligible for scholarship consideration or canceled for students who test more than once.

• There is no makeup date for this test at STVM.

IOWA Test: Need to Know Information

• The IOWA is a pencil and paper test. Bring two #2 sharpened pencils and a calculator on test day.

• Calculators are permitted, but will not be provided.

• Bring a healthy snack and a water bottle.

• Ending times will vary depending on the number of tests your student is taking. Each test lasts approximately 40 minutes.  

• This test should conclude at approximately 11:30 AM.

Students need to be in their assigned classrooms by 7:50 AM so that testing can begin at 7:55 AM. Once the tests start, late students will not be admitted into the classroom.

This email was also sent earlier today. 

Report cards for Quarter 1 are now available in MyIrish.

NEW IRISH WEEKLY DESIGN COMING OCTOBER 30TH

The Irish Weekly is getting a refresh! We're excited to introduce a new, easy-to-navigate design that will make it simple for STVM families to find the information they need.

The Irish Weekly will now be hosted directly on the STVM website at stvm.com/irish-weekly. If you have a bookmark, please update it.

What's new?

• Updated and More Organized Design: A fresh, streamlined layout to make finding information easier. Instead of separate pages for College & Career Counseling and Campus Ministry, everything is now on one page, organized in an easy-to-navigate accordion format. 

An email went out earlier this week about Parent-Teacher Conferences later this month! 

As a reminder, these will be held at the school on Thursday, October 29, 2026:

• 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM (dinner break from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM)

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Please click on the staff member's name here, then click on Thursday, October 29, in the calendar, to see the time slots available. 

Schedule with the teachers you wish to meet. Please respect the teachers' time and other parents' schedules by arriving on time and keeping your conference to the scheduled 10 minutes. Should you need additional time, please arrange for a separate conference with your student's teacher.

As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Friday, October 30, 2026.

LITTLE SIBS DAY - OCT 28

Attention STVM students with younger siblings in grades 5–8! We are excited to announce our first STVM Little Sibs Day!

On Wednesday, October 28, from 12:00–3:00 p.m., we are welcoming younger siblings in grades 5–8 to join us for STVM’s Halloween celebration!

We have an incredibly fun Halloween-themed afternoon planned, including a pep assembly, crafts, gifts, a service project, and an optional haunted house!

Here’s what you need to know:

• Lunch: Pizza and ice cream will be provided, but students are welcome to bring a packed lunch.

• Costumes: Little Sibs are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes (no masks, please!). STVM students will be dressing up, too, so matching sibling costumes are encouraged!

• Pep Assembly: Families are welcome to attend at 1:50 p.m.! Please sign in at the Main Office and bring a photo ID.

• VERY IMPORTANT: Registration is required, and space is limited! Be sure to register the “little sib” using the link below to reserve their spot.

Questions? Please email enrollment@stvm.com.

We can’t wait to welcome our Little Sibs to campus for an afternoon of Halloween fun and Irish spirit!

Please click on this link to sign up.

IRISH FAMILY CAR RAFFLE - LET’S KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING!

The Fall Irish Family Car Raffle is well underway as we close out Week 2! We have already raised over $10,000, and that money is helping directly support our groups, clubs, teams, and students! 

Tickets are being sold for $10 each, and our goal is for each student to sell at least 20 tickets. A cash prize is also available in lieu of the car. When a ticket is purchased through a student’s link, the purchaser will select a specific STVM program from a dropdown menu to direct their funds towards. 100% of the proceeds from every ticket sold helps support the selected programs and activities that bring the STVM experience to life!

Our current Top 3 Programs/Teams are (in no particular order):

• Band/ Theater (tied)

• Girls Soccer/ Girls Volleyball (tied)

• Baseball

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

The program that buyers select will receive 100% of the ticket sales, and your student receives credit toward their individual goal.

Student Incentives:

• 20 Tickets sold: Hoodie Day

  • Every student who sells 20 tickets will also be entered into a drawing to win lunch at Buckets with 3 friends

• 40 Tickets sold: $25 Starbucks gift card

• 75 Tickets sold: $50 Chipotle gift card

• Overall Top Seller: $250 Amazon gift card

• Top Seller in Other 3 Classes: $100 Amazon gift card

• Student who sells the winning ticket: $75 Bookstore gift card

Team and Club Incentives:

• Overall Top Selling Team + Club: $250 cash

• Second Place Team + Club: $100 cash

GRANDPARENTS' DAY AT STVM - NOV. 24

We look forward to welcoming our grandparents to STVM on Tuesday, November 24, for a special morning of faith, family, and celebration! Doors will open at 10:00 AM through the Maple Street entrance (Door #12) near the LeBron James Arena, with Mass beginning at 10:30 AM. Parking is available in the lots directly across from the school. Following Mass, grandparents are invited to join their grandchild(ren) for a light reception in the Jack and Ann Haag Student Center.

