We are excited to announce that the Spring Musical - Chicago (teen edition) auditions will take place during the following times: 

Wednesday, January 22, vocals: 3:15pm in Theatre

Thursday, January 23, choreography: 3:15pm in Theatre

Friday, January 24, acting (and any makeup auditions from Kairos) 3:15pm in Theatre.

Please complete this Parent & Audition form and return it by Tuesday, January 21. 

YOU MUST HAVE A SIGNED PARENT PERMISSION FORM TO AUDITION (even if you are 18+).  Only conflicts on your form will be considered excused during the rehearsal period.  

Mr. Neary suggests watching the film version or reading a long summary or synopsis of the show and its characters to get a feel for it. He also suggests listening to the soundtrack for the songs. Although the plot, characters, and music of our version may differ from others, the overall feeling is the same in any version.  

For more information, please join the Google Classroom:  zz2vdd4

In case you missed it, STVM President Dave Vitatoe and Principal Erin Faetanini announced yesterday that STVM has received a major gift to fund significant renovations to the band room! A generous donor has designated a gift specifically to update the creative environment where our fantastic band, led by the incomparable Mr. Brian Campbell, devotes so much time to honing their musical skills that support our Irish athletic teams and entertain the greater Akron community and beyond.

Phase one of this project will take place in early 2025 with the installation of an entire wall of high-quality instrument storage, fresh paint, and new wall graphics to elevate the space for our students. Phase two is expected to come in 2026 and will focus on acoustic ceiling tiles and new carpet. This is just one of the facility improvement projects being pursued by Mr. Vitatoe and the Facilities Committee of the school’s Executive Board. “As I have been meeting with members of the STVM community,” comments Mr. Vitatoe, “I am impressed and energized by their strong connection and commitment to the school, and I am excited to be part of the team that is building the best future for STVM.” Stay tuned for more news on facility improvements throughout the building, both soon to be completed and in the works for the near future!

Congratulations to all the students who received Academic Honors for Q2 2024-25. Congratulatory emails were sent to students' STVM email addresses this afternoon. View the Principal's Lists, Honor Roll and Merit Roll lists by grade here.  

STVM is proud to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week:

Friday 1/24 - Catholic Schools Week and Founders Mass 

Monday 1/27 - Thank you to the Community - Opening Prayer Service

Tuesday 1/28 - Service Day - Students will be visiting area Catholic Elementary Schools 

Wednesday 1/29 - Teacher Appreciation Day; Night of Adoration, Praise & Worship

Thursday 1/30 - Student Appreciation Day  

Friday 1/31 - Teacher vs. Student Volleyball Game 2:00 PM

Our Marianist LIFE group is sponsoring an evening of Adoration, Praise, and Worship on Wednesday, January 29, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. The talented Matt Fafrak, who did the music for our first Mass this school year, will be our Worship leader. Check out the Campus Ministry page for the details. Please know that parents and families, especially any students in middle school grades 6, 7, & 8, are welcome to attend our evening of Adoration.  We hope you will join us!

Now in its 39th year, Showcase is our school's largest fundraiser and annual auction. Showcase 2025: High Atop a Hill in Akron will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at House Three Thirty. This year's chair couples are Steve and Beth Milkovich (Max VM24) and Tawanda and Raymond McCray (Raylen VM24 and Jayden VM28). 

Showcase wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our volunteers, and there are many ways to get involved. Please review our Volunteer Sign-Up for opportunities to help or contact Michelle Hlivko Schaeffer VM92, mschaeffer@stvm.com, for more information.  

On January 23rd the delicious and generous City Barbeque (2870 W Market St.) is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery, Drive thru & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- STVM Ladies Association! 

We ask that you RSVP here (even if you’re not entirely sure) so City Barbeque knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details. 

We hope you can make it. Please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!

2870 W. Market Street, Fairlawn

1.23.25 | 11 AM - 8 PM 

Use Promo Code: GIVE

Beginning Monday, January 6th, we will enforce the Technology and Chromebook Acceptable Use Policies more stringently. Please remember that students MUST bring their Chromebooks to school every day, and they must be charged and ready to be used in class. Full details on the policies can be found HERE.

We have received a few questions about items many students received as Christmas gifts. Here are a few reminders as we start school again next week. 

• Uggs slippers (i.e., Tasman, MacKenzie, etc..), as seen to the left, are NOT permitted as part of the dress code. 

• Outerwear such as zip-up warm-up jackets, coats, parkas, gloves, hats, etc., are NOT permitted.  As we enter into colder months, please plan accordingly for days that the building will be colder. 

• Reminder that polo shirts must be worn under 1/4 zips and crew neck sweatshirts. 

• IDs must be worn and visible around the neck at all times 

As part of your Capstone Experience, there are several key dates and requirements to keep in mind. Here’s a quick overview:

• Capstone Experience Timeline: The Capstone can occur any time during the school year, but the dedicated week is May 5th – May 9th.

• Shadowing Hours: Seniors are required to complete 25 hours of shadowing outside of STVM. You can complete these hours at multiple locations and shadow outside of Ohio if desired.

• Community Sponsor: Each senior is responsible for contacting and selecting a community sponsor for the Capstone. Your sponsor will help guide your experience. The proposal for your Capstone, including details about your shadowing, is due March 3rd.  Click here for the proposal. 

• Capstone Presentation: After completing the experience, seniors will return to STVM on Thursday, May 15th, to submit required assignments and deliver a presentation on their Capstone journey.

The Capstone packet and proposal form are available in Blackbaud under Resources for complete details. Could you be sure to read through everything thoroughly before submitting your proposal? 

Questions?
After reviewing the information, please contact Beth Dolan at bdolan@stvm.com if you have any questions. 

Start planning now, and make the most of this exciting opportunity to explore your future career interests!

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 child attending STVM to be eligible. All Ohio taxpayers can participate. 

Through the Angel Scholarship Fund, you can now contribute funds that will be used to provide tuition assistance for students to attend our Catholic schools, for which you may receive a 100% Ohio income tax credit of up to $750 ($1,500 if married filing jointly) against your 2024 state tax liability. In other words, the state of Ohio allows you to "spend" some of the state income taxes you must pay anyway to provide tuition assistance for students seeking an education in our Catholic schools. 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, which explains 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.