Fenwick Features

November 14, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE

CURRENT EVENTS

• Veteran Thank You
• Special Guest with Amy Anders
• November 21, In-Service - No School
• Day of Giving

COMING SOON

• Financial Aid Deadline 2026-27 SY
• SOS Youth Art
• Cinderella, 2026 Fenwick Theater

CAMPUS MINISTRY

• Grandparent's Day
• Family Faith Night
• Junior Retreat

COUNSELING CONNECTIONS

• College Prep Parent's Night
• College Scholarship Time!
• Test prep resources

Main Office Hours

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(except school holidays)



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FAQS

Admissions



We welcome prospective students to campus for different events. If you know a family interested in learning more about Fenwick, please encourage them to contact Chris Kemper, Director of Admissions, via phone 513-428-0525 or via email at

ckemper@fenwickfalcons.org



Athletics

Be sure to visit the GCLC website for updates and standings for all of our programs.

Support our programs!

To see team schedules, purchase tickets, read announcements, and more information for our department, please visit www.fenwicksports.org



Follow us on Twitter@FenwickSports for daily results and updates!

Go Falcons!



Cafeteria Lunch Information

Have questions about payments for school lunches? Please see the attached for further information.



Work Permits

If a student needs a work permit, log in to Portals, complete the work permit form and scan or return it to Mr. Umberg jumberg@fenwickfalcons.org.



Stanley Driving School

We partner with Stanley's Driving School to offer a convenient and affordable opportunity on campus. The course is available to all Fenwick students, once you reach the minimum age of 15 years 6 months. The total cost of the course and training is $590 (paid directly to Stanley’s Driving School). See more information at the bottom of this newsletter.

Looking Ahead

NOVEMBER

18 Day of Giving

18 Grandparents Day Mass

21-30 Thanksgiving Break-No School

DECEMBER

1 School Resumes

15-18 First Semester Exams

19 - 1/4 Christmas Break - No School

JANUARY

5 Students Return to Class

19 Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday - No School

25 CCP Information meeting for Parents and Students 7 - 9 pm

FEBRUARY

22 CCP Information meeting for Parents and Students 7 - 9 pm



CURRENT EVENTS

Special Guest -- From Flying High to Eye in the Sky

Jason Eckerle, MS, AT visited Ms. Amy Anders' Athletic Training I course on November 14. He shared that his interest in athletic training started in high school, and continued when he received his BS in AT from Ball State University.

Through various connections at schools, combined with his employment experience, he finished his MS at Miami in exercise science. He now uses his MS degree and works with the aerospace physiology research team at Wright Patterson Air Force base. This weekday job helps improve fighter pilot performance at high G's and high altitudes. But, on weekends, he uses his AT certification as a medical spotter for select games (Big 12 and MAC for example). Plus, he works as a PRN for many hospitals around the area. 

We want to give a HUGE thank you to Mr. Eckerle for taking time out of his busy schedule to help educate our students!

Teacher In-Service, No School
November 21


Friday, November 21, will be a Faculty In-Service Day and we will not hold classes. Faculty will report for a professional development day. 

Please note: Juniors will be returning from their three-day retreat on that day and nothing will change for their experience. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors will not have classes.

Mark your calendar! On Tuesday November 18, we come together as one Fenwick Family — to give, to celebrate, and to honor the tradition that unites us all!

This year’s Day of Giving is more than a campaign. It’s a call to action. A celebration of who we are — and who we are becoming. It’s Fenwick’s future made brighter because of YOU!

Stay tuned for more details, but for now please save the date, and join us in making a lasting impact!

Want to get a head start? You can give today. Your gift will count towards our Day of Giving total.

 

Together . . . 
WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE!

Together . . . 
WE ARE FENWICK.!!

Fenwick Honors Veterans

On Tuesday November 11, we honored veterans and current service members, to recognize, celebrate, and thank them for their service. Thank you to all in attendance!

Over 160 veterans honored us by joining our event, including a special guest, Jerry Ferris. Mr. Ferris is a retired U.S. Marine and shared his thoughts and experiences with the students and fellow veterans. “I think about my buddies all the time and I do this not only for me, but in auspice of their help,” he said. “God left me here for a reason.”

Mr. Ferris is a recent inductee of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. Read more about Mr. Ferris' life in the Journal News.

Campus Ministry

Grandparents Mass 
Tuesday, November 18

1:30 p.m.

Grandparents Mass is just around the corner!

Grandparents should arrive to Bishop Fenwick no sooner than 12:30 p.m. Following Mass, there will be light refreshments in the cafeteria for students and grandparents to enjoy together.

If you still need to register, please do so here. We are looking forward to hosting one of our favorite days of the year! 

Junior Retreat
November 19-20 

Junior retreat will be taking place in just a few weeks at Damascus Catholic Mission Campus.

Junior parents: be sure you have filled out the Damascus registration as well as the permission slip on Portals.

We kindly ask that you keep the junior class in your prayers over the next few weeks, that they may experience God’s love in a whole new way through this experience! 

Family Faith Night

Thursday, December 11
6:30-7:30


Mark your calendars for our first semester Family Faith Night!

Our evening includes adoration, confession, and praise and worship, followed by refreshments! We hope that you and your family will join us for a beautiful evening of faith and community. 

Counseling Connections

Emotional Wellness

Mrs. Weisbrod and I had the good fortune of attending a debate in our English 12 class regarding the pros and cons of cell phone use in schools. The students did a respectable job researching their stance and presenting their findings. The pro side took the perspective of teaching personal responsibility and safety while the cons focused more on mental health implications. Both sides found a wealth of support for their stance. In the end, the majority of our seniors, while they enjoy access to their cell phones, believe limiting access to cell phones in school is more beneficial for the learning environment.

