A Moment for Mission

And I see better and hold more dear and pleasing the good things which I see you constantly doing, and now, even more, I want and am able to help you and do you good in every way. 

St. Angela Merici, Prologue to the Counsels

Do people ever ask why you’ve made the choice to invest in an all-girls Catholic education for your daughter? While I’m sure you can easily answer based upon your priorities and her experience at Ursuline, I thought it might be interesting for you to see recent research on the advantages of single gender educational settings, particularly for girls.

• Girls in girls’ schools score higher in reading, mathematics, and science than girls in coed schools,

• Girls in girls’ schools report a stronger sense of belonging and higher engagement in class;

• Students in girls’ schools experience fewer classroom disruptions and more positive teacher relationships; and

• Girls have more confidence and take more healthy risks when boys are not present.

(Source: International Coalition of Girls Schools)

I’ll continue to share this kind of information when it comes my way.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who made our Open House such a huge success. Our Admissions team is deep into enrollment season right now - all of the help makes a huge difference for them as they recruit the Class of 3031.

All my best,

Peggy Slater

Weekly Lunch Menu

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Athletics for the Week

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Daily Announcements

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Hosting a student from Ursuline High School, Wimbledon, England Feb. 10-11 

AND/OR

Hosting a student from Blanche de Castille, Nantes, France April 12-24

Informational meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

We are honored to host 15 students and 2 coworkers from Ursuline High School in Wimbledon, England. This is a rare and great opportunity to meet an Ursuline student from our global sisterhood. We are helping to host an Ursuline Education Network Leadership Conference here at Ursuline Academy, St. Louis, and at the King's House Retreat Center in Belleville, IL. Our families are going to pick them up from the airport on Wednesday, February 10, and host them for one night in their home. The plan is to take them to dinner or have dinner in your home together and then they would spend the night. Families would bring them to school on Thursday, February 11 and they will shadow here for the day, and begin the conference that evening. We will also be hosting students from Blanche de Castille, Nantes, France April 12-24.  If you are interested in hosting a student please come to the Boardroom on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. We will give you more detailed information at the meeting. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Joni Mullen at jmullen@ursulinestl.org.

2027-2028 Financial Aid Application 

The financial aid application for the 2027-2028 school year is now open in FACTS Management. 

The deadline to complete your application is December 31, 2026.  

As a reminder, you must complete an application annually in order to be considered for financial aid.

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Trimble at mtrimble@ursulinestl.org 

Don’t Miss Out: Mother Daughter Dinner Tickets Close Tomorrow!

Friday, November 13, 6–9:30 p.m. at Orlando Gardens South

Make plans for a memorable evening at Ursuline’s Night at the Derby, hosted by the UA Bear Moms! This year’s Mother Daughter Dinner promises an evening of laughter, connection, and friendly competition, complete with electronic horse races, prize opportunities, dinner, and dancing. A cash bar will also be available for guests ages 21 and older.

Whether you attend with your daughter, mother, or a special mother figure, it’s a wonderful chance to enjoy time together and connect with other members of the Ursuline community. Tickets are $70 per person. Reserve your spots before registration closes on Friday, October 30!

Register for Mother-Daughter Dinner

Meet Me on Monroe this Sunday!

Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Mark your calendar for a fun afternoon of shopping at Ursuline! The Meet Me on Monroe Holiday Boutique is back and bigger than ever, with more than 80 vendors spread across O’Hara Hall, the Gym, and the Auditorium.

Browse a wide variety of finds, including jewelry, clothing, home décor, unique gifts, Ursuline merchandise, and more. With free admission and shopping open to the public, it’s the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your holiday list. Bring along friends and family and enjoy this festive Ursuline tradition!

Explore the Event and Vendor List

Class Gift Collections: Help Your Class Reach Its Goal!

Contribute by November 2 for a chance to win two tickets to the UA Soirée Auction.

The excitement is building as each class works toward its $1,500 goal for the UA Soirée Auction. A big congratulations to the Classes of 2029 and 2030, who have already surpassed their goals! 

