A Moment for Mission

With the help of God you will do much good for others.

St. Angela Merici-10th Legacy

Thanks to all of you who joined us for Back-to-School Night - it always feels like the year has officially begun once you all have been here!

Next up are two events that you don’t want to miss. Moms & Margaritas and the Fathers Club Kickoff are great opportunities to meet other parents in a casual setting. You’ll have a good time and hear about what’s planned for the year. 

High school goes by very quickly … for both parents and daughters! I guarantee that I’ve never spoken with a parent at graduation who told me he or she was too involved! Volunteering at Ursuline, no matter how much or how little time you have, keeps you connected to your daughter and she will appreciate it as much as we do. 

All my best,

Peggy Slater

Weekly Lunch Menu

Click here to view this week's lunch menu.

Athletics for the Week

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

Picture Day

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 7:30am-12:30pm

Please read the following letter from Wagner concerning picture day on September 8th. Students will have the opportunity to take their yearbook photo from 7:30 am -12:30 pm. Tuesday is a Liturgy/Assembly Schedule, and students will have the opportunity to take their photo during that time. Students may wear a nice shirt with their skirt for the day. The shirt must follow dress down day guidelines. Contact Meghan Jones (mjones@ursulinestl.org) with any questions.

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.

Mock Trial Volunteers

October - February (Days of the week and times TBD)

Ursuline Academy’s Mock Trial Team is looking for attorneys connected to the UA community to assist with the upcoming mock trial season. You would be working with students along with two teacher moderators and Judge Jason Sengheiser to prepare the team for trial competitions in January and February. Please contact Mr. Kevin Reid <kreid@ursulinestl.org> with questions or interest. Thank you.

To learn more visit BAMSL’s website.

Volunteer in the Bear Den!

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

Schedule your time here: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACAE2BA7FCCF8-65558234-20262027

Grandparents & Special Friends Day

Friday, September 18, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

We’re excited to welcome grandparents and special friends to campus for a special morning with their UA Bear! Guests will enjoy a prayer service, continental breakfast, photo opportunity, and time to make memories together. Registration of students and their guests are required by Wednesday, September 9. Register Today!

As part of our prayer service, we’ll share a brief video celebrating our students and their grandparents. Families may contribute up to four JPEG photos for the video to the photo folder by Monday, September 14. 

Save the Date: Parent Club Events

These complimentary events are a great way to meet fellow UA parents, enjoy food and drinks, and kick off the school year together. We hope to see you there!

Moms & Margaritas

Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Hosted by Bear Moms

RSVP today!

Fathers Club BBQ

Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Hosted by Fathers Club

RSVP today!

Fathers Club Night at the Blues

Wednesday, December 2, 2026, Game starts at 7 p.m.

Hosted by Fathers Club

Join fellow UA fathers, father figures, and your Ursuline Bear for Blues vs. Penguins. Limited tickets will be available starting at 5 pm on Friday, September 11!

Learn more

Alumnae Moms: Volunteer with the Alumnae Association

You know campus better than anyone else, and the Alumnae Association would appreciate your help with Reunions (Oct. 3), Memorial Mass (Nov. 4), Trivia Night (Nov. 7), Breakfast with Santa (Dec. 4-5) and delivering poinsettias to alumnae in December. We have so much fun and you can help us make our UA hospitality shine! Volunteer here.

Are you interested in visiting Ursuline schools in Ireland, England, and France?

Monday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom

We will be visiting some sister schools and sightseeing spring of 2027, March 12-24. This is a great educational opportunity to experience our global sisterhood. Please join us to find out more about this possibility.

Freshman Induction Details

We are excited to formally welcome the Class of 2030 to our Ursuline family. This is a mandatory event for all freshmen. In order to make this special for our students, we are asking for ONLY immediate parents/guardians. We also welcome related alumnae. Please email Joni Mullen jmullen@ursulinestl.org and let her know how many chairs are needed for family alumnae.

New!! School Strategy Lab

Does your daughter have difficulty staying organized, managing time, or keeping up with schoolwork? Mrs. Doyle is starting a small group after school that offers executive functioning coaching with individualized attention to help build strong academic habits for success. Please see this flyer for further information, including program pricing and registration.

2027-2028 Financial Aid Application 

The financial aid application for the 2027-2028 school year will open on September 4th in FACTS Management. The deadline to complete your application is

December 31, 2026.  If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Trimble at mtrimble@ursulinestl.org

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

Senior Parent Mass: Date Change

The Senior Parent Mass was originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 23rd, and has now been moved to Wednesday, October 7th. We are excited to be able to host the Mass in our newly renovated Chapel. More information to come. 

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

Seniors - College Applications 

The link below includes important college application information. The counselors are scheduling individual meetings with seniors to discuss their college list and application requirements and deadlines. Parents are welcome to attend either in person or virtually. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your daughter's counselor.

College Application Information - Fall 2026

College Application Workshops

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

ACT Information 2026-27

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

College Credit Registration

It’s time to register for Fall 2026 and yearlong college credit courses. The deadlines vary based on the college granting the credit. Please note, that parents must confirm all college credit enrollment. An email will be sent from the college with an electronic approval form. Students will not be enrolled without parental approval. Click here for registration deadlines and instructions to complete the registration process.

Bear Basics 

Freshmen had their first Bear Basics lesson this past week. We reflected on the start of freshman year and focused on ways to continue setting ourselves up for a successful semester. This included discussing the importance of utilizing the pink UA student planner, an essential tool for staying organized and keeping up with assignments.Students were also given the attached Homework Routine Checklist to keep in their planners and follow each night. We encourage students to use this checklist as they establish strong organizational and study habits. 

Juniors - College Planning Information 

The counselors are excited to help the juniors start planning for college. The link below includes important college planning information for junior year. Juniors have their first College and Career Planning meeting on Friday, September 11 during Activity Period. 

Junior Year College Planning Information

Career Conversations: Donuts and Discussion with a Veterinarian

Monday, September 14, 2026:  Activity Period in the Board Room 

Meet Dr. Kathryn Ellebract ‘14, a graduate of Mizzou Veterinary Medicine. She will present to students about her career as an Emergency Veterinarian in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Students will meet and mingle over donuts in the board room. RSVPs are welcomed and all students are invited to participate. Contact the Alumnae Office or Counseling Office for details..

Save the Date!

College Information Night for Junior Parents & Students

Monday, September 21 - 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium 

College Fair at Vianney (Co-Hosted by Ursuline) 

Thursday, October 15 - 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Vianney 

Learning Consultants Corner

This month’s newsletter includes start of school reminders for everyone and details for junior parents regarding ACT information.