Important Gather & Grow Campaign Update

We’re so close to finishing the Gather & Grow Open Space Campaign, just under $64,000 left to raise to meet our $1.5M goal and complete the project! Imagine how amazing it will be to have the campaign fully funded before everyone gets to explore the brand-new playground, pavilion, and Zach McMillian Field for the very first time at the Back to School Bash on August 8th.

Every single family’s involvement matters. Your contribution, big or small, will help us cross the finish line. Let’s come together as a community and make sure the spaces our kids will enjoy are fully supported from day one. Your support is not just appreciated; it’s essential.

A Video Message from Mr. Matthews

Please contact Lindsay Willrich with any questions you have regarding the campaign.

Thank you in advance for your dedicated commitment to making a difference for our students and our community.  

Thank You to Our Donors

We are truly grateful for your support of the Gather and Grow Open Space Campaign. Your generosity is turning our vision into reality, creating spaces for students to learn, play, and grow together.



Founders Circle

$150,000 to $299,000

Henry Do and Thuy Nguyen

Visionaries Circle

$75,000 to $149,999

Kirk and Kathryn Hachigian

Jason Koy and Gabrielle Sitomer

Joe and Lindsay Whelan

St. Cecilia Catholic Church

Benefactors Circle

$50,000 to $74,999

The Home and School Association

The Lemming Family

The Palermo Family

Patrons Circle

$25,000 to $49,999

Tom and Caren Bundy

An and Mandy Hoang

Eric and Jessica Johnson 

Ben and Haley Montgomery

Blake and Stephanie Sirgo

Matt and Katie Soulier

Leaders Circle

$10,000 to $24,999

Charles and Suellen Adcock

Jonathan and Jessica Boben

Brian and Heather Boyle

Friends of St. Cecilia

Kyle and Allison Bruchmiller

Patrick and Dora Hedrick

Blake and Morgan Hotzel

Adam and Ashley Konikowski

Andrew and Julia Novarini

Robert and Desirae Regueiro

Jeremiah and Jennifer Walcik

Red & White Circle

$5,000 to $9,999

Blake and Lindsay Arbour

Chris and Sarah Burke

Nicholas and Monica Clem

Friends of St. Cecilia

Christian and Katherine Davidson

Wes and Ashley Dillard

Andrew and Hillary Ellender

Bryan and Juliana Gaige

Ricky and Stacy Krostag

Matt and Becky Leatherwood

John and Lauren Lister

Merc Medical/ Billnoske Family

Darren and Maria Olagues

Tony and Beth Sartori

Friends of St. Cecilia

Wade and Betsy Sherman

Chad and Elizabeth Stabiler

Matt and Megan Stehling

Heath and Maranda Suire

The Zachary McMillian Foundation

Josh and Sarah VandenBout

Thomas and Ana Vu

Peter and Lindsay Willrich

Phillip and Julia Wynne

Community Contributors

$2,500 to $4,999

George and Jessica Atallah

Jarrett and Alina Avery

Scott and Kristin Baker

Richard and Gina Bautista

Chris and Bri Bitsis

Mike and Lane Bogue

Chris and Jessica Bouyear

Doug and Kelly Brewer

Donald and Ann Marie Bucklin

Long Cao and Trang-Anh Bui

Jeep and Caroline Christian

Sam and Monica Clark

Clint and Erin Cobb

Cameron and Sarah Colvill

Dakota and Kelsey Conravey

Bill and Meredith Coursey

Gavin and Megan Dillingham

Drew and Vita Dougherty

Stephen and Michelle Fraga

Carlos and Jennifer Gonzalez

Robert and Stacy Grazak

Chris and America Gussett

Scott and Haley Havard

Chris and Janine Hergesell

Shannon and Alexandra Holzer

Randall and Sara House

Brandon and Courtney Janda

Vamsi and Brenda Kallepalli

Zachry and Laura Kezar

Paul and Anabel King

Gregory and Courtney Knott

Thomas and Terri Lawrence

John and Betsy Long '72

Aaron and Stefanie Lyons

Marshall and Santana McMurrey

John and Lisa Metzger

Carina and Bryan Nelson

Friends of St. Cecilia

Jose Saucedo and Maria Reyes

John and Janet Reyes

Aaron and Margo Romero

Jacob and Francesca Saour

Stephen and Jessica Schneider

Joseph and Courtney Scioli

