Important Reminder: Emergency Communications & Contact Information

Earlier this week, STVM issued a safety notification to families via email and SMS text through our OneCall emergency notification system regarding a Secure status initiated as a precaution due to an incident near campus. The Secure was lifted, and school operations continued as normal. This is an important reminder to ensure your contact information is accurate and up to date in MyIrish so you receive timely notifications from STVM, particularly during safety or emergency situations. If you need to update your email address or cell phone number, please contact lwalter2@stvm.com.

STVM Adopt-a-Family: Continuing a 40-Year Tradition of Giving

As we prepare to enter the Advent season and ready our hearts for Christmas, STVM is continuing our Adopt-a-Family program, a tradition of generosity and service that has been part of our school community for more than 40 years! While the way we give looks a little different this year, our mission remains the same: supporting children and families in need. This year, we are partnering with Caring for Kids (CFK) to provide gifts for children and families in our community through grade-level giving efforts.

How Students/Families Can Participate: 

Each grade level has been assigned a list of requested donations. Families may purchase items listed and drop them off at school. Students bringing gifts to school should place their donations in the designated grade-level collection bins in the LRC. Families may also use the Amazon links below to purchase items and have them shipped directly to Caring for Kids.

• Shopping List for Freshmen (Class of 2030): $25 Amazon/Raising Cane's gift cards, LEGOs, puzzles, coloring/activity books. Click Here for the Amazon List for Freshmen
• Shopping List for Sophomores (Class of 2029): $25 Starbucks/Subway gift cards, Barbie dolls, pajamas, baby wipes. Click Here for the Amazon List for Sophomores
• Shopping List for Juniors (Class of 2028): $25 Target gift cards, diapers, fidget/sensory toys, makeup and personal care products. Click Here for the Amazon List for Juniors
• Shopping List for Seniors (Class of 2027): $25 Walmart gift cards, board/card games, bedroom décor, craft/STEM kits. Click Here for the Amazon List for Seniors

All donations are due by Friday, December 11, 2026. To help us celebrate our collective generosity, students will also write what they donated on a paper ornament and hang it on their grade-level giving tree in the LRC. As the trees fill with ornaments, we'll have a visual reminder of the difference our STVM community is making together! Thank you for helping our STVM community share the spirit of giving this Christmas season!

Irish Family Car Raffle

As we wrap up Week 4, we've sold more than 2,000 tickets toward our goal of 4,000 tickets and $40,000! But we need more families to participate. So far, only 42 of 562 students have reached the 20-ticket milestone to begin earning incentives. The Fall Irish Family Car Raffle is STVM's #1 fundraiser supporting student activities, athletic teams, clubs, and programs! Best of all, 100% of ticket proceeds support student programs and activities, and purchasers can designate a specific team, club, or program to benefit from their purchase. Tickets are just $10 each! Share your student's raffle link with family, friends, and coworkers. Every ticket makes a difference! Our current leaders (in no particular order):

• Athletic Teams: Cross Country, Boys Tennis, Girls Soccer
• Clubs: Theater, Entrepreneurship, Band

Visit the Irish Family Car Raffle website for prize details, incentives, and more information. Watch your email for weekly updates on your student's progress. Questions? Contact Sarah Minear (Advancement Office).
 

BOOSTER CLUB REVERSE RAFFLE - Nov. 12

The STVM Athletic Boosters Club’s Reverse Raffle, its biggest fundraiser of the year, is back! Join us at Guy’s Party Center on Nov. 12, beginning at 6 p.m. for an evening of fun while supporting STVM Athletics. Only 200 raffle tickets are available, and this event sells out every year, so don’t wait to reserve yours. In addition to the Reverse Raffle, the evening will feature side tables, a 50/50 raffle, Lucky 7 draw, and silent auction baskets, including a bourbon basket. To purchase a ticket, email athleticboosterclub@stvm.com or contact your favorite Athletic Booster Board member. Reserve your ticket now!

An Evening with Irish Legend Frank Stams - Nov. 17

The STVM Athletic Boosters invite current families, alumni, and friends of the Irish community to a special evening with Frank Stams, a 1984 STVM graduate, Notre Dame football standout, and former NFL player. From his days wearing the Green and Gold at STVM to winning a national championship at Notre Dame and playing professionally for the Cleveland Browns and other NFL teams, Stams has an incredible football story to share. Join us for an evening of stories, conversation, and Irish tradition as we welcome Frank back to STVM! We will continue with normal club business following this special presentation. Event details include:

• Date: Tuesday, November 17
• Doors Open: 6:30 PM for light refreshments
• Program Begins: 7:00 PM
• Location: STVM Campus (specific location will be shared with registered guests)
• Cost: FREE! All are welcome
• RSVP Requested: There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is requested to help us plan for seating and refreshments. Click here to register.

