Wolfhound Wednesday - February 18, 2026

Thank you to all the room parents who volunteered for our St. Valentine celebration! Your time, creativity and enthusiasm are much appreciated!

Upcoming Events:

Thurs, Feb 19: Early Release (1:30 PM)

Sun, Feb 22: Uniform Exchange (10am-1pm)

Fri, Feb 27: No School

Sat, Mar 7: SPICE Corks for a Cause

Mon, Mar 9: School Advisory Committee Meeting

Thurs, Mar 12: Home & School Meeting (12:15 PM); Parent Evening with Dr. Benjamin Fields (6 PM)

Mar 16-20: No School - Spring Break

Thurs, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6: No School - Easter Break

The O'Reilly Minute

Dear Parents,

Today we will attend Ash Wednesday Mass as a school community (there will be no school Mass on Thursday) as we prepare our hearts for the liturgical season of Lent.

I would also like to personally invite you to join us for an evening with Dr. Benjamin Fields, a respected expert in child behavior and family support. This special opportunity is part of our Rooted in Respect program. Dr. Fields has already worked with our faculty and staff and was very well received for his practical, easy-to-implement strategies for supporting children in today’s complex world. Whether you are navigating morning routines, homework challenges, sibling conflicts, or simply hoping to strengthen communication with your child, Dr. Fields’ insights will help your family thrive.

I feel strongly about our school community coming together to reflect on the importance of building healthy habits, consistent routines, and strong relationships that help every child flourish. To encourage your participation, each child in your family will receive a dress-down day pass to use on a day of his or her choice if you attend. Please join us and RSVP using the link below.

If you are planning to attend the SPICE Corks for a Cause Wine Tasting & Silent Auction on Sunday, March 7, FORELove in Powell is hosting a special shopping event tomorrow and will donate 10% of all purchases to SPICE. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find something for our Masters-themed event (see details below) while supporting our program.

May the Blessings of St. Brigid be with you,

Kathy O’Reilly

Principal Search - Needs Assessment Survey

The process to find the next outstanding leader of St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic School has recently begun. A search committee composed of members of the parish and school community has been formed. However, the process cannot begin until this committee hears the input of the members of our parish and school community. Please plan to take a few minutes to complete a short survey that will allow the committee to conduct a needs assessment to determine the most meaningful and productive principal candidate profile and interview questions that will shape this process.

This survey will close February 25, 2026.

Take Survey

St. Brigid of Kildare School Principal Job Posting

As we prepare to say farewell to Principal O'Reilly as she retires at the end of this school year, our school is seeking a dedicated, faith-filled leader for the position of Principal beginning in the summer of 2026.

Our school’s mission is to form students to know, love, and serve the Lord as missionary disciples of Christ. Our dedicated, professional teachers strongly support the philosophy of Catholic education and work with students and parents to ensure that students receive a quality religious and academic learning experience.

St. Brigid School provides a traditional, rigorous Catholic education for more than 600 students in preschool through eighth grade. As a co-educational, award-winning school in the Diocese of Columbus, we strive for an authentic integration of the Catholic faith and Catholic values within challenging academic experiences. St. Brigid is seeking a principal who is a proven leader, capable of helping us grow in our mission of evangelization and excellence in education. If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit this link for more information and to apply. The application deadline is February 20, 2026.

Now Hiring: Wolfhound Clubhouse (Latchkey) Assistants

Join Our Team at Wolfhound Clubhouse Saint Brigid of Kildare School!

Are you passionate about working with children? Wolfhound Clubhouse is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our before and after school childcare team!

Position Details:

Hours:

- Morning: 6:45 AM to 8:00 AM (optional)

- Afternoon: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM or 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

We are looking for candidates who:

- Understand and meet the needs of children

- Demonstrate a caring and supportive attitude

- Are flexible with their schedules

Our Mission:

At Wolfhound Clubhouse, we are dedicated to creating a positive, success-oriented environment that encourages physical, social, and emotional growth through appropriate play.If you are a positive person who wants to make a difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you! If interested in applying, email Natalia Banks at mrs.banks@stbrigid-school.org.

