This Week in Terrier Nation

This week's main takeaways are: 

1. During the break, our internet hardware was upgraded. To ensure that all devices easily connect to the network at school, please complete the following tasks to reboot BEFORE returning to campus:

• Turn OFF your Chromebook.

• After two minutes, turn the Chromebook back on.

• Connect to the Internet wherever you are. You can do this by going to any website. 

2. Grandparents Day is coming up! Please help us make this day special for all. More info below!

3. Our 2026-2027 calendar is included below and will continue to be available in the "Important Links/Files" section below.

In Christ,

Dr. LeBoeuf

Rooted in Religious Values

If your student missed the class retreat, you should have received an email outlining the available options to fulfill this requirement. Please check your email and reach out to Katie Champagne at kchampagne@htdiocese.org if you have any questions or need further clarification.

All students are invited to attend Youth Rally 2026 hosted by Lift 3:16 on March 28, 2026 at St. Bernadette Gym. Doors open at 11:30 am, and students will be dismissed at 8:15 pm.

Please complete the registration form and turn it in to the Counseling Center. The registration fee is $65. Checks can be made payable to VCHS. Vandebilt will send one check for all attendees. The deadline to register is Friday, March 13, 2026.

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"To Do"s

☐ As part of the Grandparents Day celebration, we will be creating a slideshow of photos of our students with their grandparents. Please email a picture of your child(ren) and their grandparents to communications@vchterriers.org  by Friday, March 6. Please place your student’s name in the subject line or save the photo as the student’s name.

☐ ACT payment is PAST DUE. All 10th and 11th grade students will take the District ACT on April 21, 2026. Seniors also have the opportunity to take the ACT at school on this date. The cost of the test is $39.75. Students should bring cash or checks made payable to VCHS to the Counseling Center on Monday, February 23rd. Students do not need to register for this test.

News/Information

Friday, February 27, is Rare Syndrome Awareness Day. Students may wear black & white shirts, zebra print shirts, jeans, tennis shoes/boots, and socks.

Grandparents Day is scheduled on Monday, March 16 for 10th, 11th & 12th grades and Tuesday, March 17 for 8th & 9th grades. Formal invitations have been mailed to all grandparents in our database. Please ask your students to contact their grandparents to find out if they received their invitation, encourage them to attend, and coordinate the visit with siblings, cousins, and grandparents. Students may invite a “grandfriend” if they will not have a grandparent here on that day.

As part of the Grandparents Day celebration, we will be creating a slideshow of photos of our students with their grandparents. Please email a picture of your child(ren) and their grandparents to communications@vchterriers.org  by Friday, March 6. Please place your student’s name in the subject line or save the photo as the student’s name.

Only a  week left to NOMINATE A LEGEND for this year's Hall of Fame and Alumni of the Year! Be sure to get your nominations in by Feb. 27.

Previous Weeks in Terrier Nation

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Save the Dates

Upcoming Events:

March 9 to 12 - 3rd Quarter Exams

Friday, March 13 - Career Day/VandyFest

Tuesday, April 21 - ACT/Standardized Testing Day

Counselor's Connection

ACT payment is PAST DUE. All 10th and 11th grade students will take the District ACT on April 21, 2026. Seniors also have the opportunity to take the ACT at school on this date. The cost of the test is $39.75. Students should bring cash or checks made payable to VCHS to the Counseling Center on Monday, February 23rd. Students do not need to register for this test.

A representative from the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOFSA) will present to seniors on Monday, February 23rd. The presentation will include a brief overview of the TOPS scholarship program, award amounts, and how to maintain eligibility while in college. There will also be time for questions. Please share any concerns or questions with your student so they can seek clarification during this event.

Attention Senior Parents:

Several scholarships are posted in the Class of 2026 google classroom. Please encourage your student to review the opportunities and apply. Some of the opportunities include:

• Students who are dependents of active or reserve coast guard members

• Former Girls On The Run participants

• Education majors

• Stem majors

• Students who have SLECA services at their home

• Gordon “Bubba” Dove Jr. Memorial Scholarship

• Rotary Club of Houma

• Kiwanis Club

• Le Petit Theatre

• Female golf team members

[repeat] Please reach out to your student's assigned counselor with any questions or concerns via phone, email, or using the Counselor Request Form.

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Daily Announcements

Daily Announcements will be posted here each day.

Important Links/Files