Please be sure to complete this registration form with the grandparents’ contact information so we can send them a thank you following the event and share photos. We look forward to continuing this STVM tradition and sharing a wonderful morning with our students and their grandparents!

CAREER CONNECTIONS - NOV. 5

There’s still time to be part of Career Connections on Thursday, November 5! We’re looking for parents, alumni, and members of the STVM community to share their career experiences with our students. This is a great opportunity to talk about what you do, answer questions, and help students learn about different career paths and opportunities for their future.

Participants will have a table in the LeBron James Arena where students will rotate throughout the morning to ask questions and learn more about each profession. No formal presentation is needed. Signage, props, or giveaways are welcome. Baked goods, coffee, juice, and water will be provided.

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

We’d love to have more members of our STVM community take part! If you’re available to share your experience with our students, please register here.

JUNIOR CLASS: COLLEGE PLANNING MEETING - NOV. 4

• Weds., Nov. 4, 7-8 PM

• Virtual Meeting - Zoom

Parents/guardians of juniors are invited to attend a virtual College Planning Presentation covering college selection, admissions, application timelines, financial aid, FAFSA, scholarships and important senior-year deadlines.

Parents/guardians of juniors (Class of 2028) are strongly encouraged to attend. If you have a younger student and are interested in attending, please reach out to Dr. Hollenbaugh. 

This session will offer practical guidance and helpful next steps for navigating the college planning process.

Zoom link will be shared the day of the meeting. 

COLLEGE BUS TOUR NOW OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

Registration is now open to all STVM students in grades 9–12 for our upcoming College Bus Tour on Monday, November 9!

This one-day trip offers students the opportunity to visit three different college environments and explore how campus size, academic programs, admissions selectivity and student life can influence their college decisions.

The goal is not necessarily to find a future college among these three schools, but to help students better understand what colleges look for in applicants and what students should consider when finding the right fit.

Students will visit:

• Albion College: A small liberal arts college with approximately 1,300 students, an 81% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.5–3.6.

• Trine University: A career-focused university with approximately 2,500 students at its main campus, an 85% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.5–3.7.

• University of Notre Dame: A larger, highly selective Catholic research university with approximately 13,000 students, an 11–15% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.9–4.0.

Students will also learn how ACT score expectations and academic opportunities vary among institutions.

Trip Details

• Date: Monday, November 9

• Departure: 5:00 a.m. from STVM (arrive by 4:45 a.m.)

• Return: Approximately 11:00 p.m.

• Cost: $60 per student

• Eligibility: All STVM students, grades 9–12

• Meals: Students should pack a lunch and bring money to purchase dinner during the return trip.

Registration is first-come, first-served, and seats are limited!

To reserve a seat, students must complete both steps:

1. Register and pay the $60 fee here.

2. Complete and return this signed permission form.

Questions? mhollenbaugh@stvm.com 

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, 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! 

OHIO SCHOLARSHIPS GOING FULLY DIGITAL FOR 2027-28

Taking a few minutes now to ensure your OH|ID account is active and accessible here will make the

scholarship application process much smoother next year.

If you have questions about your scholarship eligibility or need assistance preparing for the

upcoming application process, please contact the school office.

Families planning to apply for an Ohio state scholarship for the 2027-2028 school year should take an important step now: create or access your OH|ID account. Beginning with the 2027-2028 application cycle, the State of Ohio will move to a fully digital scholarship application process. Paper applications will no longer be accepted. Parents and guardians will need an active OH|ID account to submit scholarship applications and manage their scholarship information online.

To avoid delays when applications open on February 1, 2027, we encourage all families to:

• Create an OH|ID account if you do not already have one.

• Log in to your existing OH|ID account and verify that your email address is current.

• Confirm that you can access the email account associated with your OH|ID profile, as it may be needed for password resets, notifications, and application updates.

If you have questions about your scholarship eligibility or need assistance preparing for the upcoming application process, please contact the school office.

SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB

It's that time of year again. The air is getting crisp, the leaves are turning, and soon the snow will be flying. 

The STVM Ski and Snowboard Club is excited to announce the 2027 season that will take place again at Boston Mills Brandywine for 5 consecutive weeknights starting in January. 

Please see Mr. Pjesky or Mr. Cochrane with any questions, also you may register (code: mbmdmmcl) to receive more information on our Google Classroom, which is the hub for all important information. 

See you soon and hopefully this winter on the snowy slopes of the Cuyahoga Valley! 

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.

ADMISSIONS NEWS

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