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In our weekly newsletter, Paw Prints, you will find:
- Wildcats in the News
- Important All-School Announcements, Japonica Announcements and University Announcements
- Links to calendars
- Wildcat Cafe information & links
- Online Campus Store information & link
- Church Information
- Ways that you can help SLES
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REFER A FAMILY. EARN A $500 TUITION CREDIT
We love it when our St. Luke’s families share their experience with others! If you refer a new family and they enroll at St. Luke’s, your family will receive a $500 tuition credit as our way of saying thank you.
Word of mouth is one of the greatest compliments we can receive. If you know a family who would thrive in our nurturing environment and strong academic programs, encourage them to explore St. Luke’s.
When they enroll and list your family as the referral, you’ll earn a $500 credit toward your tuition.
Thank you for helping our St. Luke’s community grow.
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A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR CASINO NIGHT
SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
A Big Thank You to Our Casino Night Sponsors and Supporters!
Casino Night was an incredible evening of fun, fellowship, and St. Luke's spirit—and it would not have been possible without the amazing support of our sponsors and participants. We are so grateful to the generous businesses and families who helped bring this event to life.
Please join us in thanking our 2026 Casino Night sponsors:
- STC Business Solutions
- RGG Cardiology
- Banks Family
- Pischek Industries - #4JW
- Oakworth Capital Bank
- McMurphy Orthodontics
- Thompson Wealth Management and Life Planning, Inc.
- D&K Suit Discounters
- Wishbone, LLC
- M&A Studios
- Yellowhammer
- Southern Roots Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
- Georgia Roussos Catering
- Flour Girls Bakery
- Gulf Distributing Holdings, L.L.C.
- Mobile Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United
- United - Johnson Brothers of Alabama, LLC
- Advanced Dermatology & Skin Care Centre
- Bailey’s TV & Mattress
- Harvey & Thomas Orthodontics
- Jostens
- Dr. Elizabeth Palmer Reynolds
Thanks to their generosity—and to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated auction items, and joined the fun—Casino Night was a huge success! Your support helps strengthen our school community and makes events like this possible.
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RISHI GUPTA EARNS A 36 ON THE ACT
Rishi Gupta, a St. Luke’s student since K3, has achieved a remarkable academic milestone by earning a 36 on the ACT. This outstanding accomplishment places him among an elite group of students nationwide. Only 0.2% of ACT test-takers earn a 36, and in a typical year, just 3,000–4,000 students out of approximately 1.4–1.8 million achieve this distinction.
Rishi’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off. His journey at St. Luke’s reflects years of academic growth, curiosity, and perseverance.
Congratulations, Rishi, on this incredible achievement! We are proud to celebrate your success and look forward to all that you will accomplish next.
Click the link below to read a Q&A with Rishi Gupta, where he shares how he prepared for the ACT, the habits that helped him succeed, and his plans for the future.
Click here for Q&A with Rishi Gupta
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ST. LUKE'S BAND DELIVERS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
Recently, St. Luke’s Concert Band delivered an outstanding performance at the Alabama Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessment (MPA) held at Baker High School!
The purpose of MPA is to provide bands with the opportunity to perform for a panel of qualified adjudicators and receive detailed feedback on both their concert performance and sight-reading abilities. Bands are evaluated by three concert adjudicators and one sight-reading adjudicator, making strong performances in both areas a true mark of excellence.
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BRIGHT SMILES AHEAD: STUDENTS LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF BRUSHING THEIR TEETH
As part of their Biomedical Science outreach, second-grade students recently received a fun and educational lesson on dental health from Presley Jackson and Ally Grace Lowell. During their visit, Presley and Ally Grace taught the students about the importance of brushing their teeth and the proper steps for maintaining a healthy smile.
The lesson began with an important first step—washing your hands—before brushing your teeth. They then explained how to properly brush to remove food and plaque and keep teeth clean and healthy.
To make the lesson interactive, each student received a disclosing tablet, which temporarily stained their teeth blue. This hands-on activity helped demonstrate where plaque can remain on teeth and showed students how long they need to brush to get their teeth fully clean.
The second graders enjoyed the engaging activity while learning valuable habits that will help them keep their smiles bright and healthy!
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SPEECH & DEBATE SUCCESS AT STATE COMPETITION
Members of St. Luke’s Speech and Debate team recently traveled to Tuscaloosa to compete in the Speech and Debate State Competition. A special congratulations goes to Evelyn Cummings, who placed first in Humorous Interpretation, earning a spot to compete at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Richmond, Virginia, this summer. This impressive achievement highlights Evelyn’s talent, preparation, and strong performance at the state level. In addition to her first-place finish, Evelyn was also selected as Alabama’s 2026 Student of the Year for Speech and Debate. She has further been honored with the Alabama District nomination for the National Student of the Year for Speech and Debate, with the national selection to be announced later this summer.
Congratulations to Evelyn and to all of our St. Luke’s Speech and Debate team members who competed at the state level. We are proud of the way you represented St. Luke’s!
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AUTHOR INSPIRES OUR YOUNG READERS
Second-grade students recently enjoyed a special visit from local author Elizabeth Frost, who shared her love of storytelling and writing. During her visit, Frost read the first few chapters of her book, Allie Gets Lost, capturing the students’ attention as they followed along with the story.
After the reading, students had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about both the book and the journey of becoming an author. Frost spoke about the writing process, what it takes to publish a book, and the importance of creativity and perseverance.
