This Week in Terrier Nation

This week's main takeaways are: 

1. Mass is on Monday this week! Don't forget Mass attire. 

2. Important information included about testing this week (ACT, PSAT, and PSAT 8/9 retest for 9th graders.

3. Annual Fund Update: Supporting the Vandebilt Catholic Experience!

In Christ,

Dr. LeBoeuf

Rooted in Religious Values

Please join us for Mass followed by the Groundbreaking and Blessing for our Brothers Hall and Football Fieldhouse construction projects on Monday, October 26, at 9:20 a.m.

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"To Do"s

☐ Louisiana Catholic Schools Students of the Year Awards Program recognizes outstanding students throughout the state in the areas of discipleship, leadership, service, citizenship, and academic achievement. The nomination window began last week. If you would like to nominate yourself for the 8th or 12th grade student of the year competition please use the 8th grade and 12th grade Google Forms to submit your name! Please review the linked guidelines for the 8th grade selection process and 12th grade selection process. These documents are also available to review in the Counselor Connection section and in the students’ Counseling Center Google Classrooms. 

News/Information

ACT and PSAT

• The District ACT and PSAT are scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026. An email was sent to all parents and students on Friday with important testing information.

• Seniors who are NOT taking the ACT should report to the Student Union at the morning bell. Mrs. Katie will be available to assist students with senior tasks such as college applications, scholarship applications and scholarship reporting.

• The PSAT 8/9 retest for 9th grade students will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 during 5th-8th periods. Students and parents received an email on Thursday, October 22nd with testing information. Students unable to attend the retest due to band and volleyball will receive an email with more information to make up the test on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Annual Fund Update: Supporting the Vandebilt Catholic Experience! Our 2026–2027 Annual Fund has officially launched! Families should have received an email sharing how the Annual Fund supports our students, teachers, campus, and the mission of Catholic education at Vandebilt Catholic. We invite you to read the letter and learn more about how our school community works together to make a difference for our Terriers.

All junior and senior students have been presented with the Close Up trip. Any student who is interested in attending should email or get in touch with Mrs. Falgout to register.

Attention Junior and Senior Parents: Balfour will be available for ordering and questions in the Student Union on Wednesday, October 28 from 2:30-4:30. Juniors were given a packet for options on purchasing a ring for Ring Ceremony. Seniors filled out forms for graduation gowns and any senior merchandise that you may want such as announcements. Reminder that the graduation gown is included in the graduation fees. You do not need to order a gown.

VCHS Art Club and Art Department invite all to our 21st annual Soup Bowl Benefit.

Trick or Treat: Smell Defeat! Let’s Ghost the Wildcats!

Students may wear white VCHS spirit shirts, white t-shirts, jeans, socks, and tennis shoes/boots. For the game, Terrier fans are asked to wear white for a “White-Out”. Details are also available in the linked Spirit Dress Guide.

Previous Weeks in Terrier Nation

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Save the Dates

Upcoming Events:

Monday, October 26: Mass, Groundbreaking, and Blessing for Brothers Hall and Fieldhouse

Monday, October 26: Lettermen Jacket Ceremony (Kolb) 6 p.m.

Tuesday, October 27: District ACT and PSAT Testing 

Tuesday, October 27: Treats at the Track - 6 p.m.

Wednesday, October 28: 8th Grade Retreat

Wednesday, October 28: Choir Fall Concert (Kolb) 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 5: Sophomore Retreat

Friday, November 6: Senior Night (Football, Cheer, Regiment, Cross Country)

Monday, November 9: Veteran's Day Assembly (Kolb) 9:20 a.m.

Saturday, November 14: Soup Bowl (Kolb) 6 p.m.

Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving Holidays - NO SCHOOL

Thursday, December 3: Fall Senior Athletic Signing

Thursday, December 3: Open House (Early Dismissal)

Monday, December 14: Exam Review (Early Dismissal)

Tuesday, December 15 - Friday, December 18: First Semester Exams

Monday, December 21 - Friday, January 1: Christmas Holidays - NO SCHOOL

Counselor's Connection

The Louisiana Catholic Schools Students of the Year Awards Program recognizes outstanding students throughout the state in the areas of discipleship, leadership, service, citizenship, and academic achievement. The nomination window began last week. If you would like to nominate yourself for the 8th or 12th grade student of the year competition please use the 8th grade and 12th grade Google Forms to submit your name! Please review the linked guidelines for the 8th grade selection process and 12th grade selection process. These documents are also available to review in the Counselor Connection section and in the students’ Counseling Center Google Classrooms. 

SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION

The 2027–28 FAFSA is open. You can begin the application process by creating an FSA ID number. Each student and contributing parent will create an FSA ID. After creating a FSA ID number, you can begin the 2027-28 FAFSA Form. The following resources are available to assist you.

• Filling out the FAFSA Form 

• FAFSA Completion Guide

• FAFSA Help Center 

• Schedule an appointment with a FAFSA representative.

Senior parents are encouraged to visit the Senior Parent Checklist for additional resources establishing Student Hub Accounts and completing the FAFSA.

[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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