St. Louis Catholic School

Weekly Newsletter

Parents of K-8th graders, you're invited to attend! Middle school students are encouraged to attend along with their parents.

Stations of the Cross: Fridays During Lent

K-8 students will be attending Stations of the Cross Fridays, 2:25-3:00 pm, during Lent. The front office staff will not interrupt Stations of the Cross to get students for early dismissal. If your child must leave early on a Friday afternoon, please plan to pick up before 2:25 pm.

Inquiring Minds

Our staff is happy to assist you with any questions that you may have.

Non-VIRTUS Volunteer Opportunity

Are you crafty? Handy with a glue gun? Can’t even think of service hours until after the kids are asleep?! The 2nd grade teachers could use your help to prep some crafts for the 2nd Grade First Communion Retreat on April 11th. All projects are easy and come with simple instructions. 

Contact: sgmcbride@gmail.com.

Tickets Available

Ice cream will be served on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pretzels will be served on Wednesdays and cookies on Fridays. Order tickets below.



2024-2025 Yearbooks

Yearbooks are selling fast! Don’t miss out on the memories. Order yours today before they're gone. Find your school: St. Louis School, Alexandria, VA  #724582

Diocesan Middle School BASH 

Middle school students are invited to the Diocesan Middle School BASH on May 10 at Bishop O’Connell High School. The cost is $30 (including admission, transportation, and food). We will be gathering at the St. Louis School entrance at 2:30 PM and return to the parish between 9:15-9:30 PM. Enjoy Mass with Bishop Burbidge, speakers, and activities. Register online or on the parish website.

Important Re-enrollment Information for Returning Families

Re-enrollment Update for St. Louis Parishioner families

Attention St. Louis Parishioner families: Schedule a 15-minute Family Blessing in February or March. Bring your Parish Acknowledgment Form to the appointment for prayer and blessing, and leave the form with the Parish.

Re-enrollment Update for Families of Other Parishes and Other Faiths:

Families who wish to be considered for a Catholic tuition rate must have their Pastor sign the Parish Acknowledgment Form by April 1st. Families of other faiths are asked to submit the form indicating such; no Pastor signature is required. Please return the signed form to the front office.

April 1, 2025 - Last day for military families to notify the school of intent to stay or release spots being held. The non-refundable re-registration fee will be automatically posted to FACTS in April if we do not hear from you. 

April 1, 2025 - Annual Parish Acknowledgement Form due from all current school families. 

April 1, 2025 - Proof of Active-Duty status due from military families (non-Catholic/ other Faith) wishing to be considered for a tuition discount.

Musical Productions

Guys and Dolls

Join us in supporting our St. Louis alumni at the Spring production of Guys and Dolls. Catch the show on April 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 7 PM, or April 6 at 2 PM, in the Garwood Whaley Auditorium at Bishop Ireton High School.

Tickets

Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical

Several of our talented St. Louis School students will be performing in the upcoming Mount Vernon Children's Community Theater production of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"!

Tickets

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

St. Louis Parish Podcast

Tune in to the second installments of Fr. O'Hare and Deacon Ricky's 5-part homily series for Lent. Fr. O'Hare covers how to combat the five evils we face in today's world, and Deacon Ricky discusses the Last Things (Death, Judgment, Purgatory, Heaven, and Hell).

YouTube (5 Evils We Face)

YouTube (Lenten Homily Series: The Last Things)

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