Here is your challenge: As a family, discuss the pros and cons of allowing cell phones in schools. More importantly, how can each family member work to regulate their own usage when it interferes with productivity or well-being?

College Planning

FLOCK BLOCK WITH 
OUR COUNSELORS

Seniors spent time with their counselors reviewing various scholarship search tactics. National, local, and college-specific hints were shared.

Students were asked to update their SCOIR accounts as admissions decisions arrive and submit their scholarship offers using this link: Class of 2026 - Scholarship Survey – Fill out form

ENRICHMENT

New York University Tisch School of the Arts Summer 2026 High School Residential Program for sophomores and juniors

Rhode Island School of Design

In person and virtual pre-college programs. Explore            



University of Southern California 
Pre-College Summer Classes Explore

Dartmouth Pre-College Offerings

Explore

Harvard Medical School Pre-College Program

Explore

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Junior Parents' College Planning Night
Class of 2027

Monday, November 17, 7p.m.

Join the Fenwick counselors for an informational session regarding the college search process. We'll meet in the Fenwick cafeteria.

Counselors will share tips for creating an informed and low stress search process with your juniors. This session is for parents only, especially those going through this process with a child for the first time or post pandemic.

TESTING

PSAT Scores

Scores are available for sophomores and juniors who took the PSAT on Monday, October 13.

Students should check their email and text messages from the College Board to access their score reports.

For help with understanding the report: psat-nmsqt-understanding-scores 2025-2026.pdf

Courtesy of Seely Test Pros & TorchPrep

ACT SAT 101 Webinar

Prep Classes



Testing Game Plan for the Class of 2027

COMING SOON

FENWICK 2026-27 FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION DEADLINE 
DECEMBER 1, 2025

Financial aid applications are due by December 1. This aid will apply to the for the 2026-27 school year.


You must reapply each year to be considered.

Log in to FACTS to Apply

From your computer:

https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/4HHZG

·

 From your mobile device:

Questions about the application process? Call FACTS at 1-866-315-9262.

Questions about our financial aid packages? Call Chris Kemper at 
513-423-0723 x1201.

Fenwick Aid Information

•  Financial aid is made possible by generous donors who help us make a Catholic education at Fenwick accessible to more families.
• Available funds and community needs vary annually.
•  Merit scholarships are separate and will be renewed if your student meets all academic, disciplinary and donor-specified requirements. Similar to aid scholarships, your MyFenwick financial account must remain current.

Minimum Qualifications

• Your MyFenwick financial account must remain current.
• Your student must continue to meet all academic, disciplinary and donor-specified requirements.
• You must also complete the Ohio EdChoice scholarship process.

SOS Art Youth 2026 - CALL FOR YOUTH ARTISTS!!

Entries due January 23, 2026

Annual Art Exhibition of Creative Expressions for Peace and Justice.

The SOS Youth Art Exhibition and Event of Creative Expressions for Peace and Justice is an annual multidisciplinary show and event featuring various youth creative expressions for Peace and Justice. Works, creative writings, or performances for the exhibition should focus on any of the broad themes of Peace and Justice, including but not limited to the following: Tolerance, Empathy and Compassion, Equity and Equality, Homelessness, Discrimination, War and Non-War Related Violence, Environment, Gender, Race, Religion, Poverty, etc.

Exhibition Dates:

February 21st, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

February 28th, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Closing Reception: February 28th

Additional viewing available by appointment.

Exhibition Location:

Oak Hills High School

3200 Ebenezer Rd.

Cincinnati, OH 45248

Visual Artists will complete the Artist Submission Form aligned to the Visual Art Component of the event. The Artist Submission forms can be accessed here: Individual Entry Form or Group/Class Entry Form. Entry is due January 23, 2026.

Preparation of Artwork for Exhibition:

• 1 to 3 artworks can be submitted by any youth.
• Work should be either matted or backed for the exhibition (either on matt board, cardboard, or study paper).
• The Artist Submission Form should be attached to the back of the image at a minimum.
• Batiks and other fibers must be ready to hang by an attached rod, wire, or string included.
• 3D Artworks should be ready for display. The artist will need to provide their own display materials.
• Do not send framed artwork.

Artwork Drop Off for visual Art:

January 28th, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 pm and February 4th, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 pm. Artwork Pick Up will take place after the show closes on February28th, 2026, or may be picked upby teachers at a later date and time.

Stanley's Driving School

We partner with Stanley's Driving School to offer a convenient and affordable opportunity on campus. The course is available to all Fenwick students, once you reach the minimum age of 15 years 6 months. The total cost of the course and training is $590 (paid directly to Stanley’s Driving School).

Option 1: Online Course with in-car instruction

You take the online course at your convenience. Once completed, you'll contact the instructor, Gary Wright, to set up an in-car driving schedule. In-car sessions begin at Fenwick at the end of the school day and return to campus at the end of the lesson.

Option 2: Classroom sessions at Fenwick with in-car instruction

You take one of the two after school classroom sessions offered on our campus. Each class is 3:00-6:00. Once classroom instruction has been completed, Stanley’s instructor will set up an in-car driving schedule. In-car sessions begin at Fenwick at the end of the school day and return to campus at the end of the lesson.

For questions or more information, contact the instructor, Gary Wright, at 513-615-9114.