Learning, Loving, and Leading through Christ

June 1, 2026

Mrs. Sagat Says...

Dear St. Alphonsus Families,

Well, here we are! We made it! Welcome to the last week of school. It has been such a pleasure working with your students all year, and we are so excited to see you all back in the fall.

The Leadership Team would like to extend our congratulations once again to the 8th Grade Graduating Class of 2026. We had a lovely Mass & ceremony on Saturday to send them off. We are so proud of you all and know you will do great things!

Quite a bit of housekeeping this week:

First, a note about the school office hours this summer! The school office will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9am to 1pm through June. July office hours will be Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm. We will update office hours for August in the July newsletter.

All tuition payments must be made by June 18, 2026. Please drop them off at school or pay online. If the office isn't open you may leave an envelope with your payment and name at the Parish office. The final Cougar Club billing will be completed by next Monday, June 8; following the last Cougar Club session on Thursday evening. Those payments must be submitted by Thursday, June 18, 2026--same as when the final tuition payment is due.

As much as we're not wishing summer away, don't forget that you can order your school supplies online via our school supply partner! More details and a link to order are below. Orders must be placed by July 1.

Also make plans to join us this summer at the Milwaukee Milkmen game on Friday, July 10! School families usually end up sitting in sections 101, 102, and 103. You can find the link to order tickets below!

There is still a lot of information in this newsletter for these last few days, particularly for our Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza tomorrow. Please read these details thoroughly as there is specific information about the gym carline. There are also reminders about clothing, shoes, and sunscreen that are important for you to note!

Yearbooks are coming home this week. A limited number of yearbooks are available for sale on a first come, first serve basis for those parents who forgot to order and would still like one. They are $18 each, cash only, and you must place your order by THURSDAY at the latest, as any remaining yearbooks will be picked up by the company on Friday. Please send your money in a labeled envelope with your child's name and grade, and mark the envelope YEARBOOK.

Friday is the last day of school. Please note that not only is this 10:00am Dismissal, but that it will also be the day of the last school Mass of the year. This means there is NOT a school Mass on Wednesday, June 3. Please make a note for your calendars. In addition, Friday is a DRESS UP day for students. Your student may dress up for Mass, or at a minimum, they need to wear their Wednesday Mass polo with uniform bottoms. NO JEANS, T-SHIRTS, OR ATHLETIC WEAR.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for a wonderful first year as principal here at St. Alphonsus. I have loved getting to know all of you and your students better, and I am so excited for the future of our school.

On behalf of Mrs. Schermetzler, Mrs. Bruhn, and myself, we wish you all a wonderful summer!
Megan Sagat
Principal

School Choice Information

The Last Round of School Choice Applications Opens Today!

Think of the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program as a new form of financial aid available to our current families. Our goal with this program is to be able to better assist our families already attending St. Alphonsus in affording Catholic school tuition! Applications for this program re-opened today and will close again on June 20. This is your last opportunity to apply for Choice for the 2026-2027 school year. We encourage those families who are interested to apply early. You can find more information on schoolchoicewi.organd see the income eligibility chart below to learn if you qualify. You can apply online at this link.

Other Important Reminders

2026-2027 Financial Aid Applications: Round 2 Application Period Now Open

St. Alphonsus Catholic School is pleased to offer a limited amount of financial assistance to those who qualify. The first round of applicants will receive a letter in the next few weeks with details regarding the awarded amounts.

We still have limited funds available, and as such we are opening up the Financial Aid Applications for another round to be able to assist as many families as possible. We encourage any families who think they might qualify to please apply! We are fortunate to have support from private donors and foundations who share our goal of ensuring that Catholic education is affordable and available to as many families as possible.

The application form & instructions are linked here.

Please note that applications for this round are due by Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

2026-2027 Tuition & Registration Information

2026-2027 Registration Form

2026-2027 Tuition Letter

2026-2027 Tuition Policy & Rates

As always, we will again have financial aid available for those families who may need it. We thank you for your commitment to Catholic education and to our school! We are so grateful for the community and support here.

Battle of the Books New List Released!

Battle of the Book is a lively book competition for student in grades 4, 5, & 6. Students compete in teams of 3 to read a list of 45 books and then answer trivia questions about the book. The season culminates in a tournament against other area schools!