Adam and Haley Shimek

Justin and Carlina Smith

Neal and Lauren Smith

Michael Fisher and Lina Suarez

Tim and Melody Tarrillion

Shauna Waller

The Waters Family

Friends of St. Cecilia

Curtis and Mary Yokubaitis

SAVE THE DATE: Back to School Bash, August 8th!

Get ready for our annual Back to School Bash tonight, August 8th from 5:00PM- 8:00PM!

This can't- miss tradition, graciously sponsored by the St. Cecilia Booster Club, is a fun, family-friendly party to kick off the 2025-2026 school year together.

Join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and fun! The Knights of Columbus will be grilling burgers, inflatables will be bouncing in the gym, and there’ll be music and drinks out on the pavilion. It’s the perfect chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new families, and celebrate the start of a great year ahead.

And this year’s Bash is extra special. Be among the first to see and explore our newly completed Zach McMillian Field, upgraded pavilion grounds, and brand-new playground! Our students will get exclusive access to these exciting new spaces during the event, before anyone else!

To help us plan, please click here to RSVP for the Bash.

While you're there, be sure to stop by the 2025-2026 Booster Club table to sign up for your membership of choice and check out this season’s exclusive spirit items, designed with everyone in the family in mind! The Booster Club has been hard at work bringing in fresh new gear you won’t want to miss. Details on this year’s merchandise will be shared soon, so stay tuned.

Want to show even more support for our student athletes?

Click here if you are interested in becoming a Booster Club sponsor for the 2025-2026 sports season.

Thank you for supporting the Booster Club and helping our athletes shine. We can’t wait to kick off the new school year with you!

Faculty and Staff Updates

We are very excited to welcome the newest members of our faculty and staff! We would also like to say congratulations to the members of our faculty and staff who are taking on a new role within the school.

New Faculty & Staff

Shannon Heath - Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Karina Cepeda - Second Grade Lead Teacher

Sally Janacek - Second Grade Lead Teacher

Maria Creamer - Fifth Grade ELA Teacher

Denise Nicholas - Librarian

Maria de Salinas - Spanish Teacher

Carla Hernandez - Teaching Assistant

Justin Jones - Permanent Sub 

Hope Nelson - First Grade Long-term Sub

Carol Sebastian - Fifth Grade Long-term Sub 

Amber Davis- 3rd Grade ELA

New Roles

Diana Johnson- Third Grade Math

School Year Calendars and School Day Hours

Calendar Updates

Please click here for the one-page calendar.

School Day Hours

These are the official instructional hours for the school year:

• Regular Dismissal:7:55 AM – 3:25 PM
• Early Dismissal:7:55 AM –12:00 PM

Google Calendar

The school’s Google Calendar is now updated with many key dates and events for the upcoming year, with more to be added in the coming weeks. You can view the calendar here, and we highly recommend downloading the Google Calendar app to your mobile device for easy access and real-time updates.

Mass Days and Spirit Days

Mass Day takes place every Wednesday, and Spirit Day (and our corresponding weekly all school assemblies) is held each Friday. Students should wear their Mass dress uniform on Wednesdays. On Fridays, students may wear a St. Cecilia Catholic School spirit shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms. Spirit shirts will be available for purchase at the Back to School Bash on Friday, August 8th, or anytime through our online Spirit Store.

Cafeteria

Please review the 2025-2026 ECI letter to parents here. You can find information about the St. Cecilia Catholic School cafeteria program and setup/ manage your child’s Dining Pay account on ECI’s Dining Pay system.

