Wednesday Herald

November 12, 2025

Delayed Start or Early Dismissal

• If we are operating on a two-hour delay, school will officially begin at 10:00am, with carline starting at 9:30am. Please do not bring your child to school before 9:30am, as a two-hour delay could be changed to a school closing.
• Perhaps the most difficult situation is when the inclement weather does not begin until school has already started. We strongly consider the forecast ahead of time, hopefully avoiding the possibility of having to make this change throughout the school day. Our unique position of relying on five different school districts for busing adds to this difficult decision. If we are in school and a public district has made the decision to close early, all students of that district who planned to ride the bus home that day will be sent home when the buses arrive to Guardian Angels, unless we are notified differently by you. We will communicate all changes to you through our emergency notification system and/or email.  

God Bless,

Corey Stoops

Recognizing Our Amazing Teachers!

Everyone knows that Guardian Angels boasts some of the most amazing teachers and staff members! Each week, we want to recognize two of them and shower them with love and appreciation. This week we celebrate our Physical Education Teacher, Corey Frank, and our Paraprofessional with Optimall Services, Ceil Johnson.

Corey is an exceptional teacher and a fantastic colleague. He consistently steps up to cover for others, assist in the office, and tackle any tasks that arise. His enthusiasm for setting new health goals inspires the students, and his creative gym games keep them engaged. Thank you for always going above and beyond.

We're incredibly grateful to have Ceil from Optimal Services with us to support our students. Her expertise in teaching is unparalleled, and her patience knows no bounds. Ceil consistently takes the time to assist students and collaborates with our teachers to elevate their student’s reading skills. Thank you for your unwavering support in our learning journey.

Please join us in recognizing and celebrating these two outstanding GA staff members. You can leave a kind note here. Notes, cards, emails, flowers, gift cards, etc. are always appreciated!

Join Us in Funding Future Angels This Giving Tuesday

Guardian Angels is Family. We, as parishioners of Guardian Angels Parish, grow together through the community that is unique only to GA. This community is deeply committed to growing our legacy through the next generation of Catholics devoted to living their faith. One way we do this is through our parish’s largest ministry, Guardian Angels School.  

Our school has provided our Angels a magnificent place to grow for more than 120 years. Students leave our school with a strong Catholic core and are ready to compete with the top learners in a competitive academic world. Every year, we strive to provide a top-notch education for all of our families. 

Guardian Angels is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our students to flourish. We are determined to continue Funding Future Angels. Our plan to accomplish this in the coming years includes updating our auxiliary services spaces and making safety enhancements and improvements to our school campus and facilities through purchasing additional security cameras and replacing the doors in the Pit.

We are asking for your help to make these projects happen. This will be our school’s single largest fundraiser for the year.

Consider supporting Guardian Angels School on Giving Tuesday! 

Giving Tuesday is the week after Thanksgiving; it’s a movement to encourage people to give back to their own community. This year, we hope you give back to our Guardian Angels community as we participate in this Giving Tuesday Campaign on December 2nd.  

Be on the lookout for an email on December 2nd with a specific link to donate to this one-day fundraising campaign. Donations made on December 2nd, through our online platform, will not be assessed by the Archdiocese, meaning your entire donation stays with Guardian Angels. Offline donations (cash or checks) or donations made on a different day are not included in this assessment waiver. 

Support for Elizabeth Pyles

Many of you know and love our school nurse, Mrs. Pyles, who has cared for our students and staff with steady kindness for many years. We are saddened to share that she is once again facing a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. As a community, we want to surround her and her family with prayer, support, and encouragement.

We will come together in the following ways to honor and support her:

Angels on Call

Donations will be collected through Angels on Call, our school/parish organization that supports families in need. Contributions may be made here

or by dropping cash or checks at the GA school or parish offices. Two generous anonymous donors have offered to match every dollar raised up to $5,000, doubling the impact of our community’s support.

Prayer Service

Students and staff will take part in a brief school-wide prayer service in honor of Mrs. Pyles at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12 in the church. This gathering will allow us to lift her up, offer blessings, and pray together. We encourage everyone to keep Mrs. Pyles in their daily prayers.

