November 29, 2024
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CCP Info Night at STVM on Dec. 3
Completing the recently released FAFSA form
College Financial Aid Presentation at STVM on Dec. 9
FAFSA Workshop at UA on Jan. 11
Scholarship Opportunities
PSAT Scores
Early giving Has Started! Please Consider Giving
Click here to Donate!
St. Vincent dePaul needs our help in a BIG way to support their Christmas food drive. Our goal is to collect 3,600 cans of food.
How will students be asked to help? Just three times before Christmas... Donate 2 cans or $2 on each of the following days
Friday, December 6 - Ugly Sweater dress down day with 2 cans or $2
Wednesday, December 11 - Christmas Movie (Elf, Grinch etc.) Dress Down Day with 2 cans or $2
If we reach our goal of 3600 cans - students will be selected at random to "pie" the Leadership Team on Friday, December 13.
Adopt-A-Family is one of the most special giving traditions that we have here at STVM! For over 40 years, we have been giving gifts to families in our Akron community who are in need. This is a tradition that becomes a core memory for alumni and staff. Buying needed items, wrapping presents, delivering gifts, and receiving the heartfelt thanks from the families really changes perspectives and provides gratitude for all that we have and often take for granted.
This year we are supporting 12 families in the Akron area that have different challenging circumstances and could use our help to provide a joyful Christmas.
Each House will be given 3 families to help support this Advent leading to Christmas Break. Sign-Up Genius links will be out in a special email Monday, November 25. I will post them in the links in the Campus Ministry Irish Weekly, and I will also share information and updates with students during Morning Meetings and Theology Classes.
Please know you can help by:
1. Praying for the families and the success of Adopt-A-Family.
2. Buying items on the sign-up genius and bringing them in.
3. Bringing in money for the families.
4. Wrapping gifts before school, during study hall, and after school in the LRC.
Please see the Sign-Up Genius links below for each House:
All items should be in by Friday December 13.
Let's show our true STVM Irish Marianist Family Spirit and live out our Mission to spread the gospel by praying for and participating in Adopt-A-Family 2024!
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!
The Semester Exam Schedule has been published. View and download the schedule here.
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.
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.
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 place you order online for the 2024-25 school year yearbook at yearbookordercenter.com.
Click here to learn more. STVM order number is 3108.
And senior parents - you can celebrate your student and express your love with a dedication - click here to learn more.
Congratulations to the 462 students who received Academic Honors for Q1 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.
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.
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!
The Ohio Charity Foundation, Inc. provides numerous $1,000 scholarships for Ohio Catholic students (grades nine through twelve) attending Catholic High Schools in Ohio. Please visit the Ohio Charity Foundation Scholarship page for an application and information about upcoming deadlines.
Kindergarten through 8th grade students are invited to join Club Irish! This fun club is FREE and grants special offers and privileges to our young members. Simply sign up your child by filling out this form. JOIN HERE
Benefits of being a Club Irish member include:
Personalized voucher for free admission to non-playoff, on-campus STVM sporting events with an accompanying adult
Special mail sent to your child's home
Updates and exciting announcements via our quarterly "Club Irish" e-newsletter
Early registration for the STVM summer enrichment programs and camps
Special discounts for online purchases at our STVM Spirit Store
Personalized voucher for a free “Club Irish” t-shirt from the on-campus STVM spirit store
Exclusive access to contests to win STVM swag
Registration for shadowing is now open to 8th graders! Register here: SHADOWING AT STVM
The revamped shadowing experience is unlike anything you've seen in years past!
Tell your friends and siblings to check out what makes STVM a cut above the rest!
IMPORTANT DATES
December 3: #weGIVECatholic
December 3: CCP Info Night, 6 PM
December 9: College Financial Aid Presentation, 6 PM
December 11 - 15: Fall Play | Twelfth Night
December 15: Ladies Association Christmas Luncheon
December 16 - 19: Semester Exams
December 18: Christmas Concert
December 20 - January 3: Christmas Break
January 6: Return from Christmas Break | Beginning of Quarter 3
January 15: 9AM Late Start
January 17: No School
January 20: No School | MLK
IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT EVENTS
December 2: Youth Night for Girls Basketball 7:00 PM
December 7: Youth Night for Boys Basketball 7:00 PM
December 14: HSPT for 8th Graders (accommodations)
January 2: 8th Grade High School Application Available
January 10: 8th Grade High School Application Deadline
February 5: 8th Grade Acceptance Letters Postmarked
March 20: 7th Grade Visitation Day
April 2: Open House