Bi-Weekly Newsletter - Volume XIII: Issue 18 - May 17, 2026
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Senior Award Mass
The Providence community gathered in Glahn Gym for Senior Mass & Awards, a special tradition honoring the accomplishments and journey of the Class of 2026. Seniors were recognized for their academic achievements, leadership, service, and contributions to the school community as they prepare for graduation. The Mass provided students, faculty, and families an opportunity to reflect on the lasting impact of the senior class and celebrate this important milestone together.
Earning the Principal's Pin for recieve 5 or academic pins or certificates:
Marisol Melchor '26
Gennevieve Mountcastle '26
Gabriella Perdikis '26
Senior students participated in the annual Alumnae Pinning & Reception, officially welcoming them into the Providence alumnae community.
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Blessed John Martin Moye Feast Day
Providence students and faculty celebrated the Feast Day of Blessed John Martin Moye, honoring the founder of the Sisters of Divine Providence and reflecting on the school’s mission and values.
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8th Grade Graduation Mass & Ceremony
The Providence community will celebrate the eighth grade class during Graduation Mass and the Graduation Ceremony at Sacred Heart Chapel on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University at 6p on Thursday, May 21st.
Baccalaureate Mass & Graduation Ceremony
Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation will honor the Class of 2026 as students celebrate this important milestone alongside family, faculty, and friends. Mass will begin at 2p at Sacred Heart Chapel on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake University at 2p on Sunday, May 24.
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Semester Exam Schedules
May 18-20 - Senior Exams Schedule
May 18-20 - Eighth Grade Exams Schedule
May 28- June 1 Semester Exams - 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th grades Schedule
Final Exams are administered at the end of each semester and count for 20% of the semester grade for high school courses. Middle school courses have regular weighted exams at Midterm and Final Exams. Attendance at scheduled Final Exams is REQUIRED. An excused absence must be reported AND verified according to attendance policies in order for a student to make-up a final exam. Exams are an important part of assessing student learning and should be taken seriously. Except in cases of emergency, students are required to take exams when scheduled. These policies can be found on page 25 of the Student-Parent Handbook.
Academic Reference
If you need assistance to set up a conference, please reach out to our staff for assistance or call our office.
Mrs. Veronica Estrella '90, Counselor (A-K) x214
Ms. Vangie Rendon, Counselor (L-Z) x213
Mr. Jose Hernandez, Dean of Students x211
Flex Friday
Flex Friday Q4 Schedule
Check the PCS Weekly for any additional academic reminders or changes.
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Attention Seniors! Congratulations on earning over $16.2 Million in grants and scholarships.
Programs for graduation will be perpared on Tuesday.
Deadlines have past! If you have update your College Acceptances and Scholarships Earned after Friday, May 15th. You must personal notify your counselor.
Counselors will require you to submit you final transcript request on Friday, May 22nd.
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Important Dates
May 22 – Flex Friday Noon Dismissal
Students will be dismissed at noon for Flex Friday.
May 25 – Memorial Day Holiday
Providence will observe Memorial Day, and there will be no school.
June 2 – Make Up Exam Day
The last day of exams is June 1st. Final grades are due by noon on June 2.
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HS Academic Awards
High School students were recognized for excellence in academics, leadership, and service during the annual Academic Awards Ceremony. Awards highlighted the dedication and achievements of students across a variety of subjects and organizations.
Earning the Principal's Pin for recieve 5 or academic pins or certificates:
Alison Ayres '29
Carleigh Barker '28
Victoria Borrego '28
Olivia Martini '28
Liliana Contreras '27
Madeline DiGiovanni '27
Congratulations to 10 students recieving PAA Scholarships! Several members of the PAA Board were present to present these awards that totaled $10,000 for their little Provet sisters.
Creativity Scholarship: Olivia Martini '28 & Nicole Trevino '29
Devotion Scholarship: Lillianna Martinez '27 & Paulina Rodriguez '27
Leadership Scholarship: Zoe Hughes '29 & Isabella Silva-Valenzuela '27
Resilience Scholarship: Irie Gonzales '28 & Sophia Gonzales '28
Service Scholarship: Kayla Cross '28 & Nina Gonzales '28
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MS National Junior Honor Society & Academic Awards
Middle School students were recognized for excellence in academics, leadership, and service during the annual NJHS & Academic Awards Ceremony. Newly inducted member of NJHS signed and eighth grade students recieved their gold honor cords for graduation. Awards highlighted the dedication and achievements of students across all of subjects.