Meal Train

To help ease the daily burden on her family, we have organized a meal train. If you are able to provide a meal, please sign up using the link below. At this time, please sign up for only one date so that as many families as possible can participate. Sign up here.

Teal Shirt Pep Rally

Teal represents ovarian cancer awareness. On November 21, students may wear a teal shirt instead of their uniform shirt by making a suggested donation of $1—or any amount you are comfortable giving—in honor of Mrs. Pyles. All donations to be out of uniform can be brought to school on November 21 and will go directly to support her family.



Thank you for helping us show Mrs. Pyles how deeply she is loved and appreciated. Your prayers, generosity, and support mean more than you know.

EdChoice Deadline for the 2025-2026 School Year

EdChoice applications and all outstanding paperwork for the 2025-2026 school year must be submitted to edchoice@gaschool.org by December 3rd. If your application had corrections or additional documentation needs, these must be submitted by this deadline in order to receive funds for the 2025-2026 school year.

If you are unsure if your application has been submitted, please contact edchoice@gaschool.org for confirmation. If you do not complete an EdChoice application or provide the necessary documents, yours FACTS account may be adjusted to reflect an updated tuition balance.

Safety Reminder on Alcore Terrace

Our neighbors who live on Alcore Terrace have contacted us about cars speeding when they exit campus onto Alcore Terrace. Please be mindful of all speed limits on and around campus to ensure the safety of our students and neighbors. 

GA Christmas Concert

Mark your calendars now for the annual Guardian Angels Christmas Concert! Your talented angels have been working very hard in their music classes, and you won’t want to miss it!

This year’s concert will be held in two parts in the PC Gym on Thursday, December 18th. Admission to both shows is free.

• 6 p.m.show: Grades 1, 2, 3, and 5^th Grade Beginning Band
• 7:30 p.m. show: 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th Grade Bands and Choruses

More specifics will be sent home following Thanksgiving break. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Leach or Jennifer Dickson.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive

If it will not place a burden on your family, please follow the guidelines below per student to benefit families in Mt. Washington for Thanksgiving. Your donation will help them experience the love of God while providing hope for the future.


Donations can be dropped off Wednesday, November 12th-Wednesday, November 19th.

ALL GRADES: Please consider asking your child to do extra service or chores to earn dollars to donate to “DOLLARS FOR DESSERTS” Your donation will help us purchase a pumpkin or apple pie for every family we serve this Thanksgiving (100 families!)

Your generosity is a blessing to us!

Thank you for participating in this Corporal Work of Mercy

Upcoming Admissions Events

This year, we are hosting two Informational Coffee Sessions in place of a traditional Open House. These small group sessions create the opportunity for those interested in Guardian Angels to meet Corey, have their questions answered on a personal level, and see the school in action! These are for anyone considering enrolling their child(ren) in kindergarten through eighth grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Please RSVP through the appropriate link below and share it with anyone who is interested in learning more about Guardian Angels School.

The Lion King, Kids Tickets Are On Sale Now!

Tickets are on sale now for The Lion King. Journey with us to the Pridelands as Simba discovers his role in the Circle of Life.

Shows are November 14^th 6:30pm and November 15^th 11 am. Purchase tickets here.

K-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences

All conferences will be scheduled using the PickATime website. The website is open for scheduling. 

K-5 teachers and specials teachers will host conferences in November 12th & 13th

How to Access PickATime

Access to the Parent Teacher Conference Schedule use the links below:

• K-5 Conferences November 12 & 13th

To Sign In

If you have previously registered for conferences through this site, all you need to do is enter your email and password. If not, you will need to create a new account. We do not have access to reset passwords for you.

Once logged in, the schedule screen will appear.

- First, choose a date.

- Select a teacher’s schedule.

- Then, select the time slot on the calendar color that corresponds with the teacher you want to meet with. (If you select multiple teachers at a time, their names will be color-coded to correspond with their calendars.)

