Consortium for the Renewal of Catholic Education

Starting on Thursday of this week, we are proud to host a number of important events that will serve Catholic education in our Archdiocese and region:

• Thursday: over 40 Catholic school leaders and teachers from other schools and dioceses will visit Saint Agnes to see our rich Catholic liberal arts programming in action.
• Friday: we will host a sold out regional conference called the Consortium for the Renewal of Catholic Education, and joining our faculty and staff will be close to 300 attendees, 28 schools represented, a dozen home educators, and 5 dioceses represented. Check out our amazing conference programming here.
• Saturday: we will host a Job Fair for those interested in getting into Catholic education as teachers and subs; if you know someone who might make a great teacher or someone interested in learning more about opportunities in Catholic education, please encourage them to RSVP for the Job Fair event!

These events showcase us as a leader in authentic Catholic classical liberal arts education in our Archdiocese and Midwest region. This will also be an excellent day for our own faculty to grow in their craft of teaching, learning more about rich liberal arts content areas and classical pedagogical (teaching) methods.

Reminder: No school on Friday, January 16 or Monday January, 19

Join Us for Saint Agnes Day!

In celebration of the feast of our patroness, Saint Agnes, join us for All School Mass with Auxiliary Bishop Izen at 8:45am on Wednesday, January 21^st.

Red & White Volunteers Needed!

Our Red and White Benefit is just a few weeks away, and it’s our biggest fundraiser of the year. This event supports our mission in a meaningful way, and we need your help to make it a success.

Please consider signing up to volunteer! 

Red and White Sign Up

Catholic Schools Week Kickoff - 1/25

All school families are invited and encouraged to attend Mass at the Church of Saint Agnes on Sunday, January 25 to kick off Catholic Schools Week. The 9:00am Mass will feature the Saint Agnes School Madrigal Singers, and the school is sponsoring free coffee and donuts after both the 8:00am and 9:00am Masses. After a brief presentation, tours of the school will also be available.

Save the Date for the Ignatius Book Fair!

March 2-6 2026

First Ever High School Girl's Retreat

For high school young women, freshmen through seniors, the Dominican Sisters invite you to attend our first ever high school retreat, taking place the weekend of February 20-22! Enjoy a weekend of Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, talks, and fun with the Sisters. Registration deadline is coming up fast: Monday, January 12th! Cost for the retreat is $50, cost for transportation TBD, but around $400 (less if more than 20 people come!). Talk to Sr. Maria Canisius or Sr. Maria Angelico for more information. Here is the registration link. 

Miriam Dinner Information

High school girls ages 16 and up are invited to attend the Miriam Dinner.

Date: January 27, 2026

Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Location: Archdiocesan Catholic Center

777 Forest Street, St. Paul

Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda, Bishop Michael Izen, Bishop Kevin Kenney, and Father Mark Pavlak, Director of Vocations, invite young women to join them for an evening of prayer, fellowship, and meaningful conversation.

Enjoy dinner while listening to consecrated women share their vocation stories and reflect on how God has worked in their lives. This is a relaxed and welcoming opportunity to ask questions, listen, and discern in a supportive setting.

Please let Sr. Maria Canisius or Sr. Mary Martha know if you are planning to attend. Young women are encouraged to attend this dinner with their pastor, religious sisters, or youth minister.

Registration closes on January 22, 2026. 

Come and see how God may be inviting you to follow Him more closely!

Junior High and High School Pro-Life Baby Bottle Drive

Please support the women and men in our community who are experiencing an

unexpected or challenging pregnancy through a Baby Bottle Campaign. Guiding Star Wakota provides women and families compassionate care, empowering them to choose life and supporting them on the parenting journey.

Students can pick up baby bottles from Mrs. True and Mr. Duresky. Prefer to donate digitally? Simply scan the QR code on a bottle to make a secure online donation. Students can also take home a baby bottle postcard with the QR code on it and share it with family and friends!

The Baby Bottle Drive begins on January 12. All baby bottles should be returned by January 27^th to Mrs. True or Mr. Duresky.

