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Click here to read a PDF version of the 2009-2010 Student Handbook. 

Mark your calendars!  Click here for the events you won’t want to miss!

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Please click here to view the 2009-2010 Supplies List which can also be found under the “Resources” section of our website.

Registration Day is August 11th this year. Hours will be 7:00am to 1:00pm and 4:00pm to 7:00pm. In order to help simplify the registration process this year, we are asking that you click here to download and print your Registration Form Packet. Please complete all information in the packent and bring with you to Registration.

Note: With the implementation of RenWeb (our new Student Information System) we are requiring each family provide at least one email address for their system sign-on (school email accounts are available for families who need an account). The Renweb system will, at a minimum, supply you with the following information throughout the school year:

• Student(s) Schedule
• Weekly Student(s) Progress, Grades, Unofficial Transcripts, Homework, Resources
• Quarterly Student Grades (Only STM Semester 1 and 2 final grades will be mailed)
• School Parent & Staff Directory
• Opportunities to update your Family information (contact, emails, emergency, etc).

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The 2009-10 Academic Calendar, 2009 Summer Reading Lists and the 2009-10 Bell Schedules are now available to print from the “Resources” section of our website.  Please note the start and dismissal times for a standard school day has changed.  To view the Academic Calendar, click here.  To view the Reading List, click here. To view the bell schedules, click here.

Carle Foundation Physician Services, Sports Medicine has posted the dates for their summer sports physicals.  July 25, 27, 29, and August 1, 2009 are the dates you may get your sports physicals.  Cost:  $35.  Call Penny at 326-2279 to schedule an appt.  Sports physicals are required by every athlete in order to participate in STM athletics.  Freshman physicals are acceptable as a sports physical.

Christie Clinic will offer sports physicals in the Christie Van on Wednesday, July 15, from 8:00a-2:00p, at St. Thomas More.  Cost:  $30.  Call 366-1257 after June 1, to schedule an appointment. 

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The High School of Saint Thomas More held is Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 17th at 2pm for eighty-six students. STM was honored to have the Knights of Columbus leading the procession. Father Joseph Dondanville served as Celebrant with Monsignor Albert Hallin, Monsignor Mark Merdian, Father Joseph Hogan, Father Steve Willard, Father Steve Engelbrecht and Father Bruce Lopez in attendance. Lindsey Weishar and James Zielinski were the recipients of the Saint Thomas More award. Valedictorian Ji-Su Park warmed the hearts of those in attendance as she spoke to her fellow students. “What is most important is invisible. Our future, like our God, is invisible… There is nothing to be afraid of regarding our invisible future as long as we interact, love, and understand; as long as we hold onto God.” Students were recognized at the Annual Honors Luncheon on Friday, and all award winners are listed below, as well as the $816,000 in merit scholarships award to STM students. God’s blessings to the Class of 2009 as they continue their journey. 

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The Annual St. Matthew Annual Parish Garage Sale needs student help again this year. Earn Service Points for you help with this great event:

The hours and times that we will need help are:

Friday, May, 22nd 1pm - 6pm
Saturday, May 23rd 9am-5pm
Sunday, May 24th 9am- noon
Monday, May 25th 9am - 5pm (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 26th 9am - 8pm
Wednesday, May 27th 9am - noon
Thursday, May 28th 5-8pm Preview Sale $2 admission
Friday, May 29th 8am - Noon
Saturday, May 30th Sale is from 8a-12p; cleanup from 12p-2p

To volunteer or for questions, please e-mail Todd Spinner, at or call 217-714-8271.

Wednesday, May 13 at 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel

Please join members of the administration, staff, teachers and parents as we pray for the needs of our students and school. Refreshments will be served afterwards with time to socialize and meet new people. Prayer requests can be sent to Joyce Wagner:

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The 2009 STM Spring Gala “Show Your Stripes” brought together the best of American and STM spirit under one roof.  The school’s largest annual fundraising event attracted STM friends and supporters from all over Champaign County. Guests showed their stripes on Saturday, April 19th at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center as they enjoyed good old fashioned American food and fun. Cocktails and festival games abounded as guests perused the incredible silent auction opportunities. A bountiful buffet and dinner music by STM’s Director of Music Nick Stefanic was enjoyed by all.

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Live Auction Winners

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner with Bishop Jenky - Paul and Jean Ann Hausladen, Ralph and Jackie Kehl, Stuart and Terri King, and Paul and Janel Telthorst
Fighting Illini Stadium Suite - Lisa Pierce
Progressive Evening Food and Fun for 6 - Kathy Maxey
Fly the Friendly Skies - Julia and Todd Atkins
Luxury Home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico #1 - Greg and Kristi Einck, Dave and Katie Parkhill, and Rod and Shelly Schweighart
Luxury Home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico #2 - Rob and Jill Kunas
Luxury Home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico #3 - Jerry and Christie Ramshaw
Dinner with Father Joe - Neal and Rose Asklund
The Big 3 Stan Musial, Mickey Mantle and Joe Dimaggio - George and Kara Kasbergen
Luxury Home in Historic Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina - David and Lori Ayers
Dinner with Manny Martinez at Destihl - Bryan and Darcy Thomas
Diamonds are Forever - Mark and Dianna Oliveira
Europe, Mexico, or Colorado - You Choose - Fred and Casey Wakefield
Man of the Shroud - Joan Reilly Burke
Backyard BBQ with NFL Oakland Raiders Offensive Lineman Fred Wakefield and wife Casey - John and Candy Rollins and Peter and Ellen Schmidt

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A BIG thank you to the 2009 GR-R-REAT Saber Raffle Committee: Kathy Cimakasky, Janet Gallivan, Danielia Rasmussen, Barb Gallivan, Carla Grady, Lisa Pierce, Wendy Pinkerton and Karen Olivero.

Many thanks to the STM Parents, Alumni Parents and good friends, Frank Kamerer and George Dries, who helped raise $86,600 for The High School of Saint Thomas More by selling 866 GR-R-REAT Saber Raffle tickets. (Complete listing of our ticket sellers below.) Christie Ramshaw was once again crowned “queen of the raffle” selling 47 tickets with Lisa and Paul Pierce coming in at a close second selling 30 tickets – absolutely amazing! With the help of STM Spring Gala Emcee Steve Khachaturian, the drum roll sounded and Father Joe announced the Grand Prize Winners – the top 3 are STM parents!!!!

Grand Prize $15,000 – Michael Welge

$5,000 – Terri Herzog

$2,500 – Robbie Heugel

$1,000 – Pat Januszki (ticket sold by STM Parent Steve DeBruyn)

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Join us for a summer of fun!  Click for details on all of our 2009 Saber summer camps at STM.  Dates have been set for football, girls basketball, boys basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball and wrestling camps.  Camp details are available by clicking on ‘more details’.  Look for camp brochures to be posted to the STM website soon where you can download a specific camp registration form.  Call the STM athletic office for further details and questions.  Go Sabers! 

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