The Battle of the Books list for 2026-2027 is out now! Your kids who are interested in participating in Battle can get a jump on their reading this summer. Check out the list here!

Important Dates to Remember

06/02

Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza

Details Below!

06/05

Last Day of School
10:00am Dismissal

06/10

Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs

07/04

Greendale 4th of July Parade
Details Below

07/10

Milwaukee Milkmen Game

Ticket Link and Details Below

07/15

Dine Out Night
Cousins Subs

07/18

Greendale Farmer's Market
Come visit us at our booth!

08/15

Greendale Farmer's Market
Come visit us at our booth!

08/27

2026-2027 School Year
Meet & Greet Night

3-5pm; Community Room

09/01

First Day of School!

Out of Uniform Dates - June

We thought it might be easier for you to have a list of days that are Out-Of-Uniform either with a pass or with special circumstances for the whole month, so here are the Out-of-Uniform Days for June:

06/02
Out of Uniform for Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza

(Details Below)

06/05

Dress UP for the Last Day of School!

No jeans, joggers, or athletic shorts.
Students must wear uniform code or better!

Lunch Menu for June

Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza is Tomorrow!

Cougar Outdoor Extravaganza is TOMORROW!

This is a fun-filled day of activities for students and staff! Here are some important reminders for you to note:

ATTIRE

All students should wear their CLASS COLORS (listed below) and athletic bottoms (joggers, shorts, etc) for this event. In addition, please have students wear sneakers or tennis shoes. We will do water balloons this year as well so it is recommended to send a change of clothes and a towel for the end of the day! Students also need to bring a pair of shoes that can get wet--crocs, sandals, etc. Shoes MUST be worn for water balloons so if you do not send your student with an extra pair they will wear whatever shoes they have on for school that day.

5th, 6th, & 7th Grades: Red

3rd & 4th Grades: Green

1st & 2nd Grades: Blue

3K, 4K, 5K: Yellow or Orange

SUNSCREEN We will be outdoors for much of the morning, so please apply sunscreen on your kiddos this day! School staff cannot apply it for them, so if you are sending extra for your students to reload, please teach them how to put it on. In addition, it is going to be beautiful tomorrow so please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE!

AFTERNOON CAR LINE

We will be utilizing the main parking lot all day. In the afternoon, we will be doing water balloons with everyone as well as an ice cream party. The main gates for the afternoon carline will be CLOSED until 2:45pm and the cones will be up. Please DO NOT come to the gym carline any earlier than that. Students will be on the playground doing water balloons and we will open the gates when finished. Thank you for your patience and for keeping our students safe while we have some water fun!

LUNCH

No hot lunch or milk will be served on Tuesday. If you did not order your students a Cousins' Subs lunch, please remember to pack them a cold lunch & a beverage.

Any questions, please contact Mr. Gutche or Mrs. Schermetzler.

Early Childhood Visit to the Zoo!

Our 3K, 4K, and 5K Students Recently Visited the Racine Zoo!

Students, staff, and parent chaperones had a great time seeing animals, playing on the playground, eating lunch outside and enjoying the beautiful weather!

Please enjoy some pics of the fun day!

Raise Right News

Thank You from the Raise Right Program!

School Families, as we wrap up another wonderful school year, we want to extend our sincere thanks for your support of the Raise Right program. Your participation throughout the year has helped make a meaningful difference for our school community, and we are truly grateful.

As you celebrate the special moments ahead—whether honoring a graduate's achievement or recognizing the dads and father figures in your life—we invite you to keep Raise Right gift cards in mind. Gift cards are an easy and thoughtful way to celebrate while continuing to support our school.

During the summer, you can keep using the app to purchase gift cards and continue to earn tuition credit for next year. If you have any questions, please let us know.

Thank you again for your partnership and generosity. We wish all of our families a happy, safe, and memorable summer!

RaiseRight Enrollment Form

RaiseRight Agreement

When enrolling, use RaiseRight Enrollment Code BB5965L71943.

Find our more information about RaiseRight here!

Learn more about the RaiseRight program

Learn how to download the app and get started

Learn how to shop with the app

For questions, please contact our RaiseRight coordinator, Michael Wusterbarth, via email here.