Earning the Principal's Pin for recieve 5 or academic pins or certificates:
6th Grade: Lilybelle Davidson, Norma Jo Hargesheimer
7th Grade: Gianna Cantu. Adrianna Williams
8th Grade: Jane Mountcastle
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week was a week-long celebration as students and families showed so much love for the dedication, hard work, and commitment of Providence faculty and staff. Throughout the week, teachers were recognized and thanked for the lasting impact they make in the classroom and within the Providence community each day. Providence also extends a special thank you to the parents of each class for generously providing meals and treats for teachers throughout the week.
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Congratulations, Dr. Benitez!
Providence congratulates Dr. Benitez on officially walking the graduation stage this past week after completing his doctoral degree. We are proud of his accomplishment and grateful for the dedication and leadership he brings to the Providence community.
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6th Grade English Creative Writing
After finishing The Call of the Wild, 6th grade advanced students are writing an additional chapter to continue the story using characters, setting, and plot elements from the novel. Students completed the assignment without the use of electronic devices.
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PCS Internship Program Presentations
PCS Internship students recently completed their final class presentations, highlighting the knowledge, skills, and experiences they gained throughout the program. Judge Gonzales, a Providence High School Class of 1990 alumna representing the San Antonio Municipal Court, recognized several interns with certificates of appreciation, cupcakes, and thoughtful gifts. Providence is grateful for the continued collaboration with community organizations that provide meaningful internship opportunities and valuable real-world experiences for PCS students.
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End of Year Parent Survey - Parents, please share your feedback with us. Complete by May 22, 2026. All students will have an opportunity to complete an annoymous survey for each course. As a school, we want to continue to grow and improve the work we are doing each day. Faculty, parent and student surveys are valuable to our pursuit of excellence.
TEFA - Texas Education Freedom Accounts AWARD NOTIFICATIONS have been sent!
If your family receives a TEFA award, we want to help you take the next steps as smoothly as possible. Forward the email to Principal Denoux as soon as possible. LEARN MORE
Please note that all families who have been notified are those in Priority Group #1 (Tier 1). (These are families that submited an updated IEP or submitted one sibling with an IEP.) Notifications for Priority Group #2 (Tier 2) are complete, along with waitlist notifications. This is a lottery.
Tuition Reminders:
- All Tuition Balances must be paid for the current year by May 29. Contact Principal Denoux to avoid any penalties.
- Returning families payments for next school year are based on the payment plan you selected in FACTS.
- 26-27 Billing will be posted in May and 12 month billing starts in June.
- The tuition billed will be without any earned scholarships, grants or tuition assistance. These awards will be updated between May and Sept as the information is verified.
- Again, there are NO Registration Fees for returning families because you have already been billed an administrative fee to maintain records and accounts during this school year.
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Refer a Prospective Family to us!
Providence has a referral program. Current families who refer a new student to us will get a $500 tuition credit to their account in January. (The new student must list the current student or person's name on the application, and the new student must attend Providence for a full semester before the credit is applied to the referral. Referral credit is not applied to the new student.
Currently, we have a few remaining spots open for the the 9th grade - Class of 2030, and open spots in the incoming 6th class.
Student/Family interviews are required for incoming 8th grade, high school, and senior transfers.
Contact Enrollment Director Kat Chavarria with any information on a prospective family.
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Big Sister/Little Sister Picnic Lunch
Students enjoyed fellowship and mentorship during the annual Big Sister/Little Sister Picnic Lunch, strengthening the bonds of sisterhood across grade levels.
Seniors also placed flowers in memory of Mr. Tyler Faulker by the special tree outside of Ayres Hall.
Seniors ended Senior Send off week with their Senior Skirts! College bound! One more week to go until Graduation!