Dining Pay registration will be open beginning Monday, August 11th. If you need to setup a new Dining Pay account, you will need your child’s Student ID. To access the list of student ID’s please login to FACTS. Under “School” select “Resource Documents”. Click the document named, 2025-2026 Student IDs. All students are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

Helpful Cafeteria & ECI Links

• Cafeteria menus will be available next week
• ECI Setup and Manage Dining Pay Account 
• ECI Online Tutorial on Setting Up & Managing Accounts
• Questions: ECI Management Email 

Click here to view the lunch menus online!

Homeroom Lists

Homeroom assignments will be available to families today, August 8th, through the FACTS Family Portal. You’ll be able to view your child(ren)’s homeroom teacher and access the full class and grade-level lists.

Extra School Supplies by Grade Level

The school supply packs for all students were delivered to the school and distributed to the classrooms. As a reminder, there are extra items for each grade that need to be purchased - click here for the list.

A Note from the Library

We are so excited to welcome our new Library / Media Specialist, Denise Nicholas, to St. Cecilia! Please click here to read a letter and learn more about library volunteer opportunities.

Student Safety Drills

Please note the following student safety drills will be conducted on the following dates. More information about these events will be communicated closer to the date.

• Monday, August 18th: IRIS Alert Test
• Thursday, August 21st: August Fire Drill
• Tuesday, August 26th: Lockdown Drill

Family Handbook Updates

The Family Handbook has been updated for this school year. Please take some time before school to review the updates to the Family Handbook.

This page on our school website has links to each handbook, including the Family Handbook, Discipline Handbook, Guidance Program, and Assessment & Grading.

Family Handbook Update and FAQ Page

Our FAQ page on the school website contains answers to our most frequently asked questions with direct links to the pages within the Family Handbook with the necessary information. 

Summer Learning and Enrichment Opportunities

At St. Cecilia Catholic School we are committed to the ongoing education and enrichment of our students even throughout the summer months. In an effort to continue to review previously learned grade-level math skills, foster a love of reading, and inspire continual learning in our students, your child’s teachers have curated summer Math and Reading assignments which can be found on the St. Cecilia Summer Assignment and Enrichment Website. This website will serve as a hub for all of our St. Cecilia students entering PK3 through 8th Grade. Click here for a screencast on how to navigate the website and an overview of the grade level assignments. All Summer Assignments for students entering 1st through 8th grade are due on August 13, 2025. Your child’s teacher for the 2025-2026 school year will follow up with your child at the start of the school year for all completed summer assignments. If you have any further questions, you should contact your child’s current teacher or Cindy Orlando the Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation.   

Important Summer Assignment Information

Students Entering PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten

Students Entering 1st-8th Grade (Reading Assignments)

Students Entering 1st-8th Grade (Math Assignments)

Java With Jeff Sessions

The annual beginning of the school year “Java With Jeff” sessions will be held on the dates below for the grades listed. All parents are invited to attend.

• Tuesday, August 19th: PK3-Kindergarten
• Wednesday, August 20th 8th Grade**
• Thursday, August 21st: 1st-4th Grades
• Tuesday, August 26th: 5th-7th Grades

**It is required that at least one 8th-grade parent attend the 8th grade Java with Jeff on Wednesday, August 20th at 8:15AM.

Bridges After School Program Full Time Sign Up

Families who enroll full-time in our after school program, Bridges, can pay monthly for unlimited use throughout this school year. Students who use Bridges more than five times a month consistently are considered full-time. Families who wish to use full-time Bridges must register in advance by filling out this online form. Only students signed up for our full-time Bridges program are permitted to attend Bridges on early dismissal days. Questions? Contact Bridges

Click here to view the handbook.

Carpool Information

Please review the information below regarding carpool tags, applying for HOV carpool, and early dismissal carpool. For questions regarding carpool please contact Melissa Mejia.