Cougar Sports News

Friday Evening was the St. Alphonsus Athletic Banquet!

This event celebrated all of our athletes and coaches and marked a wonderful end to the sports year. Congratulations to all participants in grades 4 through 8 in our St. Al's sports: volleyball, basketball, track and cross country! In addition thank you to our wonderful coaches and athletic board for making St. Alphonsus sports such a successful program!

Mrs. S tried to collect photos of all the teams--if she missed yours on accident, she's sorry. It's been a long week (yes, she knows it's only Monday).

2026-2027 Volleyball Sign Ups are Now Open!

As we wind down another school year, it’s time to get excited for 2026–2027 Athletics. St. Alphonsus volleyball is getting ready to serve it up!

Volleyball registration for next fall is NOW OPEN and runs through July 10.

Our volleyball program offers students more than just time on the court:

Build confidence and leadership
Stay active and improve athletic skills
Develop teamwork, discipline, and friendships
Represent your school and be part of a tradition
Compete, grow, and have fun in a positive team environment

Whether your student is new to the game or ready to take the next step, volleyball is a great way to stay connected, challenged, and active throughout the school year.

Don’t miss out — sign up today and be part of something special next fall! The link to sign up is here.

Congratulations, Girls on the Run!

Congratulations to our Girls on the Run team who completed their big 5K this weekend at American Family Field!

Last week they also held their annual practice 5K and spaghetti dinner to get ready. Congratulations on a great season, ladies! We are proud of you!

Home & School Happenings

Join Us This Summer at the Milwaukee Milkmen Game!

St. Alphonsus Catholic School is once again the featured organization at the Milwaukee Milkmen baseball game on Friday, July 10 at 6:30pm. We hope you can attend, watch a great game and support St Alphonsus Catholic School!

Get your tickets at the link here and we will see you at the ballgame! Feel free to spread the word & share this link with your family and friends.

Calling All FUN RUN Sponsors!

Our only fall fundraiser—the Fun Run—will be back this fall! In order to make this Fun Run the best one yet, we need your help getting T-shirt sponsors this summer. There are four levels of sponsorship: $100, $250, $500 and $750. All sponsors receive their logo on the official Fun Run T-shirt and recognition in the weekly school newsletter throughout the fall.

Sponsors can be the company you or a family member works for, or a local business that you frequent. Not sure about making the ask yourself? Send us your ideas and we’ll do the legwork!

Please contact Olivia Hartley or Dawn Eisold with your donations and ideas, and thank you in advance for your support!

June Box Topics: Ways to Earn with Box Tops

Scan your Box Tops receipts and earn cash for our school! It's really easy with the Box Tops app! Scan the QR code below or visit boxtops4education.com for more information!

School Supply Kits Now Available from 1st Day School Supplies!

Did you know that St. Alphonsus Home & School partners with 1st Day School Supplies to give parents an easy way to get everything your student needs for school?

Back-to-school shopping is not just about buying supplies. It is about navigating the list, comparing brands, and making multiple store runs. With 1st Day School Supplies, that entire process disappears. Order online in minutes, and everything arrives in one box, exactly as requested by your teacher.

Please note that due to the sizing of the shipping kits, students going into 4K will need to purchase 1 additional roll of paper towels, 2 tissue boxes, and 1 set of Clorox wipes; students going into 3rd grade will need to purchase 1 additional roll of paper towels, and students going into 4th grade will need to purchase 1 additional box of tissues.

Click here to purchase!

Parish & Community News

Cycle Prep Class Available for Girls Ages 9-12

St. Al's has hosted this event in the past and was supposed to host it again this year, but the Archdiocese had staffing changes and it was canceled. However, they are now able to offer it at St. Stephen's in Oak Creek! This is a wonderful class that does a beautiful job of sharing the reality of a woman's changing body in a way that is uplifting and NOT as something negative.

Please contact Gail Schlicht for more information or to register.

Do you have items for the newsletter? To submit them or for questions and submission guidelines, please contact Amy Schermetzler.

Please note that submissions are due by 12:00pm Fridays.

Welcome to summer vacation! Where the days are long, but the snacks are gone in five minutes. May your coffee be strong and your summer relaxing!
Thank you for a wonderful school year.