Newsletter - Week of April 6 - 10

A Moment for Mission

You have every reason to be happy and rejoice, because a great reward awaits you in heaven.

St. Angela Merici-Intro to the Counsels

Announcements & Resources

Athletics for the Week

Click here to view and check athletics times, updates, and information.


Daily Announcements

Did you miss the announcements? Please take a look at this document to see the Morning and Afternoon Announcements made over the intercom.


End of Year Class of 2026 Information & Announcements

Please see this document for the Class of 2026 end of the year dates and information.

Parent Corner

Junior Ring Dance Tickets & Permission Form

The Junior Ring Dance takes place on Friday, April 10th from 7:00-9:00 pm.  

Permission form - Due 11:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8th.


Ticket Purchasing Link - Closes on Wednesday, April 8th, at 11:00pm:

https://payit.nelnet.net/form/zYvdE8qX


Ursuline Academy - Golf Classic Exclusive Hats!

Don’t miss your chance to grab this golf exclusive, UA branded hat or visor! These items are available for presale only through Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Special offer! Buy 4 hats for $100

Purchase your hat or visor today!

International Serviam Day (Re-scheduled) - Family Service Opportunities

Saturday, April 18 , 2026: 9:30-11:30 a.m. at UA

All parents, students, coworkers, alumnae, Ursuline Sisters and friends of Ursuline are invited to join Ursuline communities around the world in a day of service. This date was rescheduled from January due to inclement weather.

Items being collected in the UA Main Office:  

  •    New blankets for St. Louis Children’s Hospital patients
  •    Period products and diapers for St. Louis Area Diaper Bank

Service Projects:

  • Making sandwiches for St. Vincent De Paul 
  • Packaging blankets and notes for St. Louis Children’s Hospital
  • Packaging Period Packs for St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
  • Making cards for veterans and for Our Mother of Good Counsel Nursing Home

Advance registration is required and details are below. Grade school age siblings are welcome. Please contact Campus Ministry or the Alumnae Office with questions on this joint day of service https://www.ursulinestl.org/international-serviam-day/


SPRING DANCE RECITAL

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Tickets for the spring dance recital are available for purchase through this link: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/ursulinestl/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzY2

Adult tickets are $11, Student tickets are $5.


Alumnae Induction - Class of 2026 Parents

Tuesday, May 12 at 8:00 a.m.

The Seniors are required to invite an alumna to sponsor her for Alumnae Induction as she is inducted into the Alumnae Association and receives her alumna pin.

  • This is for alumnae guests only. The ceremony will be live-streamed for parents. 
  • RSVP for Alumnae sponsor by May 1. Invitations to all alumnae relatives were sent in the mail this month. One alumna can sponsor multiple seniors.
  • We begin the day with a breakfast reception for the seniors and alumnae sponsors followed by the induction ceremony in the Chapel, which will conclude no later than 11:00 a.m.   
  • Seniors who sign up for the AP Psychology exam in the afternoon will be able to take it. 
  • There is no cost to participate and it is a dress-up event in the chapel and it is a mandatory part of graduation exercises. 
  • Seniors received specific information on modest dress code in their class meeting and via email. 
  • Mrs. Katie Balek Kempf ‘01 has offered to make introductions to ensure all students have an alumna sponsor present. Please reach out to her with questions: kkempf@ursulinestl.org 
  • **Also required: Graduation and Alumnae Induction practice, Monday, May 11 - 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for Seniors only, casual dress.  Do not schedule any appointments or obligations during this mandatory time. We are aware that a few seniors may be taking the AP Calculus exam on Monday.


Volunteer in the Bear Den!

There are shifts available to volunteer in the Bear Den. Please use this link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445AAAD2EA4F85-51665370-bear


Visit our Events webpage to keep up to date on upcoming UA events!

Campus Ministry

Submit Your Prayer Intentions

If you have prayer intentions you would like us to pray for, please fill out the “Prayer Request Form” and we will pray for them during Eucharistic Adoration. Also, please feel free to send this to anyone you know within our UA family who may be interested!

Prayer Request Form

Counseling

College Planning Information 

Click here for upcoming college planning information and events. The following items are addressed.

  • Senior Graduation Program Information 
  • Transferring College Credit
  • A+ Scholarship Program Deadline
  • Upcoming St. Louis Regional College Fair at Maryville University
  • College Conversations with the Counselors - Sophomore Parents
  • All About Apps Meeting - Junior Parents and Students


Learning Consultants Corner

April’s newsletter contains information about the Seniors’ Red Folder meeting with the Learning Consultants, testing room sign up protocol for exams, plus study techniques and strategies.  


Mercy Blood Drive at Ursuline Academy

Monday April 20,2026 , 9:00am-1:30pm 

Location: Auditorium 

All donors will need:

•16-year olds may donate with Informed

  Parental Consent. (see Mrs. Vilela or a Women’s Health student)

• To know the last four digits of their social

   security number.

• Required to bring a state-issued form of ID.


Students sign up during lunch periods. 

Parents sign up using link: https://mercyblooddonor.net/

Use code: URSA

Weekly Schedule

Monday, April 6

Easter Holiday


Tuesday, April 7

A1 Day

  • 1:20-1:40pm - House Meetings


Wednesday, April 8

B5 Day - Dress Down Day for Make a Wish ($3 to dress down for the day)

  • 9:15-10:00am - Session 4 Clubs
  • 1:20-1:40pm - Mentor Groups 


Thursday, April 9

A2 Day - Thursday Schedule

  • 10:30am - Junior Service Commissioning

 

Friday, April 10

B6 Day - Late Start Schedule - Classes begin at 10:00

  • 8:30am - Junior Ring Mass & Ceremony


Monday, April 13

A1 Day - Special Schedule 

  • 10:10am - Easter Liturgy - Dress Uniform Required


Tuesday, April 14

B5 Day

  • 9:15-10:00am - Required Activity Period for Juniors - College and Career Planning
  • 1:20-1:40pm - Mentor Groups & Senior & Sophomore Class Meetings


Wednesday, April 15

A2 Day - Special Schedule 

  • House Competition Day 


Thursday, April 16

B6 Day - Thursday Schedule


Friday, April 17

A1 Day 

  • 1:20-1:40pm Mentor Groups


Dates are subject to change.

Please see the Ursuline Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

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