Don't forget to follow us on social media! | | |
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
| |
|
EXCITING THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT ST. LUKE'S
We are excited to share that St. Luke's is currently seeing a 32% increase in new student enrollment compared to last year! This incredible growth reflects the strong reputation of our school and the meaningful experiences happening across all divisions every day.
We are especially grateful to our current families who continue to recommend St. Luke’s and welcome new families into our community. Your word-of-mouth support is one of the greatest compliments we can receive and plays a tremendous role in helping our school grow.
At the center of it all are strong academics, meaningful relationships, and a nurturing environment where every child is truly known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
Thank you to our faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni for the hard work and dedication that continue to make St. Luke’s such a special place to belong.
Check out our newly released video that captures the heart of what makes the
Wildcat experience so special:
Find your people.
Create with confidence.
Discover what makes you uniquely you.
Prepare for what’s next — while being part of something bigger than yourself.
Because here, you don’t just go to school… you belong.
We are St. Luke’s.
Click here for video
|
ST. LUKE'S NAMED A 2025-2026 PLTW DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL
We are proud to announce that St. Luke’s has been named a 2025–2026 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School — an impressive national recognition that reflects our strong commitment to STEM+M education as outlined in our Vision Statement and Core Message.
According to PLTW, St. Luke’s is one of only 18 schools statewide to receive this distinction. Even more notably, we are the only elementary school in our area to be recognized and one of just two middle schools to earn this honor. This achievement places St. Luke’s in an elite group of schools nationwide and highlights the strength and impact of our K–12 STEM+M pathway.
This recognition is a direct reflection of the outstanding dedication and innovation of our faculty, especially Heather Lersch, Dana Thompson, Ashley Watson, and Karen Calametti.
Through thoughtful implementation of PLTW modules beginning in K4, our students are engaged in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and a passion for discovery.
We are incredibly proud of our faculty and students for continuing to build a culture of excellence in STEM+M education at St. Luke’s. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this remarkable achievement possible!
| |
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!
| | |
SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS: CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2026
From now until graduation, we are excited to highlight our incredible
Class of 2026 through our Senior Spotlights.
Each week, we’ll be celebrating the achievements, memories, and future plans of our seniors as they prepare to take their next steps beyond St. Luke’s. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and the impact they have made on our school community.
Join us in honoring this outstanding class! Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat!
| | |
CELEBRATING OUR SENIORS ON COMMITMENT DAY
St. Luke’s Commitment Day was a festive and enthusiastic occasion as we honored our seniors and celebrated their exciting futures. This special tradition recognizes the remarkable achievements, hard work, and aspirations of these talented students as they prepare to begin their next chapter.
Surrounded by classmates, teachers, family, and friends, our seniors proudly shared their college and future plans. It was a day filled with excitement, pride, and Wildcat spirit!
We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished. As they prepare to take their next steps, one thing will always remain true…
Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat!!!!
| | |
4TH GRADE MOTHER'S DAY PROGRAM: A SPECIAL CELEBRATION
St. Luke’s proudly celebrated our annual 4th Grade Mother’s Day Program. Our talented students impressed the crowd with beautiful singing and instrumental performances that showcased their hard work and creativity. The program was filled with lots of love and appreciation as students honored their loved ones. We are incredibly proud of our students for the confidence, talent, and enthusiasm displayed on stage! Thank you to our wonderful teachers for helping make this cherished St. Luke's
tradition a success!
| | |
CONGRATULATIONS TO BAKER GARSIDE ON RECEIVING THE
JOHN WESLEY HOLT LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
St. Luke’s is proud to congratulate Baker Garside for being selected as a recipient of the 2026 John Wesley Holt Legacy Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement, leadership, and dedication, and we are thrilled to celebrate this incredible honor.
Please click here to view the official award letter and additional information regarding the scholarship recognition.
| | |
CONGRATULATIONS TO OLIVIA POTTS - "MS. SANDY FOR THE DAY!"
Congratulations to Olivia Potts for winning the exciting “Ms. Sandy for the Day” experience during the
St. Luke’s Casino Night Silent Auction! Olivia did a wonderful job stepping into this special role!
A special thank you to the Potts family for their generous support of St. Luke’s through Casino Night. Events like these help strengthen our school community and continue to make a lasting impact on our students and programs. We are so grateful for the incredible support of our Wildcat families!
| |
ST. LUKE'S ALUMNI MAKE HISTORY WITH
ARMY OFFICER COMMISSIONING
St. Luke’s is proud to celebrate a historic and exciting milestone as alumni Natalie Costanza and Dylan Hale (Class of 2021) will commission together as Army officers during Saturday’s ceremony
with the Jaguar Battalion.
According to Battalion leadership, the Jaguar Battalion has only had two Baker High School cadets commission together in the same ceremony before, making it especially meaningful that two St. Luke’s alumni are achieving this honor together. Even more exciting, Dylan and Natalie will become the first two Army officers in St. Luke’s history — an incredible accomplishment!
St. Luke’s also currently has four alumni serving in the Jaguar Battalion, including Brody Hale and Audrey Fendley from the Class of 2024. We are so proud to see our graduates continuing to lead and excel beyond their years at St. Luke’s.
Congratulations to Natalie, Dylan, Brody, and Audrey for representing St. Luke’s with excellence. We thank them for their service and wish Natalie and Dylan all the best as they begin this exciting new chapter as Army officers!
| | Check out the All-School Google Calendar to support our Wildcats! | | |
WILDCATS ADVANCE TO THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Our St. Luke’s Girls Soccer Team is headed to the State Championship after an exciting semifinal victory over the Orange Beach Makos! The Wildcats battled hard and earned their spot in the championship match with determination, teamwork, and heart.
The team will take the field today at 11:30 a.m. as they compete for the state title. We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes and their coaches for an outstanding season and the way they continue to represent St. Luke’s with excellence both on and off the field.
Good luck, Wildcats — the entire St. Luke’s community is cheering you on! Let’s gooooo!
| | |
2026-2027 UNIFORM GUIDE
You can access the St. Luke’s 2026-2027 Uniform Guide by clicking the link below. The guide includes important information regarding approved uniforms and dress code expectations for the upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please email cmenton@slesmobile.org.
Click here for Uniform Guide 2026-2027
| | |
RETIREMENT RECEPTION HONORING MRS. BANKS (MAY 18)
Please join us in celebrating an incredible legacy as we honor Mrs. Banks on her retirement after many years of dedicated service to St. Luke’s.
You are invited to a retirement reception hosted by the Board of Trustees on Monday, May 18th, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. in the University Campus Breezeway. This will be a special time to gather as a community, reflect on Mrs. Banks’ lasting impact, and wish her all the best in this next chapter.
We hope you will stop by to celebrate and show your appreciation.
| | |
ST. LUKE'S SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES 2026
From students entering K3 all the way to adults, St. Luke’s offers something for everyone this summer! Whether you’re looking to learn, explore, create, or stay active, our summer programs have you covered.
Don’t miss out on all the fun and opportunities—check out the link in the comments to learn more and register today!
Click here for a list of summer opportunities
| | |
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!
| | |
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.
| | | | |