Father-Daughter Dance Information

The Father-Daughter Dance is scheduled for Saturday, January 24th, 2026. This event invites young ladies in grades 9 through 12 to attend an “Masquerade” themed dance with their dad (or grandfather, godfather or other male role model). This fabulous evening includes a wide variety of music, expert dance instruction, delectable desserts, and memorable photos.  Please register here by paying on the Saint Agnes Online Payments Portal, $40 per family through January 17 (or $50 at the door) --registrations also accepted at the school office. This is a great opportunity to create a memorable evening together!

We also need your help and ask you to consider donating time and treasure to the event. Click here for more information.

Event Schedule:

6:30PM - Social hour and professional photos (photography available until 8pm), 7:00PM - Dancing begins

10:00PM - Event concludes. Please contact Kelly DiPietro at Kdipietro@saintagnesschool.org or 612-384-1493 or Mimi McCoy at Melisha.carroll@yahoo.com or 651-775-7486 with any questions or concerns.

[Non-uniform dress code applies.]

Time to Think Spring Sports

Registration for spring sports is now open. Please consider registering early so we can determine the number of coaches and teams needed this spring. Registration will close February 20. 

If you have questions about high school sports, please contact Mr. Streitz, questions regarding grade school and junior high sports should be directed to Mr. Thompson.

President’s Day Baseball Camp | February 16

The Saint Agnes President’s Day Baseball Camp is open to students grades 4-8. Camp date is Monday February 16, 2026, 9-Noon / Check in begins at 8:30 AM.

The camp features instruction from MSHSL Hall of Fame Head Coach Mike Streitz and his staff and players. All campers will receive instruction in Hitting, Fielding, Throwing, Running and Pitching.

All campers receive a T-shirt and are eligible for many other prizes. Three campers will be randomly chosen to be bat boys during a 2026 home baseball game.

Register HERE 

 Online Athletic Tickets

Saint Agnes as well as many of our opponents use GoFan as our online ticket Box Office. While Saint Agnes continues to provide both cash and online payment options, many other schools do not. Online Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN9808

See the Saint Agnes athletic calendar for all times, locations, and livestreams for this week's games.

Please contact Athletic Director Mr. Streitz with any questions.

January Important Dates:

                1/13 – 12th Grade Parent Meeting

                1/14 – Class of ’27 College Planning Workshop

                1/16 – No School

                1/18 – No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

                1/21 – Saint Agnes Day

                1/22 – March for Life

                                Little Flowers

                1/23 – Lower School Virtue Assembly

                1/24 – Father Daughter Dance

                1/25 – Catholic Schools Week Lower School Open House

                1/26-30 – Catholic Schools Week

Silent Auction: 2026 Red & White

🗓 Save the Date:

Saturday, February 7th, 2026

We Need Silent Auction Items!

Please consider picking up an item to contribute to our upcoming Silent Auction. Your generosity helps make our event a success!

We also invite you to check out our Amazon Wishlist for easy ideas and inspiration.



All donations can be dropped off at the parish office or school office.

Contact Sara Bruggemann sbruggemann@saintagnesschool.org 651-925-8720

Thank you for your support!

Flood Named Head Football Coach

Tom Flood has been named head football coach. He replaces Sam Thompson, who stepped down following this past season to spend more time with his family. 

Exodus90 Men's Group

The Saint Agnes Exodus90 men's group started up again on January 5th. If you have any questions and/or interest please reach out to Joseph Olson at 651-925-8803 or email at jolson@saintagnesschool.org.

Financial Aid Application Platform Update

Saint Agnes has decided to mostly* transition away from the TADS financial aid platform and begin using a new program called Clarity. The financial aid application is now open. The deadline to complete an application for those seeking assistance for the 2026–27 school year is February 28, 2026.

Click here to submit a financial aid application in Clarity

Click here to learn more about our approach towards financial aid

*Saint Agnes will continue using TADS for Admissions, Enrollment, and Tuition Management. In addition, families who are eligible for—or currently receiving—an Aim Higher Scholarship or CSA Scholarship will still be required to complete a TADS application as well.

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