Beginning the Lenten Season | |
On Wednesday, our students received ashes as a sign of repentance and renewal as we began the season of Lent. This sacred time invites us to reflect, pray, and grow in our faith as we prepare our hearts for Easter. Let us journey together in faith, hope, and love this Lenten season. | |
This month’s community-wide theme is “sacrifice”. How appropriate for us as we enter into the liturgical season of Lent. Throughout this penitential time the faithful are called into three distinct practices: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Each of these Lenten pillars invites Christians into sacrificial activities for the sake of shifting our self-centered concerns to an others-centered mindset. We sacrifice our time when we pray a rosary for a loved one’s needs. We sacrifice personal indulgence when we abstain from meat each Friday. We sacrifice with our finances when we slip $10 into the poor box at church each week. These small sacrifices have transformative power. Let’s watch this “Lent in 3 minutes” video to support us on our sacrificial journey. | |
All parents are invited to join the Parent Rosary Group for prayer on Monday mornings at 8:10 AM in the Chapel. You are also welcome to attend the 7:30 AM Mass beforehand. We hope you can join us in this special time of faith and fellowship. | |
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March 10th: Monday
Chapel Mass
7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Chapel
Girls Tennis
vs. Academy at the Lakes
March 11th: Tuesday
Seniors Do Not Come to School
ACT Testing
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Beach Volleyball
at Clearwater Central Catholic
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Boys & Girls Tennis
vs. Tampa Prep
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
HCC
Girls Softball
at Montverde
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Varsity Girls Lacrosse
vs. AHN
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Boys Lacrosse
vs. Lakeland Christian
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Varsity Baseball
vs. Tampa Prep
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
March 5th: Wednesday
Chapel Mass
7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Chapel
Track & Field
at Jesuit
Flag Football
vs. Sumner
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Varsity Baseball
vs. Bishop McLaughlin
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
March 13th: Thursday
All School Mass
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Boys Tennis
vs. Brooks Debartolo
4:00 am - 6:00 pm
Girls Varsity Lacrosse
vs. Brooks Debartolo
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
USF
Varsity Girls Lacrosse
at Boca Ciega
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Softball
at AHN
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Boys Lacrosse
at Boca Ciega
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
March 14th: Friday
Freshmen iFly Field Trip
College Fair Periods E and A
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Girls Softball
vs. Buchholz
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Varsity Boys Lacrosse
at Robinson
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Varsity Girls Lacrosse
at Cardinal Mooney
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Reminders & Announcements | |
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If you missed out on tickets, you can still register in BidPal to bid on many of the silent auction items!
Don't forget to purchase your Diamond raffle tickets:
($100 a chance) & Year of Date Nights raffle tickets
($50 a chance). Need not be present to win.
For those attending Saturday evening, please take a moment to set up your BidPal account and enter your credit card, this will make check-in and check-out a breeze.
On behalf of the 2025 Gala Committee, thank you for your support and dedication to making this a truly wonderful event!
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- Monday is a regular school day, and all students are expected to attend. Please be aware that any mention of a "senior skip day" is not an officially sanctioned event. Absences on Monday will count against exam exemption eligibility.
- Tuesday is PreACT/ACT testing day on campus. Seniors have the day off; however, optional service activities are available. Details can be found in the Class of 2025 Campus Classroom.
- 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.
- March Saturday Detention Rescheduled: The March Saturday detention has been moved to March 29th. Students assigned to detention must report to the front courtyard by 7:00 AM.
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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!
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Tickets for Grad Night at Busch Gardens on May 2nd are now available for purchase! Secure your spot by purchasing at the link below.
For any questions, please contact Shannon Norden.
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- If your Crusader needs a letterman jacket, they are available for purchase for the next four days. Don’t miss this opportunity to order!
Questions? Please reach out to Ron Brown.
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For Juniors and Sophomores -
Students interested in attending a college visit must sign up in the College Visit Book located in the School Counseling Hall before or after school. Juniors may also register through their Naviance account.
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- Fairfield University (CT)
- Xavier University (OH)
- Loyola Marymount University (CA)
- Loyola University Maryland (MD)
- Saint Joseph's University (PA)
- Loyola University Chicago (IL)
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- John Carroll University (OH)
- Saint Louis University (MO)
- Loyola University New Orleans (LA)
- University of San Francisco (CA)
- Marquette University (WI)
- Spring Hill College (AL)
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Crusaderette Dance Team Tryouts –
Mark Your Calendar!
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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.
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TC Student Re-Enrollment For
2025-26 School Year
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Priority re-enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is underway. Families re-enrolling during the priority period of February 17 – March 31, 2025, will receive a $100 discount on the re-enrollment fee and priority placement in course offerings, provided the necessary course prerequisites are satisfied. The priority re-enrollment fee is $500. After March 31, 2025, the re-enrollment fee is $600 and course offerings will be available on a first come, first served basis if classes are available.
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Sports Team Photos Available for Purchase! | |
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Team and individual sports photos are now available for purchase. Click the button below to place your order.
If your student was part of the swim and/or dive team, please contact Studio Artistry directly to obtain their photo.
For any questions, please reach out to
Studio Artistry.
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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 April 4, 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.
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Grants/Financial Aid
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Step Up for Students scholarship for renewals for the 25-26 school year opens on February 1st. 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.
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For more information, please visit our website here.
Please contact Director of Finance, Grace Comello with questions.
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Crusader Crew Dominates the Water | |
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What a weekend for our Tampa Catholic Crew Team at the Spring Sprints Regatta! Our rowers put in the work and brought home some serious hardware.
Men’s Varsity Single – Markus Toomey ‘25 → 1st Place CHAMPION!
Men’s Lightweight Double – Jake Collins ‘25 & Luke Stoughton ‘26 →
2nd Place SILVER!
Women’s Junior Quad – Isabella Hannant ‘26, Annabella Segui ‘27,
Finley Brown ‘28, Grace Mendieta ‘27 → 3rd Place BRONZE!
Let’s give them a HUGE shoutout for their dedication and incredible performance!
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Congratulations to our Theater Department on the incredible completion of their Spring Showcase performance, Raise Your Voice!
Our talented students took the stage with passion and energy, delivering an unforgettable performance that celebrated the power of music and storytelling.
Thank you to our performers, crew, and directors Mrs. Mayhew and Dr. Mark Majewski for their hard work and dedication. We are so proud of you!
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If you have a student you'd like to highlight or have any questions about the newsletter, please contact Allison Munden, Director of Communications.
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