- Enter the student’s name and click Create Appointment.

- A confirmation page will be generated.

- Click Return to schedule the next session if needed.



If you have any questions about scheduling, please contact Mrs. Katie Jacobs at kjacobs@gaschool.org.

Holiday Fundraiser Poinsettia Sale

Support GA Boy Scouts Troop 445 and the 8th Grade Class of 2026. Don't forget to order your holiday poinsettias! 4.5, 6.5, 8.5, and 10 inch poinsettias are available. Order here.

Orders are due Sunday, November 23rd. 

Orders can be picked up Friday, December 6th from 9 am-12 pm.

Contact Amy Smith at 513-304-1890 with questions.

Aubrey Rose Foundation Scholarship

The Aubrey Rose Foundation applauds young people who give back & are excited to offer 8th-grade students attending private high school the opportunity to earn a $500 scholarship toward their freshman year of high school tuition!

For more information, click here.

Spring Muscal Auditions

Calling all 4th - 8th grade performers! GA Fine Arts invites you to audition for our Spring Main Stage Production, Mary Poppins, Jr. You can find all the audition & show information at www.gamusicboosters.org

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Library Volunteers Needed

Mrs. Leach needs volunteers several times during the week to check in and shelve books in our school library. Sign up to help here.

After-School Art Enrichment with Mrs. Pavely

Great News for Anyone Who Pays Ohio Income Tax and Supports Guardian Angels

We have many students at Guardian Angels who benefit from scholarships provided by the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF). Ohio taxpayers who donate to the CEF may be able to claim a dollar-for-dollar, non-refundable tax credit on their state income tax return, up to $750 per donor. For more information, click here.

We hope you consider a donation before the end of the year and choose "Guardian Angels School (Cincinnati)(C00160)" from the drop-down when prompted.

Parishioner and tax expert, Brien Dulle, is donating. Here's what he had to say. "Supporting the CEF is a no-brainer for me for two reasons. As a graduate of GA that is also sending my daughters to the school, I want to invest in the education that our children receive. Secondly, there's no extra money out of pocket since I can claim a dollar-for-dollar Ohio tax credit."

Halo Hustle — Thank You!

Thank you to our Sponsors and Volunteers!

Halo Sponsors

· TQL

· Delta Electric

· Rapid Mortgage Company

Saint Sponsors

· A&A Safety

· Woodward Construction

· Perry Interiors

· Fox Fire Properties Inc

· Brodbeck Porter Insurance Agency

Cherub Sponsors

· Native Roots

· Liske & Brunner

· O'Dell Family

HSPT Preparation

To help students prepare for the HSPT, GA is offering test prep sessions after school to any 8th grade GA student that wants to attend. These sessions will be taught by Mrs. Gaul and Mrs. Selzer. There is no cost to attend the sessions due to the generosity of the Halo Hustle 5K organization. The sessions will be 2-hours in length, and will be after school from 3-5pm on the following days (please note the change in dates from previously communicated dates).

October 22

November 5

November 12

November 19

If your child plans to attend the HSPT prep sessions offered after school at GA, they must order the Barron's Test Prep book and have it available during these sessions. Click here to purchase.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship Essay Contest

Knights of Columbus Council 12359 is once again sponsoring a $500 scholarship essay contest to any IHM or Guardian Angels student currently in the 8th grade and are planning to enter a Catholic High School for the 2026-2027 school year. Over the past few years, the Knights have paid out several thousand dollars in scholarships.  In the spring there will be another essay contest for grades 3 through 7. For an application or more information, please contact Bob Meyer at 513-404-0133 or ram8607@yahoo.com.

Teacher/Staff Gifts

The PTA facilitates the collection of monetary gifts for the teachers at Christmas and the end of the year. This is not mandatory but provides an opportunity for parents and families to celebrate teachers and staff with a monetary gift. Please use this link if you would like to contribute to teacher and staff gifts.

Contact Aubrey Badell at groveraubrey@hotmail.com with any questions.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are always in need of helpful hands to keep an eye on our students in grades K-8 during lunch. Please consider sharing a small part of your day to assist. All volunteers must be SafeParish trained. If you are interested, please sign up!