• Please click here for the carpool page on the school website and click here for the carpool maps. 

Carpool Times

•  Early drop off is from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM in the front HOV parking lot.
• HOV Carpool begins at 7:35 AM in the front HOV parking lot.
• Non-HOV Carpool begins at 7:35 AM in the main Church parking lot.
• Oldest and Only arrival for PK3 is from 7:55-8:00 AM on all days.
• Oldest and Only dismissal on regular dismissal days for PK3 - Kindergarten will begin at 3:05 PM.
• Oldest and Only dismissal on early dismissal days for PK3 - Kindergarten will begin at 11:40 AM.

Additional Carpool Information

•  All morning carpool locations will unload students until 7:55 AM. After 7:55 AM, you will need to go to the main office to sign your student(s) in at the front desk
• Any cars already in the parking lot at 7:55 AM will be unloaded however, students not in their classroom at 7:55 AM will still be marked tardy even if they unloaded in the parking lot.
• After the 8:00 AM PK3 Oldest and Only drop off, you will need to go to the main office to sign your students in at the front desk.
• Please see the additional information below regarding carpool.

Replacement Carpool Car and Backpack Tags

All school families were assigned and given carpool numbers. These numbers will stay with your family throughout your time at St. Cecilia. New families will be issued a new carpool number prior to school starting.

*NEW this year: For returning families, replacement car and backpack tags can be ordered for $5 per tag. We will open the order form again in a few weeks.

HOV Carpool

HOV Carpool is a designated drop-off and pick-up option for families who carpool with five or more students. These carpools use the front parking lot by the field entrance for both morning and afternoon, helping to reduce traffic and streamline arrival and dismissal for larger groups.

If you are interested in applying for HOV Carpool, please click here.

Important Notes:

• HOV carpool spots are limited. Only one representative from each group should complete the application form.
• For those who have applied, tags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Once all available spots are filled, additional applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
• If space remains after assigning all 5+ student carpools, we may open the remaining spots to carpools with four students.

Early Dismissal Carpool for PK3/ PK4/ Kindergarten

Families whose oldest or only student is in kindergarten or below are eligible for early dismissal carpool from 3:05 PM to 3:20 PM.

If you are eligible for early dismissal and would like to participate, please complete this form.

If you request early dismissal, a pink tag (for PK3) or blue tag (for PK4 & kindergarten) will be sent home with your child. Please attach this tag to the bottom of your regular carpool tag.

The Home and School Association (HSA)

The Home and School Association (HSA) is a parent-led volunteer group that helps build strong connections between families and teachers at St. Cecilia. From Field Day to Read-A-Thon, and more, the HSA supports school events and initiatives throughout the year. Every St. Cecilia parent is automatically a member.

Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday at 8:15 AM in the Community Center. We invite all parents to join us, hear what’s happening on campus, learn about upcoming events, and discover ways to get involved and make a difference.

Before we welcome our new HSA Board, we would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to our outgoing board members: President Stefanie Lyons, Vice President Sarah House, and Treasurer Karen Billnoske. We are so grateful for their leadership, dedication, and all they’ve done to support our students, teachers, and families.

We’re excited to welcome the 2025 HSA Board and thank them for stepping up to lead us through this school year:

President: Clarissa Labastida

Vice President: Jessica Boben

Treasurer: Margo Romero

Secretary: Caroline Christian

Click here to read a message from our HSA President, Clarissa Labastida, and learn more about the Home and School Association.

2025-2026 Room Parent Volunteer Sign-Up

Interested in serving as a room parent for your child’s class? Please complete the Room Parent Volunteer Application Form. If you have more than one child enrolled, be sure to indicate the grade level and child you would like to support.

The Room Parent Coordinators will review all applications and notify selected room parents by the end of August.

HSA Committee Volunteer Sign-Up

We would love your help! If you're interested in volunteering on one of our many HSA committees, please complete this HSA Committee Sign-Up Form. A member of the HSA Board or a Committee Chair will follow up with more details.