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Band Banquet
Band students and families celebrated a successful year during the annual Band Banquet, recognizing the hard work and accomplishments of student musicians.
Congratulations to senior band and color guard members! Layla Holden, Toiva Martinez, Emma Martinez and Genna Mountcastle.
Also, next year's Color Gaurd Captain was named. Shout out to Provet, Lilian Bailey '28!
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Junior Pig Tail Day Lock-In
The junior class is currently celebrating one of Providence’s favorite traditions with the annual Pig Tail Day Lock-In filled with games, activities, and class bonding. We will see what they have in store for us on Monday!!
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Spring Dance Recital
Providence dancers showcased their talent and dedication during the Spring Dance Recital in Glahn Gym, performing routines they have worked on throughout the year. Special shout-out to our mini campers for doing such a great job!
We enjoyed the beautiful tradition of the senior dance which brought the crowd to tears to the song by Frank Sinatra "My Way".
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Spring Choir Concert
Choir students performed a variety of musical selections during the Spring Choir Concert, sharing an evening of 80s music with families, faculty, and guests. This year's concert even included a fun karaoke to all of our parent favorites!
Congratulations to the Choir seniors: Addison Perez, Toiva Martinez, Savannah Vargas, Marisol Melchor and Brianna Gonzalez!
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8th Grade Graduation Mass & Ceremony
The Providence community will celebrate the eighth grade class during Graduation Mass and the Graduation Ceremony at Sacred Heart Chapel at 6p on May 21st. See details
Baccalaureate Mass & Graduation Ceremony
Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation will honor the Class of 2026 as students celebrate this important milestone alongside family, faculty, and friends at Our Lady of the Lake University on May 24. See details
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TAPPS Golf Regional Tournament
Providence golfers competed in the TAPPS 5A Regional Tournament in League City. Congratulations to Carleign Barker '28, Chloee Martinez '27, Emma Martinez '28, Savannah Gonzales '28 and Alejandra Garcia '27!
TAPPS State Track & Field Meet
Track & Field athletes represented Providence at the TAPPS State Meet, competing against top athletes from across the state. Congratulations to Leni Hargesheimer '28, Drew Ovalles '28, Selene Cedillo '28, Mia Denizard '28 and Olivia Martini '28!
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Athletic Awards Ceremony
Student-athletes were recognized for their accomplishments, leadership, and dedication during the annual Athletic Awards Ceremony. More pictures and special highlights to come!
Stay updated on all the Provet athletics by checking the PCS Weekly on the athletics tab!
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Calendar Updates! The PCS Weekly link will have the most up to date information.
Monday, May 18
Senior/Eighth Grade Exams Day 1
Pigtail Day-Juniors
Tuesday, May 19
Senior/Eighth Grade Exams Day 2
Wednesday, May 20
Senior/Eighth Grade Exams Day 3
AP Chemistry Make-Up Exam
Thursday, May 21
Parent led Rosary Mullaney Chapel 8a
8th Grade Graduation Practice 8a-12p
8th Grade Mass and Graduation @ Sacred Heart Chapel (OLLU) 6p
Friday, May 22
Senior Graduation Practice 8a-12p
Flex Friday Noon Dismissal - Grades 6-11 Open Tutoring
Saturday, May 23
Study for Final Exams!
Sunday, May 24
Baccalaureate Mass at Sacred Heart Chapel 2p
Graduation Ceremony atThiry Auditorium 4p
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday, May 26
B Day Classes - Turn in all textbooks - Clean our lockers
Wednesday, May 27
A Day Classes - Turn in all textbooks - Clean our lockers
Thursday, May 28
Exam Day 1
Math
Religion
Friday, May 29
Exam Day 2 - 11:30a dismissal
English
Foreign Language
Faculty/Staff End of Year Luncheon
Monday June 1
Exam Day 3
Science
Social Studies
Tuesday June 2
Last Day of School - Exam Make Up
Teacher Work Day - Grades Due by12p
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Divine Apparel Spirit Shop Hours
The Divine Apparel Spirit Shop has spirit items for Blue & White Dress days, as well as uniform items students need.
Thank you to our parent volunteers who keep our shop open each week!
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