April 4, 2025

Spend your summer at Tampa Catholic! We’re offering a variety of youth athletic camps where young athletes can develop their skills, train with top coaches, and have fun.

Click the link below to explore our offerings and register today!

TC Students Recognized for Academic Excellence

at Honor Society Induction

Congratulations to all the students inducted into honor societies following Thursday’s All School Mass! We are proud to celebrate their hard work and academic achievement.

Click the link below to view the full list of inductees:

Calendar Updates

In the fall, we adjusted how exams were administered by having classroom teachers proctor their own exams in their own classrooms. The student and teacher response to this change was overwhelmingly positive. We will administer Senior exams this way in the spring as well in order to provide the best testing experience for our students. Facilitating this change requires some adjustments to our school schedule during the week of April 28th, however. 

For three days (April 29th through May 1st), Tampa Catholic High School will adopt a modified block schedule. This exciting opportunity will allow our senior teachers to administer their own exams in their own classrooms and underclass teachers and students to experience the benefits of a block schedule, including extended class time for labs and other hands-on learning experiences. Underclass students will have the same amount of instructional time in each class period as they do in a typical week; the time will be spread out differently. 

Please note the following calendar changes that impact SENIOR EXAMS and our SCHOOL-WIDE SCHEDULE during the week of April 28th. These changes should be reflected in our school calendar found online as well. More information about Senior exams will be published in the coming weeks. 

Reminders & Announcements

Today is the final day to purchase your Prom tickets at the $85.00 rate—don’t miss out on this unforgettable night! Please note that no refunds or transfers will be available after purchase. Get your tickets now before it’s too late!

*Don’t wait—ticket prices increase by $10 after 11:59 PM on Friday, April 4! Be sure to purchase yours before the deadline to save

Prom will be held on April 12th from 7:00-11:00 PM at Higgins Hall, St. Lawrence Catholic Church (5223 N. Himes Ave). There will be no entry after 7:45 PM, and students may not leave before 10:30 PM.

Guest Forms: 

Guests will be permitted, but must be in good standing at their respective school and must complete the guest verification form (to be given to the TC student BEFORE the purchase of tickets). 

Follow the Steps Below to Bring a Guest outside of Tampa Catholic: 

1. Obtain a Guest Form and fill it out and give it to your guest to complete.
2. Submit a physical copy of the guest form to Coach Ty at lunch or to Mrs. Sylvester-Conrad (Room 211).
3. Purchase your ticket and your guest’s ticket for the dance.

• Uniform Policy Update: Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, the only approved uniform shoe will be all-black sneakers. Any minor accents or striping must be black on black. While plain black or dark brown leather shoes (including "Sperry’s") will still be allowed next school year, they will be phased out and no longer permitted starting in 2026-2027.

• Please review the Memorandum linked here as it lists important dates and information regarding senior exams, graduation and other events.

Thank you for your cooperation and attention to these updates!

Tampa Catholic is offering a variety of summer courses designed to help your student stay sharp, get ahead, or explore new interests. From academic enrichment to credit-earning opportunities, there's something for everyone. Click the button below to view the full list of available courses and register today!

Tampa Catholic Art Show – Open to Parents

Parents are invited to experience the creativity of our talented student artists at the Tampa Catholic Art Show! The exhibit will be open in the Learning Lab on Wednesday from 3:00–5:00 PM, Thursday during school hours, and Friday until lunch. Stop by to celebrate the incredible artwork our students have created! 

Please contact Art Teacher,

Tracy Tutrone with questions.

Join us for the 9th Annual HBCU College Fair, hosted by the Suncoast Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., at Shorecrest Preparatory School! This exciting in-person event offers students and families the opportunity to explore the rich legacy and academic excellence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Meet representatives from various HBCUs, learn about their programs, and discover how these institutions continue to provide quality education and transformative experiences for all students. Don’t miss this chance to take the next step in your educational journey!

Please send applications to Sherry Copestick in the Advancement Office.

