Parents:  If your child 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.

NEW and EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:  Students MUST sign OUT of the Attendance Office if they are leaving early from school. 

We are under a month away from the premiere of Twelfth Night: A Comedy by William Shakespeare!  

Join us for an unforgettable performance on December 12–15 in The Leprechaun Theatre. 

Tickets are $15—secure yours today. Scan the QR code or click here to purchase your tickets.

Don’t miss this classic brought to life by our talented cast!

As we saw the first snowflakes fly this week, some important reminders to take note when there is inclement weather requiring us to close school:

• We will notify you via the One Call system, making automated phone calls 

• We will post to social media - Instagram and Facebook

• We will notify local news outlets

• We follow the Akron Public Schools for closings. As you know we are independent from them, and will still notify you separately, but when they close, we close. 

One of our favorite days of the fall semester is Grandparents' Day. This day emphasizes the importance of intergenerational connections and the integral role our grandparents play in the life of our students.

Each year we invite the "Grandparents" (grandparents, family members, special friends) of our students to spend some time on campus learning what it means to be a part of the St. Vincent-St. Mary community. Important Details for the Day:

• Grandparents are invited to join us for Mass and a Reception

• Doors will open at 9:30 AM with Mass beginning at 10 AM

• Students will find their grandparents in the LeBron James Arena

• Please use the entrance near the Arena on Maple Street

• Parking is available in the two lots across from the school and the lot across from St. Vincent Church

• Following Mass, a light reception will be held in the Jack and Ann Haag Student Center

If you have not done so already, please be sure to register for Grandparents' Day. Register here.

Brenda Palinkas is now available to schedule appointments for our Administration.

Principal: Erin Faetanini

Dean of Academics: Becky Busey

Dean of Students: David Cochrane

Please reach out to Brenda to schedule an appointment.  Brenda can be reached at 330-253-9113, ext 254 or  via email at BPalinkas@stvm.com. 

The 2025 Goodyear High School STEM Career Day is coming up in February. Students will have the chance to explore career options in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and network with STEM professionals to help guide their future career paths.

Event Highlights:

• Date & Time: February 8, 2025  |  8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Location: University of Akron

• FREE for students!

• Students can tour the University of Akron and receive professional mentoring.

Important Details:

• Registration Deadline: January 10, 2025

• Scholarships: Application deadline December 31, 2024

• Rube Goldberg Competition: Learn more on our website

• For more information, including FAQs and how to register, visit: stemcareerday.goodyear.com

Also, click here to check out their short video about the event to learn more!  

Please join the St. Vincent-St. Mary High School's Ladies Association Christmas Luncheon on December 15th!  RSVP and buy raffle tickets here. (Once you click "sign up," you will receive payment info.) A portion of the proceeds will support the school’s Kairos program. 

The purpose of the STVM Ladies Association is to foster a continuing sense of friendship and loyalty among the women past and present who support STVM high school. It is dedicated to supporting the mission and values of STVM as well as promoting the school in our community. 

Interested in joining the Ladies Association? Membership is open to all women with a connection to STVM (alums, current/past parents, grandparents, etc.) Contact Mary Libby at mary_libby@me.com. 

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 take place 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 are allowed to 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.

• 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.

For complete details, the Capstone packet and proposal form are available in Blackbaud under Resources. Be sure to read through everything thoroughly before submitting your proposal.

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

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