Thank You Mr. Stack

As we close out the month of June, we say goodbye to Principal Jonathan Stack. Mr. Stack has dedicated five years to our community, and we thank him for his thoughtfulness, initiative, kindness, and patience. The life of a principal is a true vocational calling, and we thank him for giving so much of himself in the service of Catholic education. We look forward to continuing our partnership as he begins his new role as a leader within the Archdiocese’s Office of Catholic Schools.

Ms. Grace Sadowski continues to serve tirelessly in her role as Interim Principal. Our administrative team is working diligently throughout the summer to hire teachers, welcome new families, and develop new initiatives to start the 2026-2027 school year off strong. We will share news from the Principal Search Committee once a final decision has been made.

Contacting Us in the Summer

Our Main Office is accessible Tuesday - Thursday from 9am - 12pm.  Stop by to drop off medical forms, donate items for the upcoming Uniform Exchange, or just say hello! If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with a member of our Administrative team outside of those hours, please contact them via email or call the school's Main Office at 773-445-7711.

Preparing for the School Year

We will continue to share reminders throughout the summer about action steps and deadlines as you prepare for the year ahead. Everything you need to know is also detailed on our website, in the Family Resources section > Prepare for 2026-2027 School Year. 

A quick references to many of the common questions can be found on our FAQ page.

Calendar

CALENDAR OVERVIEW - the outline for the 2026-2027 school year, which includes all early dismissals and days off, is linked here for easy download > 2026-2027 Calendar

EVENT CALENDAR - a detailed calendar of all student and parent-related school events can be found on the homepage of our website. This calendar is updated frequently throughout the year.

INFORMATION SUNDAY - Sunday, August 16, 10am

Information Sunday is the kickoff of the school year. Join us for the 10am mass, then visit the school from 11:30am - 1pm for all the school year details. Receive homeroom teacher assignments, turn in all medical forms, drop off school supplies, enjoy a teacher meet and greet, and more. Information Sunday is a required event. Learn more.

NEW PARENT NIGHT - Monday, August 17, 6pm

Parents and Guardians new to the school are invited to an evening event. You'll hear from members of our School Administration and Parent Auxiliary Board leaders about life at St. Barnabas and how to best support your child. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with other new families. This event is an adult-only evening, and the meeting is expected to last around 90 minutes. 

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - Thursday, August 20, 7:45am

We are thrilled to welcome our new and returning students back to school on August 20. We hope all families will join us for a blessing in the parking lot at 7:45am that first morning. Kindergarten-Grade 8 students will proceed inside with their teachers and be dismissed at 10:50am. Preschool students and their parents/guardians will attend an orientation and dismissal at 9am. Learn more.

Hirings

We are excited to share that Business Manager Mrs. Jeanne Reilly and First Grade teacher Mrs. Maddy (Cruz) Beasley are both expecting babies in the next few months. To that end, we are looking to fill two maternity leave positions:

• Administrative Business Support (August - December), full or part-time position
• First Grade Teacher (November - March), full-time position

We are also still looking to hire an early childhood teacher and middle school teacher.

If you, or anyone you know, is interested please submit your resume via our Employment Opportunities page.

Medical Forms & Sports Physicals

Please be sure to book all medical appointments in a timely manner this summer so you are prepared for the start of the school year. Medical Forms are due Sunday, August 16 (or drop off at school throughout the summer).

Every student who plays sports at St. Barnabas, including Preschool and Kindergarten students in soccer or flag football, must have an annual sports physical or medical form (that authorizes sports participation). 

As a service to families, St. Xavier Health Clinic is offering a convenient, lower-cost clinic for school physicals, sports physicals, and immunizations > learn more.

Requirements by Grade:

• PRESCHOOL - Medical
• KINDERGARTEN - Medical, Dental, Eye Exam
• GRADE 2 - Dental
• GRADE 6 - Medical, Dental
• TRANSFER STUDENTS - entering Grades 1-8 are required to turn in a Medical, Dental, Eye Exam

Additional medical forms:

• MEDICATION - Students who require medication during the school day must submit a Medication Authorization
• ALLERGY - Students with food allergies must submit an Allergy Action Plan
• ASTHMA - Students with asthma must submit an Asthma Action Plan
• SEIZURE - Students with a seizure disorder must submit a Seizure Action Plan
  

Links to all required medical forms are available on our website

School Supplies & EPI

We ask students to start each school year with a specific list of supplies. Supplies for the year should be brought to school on August 16 - Information Sunday. Families may opt to buy their supplies at any retailer they choose. For your convenience, you can order online from EPI School Supplies for home delivery. If using EPI, to guarantee pricing and availability, orders should be placed by this Sunday, June 28.

School Uniform & Buckeye Shop

Uniforms are required for all students beginning on the first day of school. View the Uniform Requirements on our website for a visual guide and details on all school uniform policies.

The Buckeye Shop will reopen for business in early July. You'll be able to purchase gym uniforms, uniform sweatshirts, and spirit wear. All items purchased in July will be available for pickup at Information Sunday.

Where to purchase uniform apparel

• JUMPERS and SKIRTS - Girls’ plaid uniforms may be purchased at Martinelli’s or Schools Are Us.
• UNIFORM SWEATSHIRTS (crewneck or quarter-zip) - purchase online at St. Barnabas School Buckeye Shop.
• GYM UNIFORMS (shirt, shorts, sweatpants) - order online at the St. Barnabas School Buckeye Shop or in person at Schools Are Us.
• SPIRIT WEAR - order online at the St. Barnabas School Buckeye Shop.
• MISC - All other items (navy pants, collared shirts, and cardigan sweaters) may be purchased at any retailer, such as Target, Old Navy, or Amazon.

Our Preschool students wear uniforms. The uniform policy is more relaxed for PK students, and students can wear a uniform of their choice - gym or traditional - on any day of the week.