Dear Mooney Family, 

As we enter the most sacred time of Holy Week, Cardinal Mooney extends our heartfelt wishes for a prayerful and blessed journey through these holiest days. May the Paschal mystery renew your spirit and fill your hearts with the hope and joy of the Resurrection. We hope our students have a joyous Easter and a restful, well-deserved break (April 18-21); we look forward to seeing everyone return on Tuesday, April 22. 

As part of our Lenten almsgiving, our National Honor Society hosted a food drive this past week. Over six days, students and staff rallied together to collect more than 1,600 nonperishable food items—surpassing last year's total by more than 500 items. All donations will be delivered to Catholic Charities, which distributes recipe bags containing specific ingredients for meals. The overall goal was to provide enough items to fill 150 recipe bags, and thanks to the incredible effort from the entire school community, we far exceeded that. Teachers and staff were assigned to homerooms to encourage participation, and those who met their goals earned a dress down today. Additionally, the top three homerooms with the most donations won a grand prize—either a pizza, donut, or ice cream party—with Mr. Bowen's ninth-grade homeroom taking first place, followed by Mr. Raseta (12th grade) and Miss Cooper (9th grade). Thank you to all the students and families who participated. 

When we return from break, we are looking forward to seeing Cardinal Mooney participate in our first-ever RoboBots competition on Saturday, April 26, at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland. Administered by the Alliance for Working Together (AWT) Foundation, this program gives students a unique opportunity to partner with local manufacturers and apply hands-on STEM skills by designing and building 15-pound remote-controlled robots over a seven-month period. Our team, the Gladiators, proudly sponsored by Youngstown Pipe & Steel LLC, will compete with their robot, Shack Attack. Led by Mr. Bernard and industry advisor, Mark Canter, the student team—Roselyn Wade, Phyo Syn, Samuel Owen, Nyi Nyi Thant, Ethan Hanni, John Frommelt, and Paing Moo—have worked tirelessly on this student-driven project. The program emphasizes student ownership, creativity, and leadership, with advisors serving as mentors rather than builders. The competition concludes with awards in three categories: Best Engineered, Best Documentation, and Best Interview. We are incredibly proud of our students' dedication and innovation throughout this journey!

EdChoice Scholarships

A reminder that all EdChoice applications (both new and renewal) are due by May 1, 2025, for the upcoming school year. Please attach a complete copy of a current utility bill and the application. We will also need a copy of the student's birth certificate if it is a

new application. All paperwork must be submitted to Mrs. DiVincenzo in the main office or emailed to her at ddivincenzo@cardinalmooney.com.

If there are any questions regarding your Ed Choice paperwork, don't hesitate to contact Mrs. DiVincenzo at 330-788-5007, ext. 114.

Nick Beyer

President/Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

Week of April 20

Students return from Easter break: Tuesday, April 22, 8:30 a.m., CMHS

RoboBots competition: Saturday, April 26, 8-5 p.m., Lakeland Community College

Week of April 27

Prom Walk-In: Friday, May 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Gymnasium

Prom: Friday, May 2, 6:30-10 p.m., Drake's Landing

First Service Fair offers engaging opportunities

Cardinal Mooney High School students gathered Friday for a Service Fair, which was centered on faith and service as they prepare for new service hour requirements launching in the 2025–26 school year.

The day began with a school-wide Mass and a keynote address from Michael Bernot of the West Side Catholic Center in Cleveland, who shared powerful reflections on the meaning of service and how students can use their unique gifts to help others.

Students then had the opportunity to meet with representatives from local organizations in the gym to explore ways they can get involved and make an impact in the community.

Special thanks to the following organizations for sharing their time and mission with our students: Dorothy Day House, American Red Cross, Mill Creek MetroParks, Rich Center for Autism, Catholic Charities Regional Agency, YWCA Mahoning Valley, Briarfield Nursing Homes, F5RS Bunnies, Ursuline Sisters Young Adult Ministries, Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, Animal Charity of Ohio, Habitat for Humanity, OH WOW!, Fairhaven Foundation and Purple Cat.

2025 Cardinal Classic Golf Outing set

YOUNGSTOWN – Cardinal Mooney High School will host the 2025 Cardinal Classic Golf Outing on Monday, May 19, at Tippecanoe Country Club. The event will feature a four-person scramble, with proceeds benefiting the Cardinal Mooney Athletic Department.



The outing includes lunch, beverages, dinner, and prizes for the top teams. Registration is $250 per golfer, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Space is limited to 30 teams, and early registration is encouraged.

For more information and to register, visit our website.

Seniors, AP testing, and tutoring highlight Spring updates

Cardinal Mooney High School continues to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. Scholarship awards will be announced at the Awards Assembly on May 22 and featured in the graduation program. Seniors are encouraged to submit all scholarship offers—whether or not they plan to attend the awarding institution—by Friday, May 2.

Advanced Placement testing begins in May and will be held at Cardinal Mooney. Students enrolled in AP courses must bring their charged Chromebook to each test session. Exams will run from May 5–16, with subjects including Biology, U.S. History, English Literature, Calculus, and more.

Academic support remains available through NHS tutoring. Any student in need of extra help should contact Mrs. O’Neill or Mrs. Hughes to be matched with a tutor.

For full details, visit our website.

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