Marianist life - Nov. 18

The next Marianist LIFE Meeting is November 18, our annual Friendsgiving event. We will serve hot dogs, salad and drinks. Students are encouraged to bring something to share. Parents, please click here if you'd like to volunteer or contribute to the evening's meal.

GRANDPARENTS' DAY AT STVM - NOV. 24

We look forward to welcoming our grandparents to STVM on Tuesday, November 24, for a special morning of faith, family, and celebration! Doors will open at 10:00 AM through the Maple Street entrance (Door #12) near the LeBron James Arena, with Mass beginning at 10:30 AM. Parking is available in the lots directly across from the school. Following Mass, grandparents are invited to join their grandchild(ren) for a light reception in the Jack and Ann Haag Student Center. Complete the registration form with the grandparents’ contact information so we can send them a thank-you following the event and share photos. We look forward to continuing this STVM tradition and sharing a wonderful morning with our students and their grandparents! Register here for Grandparents' Day. 

YARD SIGN SALE - SHOW YOUR IRISH SPIRIT!

Parents’ Club has opened its November sales window for yard signs for all sports, clubs and activities!! ☘️☘️ Don’t miss out on your chance to order Class of 2027 signs for your grad parties! 🎓☘️ Just $20 per sign (includes stake). SENIORS ONLY: get any sign personalized with your first name for just $2 more! Orders open now (Nov. 6) through Nov. 27. You will be notified when your sign is ready to be picked up in the Bookstore. You may pay via Venmo (@stvm-parentsclub@stvm-parentsclub), check (payable to STVM Parents’ Club), or cash. Click here to order.
 

ADMISSIONS NEWS

Do you know a family or prospective student interested in STVM? Please share information with them to sign up for our newsletters to stay on top of the latest admissions activities and events! 

• Click here to join our Admissions Newsletter for 8th graders.  

• Click here to join our Admissions Newsletter for 7th graders. 

• Share our Visit Page for information on visiting STVM for Open House, Shadow Days, and 7th Grade Visitation Day.

From the Desk of Mrs. Goshe... 

For more than 40 years, St. Vincent-St. Mary has embraced the spirit of giving through our beloved Adopt-A-Family tradition! Since 1984, this tradition has helped our STVM family put our faith into action by sharing the joy of the Christmas season with those in need. While the way we serve is evolving, our commitment to caring for others remains as strong as ever.

This year, instead of adopting individual families, each grade level will help purchase needed gifts for children in foster care through Caring for Kids, Inc., a local nonprofit foster care and adoption agency serving children and families in our community. Caring for Kids works to surround children, foster families, and adoptive families with compassionate support. By helping provide gifts and essential items, we can remind children who may be experiencing uncertainty or change that they are valued, loved, and remembered.

This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to live out the Gospel call to serve others and to share the love of Christ through simple, meaningful acts of generosity. It is also a beautiful way to continue a 40-year STVM tradition while responding to a real need in our community.

Families received an email on 11/6 with specific gifts for each grade. The email also contains a link to the Amazon wish list. If you are unable to get out to shop, you can conveniently purchase a gift online and have it shipped directly to Caring for Kids.

Thank you for helping us keep this special tradition alive! Together, we can make the Christmas season brighter for children in need and continue to show what it means to be part of the STVM family.

Peace and prayers,
Mrs. Goshe 
Director of Campus Ministry

Class Retreats

Each year, class retreats are an important part of the STVM experience, providing students with dedicated time to grow in faith, strengthen relationships, and reflect alongside their classmates. We are sharing this year's retreat dates in advance to help families plan ahead. All class retreats take place during regular school hours, and attendance is required. Please mark these dates on your calendar. Retreat dates are subject to change, and families will be notified of any updates. Additional information, including parent letters and permission slips, will be sent home as each retreat approaches. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Goshe.

• Freshman Retreat: Friday, January 8
• Junior Retreat: Tuesday, February 23

Curious about catholicism?

Campus Ministry will be offering OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) right here at STVM for students who want to learn more about the Catholic faith and explore what it means to be part of the Catholic Church. Meetings will be every other Wednesday in the Campus Ministry Office during lunch and innovation block, and they will continue until Easter.  

