A Moment for Mission

Put your whole soul into the enterprise you have undertaken–Rejoice!

St. Angela Merici-9th Counsel

I shared a while ago that October 21, 2025 is an important day for Ursuline and now it’s just over a week away! On this date, we will be marking the transfer of Ursuline Academy sponsorship from the Ursuline Sisters to the Ursuline Education Foundation. 

Our celebration includes a mass celebrated by Archbishop Rozanski, the Sponsorship Transfer Ceremony led by Sr. Peggy Moore, Provincial Prioress, and a reception reflecting the Italian roots of St. Angela Merici. More information and registration can be found at  https://www.ursulinestl.org/sponsorship-ceremony/.

The Sisters have been working over many years to establish the Ursuline Education Foundation. It is the role of sponsor, very simply put, to assure the Vatican that Ursuline operates in a manner true to Roman Catholic teaching and the charism established by St. Angela. 

While there will be no noticeable changes on campus as a result of the transfer, it is a point in our history where we will be celebrating the Sisters’ foresight and dedication. The Chair of the Foundation’s Sponsors Council, John Grimes, along with local Stewards Margaret Hesse (UA’85) and Erin Valentine (UA’95) are expected to attend alongside several Ursuline Sisters. I hope you’ll join us! 

All my best,

Peggy Slater

Weekly Lunch Menu

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Athletics for the Week

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Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, October 15 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the gym. There are no appointments for these conferences. They take place on a first come, first serve basis. Teachers, counselors and learning consultants will be available throughout the evening. Please bring a copy of your daughter’s report card or a list of her teachers; however, if you forget, report cards will be available in the gym.

Thank you from the Alumnae Association!

Thank you to the student volunteers and alumnae mothers who made the Class Reunions at UA possible and memorable last weekend! Many compliments were given to our students and school community! If you have not submitted your MobileServe request to Mrs. Kempf, please complete it by the end of the week to earn your service hours.  

Attendance Reminder

The easiest way to communicate attendance information is to send the details in an email to attendance@ursulinestl.org. You can also call the main office at (314) 984-2800, then follow the prompt to leave an attendance message. The attendance email and voicemail are checked throughout the day from 7:30am-3:00pm. You can report the following situations using the attendance email or voicemail:

• Reporting an absence for any reason
• Scheduling or reporting an early dismissal or appointment
• Reporting an absence for a college visit (College visits must be reported to the main office like any other absence even though your daughter has completed a college visit form for her teachers.)

Though we value personal communication, it is not necessary to speak to our main office receptionist personally in these situations. In fact, during the Main Office busyness in the morning, it is easier for her to work from emails and voicemails when documenting attendance information in Infinite Campus.

Summer 2026 Europe Trip Meeting!

Are you interested in learning more about the June 2026 World Languages Trip to London, Paris and Barcelona? Our next informational meeting is this coming Monday, October 13th, at 7 in the Boardroom. This is your last chance to attend a meeting before the early registration deadline. We hope to see you there!

Pilgrimage to Bonne Terre to stand vigil at state execution of Lance Shockley

Tuesday, October 14

Message from Office of Peace and Justice for the Archdiocese

Free Event

Monday, October 20, 6:00 PM

Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping Faith and Holding Hope in a Wounded Church. 

Event Overview

Ursuline Academy Thespian Society Announcements

Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat

Friday, October 18th in the Parking Lot

6:00–8:00 p.m.

Join the Ursuline Academy Thespian Society for a fun and meaningful evening!

Admission: Bring canned food items to participate — all donations support local families in need.

“Much Ado About Nothing”

October 24th–26th

Dan Dailey Auditorium

Step into the wit and wonder of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, performed by Ursuline Academy's Troupe Barlume! Tickets: $6 for students, $12 for adults. Purchase tickets through the Box Office on the Ursuline Academy website.

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.

Support the UA Soirée by shopping our Amazon wish list!

Shop handpicked items curated by our Auction committee HERE! 

Donated items purchased from the wish list can be shipped directly to Ursuline Academy.

Ursuline Academy's Annual Meet Me on Monroe Holiday Boutique

Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

This family-friendly event is free to the public, featuring 50 retail vendors, making it your shopping destination of the season! Vendors include homemade crafts, jewelry, candles, clothing, hats, home decor, exclusive Ursuline gear, and more!

Volunteer in the Bear Den during Activity Period!

Come work in the Bear Den during the week during Activity Period, and see your daughter and her friends!  

Schedule your time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445AAAD2EA4F85-51665370-bear

Q&A at UA Trivia Night - Saturday, November 15, 2025

Grab 7 of your smartest friends - or your most fun friends - and join us for our annual Q & A at UA Trivia Night, hosted by the Ursuline Academy Alumnae Association. This is one of the largest Alumnae Association fundraisers of the year, and it’s a great way to support student scholarships through The Ursuline Fund! We have a variety of raffle prizes, including a few specialty raffles, games, and 50/50 drawing!

We’ll have a limited variety of beer, wine, and soda provided, but feel free to bring your own food and drink. Our yummy dessert bar is also included, with decaf coffee.  

When you register for Trivia Night, you are registering for a complete table of eight and will be deemed the "Team Captain."

There is a limited number of VIP tables available for purchase. Don’t delay in purchasing your table, and get in on the Early Bird prices before they increase. Early Bird pricing ends on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and questions will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.

See you there!

https://www.ursulinestl.org/trivia-night/

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

Faith and Fellowship Morning with CBC- Brothers in Prayer

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7:15AM-7:55AM

UA Chapel

Students are invited to join us for a morning of prayer and reflection with CBC’s Brothers In Prayer Club. The morning will include a student reflection, small group discussions, and donuts. Students,  be on the lookout for a sign up in your email. Hope to see you all there! 

Feast of St. Ursula Mass and Transfer of Sponsorship Ceremony

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:30AM

UA Gym

Please join us for Mass on Tuesday, October 21st to celebrate the Feast of St. Ursula and our Transfer of Sponsorship Ceremony with Archbishop Rozanski. Students, dress uniform is required. Students are also required to wear black leggings with their dress uniform. Thanks!

Serviam Saturday: Food Outreach

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 8:00AM-12:00PM

Food Outreach, 3117 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103

Please join us for our second Serviam Saturday of the school year. We will be volunteering at Food Outreach. Food Outreach is an organization that provides nutritional support to men, women, and children living with HIV and cancer. We invite parents and students to serve alongside one another as you prepare and package meals. Students volunteering must be 16 years old. There are 20 total spots available. Please sign up here (one person per line). Reach out to Kristen Jensen with any questions (kjensen@ursulinestl.org)

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 Application Deadlines

Congrats to our seniors who have been working hard on their college applications. 62% of the class has submitted one or more applications! 

We strongly encourage you to have applications submitted by Halloween. Many colleges have November 1 or November 15 deadlines for admission or priority scholarship consideration. You must complete both steps listed below to have your transcript sent. 

1. Add the college in the Applied column in your Scoir account.
2. Complete the orange Transcript Request Form in the counseling office. 

If you need a letter of recommendation for a November 1 deadline you must request the letter by October 17. As a reminder, the following items must be completed in order to request a letter of recommendation. The letter will not be sent unless you return the completed Request for Letter of Recommendation form to the counseling office. 

• Activities / Achievements in Scoir
• Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire in Scoir 

College Application Workshops

The counseling department is offering College Application Workshops to assist seniors with completing their applications. The workshops will be held every Thursday during Activity Period in the counseling office. 

FAFSA - Now Available

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for the 2026-27 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 2025-26

Click here for information regarding ACT test dates, registration and test preparation.