Required Volunteer Training: CMG Safe Environment

All school volunteers must complete the CMG Safe Environment training online through the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

If you have not yet completed the training or need to renew it, please visit the CMG Safe Environment website for details and to get started.

*Please note: All parents planning to volunteer on campus at any time during the school year are required to complete this training.

Fall Sports Sign Up & Pre-Participation Medical Physicals

The start of the school year, and middle school athletics, is right around the corner! For details about each sport, please visit the Athletics page on the school website. Parents, please complete the registration form below for the sport your child is interested in joining:

• Football
• Volleyball
• Soccer (Coed)
• Cross Country

 completed annual pre-participation physical form is required for all student-athletes before they can attend their first practice or tryout. This form must be signed by both a doctor and a parent. Please be sure to complete, scan, and upload the form upload the form here as soon as possible.

Please note: Cross Country is the only sport that welcomes athletes starting in 3rd grade. If you have any questions about our athletic programs, feel free to reach out to our Athletic Director, Ashley Gomila.

Please note that our Cross Country team is the ONLY team to allow for athletes to begin in 3rd grade. Feel free to email if you have any questions about athletics.

Junior Sports Fall Soccer Registration

Junior Sports Soccer registration is now open through August 20th! We’re excited for another great season ahead!

Click here to register for Junior Sports Soccer.

For more information about Junior Sports, please go to our information page on the School’s athletic site under the Junior Sports tab.

5th – 8th Grade PE Uniform Store is Open

The PE store will be open until August 25th. Click here to order!

If you have questions about PE uniforms, please contact our Athletic Director, Ashley Gomila.

After School Enrichment Opportunities

Each school year, we host a variety of fee-based after-school programs on campus—like gymnastics, martial arts, chess, art, dance, and soccer—led by outside vendors. You’ll have a chance to meet several of them at our Back to School Bash. To sign up, visit the After School Enrichment page our school website. Additional registration links will be added soon.

Choir Registration

Calling all 4^th- 8^th grade singers! Students in grades 4-8 are eligible to participate in the St. Cecilia Children’s Choir. The choir sings at the weekly School Masses each Wednesday morning, as well as at the Sunday 10:00 A.M. Mass about once a month. Eight grade choir members will still sit with their prayer buddies for the first part of the School Mass, then join the choir to sing.

Join fellow students in a fun and enriching musical experience. The choir, directed by St. Cecilia Music Teacher Ms. Crittenden, will rehearse on Tuesday from 3:45PM to 4:45PM starting September 2nd. Our first School Mass performance will be on September 3^rd.

With a limit of 40 members, spots will fill up quickly! A waiting list will be created once we reach the maximum number of participants.

Sign up early using the link below to secure your spot! There is a $10 registration fee. We can't wait to make music with you!

Click here to register!

Meet the Teacher Night: Thursday, August 28th (6:30PM- 8:30PM)

Please mark your calendars for our annual Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 28th from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. This event is an opportunity for our parents to meet their child(ren)’s classroom teacher(s) and visit their classroom(s). You will also have the opportunity to hear from our Principal, Mr. Matthews regarding the new school year.

Meet the Teacher Night is a parent-only event, intended to give parents a realistic understanding of the expectations, procedures, routines, and learning experiences their child(ren) will have this school year. Parents will be experiencing first-hand what makes our school so special! More information will be shared soon regarding the schedule for the evening.

FACTS

Friendly reminder of upcoming charges that will post to your FACTS Financial Account:

September 1st: First tuition installment due. A 10% late fee will be assessed if payment is received after the due date.

For questions regarding your FACTS Financial account, please reach out to our school Business Manager, Mary Yokubaitis. 