Attention Class of 2025 Parents:

As graduation approaches, give your "soon-to-be" graduate a gift they'll cherish forever! Shop our Tampa Catholic Alumni Apparel and let them wear their Crusader pride with style.  

*Shop closes Wednesday, April 9th

Crusaderette Dance Team Tryouts –

Mark Your Calendar!

Interested in joining the award-winning Crusaderette Dance Team? Tryouts will take place April 7-10, and a mandatory information meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 1, at 6:00 PM in Champions Hall.

Anyone wishing to try out must have a current FHSAA physical on file and attend with a parent or guardian as important paperwork will be distributed.

For questions, contact Sue Johnson at 727-503-1472.

Swing Into the 2025 Season:

Golf Team Interest Meeting on April 16th!

The Tampa Catholic Boys and Girls Golf coaching staff will host an Interest Meeting on Wednesday, April 16th, at 5:30 PM in Champions Hall.

This meeting is for all students interested in trying out for the 2025 Boys and Girls Golf Team, including returning players, new golfers, first-year students, and parents.



If you plan to try out and will be attending, please RSVP by emailing Coach Rick.

Final Round of SAT Prep – Register Now!

Don’t miss your last chance to enroll in Tampa Catholic’s SAT Prep Program! This final session will run through June 5th, providing students with expert guidance to boost their test-taking confidence and performance.

Secure your spot today by registering at this link. For more details, see the attached flyer.

Grants/Financial Aid

End of Year Updates

• As we head into the final days of the school year, please note that all tuition and fees must be paid in full prior to exams. 
• Step Up for Students scholarship for renewals for the 25-26 school year opens on February 1st and the deadline is April 30th. Click here for more information.
• The AAA scholarship renewal of applications for the 25-26 school year window opens February 1st-April 30th. New applications open February 1st-May 31st, 2025.
• The FACTs grant/aid application for the 2025-26 school year is now OPEN.
• Tampa Catholic tuition assistance awards must be reapplied for each year.
• The committee will begin to review applications at the beginning of February 2025.
• TC assistance is awarded on a rolling basis until the budgeted amount is depleted.
• For more information, please visit our website here.

Please contact Director of Finance, Grace Comello with questions.

Around TC

Congratulations to Our Prom King & Queen Finalists!

A big congratulations to our Prom King and Queen finalists! These students received the highest number of votes from their peers during the preliminary round of voting.

Students casted their final votes on Thursday, and we can’t wait to crown the winners on April 12th at Prom! Stay tuned for the big reveal!

Grace Tamura ’26 Receives Anne Frank Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Service

Congratulations to Grace Tamura ’26, who was honored by the Florida Holocaust Museum as Tampa Catholic’s 2025 Anne Frank Humanitarian Award recipient. Grace was recognized for her outstanding dedication to serving others and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Crusaderettes & Cheerleaders Show Their Spirit at BT5K

Over the weekend, members of our Crusaderettes and cheerleading team brought their energy and enthusiasm to the BT5K (Brain Tumor 5K). They lined the course, cheering on runners and walkers as they completed the race in support of brain tumor research. We’re proud of our students for representing Tampa Catholic with spirit and service! 

Crusaders Advocate for the Unhoused

with Dawning Family Services

Tampa Catholic students recently took part in an advocacy sleep-out, gaining a deeper understanding of homelessness in Tampa and ways to take action. Partnering with Dawning Family Services, they learned about the challenges faced by unhoused individuals and were inspired to make a difference. Their efforts led to the creation of 200 “blessing bags” filled with essential items for those in need. We are proud of our Crusaders for living out our mission of faith and service! 

“Faith and Hope” is our community-wide theme for April. Once again, the liturgical season aligns so beautifully for us. We are still navigating through the desert of Lent but the end is near! We have been and are still journeying with enduring faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. We have faith that He will sustain us as we continue our sacrifices and we have faith that these sacrifices will increase our holiness. All of this leads to the bubbling up of hope. “We who have taken refuge might be strongly encouraged to hold fast to the hope that lies before us.” Hb6:18 

His glorious Resurrection lies before us! Hold fast in faith and hope, dear friends.

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