Thank you to Doll Environmental Services for being our Newsletter Sponsor this quarter and helping us continue to provide important updates and information to our school families!

Spirit Wear Store Now Open!

• orders deliver generally 2-3 weeks after deadline
• Store Closes on Feb. 20th!
• These are not approved uniform items but ARE APPROVED spirit day items 
• Cards will be charged under Midwest Printing (not St. Peter)
• Happy Shopping!

We’re Hiring a Preschool Teacher!

Do you love little learners, big smiles, and lots of curiosity? Our preschool is looking for a certified preschool teacher to join our school family for the 2026–2027 school year!

We are searching for someone who enjoys helping children grow, learn, and discover the world through play, creativity, and learning. If you have a warm heart, a joyful spirit, and a passion for early childhood education, we would love to hear from you!



Please contact Dr. Gayle Trachsel and complete a Diocesan application to apply.

We wish Harley Hagenhoff all the best as she begins her kindergarten position with another district.  

Congrats to Beckett Milius and Julianna Buitrago for being our 3rd Grade Poster contest winners for Vocation Awareness Week!

Bringing Clean Water and Education to Uganda

This past July, Dr. Gayle Trachsel and her daughter traveled to Uganda with the Mission Office of the Diocese of Jefferson City. The group included diocesan administrators and the school superintendent, all united in a shared mission to open one of the schools we helped fundraise for last year. Our Diocese is blessed to have four priests from Uganda serving here, strengthening the connection between our communities.

During the trip, Dr. Trachsel witnessed firsthand the profound challenges many families face, particularly the urgent need for clean drinking water and access to education.

In Uganda, families often rely on jerrycans to transport water. Tragically, many of these containers previously held toxic chemicals, contaminating the water and frequently causing serious illness or even death. To address this life-threatening issue, the Mission will distribute five-gallon water backpacks that provide a safe and practical way to carry clean water. Each backpack costs just $10, making even a small donation truly life-saving.

Dr. Trachsel also observed another heartbreaking reality: children without school uniforms are not permitted to attend school. A single uniform, also costing around $10, opens the door to education, opportunity, and hope.

Moved by this need, Madilyn Trachsel, a St. Peter graduate and Helias Catholic High School graduate, organized a fundraiser to provide school uniforms for children in Uganda. Madilyn will return to Uganda this March with the Diocese of Jefferson City Mission Office, along with Paige Bartow, a teacher’s aide at St. Peter, to continue this important work. For every TYJ T-shirt purchased, $10 is donated directly toward a school uniform, one shirt equals one uniform. St Peter students may wear this shirt as spirit wear. 

Together, through clean water and education, we can change lives. Your generosity, whether through a $10 donation for a water backpack or purchasing a $20.00 T-shirt to support school uniforms, brings health, hope, and opportunity to children and families in Uganda.

How to Help:

• Purchase a T-shirt: Visit the school store at https://stores.inksoft.com/st_peter_saints/shop/home
• Donate for clean water: Send cash or check in an envelope marked “Water Bags.”

Thank you for helping us make a lasting difference.

5th-8th Grade Girls are welcome to join for the Bible Study! Any age welcome for Adoration.

2026 PAL Baseball/Softball Registration is now open!

The deadline is February 22nd. PAL Softball/Baseball is for boys and girls currently in 1st and 2nd grade. Click the Link below for more information on how to register!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Music Teacher – 2026–2027 School Year

St. Peter Interparish School is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Music Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The ideal candidate will foster a love of music through engaging lessons, performances, and liturgical participation. Responsibilities include teaching general music to elementary and middle school students, directing programs, and collaborating with staff to support our faith-based learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education 
• Missouri teaching certification (or eligibility)
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Start Date: August 2026

Preschool Teacher - 2026-2027 School Year

Do you love little learners, big smiles, and lots of curiosity? Our preschool is looking for a certified preschool teacher to join our school family for the 2026–2027 school year!

We are searching for someone who enjoys helping children grow, learn, and discover the world through play, creativity, and learning. If you have a warm heart, a joyful spirit, and a passion for early childhood education, we would love to hear from you!



Please contact Dr. Gayle Trachsel and complete a Diocesan application to apply.

1st Grade Teacher – 2026–2027 School Year

St. Peter Interparish School is accepting applications for a 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. We are seeking a caring, faith-filled educator dedicated to academic excellence and spiritual growth. The successful candidate will create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes curiosity, cooperation, and a love of learning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Missouri teaching certification (or eligibility)
• Commitment to Catholic education 



Start Date: August 2026

It is that time of year when the weather can affect our school day. Below is the policy/procedure from the handbook, which is provided as a refresher.

Inclement Weather

a) When weather conditions make it necessary to close school, the cancellation or snow schedule will be announced by local/social media. Those who subscribe to our texting service will be notified via text of any cancellations or early dismissals.

b) Due to extreme weather, it may be necessary to dismiss school and after-care early. Local/social media will announce the closing time. An email will be sent to all parents, and a notification will be sent via text to all subscribers to the school texting service. Telephoning the school jams the telephone lines and is to be avoided.

c) On early dismissal days due to inclement weather, K-8 children are dismissed to the big flat for pick-up. Students not picked up 20 minutes after dismissal will report to the school office.

d) There is NO after-school care on all early release days. If inclement weather is forecasted, parents are to stay tuned to the local and social media during the day, as After-School Care may need to be dismissed early if the weather hits after 3:05 PM.

The link to sign up for text alerts is posted at the bottom of this newsletter and on our web page for anyone who has not already signed up.

Quick Reference Guide to the Diocese of Jefferson City Stewardship Model

Catholic Stewardship Renewal/Time and Talent Form

TO BE AN “ACTIVE” CATHOLIC STEWARD MEANS:

• To Pray: that is, attend Mass faithfully in the parish on weekends and Holy Days.
• To Participate: that is, to use one’s time and talents to strengthen the parish community and advance the Gospel.
• To Sacrificially Give: that is, pledge and remain current on a tithe of financial first fruits to support the life and ministries of the parish. The goal is 8% to the parish and 2% to other worthy charities.

St. Peter Catholic School

314 West High Street

Jefferson City, MO 65101