There’s still time to participate! The Class of 2028 is less than $200 from their goal, and the Class of 2027 still needs over $1,200 to reach their goal. Every gift helps strengthen our community and support Ursuline. Choose your daughter’s class below to make a contribution:

• Class of 2027 Gift Collection Form
• Class of 2028 Gift Collection Form
• Class of 2029 Gift Collection Form
• Class of 2030 Gift Collection Form

Bring Holiday Cheer Home with Poinsettias!

Orders due Wednesday, November 11

Looking for a festive way to decorate for the holidays? Support the Class of 2027’s Senior Lock-In by ordering poinsettias through Ursuline’s holiday fundraiser! Grown by American Farms Midwest, formerly Hoffmann Heimos, these beautiful plants are a wonderful addition to your holiday décor and a great way to support our seniors.

• Available colors: Red, white, and pink, with gold foil pot covers
• Prices: $12.50 for a 6.5-inch pot or $33 for an 8.5-inch pot
• Pickup: Wednesday, December 2, from 12–6 p.m. in O’Hara Hall

Order Your Poinsettias

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Freshman Parent Mass + Legacy Pinning Ceremony

Wednesday, November 4 at 8 a.m. in the Chapel

Freshmen and Freshmen Parents, please join us for your class Mass. Mass will begin in the Chapel at 8:00AM, with coffee and bagels in the Cafe to follow. This is a required event for all Freshmen. Parents, please RSVP here. 

Following the Freshman Parent Mass, the Alumnae Office will host a brief Legacy Pinning Ceremony freshmen who have alumnae mothers. Legacy students should wear dress uniforms to Mass, but students can change into regular uniforms for the school day. If you have older current students who would also like to attend, please encourage them to wear dress uniforms for photos.  

Memorial Mass for All in Community

Wednesday, November 4 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel

The Alumnae Association and Campus Ministry invite you to attend our annual Memorial Mass remembering loved ones who have passed away in our community. Please notify the Alumnae Office.  All are welcome to attend this Mass.  If you’d like a relative’s name added for our 2027 Memorial Mass, please email Mrs. Katie Kempf.  kkempf@ursulinestl.org.  Please visit the 2026 Memorial Mass web site to RSVP, view the names of those being remembered or to view the live-stream of Mass.

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursday, November 5 from 9:00am-10:30am in the Chapel 

Please join us for Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel. All are welcome! 

Sophomore Retreat

Monday, November 9, 2026 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM in the Auditorium. 

Sophomore retreat focuses on students’ relationship with God and others. It will be a fun filled day of reflection and class bonding. All sophomores are required to attend. Please bring your own lunch, water bottle, and a snack to share. 

Junior Retreat

Monday, November 9, 2026 meet at Ursuline Circle Drive at 2:45PM to load buses to Kings House. Students will return on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 by 3:00PM.

The Junior Retreat is an overnight retreat that focuses on the students’ relationship with God and the world around them. Students will be staying at Kings House at Our Lady of the Snows.  A packing list and more information will be coming soon via email. 

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

College Applications 

College application deadlines are fast approaching! 87% of the class has submitted one or more applications! We strongly encourage you to have applications submitted by HALLOWEEN. Please note, since Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, please request transcripts by Friday, October 30. 



Requesting Transcripts 

After completing a college application, seniors must submit a transcript request through Scoir and sign the orange transcript request form in the Counseling Office. Both steps are required in order for the transcript to be sent.

FAFSA - Now Available

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for the 2027-28 school year. The links below include the FAFSA form and helpful tips for filling out the FAFSA. 

Tips for Filling Out the FAFSA

FAFSA Form

ACT Information 2026-27

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Career Conversations: Donuts and Discussion with Alumnae (Topic: Creative Careers)

Monday, November 13, 2026:  Activity Period in the Board Room 

Contact the Alumnae Office or Counseling Office for details.  Meet 5 creative alumnae who have varied backgrounds in art/education, marketing, graphic design, communications, realtor, interior design, book writing, play therapy, licensed professional counselor, music ministry, music recording and entrepreneurship. Students will be asked to RSVP.

Maria Grasso Berra ‘96

Jennifer Costello ‘04

Regina Savio Haines  ‘10

Jamie Cook Heimos ‘08

Mary Kate Buncher Westrich ‘10