This Week in Terrier Nation

This week's main takeaways are: 

1. Friday will be a special schedule with a guest speaker in the morning and a pep rally in the afternoon. Information about both (and about the process for students checking out during assemblies like this) are included in this Hub!

2. To streamline all on-campus photography sessions and to ensure that facilities are available and accessible, please follow the process for freelance photographers when scheduling your photographer for your photo shoot. The process is details in the News/Information section below.

3. Thank you all for joining us at Back to School Night! The Back-to-School discount for Terrier Tailgate has been extended! Terrier Tailgate tickets are on sale now!  Grab your tickets and join us for a fun evening of food, fellowship, and Terrier spirit! It’s a great opportunity to meet new parents, connect with other Terrier families, and get to know the Vandebilt Catholic community.  Use promo code VCBACKTOSCHOOL for a discount through 3pm on Monday!  We hope to see you there!

In Christ,

Dr. LeBoeuf

Rooted in Religious Values

We will have an assembly on Friday, September 4th (9:12-10:12), sponsored by the Bryant O’Neil Foundation. Our guest speaker, JC Pohl, a representative of the Teen Truth Organization, will speak with our students about mental health, the importance of community, and supporting one another. This assembly is a meaningful way to begin Suicide Prevention Month.

All students are invited to attend Bright Night on Monday, August 31, at 7 pm in the Kolb Center! Bright Night is a wonderful opportunity to experience fellowship and learn about the many ways to get involved in campus ministry. 

8th Grade Students: All 8th grade students are asked to arrive by 6:30 p.m. for the Big Brother/Big Sister Reveal!

Class Retreats: Campus ministry is excited to offer class retreats for students to experience personal growth in their relationship with God and one another. All class retreats are mandatory. Please refrain from scheduling appointments on these dates. If a student is unable to attend a class retreat, they will need to attend an alternate approved faith experience during the school year. These events might be offered by Campus Ministry, the diocese, or a church parish and will often include a cost to participate. Please read the linked information below.

The Junior retreat is Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Permission forms are due Friday, September 4, 2026 and are available in the forms folder in the Parent Plus Portals account.

The Sophomore retreat is Thursday, November 5, 2026.

The Freshmen retreat is Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Permission forms are due Friday, September 11, 2026 and are available in the forms folder in the Parent Plus Portals account.

The 8th grade retreat is Wednesday, October 28, 2026

[repeat] Service Days are still underway! Don't forget that every student must attend one of our school-scheduled Service Days as part of the service hour requirement. Don't wait until it's too late to sign up! Click the links below for all the details about Service Hours.

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"To Do"s

☐  Interims will be posted in Plus Portals E-locker on September 3. Please review grades and assess your plans for the second half of the first quarter.

☐  Purchase student all-sport season passes that are available on i2-tickets for $50. Passes are good for all sports, for all home regular season games.

☐ [repeat] District ACT: All seniors will have the opportunity to take the District ACT during the school day on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Students do not need to register for this test through their ACT account. Seniors who wish to take the District ACT must submit a $40 payment to the Counseling Center by Monday, August 31, 2026 in order to register. Late registrations will not be accepted.

☐ [repeat] Any 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student who is not enrolled in at least one Honors course and would like to take the PSAT should report to the Counseling Center during recess or lunch to sign up. The deadline to register for the PSAT is Monday, August 31, 2026 at 3:00pm in the Counseling Center.  Late registrations will not be accepted.

☐ [repeat] All 10th grade students have the opportunity to attend the Sudden Impact program hosted by Terrebonne General Health System. More information is included in the Counselor's Connection. Please complete the permission form available in the parent PlusPortals account by Monday, August 31.

☐ [repeat] All 8th-11th grade parents, please complete the permission forms for class retreats available in the parent PlusPortals account.

News/Information

We will have a pep rally Friday afternoon at 2:25. All are invited! Parents, please enjoy the pep rally in the upper bleachers in the Kolb.

Any time we have a pep rally schedule, seniors who have work at 8th period will be dismissed at the start of that day's 8th period. Typically that is 1:39 p.m., but with this week's special schedule, it is 1:42. However, we invite and encourage them to stay for the pep rally. If they would like to do that, they may report to the Kolb at 8th hour and wait until the pep rally begins.

During Mass, EPICs, pep rallies, and other assemblies due to the nature of the events, we are unable to announce to request students to go the office to check out. If students knows they will be checking out, please send them with a note to the attendance office before the start of school to get a checkout slip. Students checking out during an assembly should bring their school bags with them and let any administrator know that they'll be leaving during the assembly. Thank you!

CAUTION: Winning Season Ahead!

On Friday, the first regular-season game is an away game at Terrebonne. Students may wear plain (no graphics), solid color or solid neon t-shirts, orange vests, jeans, denim overalls (no shorts), tennis shoes, work boots, bandanas, and socks, and girls may wear reflective/neon accessories (headbands, ribbons, jewelry). For the game, Terrier fans are asked to wear their construction gear as we Demolish the Tigers!! Details are available in the linked Spirit Dress Guide.