8th Grade Sweatpants Fundraiser

Support the 8th Grade Class of 2026 and order your sweatpants! Click here to order.

Mom's Night Out

Save the Date for the Father-Daughter Dance

Ticket information coming soon!

Will Hillenbrand Visit on December 9th

Will Hillenbrand will be visiting GA on December 9th. To pre-order a signed book and for more information on the author, click here.

Partner with the PTA

Calling all local businesses and organizations! The GA Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is looking for community partners to help us create meaningful opportunities for our students and families. Consider partnering with the PTA as a sponsor or hosting a giveback! 

Giveback: a pre-defined event set by the PTA and your company where we market your company to our community of families and encourage attendance and a portion of proceeds from sales at the company are given back to the PTA.

• Examples: Restaurant night where a % of sales supports the PTA, retail shop donating a portion of weekend sales, service-based business offering a special PTA promotion.

Sponsorship: a strategic partnership with the PTA where a company provides financial support in exchange for visibility and brand promotion at highly attended PTA events!

• Benefits may include: your company logo placement on event signage and flyers; recognition in school newsletters and social media; direct connection with hundreds of local families.

How to Learn More/Express Interest:

1. Fill out this survey (https://forms.gle/M3eTtvB6uRPmdX2a7) if you think your company would be interested in a potential partnership with GA!
2. Questions?: Contact Emily Keller (eegreenwood@icloud.com) 

We look forward to all we can accomplish together to support our wonderful teachers and the students at Guardian Angels!

Thank You for Doing Good!

It is through your generous support Pink Ribbon Good can provide services free for charge to families in the fight.

Support PRG's mission — Pink Ribbon Good

Advertise in the PC Gym



Looking for a high-visibility way to promote your business or show support for the GA community? Ad space is now available in the PC Gym! 

Email ljfrommling@gmail.com if interested. 

Red & White Passes

Red & White Passes are now available for purchase on the Athletic Boosters website. A Red & White Pass provides admission to all GA home sporting events for the 2025-2026 school year. Cost is $75 for a family pass and $40 for a grandparent pass. Please click here to purchase your pass.

Advent Wreath Making After 10 am Mass

Join us for a joyful Advent Wreath Making Event on Sunday, November 23, right after the GA 10 AM Mass! Families from the Saint Gregory the Great Parish community are welcome to gather in the Guardian Angels Church Undercroft to create beautiful wreaths as we prepare our hearts for the holiness of the Advent season and the birth of Jesus. We’ll have pizza, snacks, and drinks to enjoy while we craft, and while a donation to help cover the cost of supplies is appreciated, it is not mandatory.

Please RSVP HERE with the number of wreaths you need and the number of family members joining.

Bring the whole Family to celebrate this special time of preparation together!

Middle School Youth Ministry — You're Invited!

All students in grades 6–8 are invited to join us for our weekly Middle School Youth Ministry program!

When: Every Sunday

Time: 3:00–5:00 PM

Where: Youth Room on IHM's campus

Each week is packed with fun, faith, games, and community as we grow together in our relationship with Christ. Come hang out, bring a friend, and be part of something great!

Got questions? Contact alexb@sggparish.org for more info.



We can’t wait to see you there! 

Register for Youth Group!

Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. John Fisher First Sundays of the Month

St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Office for Persons with Disabilities offers a Sensory-Friendly Mass on the first Sunday of the month at St. John Fisher. All are welcome! A special invitation is extended to any person with autism, developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s, dementia, or sensory issues. These Masses may include lower lighting, quiet music and/or no music, and shorter more literal homilies; however, the biggest difference is that we try to create an environment free of stigma. We encourage families and individuals to get up and move if needed, to bring alternative seating, fidgets or noise cancelling headphones, and to participate in the liturgy just as they are. 

St. Gregory the Great Mental Health Ministry Is Here for You!