SPiCE Awareness Month: Heart Health

Our SPiCE program highlights a different awareness theme each month. These themes are chosen with care, focusing on areas that have directly touched the lives of our students and staff. Teachers use the monthly presentations to guide age-appropriate conversations with students, helping them grow in empathy, understanding, and appreciation of one another’s unique gifts.

For February, our focus is on heart health. Click the link below to learn more about heart health and diseases, and see what students will be learning about in class this month.

We thank you for your continued support of the SPiCE mission as we work together to build a school community rooted in faith, acceptance, and love.

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Spring Sports Registration Deadline Feb 20 - This Friday

Families wanting to register their student-athlete for a spring sport at St. Brigid can use the attached link. As a reminder, the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) is now administering the registration for all recognized sports.

Spring sports include:

CYO Coach-Pitch (2nd-3rd grade)
CYO Softball (4th-8th grade)
CYO Baseball (4th-8th grade)
CYO Track (4th-8th grade)

Anyone interested in coaching or volunteering for baseball and softball this spring should contact Chad Wright, Commissioner, at cdwright@visitingangels.com or 304.941.2169.

Please include your name and which sport/grade you are interested in helping with.

We are in need of volunteer coaches, specifically for 4th grade boys. If interested, please reach out to Chad Wright at cdwright@visitingangels.com

https://doodlio.com/#/reg/10209/1971

Registration for spring sports will remain open until February 20th.

Congrats to our Basketball Wolfhounds!

The most important aspect of the St. Brigid sports program is about becoming more Christ-like and shining Christ's light within us to all those around us. Thank you to our players and coaches for being bright shining lights of God's love while representing St. Brigid so well in your teamwork and sportsmanship on the court!

We would like to congratulate all teams on a fun and enjoyable season! We wish our 8th graders all the best as they finished out their St. Brigid middle school basketball with a hustle and honor that makes us all proud, and look forward to our 4th to 7th grade players coming back next year, welcoming our 3rd graders as they enter 4th grade next year, and encourage anyone who did not play this year to join the fun next year! Go Hounds!

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Father Daughter Dance Registration Now Open

Saturday, April 11, 6:30-9:00pm

Registration is now open!

All golfers and caddies should wear course attire to this fun event on Masters weekend!

Show Your Love for St. Brigid School by Supporting the Annual Fund!

Last week, our school celebrated Valentine’s Day with food, fun, and creative crafts. The smiles and special memories your children enjoyed were made possible through support of the Annual Fund.

Hosting classroom celebrations is just one of the many ways the Home and School Association uses Annual Fund dollars throughout the year. Your generosity helps provide school events, enrichment activities, special projects, and meaningful experiences that enhance your child’s education.

We invite each family to consider a once-a-year contribution of $125 per student ($50 for

preschool). Most importantly, 100% of every dollar raised goes directly back to school projects and activities that enrich the learning experience for our students. Our goal is 100% participation from all families. Every gift matters, and no amount is too small.

Your support demonstrates a shared commitment to our children and our school community.

Please join the families listed below in supporting this important program.

Click the button below to make your gift to the Annual Fund today. You are also welcome to forward this email to a family member or friend who may be interested in contributing.

Thank you to the many families who have already given so generously. Your support truly makes a difference.

Thank You 25-26 Donors

Give to the 25-26 Annual Fund

Semi-Annual Uniform and Spirit Wear Exchange Feb 22 10am-1pm

Shoppers, sign up here: Winter 2026 Uniform and Spirit Wear Exchange. This sign up contains more information about the exchange and signing up ensures you’ll receive a reminder to attend. Everything is FREE and you don’t need to donate to attend. New families are welcome to seek answers to uniform questions as they shop. If you need items, but can’t attend, please ask a friend to shop for you!