The diocese has made an addition to our Public Domain policy. It can be found on page 12 of the handbook.

Freelance Photography at VCHS: Beginning with the 26-27 school year, VCHS is requesting a signed agreement with freelance photographers before any photos are taken on campus. 

The freelance photographer must observe school hours and campus calendar (found on website) before scheduling any photography sessions with parents or students. Photos taken at the request of a Vandebilt Catholic parent/student must be taken after school hours. A day pass must be obtained from the athletic office secretary at least 72 hours (3 business days) in advance to ensure facility availability and accessibility. Once your photographer has been approved, please email Julie Fournier at least 3 business days before your scheduled session at jfournier@vchterriers.org with:

• Student name/grade

• Sport/team/club

• Photographer's name

• Date, time and location of photo shoot 

Day passes should be picked up from the school front office during normal business hours (8a-3p).

Thank you for helping us keep the process organized and ensure campus facilities are properly secured and safe for our students.

📣 Pep Rally Makeups: On pep rally days, students who are excused from 8th Period to perform in the pep rally should make up any assessments they miss after the pep rally. Students may also plan ahead to make arrangements with their 8th Period teacher to take the assessment during lunch in the makeup room.

Previous Weeks in Terrier Nation

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Save the Dates

Upcoming Events:

Parent Meetings:

8th Grade Parent Meeting: Monday, September 14th (Kolb) 6 p.m.

9th/10th/11th Grade Parent Meeting: Monday, September 21st (Kolb) 6 p.m.

College Night: Monday, September 28 (Kolb) 6 to 8 p.m.

Terrier Tailgate: Friday, October 9, 2026

Counselor's Connection

• Tomorrow is the deadline for seniors to register for the District ACT.

• Tomorrow is the deadline for any 8th/9th/10th grade students not enrolled in at least one honors course to register for the PSAT.

• Tomorrow is the deadline to complete Sudden Impact permission forms for all 10th grade students. 

[repeat] District ACT: All seniors will have the opportunity to take the District ACT during the school day on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Students do not need to register for this test through their ACT account. Seniors who wish to take the District ACT must submit a $40 payment to the Counseling Center by Monday, August 31, 2026 in order to register. Late registrations will not be accepted.

All seniors are required to report to school on Tuesday, October 27, regardless of whether they choose to take the ACT. This will be the new version of the ACT, which does not include the Science section. 

[repeat] PSAT: All 10th and 11th grade students enrolled in at least one honors course will automatically be registered for the PSAT. This test will be given on October 27, 2026, during the school day. All 8th and 9th grade students enrolled in at least one honors course will automatically be registered for the PSAT 8/9 version of the test. This test will be given during the school day on October 22, 2026. 

Any 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student who is not enrolled in at least one Honors course and would like to take the PSAT should report to the Counseling Center during recess or lunch to sign up. The deadline to register for the PSAT is Monday, August 31, 2026 at 3:00pm in the Counseling Center.  Late registrations will not be accepted.

Parent Meetings: The Counseling Center hosts informational meetings for parents each year. Topics covered in this meeting are listed below. Please mark your calendars to join us.

• 8th Grade Parent Meeting: Tuesday, September 14, 6 pm in the Kolb 

• 9th/10th/11th Grade Parent Meeting: Monday, September 21, 6 pm in the Kolb 

Attention Sophomore Parents: Sudden Impact

• All 10th grade students have the opportunity to attend the Sudden Impact program hosted by Terrebonne General Health System. This is an engaging program aimed to identify the consequences of poor decisions behind the wheel, while encouraging and reinforcing healthy behaviors. Please review the linked program description for more information.

• Students will attend Sudden Impact in small groups with their math class on the following dates: 09/01/26, 09/03/26, 09/10/26, 09/17/26, and 09/24/26. Listed below is the assigned date your student is scheduled to attend based on their math class. Please complete the permission form available in the parent plus portals account by Monday, August 31.  Permission forms can be found in the forms folder of the parent plus portals account. You will need to access PlusPortals from a computer or a browser on a phone to find the forms folder. The PlusPortals App does not have the forms feature at this time. For further assistance, visit the parent hub for directions in submitting an online form.

Date Class

09/01/26 Algebra II Honors 1st Period (A)

Practical Geometry 3rd Period (C) 

09/03/26 Algebra II Honors 3rd Period (C)

09/10/26 Geometry 2nd Period (B)

Students in 9th/11th grade math classes

09/17/26 Geometry 6th Period (F)

09/24/26 Geometry 7th Period (G)

Scholarship Index: The Counseling Center is excited to announce the launch of our Scholarship Index!

• In the past, scholarship opportunities have primarily been shared with students through their Google Classroom. We are pleased to now offer a resource that allows parents and students to easily view available scholarship opportunities in one convenient location.

• The Scholarship Index includes opportunities that students may be eligible for and will be updated as new scholarships become available. Scholarships are organized by the month their applications are due, making it easier for families to find upcoming deadlines and plan ahead.

[repeat] Mark your calendars for College Night on Monday, September 28th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Kolb center. 

[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.

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