PSIA

Each school year, St. Cecilia students have the opportunity to participate in the Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA), which is part of the Academic Clubs and Competitions program. Students sign up for the academic club of their interest. We offer math, English, social studies, science, and fine arts clubs. Students attend club sessions before or after school (September thru February) and are coached to improve their skills in different contests. Students can then compete to qualify as participants in the district PSIA competition in February/March.

Interested in learning about the PSIA options available for 1st-8th graders? Click here for more information. Registration will open soon! 

2024- 2025 Yearbooks

The 2024-2025 yearbooks have arrived and will be sent home with the oldest/only on the first day of school. Click HERE to see if you have purchased a yearbook. If your name is not on the list, we have a very limited amount of copies still available. Please use this link to purchase a yearbook.

If you had an 8th grader last year, their books will be held for a special pick up and book signing party. If you want their book sent home with a sibling instead, please contact Kimberly Lowrey.

St. Cecilia is Hiring!

We are hiring for the 2025-2026 school year! If you are interested in joining our team, click here.

We're hiring the following:

• Substitute 

If you'd like additional information, please reach out to Cindy Orlando.

First Week Back Schedule

Monday, August 11th

Used Uniform Drop Off - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

If you have items to drop off for the Used Uniform Sale (happening on Tuesday, August 12th), they need to be dropped off the day before. Items will no longer be accepted on the day of or during the sale on August 12th. Item drop off will occur on Monday, August 11th, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the school auditorium.

Tuesday, August 12th

New Students Chromebook Pickup and Orientation (Grades 5-8) - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

New Family Welcome - 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM

All new students and families joining St. Cecilia Catholic School this year are invited to a brief welcome reception in the school cafeteria. After the reception, you’ll head to your student’s classroom for a “Sneak-A-Peek” to see the room and meet the teacher.

Sneak-A-Peek - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Students entering PK3–2nd grade and their families are invited to “Sneak-A-Peek” anytime between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Teachers are excited to welcome you to the new school year! Drop off any purchased supplies and pick up materials your teacher has prepared. This is a brief visit, and parents must stay with their children. Uniforms are not required for this event.

Used Uniform Sale - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

After the New Family Welcome and Sneak-A-Peek, all families are invited to the auditorium to buy used uniform items for their students. The Booster Club will be there selling St. Cecilia spirit items as well.

Wednesday, August 13th - First Day of School

(Early Dismissal & Regular Uniform Day)

Please note that the school year will begin on a Wednesday, which will also be our regular weekly Mass day throughout the year. However, since the first day of school falls on the first Wednesday, we will not have an all-school Mass that day. Weekly Mass will begin the following Wednesday, August 20th. For the first day of school, students should wear their regular school uniform.

7:40AM to 7:55AM – First Day of School Begins (No Carpool, Classroom Drop Off)

There is no morning carpool on the first day of school. We will have classroom drop off for all students. Parents walk their children to their homerooms.

8:00AM – HSA Welcome Back To School Coffee in the Auditorium

After classroom drop off, all parents are invited to the HSA Welcome Back to School Coffee in the school auditorium. Parents will have a chance to sign up to volunteer for various school and parish committees and mingle with other school parents.

12:00 PM – Early Dismissal (No Carpool - Classroom Pick-Up & No Bridges)

The first day of school is an early dismissal day. There will not be carpool, pick-up will be in your child(ren)'s homeroom classroom.

12:45 PM - 4:00 PM Hopes and Fears Conferences (Day 1)

Our first parent-teacher conferences of the year are called Hopes & Fears Conferences. These 10–15 minute meetings give parents the opportunity to connect one-on-one with their child(ren)’s homeroom teacher. All parents are expected to schedule a Hopes & Fears Conference with each of their child(ren)’s homeroom teacher(s). Students are not required to attend but are always welcome.

The purpose of the Hopes & Fears Conference is for the parent(s) to share their hopes and their fears for their child specific to the upcoming school year. The teacher’s responsibility during these meetings is to listen, take notes, and learn as much as possible about each student. The homeroom teachers will be sending an email to parents with a sign up genius to schedule your Hopes & Fears conference after the homeroom lists are available in FACTS. 