Have items to donate? If you have gently used items for the exchange you have a few options for drop-off:

1. At the school office beginning Feb 2 during school hours

At a bin outside Erin Heise’s home at 6588 Wynwright Dr Dublin OH Feb 15-20
Bring them with you to the exchange if the other options don't work for you, but please help us put them out.
If you have a ripped jumper or logoed item, please still donate it as we can use it for spare parts (buttons, crest, elastic, etc.)! Similarly, if you have gym jackets without logos, we will try to find crests to add to them
Leftovers will be given to the Bishop Griffin Center.

Volunteer. Volunteers are needed to organize the exchange, help others find items, and to clean up and pack items for donation at the end of the exchange. If you can help, please sign up here: Winter 2026 Uniform and Spirit Wear Exchange Volunteer Sign Up

Questions? Email Erin Heise at erinjolene@hotmail.com or Gracie Dziewiatkowski at marygracedzski@gmail.com.

Join Us for a Parent Evening with Dr. Benjamin Fields:

Building Effective Behavior Strategies at Home

Families who attend will receive a dress down ticket for their children to use on a day of their choice (except a Mass day).

Thursday, March 12 | 6 PM | School Gymnastium

St. Brigid of Kildare School is pleased to invite all parents and guardians to an engaging and practical presentation by Dr. Benjamin Fields, a respected expert in child behavior and family support. This special event is designed to empower parents with tools and insights that make everyday family life smoother, more positive, and more connected.

Supporting Parents, Strengthening Families

Parenting is both rewarding and challenging, and every family faces moments when behavior at home can feel overwhelming. Dr. Fields understands these struggles and brings years of experience helping families create calm, structured, and supportive home environments.

During this session, Dr. Fields will address:

Practical Behavior Management Strategies You Can Use at Home

He will share easy-to-implement approaches that promote cooperation, routine, and positive behavior—strategies proven to work in real family settings.

Common Barriers Parents Encounter

From inconsistent routines to emotional overwhelm, Dr. Fields will highlight the typical obstacles that make behavior management difficult—and offer clear steps to overcome them.

Building a Consistent and Effective Home Framework

Learn how to structure expectations, set boundaries with confidence, and create a home environment that supports your child’s social and emotional growth.

This event is more than a traditional talk. It’s an opportunity to gain practical skills, ask questions, and walk away with tools you can begin using immediately. Whether you are navigating morning routines, homework battles, sibling conflicts, or simply want to strengthen communication with your child, Dr. Fields’ insights will help your family thrive.

We Hope to See You There!

Please join us and RSVP for this thoughtful, supportive, and informative evening designed just for our parent community. Together, we can build habits, routines, and relationships that help every child flourish—at school and at home.

RSVP

Tuition Assistance Application Deadline March 15

The application to receive tuition assistance for the 2026-27 school year is now open, with a deadline of March 15, 2026.

The FACTS Grant & Aid application is an income-only application, meaning you only need to submit the following information to apply:

Federal tax return for the most recent tax year
Most recent W-2(s)
Any other sources of income and amounts

This one application makes you eligible to receive tuition assistance dollars from one or more of the following pools of funding:

Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund
Diocesan Tuition Assistance
TACT (Teacher) Tuition Assistance

(Please note St. Brigid Donor Scholarships and Oak Society Grants require a separate application in the spring).

Scholarship awards are determined in May. Please contact Jackie Mack (jmack@stbrigidofkildare.org or 614-761-3734) with questions regarding potential award status.

You can begin the application now at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

EdChoice Renewal and New Applicants Due March 31

Families seeking any tuition assistance for the 2026–27 school year are asked to apply for the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship. This helps St. Brigid of Kildare School maximize scholarship and aid support for our families.

Renewing families and new applicants (including incoming kindergarten students) must submit required materials by March 31 to be considered for additional tuition assistance. Families receiving the Jon Peterson Scholarship should continue applying through that program.

For full application and renewal instructions, visit our EdChoice webpage below. Questions may be directed to edchoice@stbrigid-school.org or (614) 718-5825.

