St. Jude School

Going Above and Beyond In Learning and Serving

 

October 1, 2026

A Note From the Principal:


Gym Bleacher Update

We know many of you have been eagerly awaiting our new gym bleachers, and believe us, so have we! After all the fundraising and hard work that went into making this major improvement possible, we had hoped to see the new bleachers installed by now.


Unfortunately, manufacturing and shipping delays have created some logistical issues that are completely outside of our control. We want to reassure our families that the new bleachers are still happening! The funds you worked so hard to raise are being used for this project, and the project has not been cancelled or put on hold.


At this point, we simply need a little patience as we work through the delays. We will keep you updated as we receive more information and, hopefully, will be cheering from our new bleachers before we know it!


Thank you for your patience, support, and—most importantly—your incredible generosity in helping make this improvement possible for our students and school community!



Godspeed,

Principal Molly Hibler

A Note From Extended Day:

Our Extended Day program closes promptly at 5:30 p.m. Please remember that a $1 per minute late fee will be charged for each minute a student is picked up after 5:30 p.m. We kindly ask that families plan accordingly and arrive on time for pickup. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

SCHOOL NEWS

Dollar Dress Down Day

Wednesday, October 7

Please refer to the handbook for guidelines

Raising funds for: Night At the Races

*each classroom will be represented by a horse in a race*

 

Click Here to Access Ordering Page


Return forms/payment or submit online orders by October 7th!

The Annual Stoller/ButterBraid Fundraiser


Orders are due no later than next Wednesday, October 7


Please help support our current 7th grade class as they earn money toward their Washington DC trip.


Orders will be delivered to school on Nov. 4.

 

Click Here To Print Sign Up Form

Click Here To Print Sign Up Form

Click Here To Print Sign Up Form

 

Attention Families of Kindergarten and 1st Graders

Vision and Hearing screening will be conducted week of October 5. If you have any questions or object to the screening, please contact Mrs. Januzzi at jjanuzzi@stjudejaguars.org or call the school.

 

Attention 7th & 8th Graders

Interested in Classroom of Champions

 

Attention 7th Grade Students


Please read the flyer for an opportunity to win $500 toward your

Washington D.C. Field Trip Fee!


Essays are due no later than November 1st.


Please contact Ms. Kelch

with any questions.

SAVE THE DATES!!



Picture Day is October 14th!

Flyers will be sent home next week, if you wish to view the flyer Click Here

If you wish to order online Click Here

 

Grandfriends Day Mass is October 16

BG, K, 1, & 2 only

PTO NEWS

View Teacher Wish Lists Here: CLICK

CYO NEWS

Registration for 26/27 Winter Sports - Basketball and Cheerleading - is Open

Registration is only open from today, October 1st through Thursday, October 15th


Registration 2 Step Process utilizing Sports Pilot to register/pay, and Final Forms to handle the players paperwork and forms.  


It is extremely important to follow the steps below when registering your child/children to streamline this process, as your child will not be registered unless you do BOTH STEPS.  

 

1) Sports Pilot - Register and Pay 

   Please click or copy this link to register:  https://reg.sportspilot.com/106437/leagues

  • Basketball -    Grades 3-8  $165
  • Cheerleading - Grades 1-8  $ 50
  • Students will need an updated physical in order to participate in any CYO activities including Basketball Assessments. (Expires after 13 months)
  • Basketball Assessments will be on Monday, October 19th and Tuesday, October 20th if needed. Please mark these dates on your calendar. (Further details and times TBD) 


2)  Final Forms - Create a Parent Account and register your child/children   

  • If you already have a Final Forms account, please sign in and choose the Winter Sport and review all your information is up to date. 
  • Click or copy this link to register and sign up for Winter Sports: https://saintjudeschool-oh.finalforms.com/
  • After creating your Parent Account, follow the sections on the left.  The sections on the left are "RED" until you complete all the information. Once completed, they will turn "GREEN."


If you need a copy of the CYO Physical Form: CLICK HERE

SAVE THE DATE

All the money raised from the event will go toward supporting our student-athletes with safe equipment, fields, and facilities. Along the way, you’ll have a fun-filled, adults-night-out with your fellow St. Jude parents, staff, and community.

Click Here to Register

PARISH NEWS

Northeast Ohio Advocates for Catholic Schools:

Shining a light on Catholic education in NE Ohio


Click Here to read the EdChoice statement from the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Join us for Mass:

Saturday: 4:30pm

Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am

Monday-Friday: 8:30am

Thank You For Your Ongoing Support

Scan the QR code or

follow the link to donate.

Click here to go to online offertory

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Junior High Service Opportunity

Make a Difference in a Child’s Life!

Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) offers volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and experience levels, and we would love to have you join us! SHP’s mission is to build and provide beds for children who would otherwise be sleeping on the floor.


Students aged 6 and older are welcome to attend; adults must be present with

all students. Students aged 12 and older will be able to use hammers.


Bunk Building: One of the best ways to get involved is by participating in a scheduled Build Day. No experience is necessary! Volunteers work together to transform a pile of lumber into a safe, comfortable, and life-changing bed for a child in need. Come volunteer, have fun, and help give a child a place to dream!

Click Here for October 10th build date

 

Click Here

Click Here for HSPT Info

Click Here

 

Click Here for Edsman for a Day


Click Here for Open House Info

Click Here for

Blue Streak for a Day


Click Here to Register for Open House

Click Here for St. Ignatius Open House


Click Here for Wildcat for a Day

Click Here to Learn About All Benedictine Has To Offer

Click Here to Register

Click Here to Register

 

Click Here to Register

Please Click Here to Read Full

Press Release

 

Click Here for the Connecting For Kids Website and to Find Program Schedules

Connecting for Kids is a group in Northeast Ohio that helps parents. We support families who are worried about their child — whether it’s autism, ADHD, anxiety, school or just a hard time in life. We offer free programs, help finding resources and a caring community where parents feel welcome.

 

Candidates are taking a vocal stance on school choice. Ohio's gubernatorial candidates both share their views on education through their campaign websites.

  Improving Ohio's Education | Dr. Amy Acton for Governor  

Vivek for Ohio: The Plan

For families who depend on EdChoice, this is about more than a policy debate. It is about whether parents will continue to have meaningful choices for their children’s education.

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594 Poplar Street,

Elyria, OH 44035

(440) 366-1681

School Hours (K-8): 7:45 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Preschool Hours (AM): 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Preschool Hours (All Day): 8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

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