Did you know that Tigers Volleyball Coach Pete Klonowski has supported over 100 space missions? He was a Launch Controller in the Cryogenic Propulsion group responsible for loading cryogenic Liquid Hydrogen and Liquid Oxygen propellants on to the launch vehicle. Following the retirement of the Space Shuttle, Coach Pete moved to the Boeing Company to work on the Space Launch System program, again working in the Propulsion directorate performing design analysis and integration for the Main Propulsion System.  He also provided manufacturing support to the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, LA where the Core Stage of the Artemis 1 rocket was built. He was the Propulsion Operations Lead for the Green Run Testing of the Core Stage at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi where a full duration (8.5 minute) Hot Fire test of the engines was performed. See photos below...

A new school year brings new classes, new teachers and reunions with friends after summer break, and with that typically comes increased sniffles, coughs and colds. The below table was created for easy reference when determining if your child is well enough to attend school. If you are unsure or need further guidance regarding your student attending school, please contact your respective school nurse. See page 18 of the Family Handbook for more student health information.

We are pleased to announce the 10th Anniversary Vicky Hurst Holy Trinity Golf Tournament sold out in record time! Thank you to everyone who signed up to play with us and support Holy Trinity Athletics this October 2nd!

Gather up your family and friends and join us for a Lower School family tradition. Family Bingo Night will take place on Friday, September 16th. Get ready for a fun-filled evening of bingo, food and prizes! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. in the Lower School gym.

Click here for event info and payment form: https://www.htacademy.org/family-bingo

Click here to sign up as a parent volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f4aacab2ea6f94-bingo

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Due to an overwhelming interest in the Wings of Fire Book Club, we are dividing into two groups.

As you know, we’ve made some adjustments to our US attendance policy this year, and as with any change, there have been some questions.

In returning to a normal structure and routine this year, it is necessary to reinforce the importance of being in school on a consistent basis. Your child’s attendance is paramount to their education and overall success. Students learn best when they are in the classroom and able to engage in discussions and activities as well as ask questions of their teachers and peers. The revised policy supports this philosophy while still providing grace and flexibility for those times when illness and unforeseen circumstances take precedence.

Our system tracks attendance PER CLASS. Thus, if your child is out for one full school day, he/she will miss all 7 classes, and your summary will show 7 absences (but only 1 per class). Please know that the limit of 9 absences is per class.

If students miss 15 minutes or more of a class, they are considered ABSENT from that class period. If they miss less than 15 minutes, they would either be tardy if they arrived late to class or present if they check out of class at the end of the period.

No. This year, our attendance policy combines our previously defined excused and unexcused absences together into one category – ABSENT. Students are permitted 9 total absences per class per semester (no matter if you are traveling with family or out sick). Your report card will reflect one number (TOTAL ABSENCES) each quarter. The only absences that will not count into your 9 are those related to school events – HT athletic events, retreats, performances, pre-planned college visits, etc. – and we title those SCHOOL RELATED.

All absences unrelated to HT events will show up on your end as UNEXCUSED. Please do not let that confuse you! If you bring in a doctor’s note, that will be inputted into the system which will be visible to both you and the school. So, while a doctor note does not EXCUSE your absence from counting towards the 9, it is noted in our system and will be taken into account should you exceed 9 absences for any reason in one semester.

In the event of excessive absences, our attendance committee will review previous absences and speak or meet with you regarding your child(ren)’s attendance history. Assuming the previous absences have documentation (i.e., medical note), it is highly unlikely that any further consequences will occur. However, should the 9 absences have no documentation, the attendance committee will meet with you and your child(ren) to explain the academic consequences of any future absences.

If you child is out sick, please email or call our front office manager, Ms. Hewatt ([email protected]) to let her know your child will be out. She will alert his/her teachers. If you know in advance that your child will be out due to a non-HT athletic event or a family trip, please contact your child’s teachers AND Mrs. Hewatt via email to let them know. Have your child speak with his/her teachers to make arrangements for turning in work early or making up work upon return.