Thursday, August 14th: Second Day of School

(Regular Morning Carpool, Classroom Pick-Up, No Bridges)

7:00 AM - 7:55 AM Regular Morning Carpool Drop-Off

7:55 AM- Second Day of School Begins 

Noon- Early Dismissal, No Bridges, Classroom Pick-up

12:45 PM - 4:00 PM- Hopes & Fears Conferences (Day 2)

Thursday is the second day of the Hopes & Fears Conferences. Please see the Day 1 information listed above for more details.

Friday, August 15th: First Full Day of School (Mass Attire)

7:55 AM – First Full Day of School Begins

The third day of school is the first full day of school. Standard morning carpool will take place. *August 15th is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. We will celebrate Mass this day at 8:15 AM.

3:25 PM – Regular Afternoon Carpool Pick-Up, First Day of Bridges

Device Support Available This Summer

If your child's device has a problem this summer, you can email Mr. Rosse to schedule an equipment swap. This will allow Mr. Rosse to repair devices before the start of the 2025-2026 School Year.

Additionally, if your student is experiencing device problems as early as next week, even if Mr. Rosse attempted a swap during the last week of school, please reach out to him. He'll coordinate a device swap for those students as well.

ISEE High School Entrance Exam Prep

Does your child need help with skills and strategies for success on the ISEE Test? St. Thomas High School offers prep courses for fall and winter test dates. 

Houston- area Catholic and private high schools require entrance exams as a part of the admissions process. The administration of the tests begins this fall.

St. Thomas High School is once again offering classes for rising eighth grade students in preparation for the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). The classes are coed and open to all students who intend to apply to those schools.

The classes provide tips and strategies, as well as instruction in the content areas tested:

• Reading Comprehension
• Verbal Reasoning
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Mathematics Achievement

Click here for more information and to register!

Smart Families

St. Cecilia Catholic School is proud to be a Smart Families School. We are dedicated to helping our community prioritize family and delay smartphones.  

Smart Families' mission is to empower families to build communities that engage with technology in a healthy, intentional way that respects our innate human dignity.  



Join over 1,000 Families who have taken the Smart Pledge!

As a Smart Families school, we are committed to educating, empowering, and encouraging parents to make a decision for their children that aligns with their values!

Upcoming Events

Save the Date: Family Lead- Online Talk

When: Tuesday, September 2nd

Time: 9:00AM and 7:00PM

RSVP here!

GEMs: Gracefully Embracing Motherhood

GEMs Walking in Prayer 

We will meet in the front school office and stop at places around the school campus to pray for our students, faculty, staff, and community as we start this new school year. Open to school moms. Students will be in Mass during this time. 

For efficient signing in purposes, please RSVP to gracefullyembracingmotherhood@gmail.com with your name as it appears on your driver's license and your DOB. Nursery will be available for little ones who do not attend SCCS, please let gracefullyembracingmotherhood@gmail.com know if you will be using it.

When: August 20th

Time: 8:00AM- 9:00AM

Where: Meet in the school office

GEMs Bunco Kickoff 

Moms are invited for a night meeting other moms of GEMs! We'll be in the school cafeteria for a night of mingling and fun prizes! Please RSVP through Facebook, Flocknotes, or email us at gracefullyembracingmotherhood@gmail.com to reserve your spot at the table. 

When: August 21st

Time: 7:00PM- 9:00PM

Where: St. Cecilia School Cafeteria

Walking with Purpose

A new Walking with Purpose Bible Study for Women

Discovering our Dignity: A study of women of the Bible

Join us this Fall on Wednesdays at 6:45PM or Thursdays at 9:00AM in the Community Center.

Click here for more information and to register!

Prayers for the Faithful Departed

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."

Dr. Douglas Vijil Mena, Great Grandfather of Alessandra Bates