September 19, 2025

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

ST. LUKE'S GIVE DAY - SAVE THE DATE!

When is Give Day? 

October 15-16, 2025

What is Give Day?

Give Day is an online fundraising campaign to bring the St. Luke’s Episcopal School community together. The goals are to increase engagement and drive philanthropic donations to the school. 

Why?

Simply put, tuition doesn’t cover the cost of educating our students. Give Day offers an opportunity for us to come together and provide our students with the resources they need to succeed in college and life. 

DRIVE THE FUTURE GOLF TOURNAMENT - SAVE THE DATE!

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 13, and join us at beautiful Magnolia Grove for our Drive the Future Golf Tournament! This exciting event supports transportation needs for student activities and programs at St. Luke’s.

We invite parents, alumni, and community members to join us for this special day. Whether you’re playing a round, cheering on the golfers, or partnering with us through sponsorship, your support helps keep our students moving and thriving.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now—a great way to promote your business while investing in our Wildcats.

Click here for tournament information & sponsorship opportunities

Support St. Luke's with purchases from the following:

Office Max / Office Depot Rewards program

Use our school ID school ID 70001700 at checkout

General Mills Box Tops for Education

download app or visit

https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/

Click here for the Development Webpage

Click Here to Give!

ALL THINGS HOMECOMING

Homecoming week kicked off with the Japonica Campus Door Decorating Contest, and our Wildcats showed BIG creativity and spirit! Mrs. Smith’s K5 class took home the win in the K5–5th grade category. Mrs. Majewski’s K4 class claimed the top spot in the K2–K4 category.

Both classes earned bragging rights AND a sweet popsicle party!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who decorated and showed their Wildcat spirit—what an awesome way to kick off Homecoming Week!

Our University Campus kicked off the Homecoming week in the brightest way possible—

by showing off their class spirit in bold class colors.

Our students nailed "Dress as Your Favorite Teacher Day!"

From quirky ties and cozy cardigans to coffee cups and signature styles,

they had a blast stepping into their teachers’ shoes for the day.

To infinity and beyond! Our students celebrated Toy Story Day by bringing

favorite toys along for the Homecoming Day 3 adventure!

Our University Campus students made a special visit to the Lower Campus for a preschool pep rally, and our littlest Wildcats did not disappoint! With big smiles, dancing, and cheers, they showed their school spirit in the best way possible—especially when Wilkes the Wildcat joined in the fun.

Football players and cheerleaders stopped by classrooms to spread excitement,

making sure everyone was ready to cheer loud and proud for the big game on Friday!

Students stepped into character by dressing as their favorite superheroes or Disney icons.

It was a day of fun, friendship, and happily-ever-afters at St. Luke’s!

On Friday morning, our 1st–5th grade students joined the University Campus for a lively pep rally to kick off the day with school spirit and excitement. Mr. Ashton Roberts was crowned Mr. Wildcat 2025.

We loved hosting our younger students on the University Campus for Homecoming Day!

From the spirited pep rally to the fun-filled activities, it was a day to remember.

To beat the Homecoming day heat, our older students dove into fun and friendly water games.

Laughter, teamwork, and fun rivalry made the day refreshing and memorable!

Homecoming Day festivities wrapped up with one of our most anticipated traditions—the Annual Powder Puff game! Students and faculty gathered to cheer on the intense competition. The game was the perfect way to end a full day of celebration and showcase the enthusiasm of St. Luke's!

St. Luke’s families gathered under the beautiful oaks for tailgating and to cheer on the Wildcats.  

Evelyn Cummings was crowned Homecoming Queen 2025! Congratulations to Evelyn & her court: Emma Kate Frazier, Riley Reynolds, Allie Romano, Elva Johnson, Savannah Haynes,

Ellena Lang, Maddie Banks, & Caroline Hooper.

St. Luke’s capped off Homecoming by beating Central Hayneville with a 54-0 shutout.

Homecoming 2025 was fantastic, filled with lots of school spirit, excitement, and the best memories.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Mrs. Swearingen and to all who helped make

this another successful St. Luke’s Homecoming. 

It was one to remember, GO Wildcats!

Check out the All-School Google Calendar to support our Wildcats!

2025-2026 ARTS BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Fuel the imagination and talent of St. Luke’s students—join us in bringing their artistic dreams to life when you become a member of the Fine and Performing Arts Booster Club. We collaborate closely with teachers and administrators, offering hands-on assistance and financial support.  

• We've purchased vital musical instruments, giving our young musicians the tools they need to shine.
• We helped acquire a band trailer that’s allowed our growing band to travel to competitions, parades, and away games. It shows our school spirit far and wide.
• Our support has aided in successful, award-winning theater productions across both campuses.



Your membership isn't a donation—it's a direct investment in our students' passions for the arts. Join today and help us create an even more vibrant and successful arts community at St. Luke's!

Click here for a 2025-2026 Arts Booster Club Membership

Click here for Japonica Campus Announcements

Click here for University Campus Announcements

Click here for the All-School Google Calendar



Click here for the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Click here for Volleyball Schedule

Click here for Football Schedule

Click here for K2-K4 September Menu

Click here for K5-5th Grade September Menu

Click here for University Campus September Menu

Click here for K2-K4 October Menu

Click here for K5-5th Grade October Menu

Click here for University Campus October Menu

Japonica Campus: My Meal Order Information

Japonica Campus: Additional Lunch Service Information & FAQ's

Cheryl Brown

Director of Dining Services

St. Luke’s Episcopal School

cbrown@slesmobile.org

251-666-2991 Ext 8130

Cell 404-403-6688

ST. LUKE'S WILDCAT WAREHOUSE

Show your Wildcat pride! The Spirit Store's storefront is in Room 305 on the University Campus.

Back-to-school hours: Wednesday and Friday during break.

For Friday night home football games, Wildcat Warehouse will open 30 minutes before kickoff.

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 (k4-5^th grade) – 10:00 a.m.

Youth Sunday School (6^th-12^th 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.