• Maybe you have questions about Catholic beliefs, prayer, Scripture, the Sacraments, or why Catholics do what we do.
• Maybe you’ve been thinking about becoming Catholic—or you’re just curious and want to learn more.
• This is a place for all of those questions.

Throughout the meetings, we’ll talk about the Catholic faith, the Bible, prayer, the Mass, the Sacraments, and what it means to live a life of faith. And if, along the way, you decide that you would like to become Catholic or receive Sacraments to be a full member of the Catholic faith, you can prepare to receive the Sacraments you have not yet received—including Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. There is no pressure and no expectation that you have to become Catholic or receive a Sacrament if you attend. OCIA is first and foremost a chance to learn, ask questions, and explore your faith in a welcoming environment. If you’re curious, interested, or even just have a lot of questions about the Catholic faith, we’d love to have you. If interested in attending or have any questions, please email Mrs. Goshe right away.  

CLE 2:16 RETREAT

We are excited to offer an opportunity for 10 STVM students to attend CLE 2:16, a dynamic one-day youth conference on Sat., Jan. 9 hosted by the Diocese of Cleveland’s Office of Youth Ministry, with Mrs. Goshe and Mrs. Cooper! Each year, CLE 2:16 highlights a different Scripture passage. The 2027 theme is Mittite Rete: Cast the Net, inspired by John 21:6. This vibrant gathering brings together high school students from across the Diocese of Cleveland for a day of faith, community, and fun! Students will have the opportunity to deepen their faith, encounter the joy of Christ, and celebrate what it means to be part of the Young Church. The fabulous Mari Pablo is the keynote speaker this year.  See their website for more information. Because we only have 10 tickets available, spots are limited! If you are interested in attending, Please email Mrs. Cooper ASAP!

SUPPORT CAMPUS MINISTRY

Donations of individually packaged snacks, including granola bars, chips and fruit snacks, are appreciated for Campus Ministry. Please drop off donations at the Main Office, labeled for Campus Ministry. Cash and food donations are also welcome for Marianist LIFE Nights. Contact Angie Mosher at angie.mosher@gmail.com for more information.

University of Dayton Marianist Leadership Scholars Program

STVM seniors planning to attend the University of Dayton are encouraged to apply for the Marianist Leadership Scholars (MLS) Program, offering a $5,000 renewable annual scholarship. Exclusively available to graduates of Marianist high schools and LIFE programs, MLS provides opportunities to grow in faith, service, and leadership through monthly meetings, retreats, and community engagement. Applications are now open, with a priority deadline of November 15, 2026. Several recent STVM graduates are currently participating in the program. Click here to learn more and apply.

Upcoming Campus Ministry Events

11/8-11:  Kairos 55
11/18:  Marianist LIFE Night Friendsgiving 6-8 pm
11/24: Grandparents' Day Mass (whole school)

More Campus Ministry information can be found on the Campus Ministry Resource Board in MyIrish. 

Christian Service Expectations | 2026-27

All STVM students will participate in Christian Service this school year. All students will log their service hours through MobileServe, and hours must be verified by a supervisor. Read more about Christian Service expectations here.

Upcoming Opportunities!

Akron Snow Angels need volunteers for their upcoming Sunday Missions, every other Sunday beginning Oct. 25th. Volunteers are also needed to help with sorting and tagging items to prepare for each Sunday Mission. Please email Ms. Sandi if you are interested!

Gennesaret is hosting their annual fundraiser, Home Run for the Homeless, on November 26th! This is their only fundraiser for the year, and all proceeds go directly to serving those in dire financial straits through their Family Nutritional Center and their family housing apartments. Find more info and how to participate here.

Check out the additional service opportunities along with service expectations and directions for using MobileServe in Service Opportunities Resource Board in MyIrish.

College Counseling Communications 

Click here to log in to MyIrish College & Career Counseling Resource Board. On this page, read the latest Class of 2027 College Roadmap Series and the Class of 2028 College Planning Monthly Communications. 

IMPORTANT DATES

Please review these Seniors Important Dates from Mrs. Gay and Mr. Pamer.

Herff Jones Ordering Information FOR GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Visit the Herff Jones Website
• Download the STVM Class of 2027 Flyer

The school will order students' caps and gowns, and they will be distributed in May.

Visit stvmathletics.com for the latest Athletics News. 

Lost something? We might have it! Check this week’s Lost & Found photo—items shown are “on the clock” and will be cleared out if not claimed by next week.  All Lost & Found items are in the Front Office.