You are invited to the Winterfest Party!  Come join the fun!  

What: Food, Crafts, Games, Music

When: Friday, February 7 | 7 PM - 9 PM

Where: Cosgrove Building

Who: STVM Students only; bring student ID

Cost: $5 cash at the door; money will be used for 50/50 Raffle at the end of the night; the more that come the bigger the drawing! 

All juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at STVM. This is a state provided official test. No registration steps are needed for the March 11th exam.  Please see the Counselor's Corner for more details on National ACT and SAT test dates and information. 

STVM is proud to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week:

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

Tuesday 1/28 - Service Day - Students will be visiting area Catholic Elementary Schools, making prayer blankets for the victims of the California fires, and collecting hats, gloves and socks for the homeless.

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

Thursday 1/30 - Student Appreciation Day - student dress down day PLUS, all students will enjoy a special treat during their lunch period.

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

To celebrate Catholic Schools Week, students can dress down in the spirit of the themes below!  Students must be dressed in the day's theme or their regular school uniforms. 

Monday 1/27: Jersey Day Dress Down Day

Tuesday 1/28: Pink Out Dress Down Day

Wednesday 1/29: Decades Dress Down Day (Freshmen 70's, Sophomores 80's, Juniors 90's, Seniors 2000's)

Thursday 1/30: Colors Dress Down Day (Freshmen green, sophomores gold, Juniors white, Seniors black)

Friday 1/31: Spirit Dress Down Day

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.  

In case you missed it, STVM President Dave Vitatoe and Principal Erin Faetanini announced last week 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!

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!

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.