If your child(ren) has a medical appointment during school hours, please submit a medical note for documentation purposes within ONE WEEK of the appointment. You can submit it to Nurse Emily ([email protected]) or Ms. Hewatt ([email protected]).

Holy Trinity’s chapter of the Children’s Hunger Project is working with the National Honor Society to host a food drive from September 12 - 16. Boxes will be placed in the Upper School front office and the library as convenient drop-off locations for non-perishable food donations. High school students will receive one and a half volunteer hours if they donate at least 3 items. However, everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate!

CS Opportunity: The Haven for Children is a group home in Satellite Beach for foster children. The thrift store- The Lamb Shoppe - is in need of some volunteers on Saturdays and special occasions. Students looking for Bright Future hours, please email Ms. Amber Olesen at [email protected].

Florida Bright Futures – In July 2022, Governor DeSantis’s office approved student part-time work hours to enhance the community service hour requirement for Bright Futures Scholarship Program. That applies to all Florida high school students working toward Bright Futures Scholarships, including HT students. However, HT still requires 100 hours of high school community service hours as a HT graduation requirement.

Membership in Holy Trinity's Music Boosters helps provide pregame and preconcert meals for our participating students and supports our music teachers in advancing their programs. There is a small gift with membership and one free family admission to any Holy Trinity sports event for the year. Scan the below QR code to learn more and lend your support.

Parents can avoid sitting in the afternoon carline Mondays through Thursdays by have their child go to The Huddle after school at the Tiger Athletic Complex. There, they can buy snacks, purchase HT merchandise, meet up with a study or project group, study on their own, or gather with friends to play ping pong, cornhole, Foursquare or Spikeball, or to just hang out. Parents can pick up their child at the Tiger Athletic Complex any time between 3:15 and 4pm. Please text your child when you arrive.

Retreat Attire - Student attire for all class retreats is the same as HT spirit wear Fridays except a college t-shirt may replace a HT spirit shirt. The HT uniform requirements for footwear and uniform bottoms still apply for class retreat days. 

Seniors, please read the Class of 2023: College Countdown weekly and note key dates in your student planner and phone calendars.

Individual sport, Season Pass and Annual Passes are now available online. Purchase your season passes now and eliminate the need for cash at the gate. Visit: https://gofan.co/app/school/FL1072 for more details. Any questions please contact James Phillips, Athletics Director @ [email protected]

In addition to the Blue and Gold Club, there is also the option to become the “Company of the Game” for one of our home football games. If you would like your business to be featured, the cost is $500 for the game and also includes perks. Click the link below to learn more and thank you for your support!

If interested in participating, email Coach Martins at [email protected]

Parents, CLICK HERE to check out this resource to help your student get the most out of their onCampus account.

The Upper School utilizes the School Pass visitor management system. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Each Upper School parent should have received an email from SchoolPass with instructions for obtaining your digital ID (QR code). This will be necessary when checking a student in or out, as well as for when parents are coming on to campus for meetings, events or pre-arranged volunteer opportunities. If you didn’t receive this email and would like your digital ID sent to you again, please email [email protected].

Have you been following our #YearoftheTiger campaign on our HT Facebook and Instagram page @hteatigers? You and/or your family can play a starring role as well! Just give us a "ROAR" and tell us why Holy Trinity was the right choice for you/your family.

We will be sharing Tiger testimonials throughout the school year! Share your HT story via email to [email protected] or on social media with #HTYearoftheTiger!

Although it is sometimes uncomfortable to share information about another student, we as a school community must act in the best interests of the child and of all those here at Holy Trinity. We strongly encourage students to not hesitate and reach out if they have a concern. If they do not feel comfortable sending an email, speaking directly to a member of the faculty or administration, or contacting Corporal Spencer, our School Resource Officer. Use the Confidential Reporting button on onCampus. This report goes only to the Heads of the Schools and Dr. Cobb. The Confidential Reporting button is located on the top of the onCampus home page, inside the log in.