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place at Guardian Angels Church on the third Sunday of the month at 10 am for children ages 4-8. If you are interested in helping out, email alisonr@sggparish.org.

Greeters and Gift Bearers Needed

Greeters and gift bearers are needed for all 3 weekend Masses. Please consider helping out in these important ministries! This helps the ushers prepare for Mass and not have to scramble to find gift bearers at the last minute. To sign up, click here. 

Young Women's Faith and Fellowship  

Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship

Fathers Team

Every Friday, GA Fathers meet at 6:05 am to discuss various topics of interest and importance to our roles as dads, husbands, and “brothers”. Each week is a different topic, with outside speakers occasionally. All GA fathers are invited to join in person in Room B (downstairs) or via Zoom. Contact us at GAfathersteam@gmail.com for the Zoom link and for any other info on the group.

School Masses

You can find a full schedule of school Masses on the calendar in Rediker. We will be livestreaming all of the All-School Masses through GA’s YouTube channel. 

Cookie Ministry

Guardian Angels School Cookie Ministry teams up with the Parish Peanut Butter group to feed families in need. The Peanut Butter group makes 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. GA students donate cookies. St. Francis Seraph Church in Over-the-Rhine gives the food to families in need. 

Students are asked to bring in two dozen cookies, brownies, or rice krispie bars on their classroom's designated day. Treats need to be bagged, with two treats per bag. Donations of juice boxes and prepackaged snacks are also needed. All 8th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, November 17th. A complete schedule for the school year is attached.

Attendance Line

If your child will be absent or late to school, please call the main school office by 8:00 a.m. each morning. All parents needing to report their child absent or late to school should call using the main school phone number (513) 624-3141.

Box Tops For Education

The Guardian Angels PTA collects Box Tops and uses the funds earned to purchase indoor recess games and outdoor recess equipment. Box Tops is now on a digital platform. To participate, you’ll need to download the Box Tops App and scan your grocery receipt within 14 days of purchase. You’ll find more information here.

Kroger Community Rewards

Have you signed up for Kroger Community Rewards and designated GA as your beneficiary? The more families who register, the more money our school receives through the program. Kroger Community Rewards offers a great way for you to support our school's technology fund and you don't have to spend a penny. You can search for GA or use our NPO number, 80200. The amount Guardian Angels receives depends on the points our supporters rack up while grocery shopping.

Bulletin Advertising Available

Our bulletin publisher is looking for new advertisers and sponsors. Thanks to our sponsors, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to our parish. Please consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation make the bulletin successful, and you attract customers! If interested, please email Sherry Montell or call/text her at 614-301-7444.

Advertisements and sponsorships can be purchased for a business, family, charity, in Honor or in Memory of a Loved One, or to support the church or a community service organization, such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters. We appreciate your support.

Community News

St. Xavier High School

Grade school boys are invited to learn about St. Xavier and how they form men into leaders and Men for Others!

• Shadow Days: Click here to schedule.
• Open House: November 16th 1-5 p.m. Register here.

McNicholas High School

Explore McNicholas High School this fall and learn more about how you can Find Your Brilliance as a Rocket! View our Admissions Calendar, list of events, and steps to apply. Browse our Digital Brochure for an overview of our academic, athletic and extracurricular offerings.

• Shadow Days: Click here for Shadow Days available.
• Apply: Applications are open through November 17.
• Morning at McNicholas: November 14th

Archbishop Moeller High School

Forming our Students into Remarkable Men.

• Shadow Days: Schedule here.

Elder High School

Grade school boys are invited to visit Elder High School and see how they offer a place for students to express their individuality and make their high school experience unique!

• Shadow Days: November 25th, December 9th, and January 9th

St. Ursula

St. Ursula invites grade school girls to visit and experience all the reasons why they were awarded "Best of Cincinnati" in the school category by the Cincinnati Award Program.

• Shadow Days: Through November 14th. Spend a day at SUA and shadow a current student through a regular school day. Meet students and teachers, attend classes, and experience the welcoming atmosphere and authentic sisterhood in person. Click here to register.
• Open House: November 9th. Register here.

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