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.  

Our team has been hard at work preparing for the 2025-2026 school year.  Our Course Offerings Book is  being updated to reflect more pathways and electives offerings.  The Couse Offerings book will be shared with students and parents on February 7. During month of February, counselors will be working with students to select courses based on both teacher recommendations and student interest and to review their unofficial transcript for accuracy.   

February 10-13 - Class of 2026 (rising seniors)

February 18-21 - Class of 2027 (rising Juniors)

February 24-28 - Class of 2028 (rising Sophomores)

March 3 - Parent review and sign off (Details TBA)

March 18 - Class of 2029 Registration Night (in person, students and parents)

ACT Test:

Who: All current Juniors

Where: STVM

When: March 11 | 9:00 AM -12:00 PM

This is a state provided official test. No registration steps are needed for the March 11th exam.  **If your child is eligible for accomodations, those have been sent to the College Board for approval.

IOWA (Graduation Test)

Who: All current Sophomores 

Where: STVM

When: March 11 | 9:00 AM -12:00 PM

Please see the Counselor's Corner for more details on National ACT and SAT test dates and information. 

As we enter February, we celebrate Black History Month, a time to recognize and honor Black leaders, saints, and trailblazers' profound contributions to our Church, nation, and world. At St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, we celebrate Black History Month by reflecting on the legacy of Black Catholics who have shaped our faith, including figures like Sister Mary Antona Ebo, Daniel Rudd, Fr. Augustus Tolton, and Cardinal Wilton Gregory. Their unwavering faith, perseverance, and dedication to justice serve as powerful examples for us all.

This month, we invite our school community to engage in meaningful discussions, reflections, and educational opportunities that highlight the richness of black history and culture.  Led by the Black Student Union, we will highlight a black historical trailblazer daily in the morning meeting and celebrate our annual black history show on February 28th! 

Let us celebrate Black History Month with open hearts and minds, recognizing how God calls us to walk together as one family in Christ. May this month inspire us to live with faith, courage, and compassion in all that we do.  

Born in Illinois in 1924, Sister Mary Antona Ebo, FSM became a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement.  Sister Mary Antona was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary who marched in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 and was a powerful voice for racial equality within and outside the Church. 

Graduation is just a few short months away - and it's time to start thinking about announcements!  Click here for the flyer and to order from  https://gradmidwest.com/.

The STVM Used Uniform Sale is a great way to get quality uniforms for a fraction of the price, and it’s coming up soon! This year, we will hold the sale during Incoming Freshman Registration (currently being planned for March 18) and again in the summer. 

We need your help to stock the sale! We are currently accepting donations of gently used, non-stained items, including polos, belts, skirts, STVM sports apparel, and spirit wear. Please note: we are only accepting women’s pants at this time as we have a large supply of men’s pants.

Donations can be dropped off at the school office during regular school hours. Your contributions help make the sale a success and benefit the entire school community.

Thank you for supporting this important initiative! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Tracy Fox at tlfox99@yahoo.com.  

Join the STVM Ladies Association for a Galentine's Day celebration on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 6:00-9:00pm at The Wine Mill, 4964 Akron-Cleveland Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264. Tickets are $45 and include food and wine pairings.  Click here to sign up. Click here for the flyer. 

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.