Today, Wednesday, February 11, is $5 Wear Your Heritage Dress Down Day. Appropriate attire celebrating your heritage or a jersey from the country of your heritage may be worn, as this is a celebration of the cultures represented at our school. The $5 payment is cash only. Refer to the handbook for Dress Down Day expectations.
The Mass Choir will rehearse today, Wednesday, February 11, during Saber Block. If you’re participating in the music for our Ash Wednesday Mass, please report to the Music Room at the start of block. We look forward to seeing you there.
There will be a short Science Olympiad meeting today Wednesday, February 11, right after school in Mr. Ray’s classroom. It is very-very important that all current team members attend even if it’s for a few minutes. We will discuss events and the regional tournament next week.
As part of the International Week celebrations next week, we will have the 2nd Annual International Talent Show during Lunch on Friday, February 13. Play a song, do a dance, recite a poem, show off your crazy juggling skills, do stand-up comedy, etc., etc. The sky's the limit! Please see Mr. Mahoney to sign up by Wednesday, February 11.
Friday, February 13, during Saber Block, Admissions Counselors from the Parkland Pathways Program will be in the library. Both Parkland and the University of Illinois will have representatives here to discuss applications, eligibility and answer questions about the program. All grades are encouraged to attend. See Mrs. Donahoe for further information.
High School of Saint Thomas More National Honor Society and ImpactLIfe will be hosting their annual Blood Drive on Monday, February 23 from 9:30 - 2:30 pm in the STM gym. There will be NHS members available with sign-up sheets and will be available during both lunch periods. Flyers will also be posted around the school for more information. See any NHS member for more information or contact Mrs. McCoy at jmccoy@hs-stm.org.