Frost has lived in Mobile since 1991 and retired in 2024 after a career as an attorney working for the federal government. She shared with students that she originally wrote a draft of Allie Gets Lost more than 30 years ago. After rediscovering the story, she made it a goal to complete it and ultimately self-published the book in October 2025.
The visit was a wonderful opportunity for students to see how stories come to life and to be inspired to create their own!
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MR. BOX TAKES THE STAGE IN 1776
St. Luke’s history teacher Mr. Mike Box recently showcased his talents beyond the classroom by performing in the musical 1776 at the Chickasaw Theatre. In the production, he played John Hancock, President of the First Continental Congress—an especially fitting role for someone who brings American history to life for his students every day.
Mr. Box’s passion for the U.S. Constitution and American government is evident both on stage and in the classroom. After a distinguished career in law and politics, he now shares that passion with his students in his U.S. Government and U.S. History classes. For Mr. Box, the most rewarding part of teaching is watching young men and women develop the ability to examine and understand the world around them—and discover how they can make it better.
Before joining St. Luke’s, Mr. Box built an impressive career in public service. He practiced law and served as City Attorney for Chickasaw for ten years, Municipal Judge for Satsuma for five years, and most notably represented his district in the Alabama Legislature for sixteen years. During his time in the Legislature, he realized he wanted to give back to the community he loves by sharing the knowledge and experience he had gained.
In 2013, Mr. Box joined the St. Luke’s family, where he continues to inspire students with his enthusiasm for history, government, and civic responsibility. His influence reaches far beyond the classroom, helping shape thoughtful and informed future leaders.
We are proud to celebrate Mr. Box’s performance on stage and the lasting impact he makes on our students every day.
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DESIGNING DREAM HOMES IN INTRO TO ENGINEERING
Students in Mr. Mutchnick’s Intro to Engineering class have been putting their creativity and technical skills to work by designing and drafting their own “dream houses.” Through this project, students are learning the fundamentals of architectural design while gaining hands-on experience with the tools used by professional draftspersons.
As part of the process, students have practiced drawing to scale and creating detailed hand-drawn blueprints using real drafting tools. Once their initial designs are complete, they will take the next step by using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to digitally develop and refine their house plans.
This project gives students a glimpse into the world of engineering and architecture while helping them build valuable skills in design, precision, and problem-solving. It’s exciting to see their dream homes begin to take shape!
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CELEBRATING PI DAY IN ALGEBRA 2
Mr. Heltz’s Algebra 2 class celebrated Pi Day with a sweet treat—cookies—while diving into some powerful math concepts!
Students have been learning about exponential equations, beginning with how to rewrite equations so they share the same base. Once the bases match, they can set the exponents equal to solve the problem.
After mastering the process, the class explored real-world applications of exponential equations, including modeling bacterial cell growth, understanding the distribution of recycled aluminum cans, and calculating compound interest.
A little Pi Day fun made learning these important concepts even more memorable!
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ST. LUKE'S CENTER STAGE PRESENTS -
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION (MARCH 27-29)
Join St. Luke's Episcopal School's Center Stage for The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition!
Plunge into this stunning and dynamic 60-minute show. An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea pearl of a show is sure to make a splash!
March 27th and 28th at 6:30 p.m., March 29th at 3:30 p.m.
University Campus Auditorium
Student Tickets- $5 online, $10 at the door
Adult Tickets- $10, $15 at the door
Online tickets are available until March 26th at 3:00 p.m.
Click here to purchase tickets
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HOP INTO SPRING WITH OUR "EGG MY YARD" FUNDRAISER -
ORDER BY APRIL 1
Support our Track and Field Team in a fun and festive way with our “Egg My Yard” fundraiser! Place your order by April 1, and our team will deliver and scatter candy-filled Easter eggs in your yard on April 4—just in time for an exciting Easter surprise.
Make it extra special by ordering for a grandchild, neighbor, or friend! It’s a sweet way to celebrate the season while supporting our athletes.
Thank you for helping our Track and Field Team go the distance!
Click here for more information
Click here to reserve your spot
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SUPPORT OUR BASKETBALL TEAM AT TIJUANA FLATS (APRIL 13)
Come out and support our St. Luke’s basketball team while enjoying a great meal! Join us at Tijuana Flats on April 13 from 5:00–9:00 p.m. for a spirit night benefiting our team.
It’s a simple (and delicious) way to show your support.
We hope to see many members of the St. Luke’s community there!
Thank you for supporting our Wildcats!
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ST. LUKE'S WILDCAT WAREHOUSE
Show your Wildcat pride! The Spirit Store's storefront is in Room 305 on the University Campus.
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday during break.
We will be adding merchandise, so please fill out this suggestion form
to let us know what you would like to see for sale in the future.
All proceeds of the Online Campus Store go to school programs and supplies.
We will deliver purchases to your student unless you request to pick-up.
Click here to shop!
Please don't forget to leave your student's name and grade level during the checkout process so that we know which campus to deliver to. Thank you for having Wildcat Spirit and supporting SLES!
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ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH WEEKLY NEWS
Sunday Schedule
Worship Services – 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Adult Education Class – 8:45 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School (k4-5th grade) – 10:00 a.m.
Youth Sunday School (6th-12th grade) – 10:00 a.m.
Youth Outing every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. (bowling, laser tag, mini golf, exploring downtown, and more!)
Weekly Services:
Mondays: Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: Evening Prayer at 5:30 p.m.
First Wednesday of every Month: Healing Service at 12:00 p.m.
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