REGAL WEEKLY
October 13th - October 17th
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Supporting Students Through Educational Choice
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) have provided an incredible opportunity for tuition support for all Regina families in grades K-12 this year.
I believe that Iowa has great schools. Including many great schools in our own community. Regina strives to be an exceptional faith-based option!
ESAs allow parents to choose the learning environment that best fits their family. To those who have chosen Regina, thank you! We are honored to partner with you, and we take seriously our responsibility to develop students academically, spiritually, socially, and physically.
Because ESAs are an ongoing topic of conversation in Iowa, I want to share a few important highlights:
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ESAs fund the student, not the school.
Families receive state funds to use at accredited nonpublic schools.
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Regina is fully accredited.
We meet all requirements of both the State of Iowa and the Diocese of Davenport.
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ESAs increase access.
Regina families make sacrifices for Catholic education. This year, 34% of our students/families qualified for additional need-based tuition assistance.
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ESAs support educational choice
They give families the opportunity to select the school that best fits their child.
Let’s keep our focus on supporting students and families!
Learn more about ESAs from Iowa ACE
Join Parents for Educational Choice
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Key Dates
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Run for the Schools - Oct. 12
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Service Mission. CommUnity Food Bank Collection - Week of Oct. 13th-17th
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2:00 World Hunger Mass, K-6 - Oct. 15th
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Senior Night for football, cross country, and dance & cheer - Oct. 17
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No School (Teacher Inservice Day) - Oct. 20
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Girls Regional Volleyball - Oct. 20
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Girls Regional Volleyball - Oct. 22
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Cross Country State Qualifying Meet - Oct. 23
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Football Playoffs 1st Round - Oct. 24
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NEW
School Tuition Organization
School Tuition Organization (STO) provides need-based tuition assistance to Regina students. Donations receive a 75% tax credit. Click here for more information on STO or here for the STO website to donate.
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NEW
Parent volunteers needed for Eucharistic Adoration
We are looking for adults who may have time in their day to sit in front of the Blessed Sacrament while students and/or classes come into the chapel for Adoration. Nothing is required of you except to be present in the chapel. Please sign up here.
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Snack Donation
At Regina, we know that hungry students can’t learn their best. To help, we’re creating a supply of healthy, non-perishable snacks for students who need a boost before school, during lunch, or after the day ends.
We invite you to support this effort by signing up to donate from the list here. All items should be individually packaged, student-friendly, and non-perishable. Your generosity will ensure that every student has access to the nutrition they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to succeed. Snacks can be delivered to student services.
Thank you for considering this optional invitation!
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Save the Date - Regina Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Regina Gala — a night of celebration, community, and generosity!
📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Graduate Hotel in downtown Iowa City
🎟️ Adults Only | Live & Silent Auctions | Dinner, Drinks & Fun
Get ready to raise a glass (and a paddle!) in support of Regina Catholic Schools! Tickets will be on sale in early December.
The Gala Committee is currently accepting sponsorships and auction items. For more information click here.
Questions? Contact jen.hoeger@regina.org
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REMINDER
Jrs & Srs: Internships Available!
Explore a career interest and earn both high school and college credit with a 40-hour internship through Workplace Learning Connection.
Students need time built into their school schedule to participate, so before applying discuss this with your counselor to review your 2nd semester availability.
Student/Parent portions of the application are due by 3PM on Friday, October 31st. Apply here.
Students are encouraged to apply early as spots are limited!
Tyson Wirth (last names A-K), tyson.wirth@regina.org or David Zoeckler (last names L-Z), david.zoeckler@regina.org
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NEW
'24-'25 Jr./Sr. High Yearbook - Still time to capture the joy!
Missed ordering last year’s yearbook? We’ve got you covered - literally! A few 2024–'25 books remain for $60 each. With 93% of our 7–12 students pictured at least three times, the yearbook truly captures the joy of life at Regina.
Email Annie Gavin at annie.gavin@regina.org to grab yours!
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REMINDER
Still Wanting to Purchase a Yearbook?
Preschool/Elementary 24/25 Yearbook are for sale in the elementary office!
There are 52 colorful pages and the yearbooks are $20 dollars each.
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Volunteers Needed for Regina Elementary Scholastic Book Fair.
Home and School is seeking parent and high school volunteers to help make this fun event a success! Book fair will be from November 10th- 13th this year. Shifts include time before and after school, and during parent teacher conferences. No experience is needed! Come have some fun and encourage reading for our little Regals!
Sign up here!
Questions? Email Becca Mischel rebeccamischelarnp@gmail.com or Tatiana Izakovic at tatiana.izakovic@gmail.com
| | | The Regina ECC staff have been hard at work completing trainings and staying current with all state requirements, because even teachers have to keep learning! While our students enjoy a well-deserved day off, we’ll be diving into professional development to better serve our little learners. We also had a fabulous picture day this week, the kids definitely brought their best smiles. Everyone looked amazing in their picture-best outfits, until after snack of course! If you missed photos or would like a retake Halverson will be back October 30 for a retake day. Enjoy the long weekend, ECC kiddos! | | | NEWS FROM REGINA ORGANIZATIONS | | |
REMINDER Special Events
Run for the Schools
Adult Volunteers are needed to help at this event. You can sign up HERE and volunteers will also earn money for Regina Catholic Schools.
Run for the Schools, organized by the Iowa City Road Races, Inc. nonprofit, offers four events: ½ mile, 1 mile, 5K, and 10K. Participants can register online using this link.
For questions contact: Jen Hoeger, specialevents@regina.org
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REMINDER Booster Club
Regina Spirit Store
The Regina Spirit Store is excited to be partnering with Luxe Boutique to offer some custom 'You Play, I Pray' Regina gear! These items are available as PRE-ORDER only, now through October 10th, so don't miss out. Any of these items would make a great gift, and will be delivered before Christmas break! Order yours today here!
Questions? Contact: spiritstore@regina.org
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REMINDER National Honor Society
National Honor Society Fundraiser
Regina National Honor Society is holding a fundraiser selling The Giving Bean coffees and teas. The Giving Bean is a specialty roaster with a variety of delicious whole bean and ground coffees,
K-cups, gourmet cocoa, chai...artisan blended teas, and shortbread cookies. Our profits will be used to help fund our annual Thanksgiving dinner service project that we host for area seniors. Order HERE!
Online orders include free shipping. In-person order can be easily picked up in late October, or make arrangements with your NHS member seller.
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NEW National Honor Society
Hey Regals! Save the date to save lives!
The Regina National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, October 29th. Sign up here! We invite you to donate blood for our local hospitals and patients in need. You can help!
You can donate if you are 16+ and all students must bring a signed parental consent form. Regina staff and parents/guardians are welcome to sign up as well.
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