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Corks for a Cause 2026 - Tickets on Sale

Tickets for Corks for a Cause 2026 are on sale now!

We are excited to hold our 19th annual Corks for a Cause Silent Auction and Wine Tasting for SPiCE on Saturday, March 7, 2025, with a theme of An Evening at the Masters.

If you'd like to learn more about the event, how you can help, or share your ideas, please reach out to Sarah Moore at smoore@stbrigidofkildare.org.

If you are interested in a sponsorship, learn more here. All sponsorship packages include tickets to the event and a wide range of advertising.

Wine & Silent Auction Item Donations Needed

We are again collecting donations of wine or champange bottles valued at $20 and up for our fun "putting for wine" activity at the event! If you can donate bottles or any items for the silent auction, please either bring them to the school or parish office, or contact Sarah Moore at smoore@stbrigidofkildare.org or 614-761-3734.

Buy Tickets

Shop for a Cause - Tomorrow, Feb 19

Thursday, Feb 19, 12-7 PM

ForeLOVE, 38 W. Olentangy Street, Powell

Shop for your perfect Masters-inspired look for Corks for a Cause at ForeLOVE Golf and Tennis boutique on Thursday, Feb 19 when 10% of all sales that day will benefit SPICE, enriching education for students with special learning needs.

Shop anytime that day, or come later on and enjoy wine and light snacks from 5-7 PM.

Shop with purpose. Dress for the theme. Support a meaningful cause.

Kindergarten Parent Social

Attention Kindergarten parents! You're invited to a casual night out at Revelry Tavern on Tuesday, February 24 for a chance to get to know the parents behind our amazing St. Brigid kindergarteners. Food/Drink will be available to order. Hope to see you there!

*Text/Call Delainie Minnillo with any questions - 301-254-5265

7th Grade Parent Social

Class of 2027 parents, let's get to know each other better before these kiddos graduate! We will meet at Bridge's End Brewing at 6:45 PM on Thursday, February 26. Please let us know at the RSVP link if you can join us by February 19.

We will gather at Bridge's End Brewery, located in Shawnee Hills, on February 26 from 6:45-8:45 PM. You are welcome to order individually from the beverage and dinner menu, or just come and chat.

To RSVP and learn more details about the event, click here.

All moms are welcome to join this beautiful sisterhood of motherhood. Come when you can, and bring a friend along!

Childcare provided during our meeting in the Carr Nursery. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA5A82DA7F9C52-61473889-2026#/

We look forward to sharing, praying, and growing in friendship with you this year.

For more information or to get involved, please contact the Family First Co Directors, Kerri Wilke, kerriwilke@gmail.com or Beth Biller elizabeth.biller@gmail.com

Screenagers - Presented by PERC Dublin

This award-winning documentary probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games, and academics. The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world.

The film will be shown in the Lecture Hall on the second floor of Emerald Campus at 7:00. Doors open at 6:30pm each night.

February 19 - Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition (intended for elementary families)

February 26 - Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age (intended for middle and high school families)

News from Our Catholic Schools

A Night for the Eagles

Saturday, February 22

6-11 PM

Ohio Brewing Company

A Night for the Eagles is a fresh, modern take on Bishop Watterson's beloved Gala tradition. Revived for the first time since 2019, this reimagined "Night Out" celebration will bring our

community together for an elegant, high-energy, cocktail-style evening dedicated to uplifting and expanding opportunities for the Bishop Watterson student body supporting tuition assistance

through the BWHS Family Scholarship Endowment & Facility/Building Upgrades. Guests can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, meaningful moments, and the chance to directly

support the programs and experiences that help our students soar.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Meet & Socialize With The BWHS Community

Heavy Hors D'oeuvres

Full Bar

Silent Auction

Learn more and register at the flyer.

Submit Materials to Wolfhound Wednesday

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To view past issues of the Wolfhound Wednesday, find them archived on our website here.

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