PCS Newsletter - Back to School

Bi-Weekly Newsletter - Vol. XIV: Issue 2 - August 16, 2026

Important Info

FACTS & Tuition Info

Campus Life & Fine Arts

Athletics

Calendar of Events

Academic Info

Student Schedules are on Plus Portals for the 26-27 SY.

Student Class schedules can be viewed through both parent and student Plus Portals. All students will report to Advisory/Homeroom on the first day of school. Our administrators and staff will have lists to help you find your way!

If you have forgotten your log-in for Plus Portal -

Parents, you may reset your own password, or email Mr. Martin at dmartin@providencecatholicschool.net for assistance.

Students, email Mr. Martin to request password or see Ms. Alvarado or Coach De La Garza on the first day of school.

Schedule Change Requests

Schedules changes will be made only based on student academic need and course offerings. Priority for elective choices have been determined by graduation requirements, re-registration and course selection completion dates.

While we try our best, not all students will receive their first choice of electives. A class may not fit with the required core subject classes or the class was full. After reviewing, if you are missing a course or have an error, submit the Schedule Change Request google form to request a change.

Schedule changes are not guaranteed. After submitting the form, it may take at least ONE WEEK for requests to be processed and receive a response.

Schedule changes will only be reviewed using the google form. Parents, please have your daughter complete this form. Our staff will be in in-service sessions leading up to the start of school, so this form will allow us to get back to you more efficiently.

Student Services

Mrs. Veronica Estrella '90, Counselor (A-K) x214, vestrella@providencecatholicschool.net

Ms. Vangie Rendon, Counselor (L-Z) x213, vrendon@providencecatholicschool.net

Ms. Claire Thiessen, College & Career Counselor x210, cthiessen@providencecatholicschool.net

Mr. Jose Hernandez, Dean of Students x211, jhernandez@providencecatholicschool.net

Regular Office Hours

Monday through Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Upcoming School Year Calendar

Summer Reading & Assignments - ALL STUDENTS

Summer Reading & Projects Lists

School Supply List

Service Hour ONLINE FORM

Check the PCS Weekly for any additional academic reminders or changes.

More Important Info:

Flex Friday Schedule for Quarter 1

This type of summary of Flex Friday's will be provided quarterly. These days are scheduled academic and community time to meet academic and accreditation requirements. The schedule outlines which grade levels have required attendance for various activies. It is also posted to Plus Portal - School Links & Files - Flex Fridays, and linked to the PCS Weekly.

August Lunch Menu

*This is posted on Plus Portal monthly and the PCS Weekly Link

New Students will receive a reloading Luby's Lunch Card this week. Luby's Cafeteria staff also can accept: cash, card and tap-to-pay.

PCS Traffic/Car Line Guidelines

ALWAYS drive slowly and look out for pedestrians on campus!

2026-2027 Student Parent Handbook

All students and parents will submit an acknowledgement of the handbook through Plus Portal's online forms. This is also posted to Plus Portal - School Links & Files.

Need New School Uniforms or Shoes? Order via FlynnO’Hara!

Make sure your student is ready for day one! We partner with FlynnO’Hara Uniforms to provide our official, school-approved dress code.

High School Uniform Flyer

Middle School Uniform Flyer

You can check our school's specific uniform requirements, use their handy online sizing guides, and place your order at FlynnO'Hara Uniforms.

We understand that some new students may be without a mass uniform piece. We will have items and staff available to help students for school pictures.

FACTS & Tuition Info

FACTS Access Update

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, our school—along with all schools in the Archdiocese—will transition to a single FACTS district code. This diocesan-wide update is designed to improve system consistency and provide better support for our families.

This is still in transition with the Department of Catholic Schools, so if your family is having specifc FACTS login issues, please contact FACTS directly at 866-441-4637 and email Enrollment Director, Kat Chavarria.

If you need to access FACTS Financial for Providence, please use this link https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3G2W5

FACTS sends automatic notices when billing is set up. These are "statements" and not "invoices", please do not be alarmed.
If you have questions regarding FACTS billing, please contact our Business Manager, Dr. Alicia Garcia.

Hope for the Future (HFF)

Award Notifications for HFF have been updated. If you have not applied for HFF and need any tuition assistance, you must apply online: https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

If you need any assistance with this, please contact our front office.

Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)

TEFA award notifications have been sent to families who were on the waitlist as recently as last week. Both the parent and the school have 30 days from the date of the award notice to process.

TEFA Awardee Intent Forms should be submitted as soon as possible. Please contact Principal Denoux if you have any questions or need assistance.

Refer a Prospective Family to us!

Providence has a referral program. Current families who refer a new student to us will get a $500 tuition credit to their account in January. (The new student must list the current student or person's name on the application, and the new student must attend Providence for a full semester before the credit is applied to the referral. Referral credit is not applied to the new student.)

Currently, we are still accepting students for the upcoming school year 2026-2027, but if you have a family for a future year, now is the BEST time to get them interested in Providence!

Student/Family interviews are required for incoming 8th-grade, high school, and senior transfers.

7th Grade - Class of 2032 - is FULL and has a waitlist.

Contact Enrollment Director Kat Chavarria with any information about a prospective family.

Recent Events

Welcoming Our New Students & Families

Our Fish Camp, New Middle School Student Camp, High School Orientation, and New Parent Information Session were a great success! We loved welcoming our new students and families to Providence and helping everyone get ready for an exciting school year.

Faculty & Staff Retreat

Our Faculty & Staff Retreat was a wonderful success! Faculty and staff from across Providence Catholic School came together for a meaningful time of fellowship, reflection, and preparation as we begin another great school year.

75 Acts of Service for 75 Years!

To celebrate our 75th anniversary, we are embarking on 75 Acts of Service this school year—and our newest students logged Act #1 on Friday, August 7th.

Huge shoutout to the FISH! The Class of 2030 kicked off this incredible diamond year by giving back to our community before a fun afternoon of FISH Camp! Our Freshman class spent the morning at the Food Bank helping sort donations that will impact countless families and children in our community.

Not to be outdone, our Faculty & Staff logged Act of Service #2 on Thursday, August 13. Our dedicated staff stepped away from in-service and back-to-school prep to spend time giving back at St. Stephen's CARE Center, a program of Catholic Charities.

From packing food bags and stocking shelves to assembling carts and distributing meals, our team was honored to lend a helping hand to support local families in need.

We encourage all Campus Life Groups, Athletic Teams and School Groups to seek out ways to serve our greater community!

Calendar & Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events:

Back to School Picnic RSVP

RSVP for September 12

Purse Bingo - September 13, 2026

This is a fundraising event that supports our school. Tuition covers less than 80 percent of our overall annual budget, so events like this involve our alumnae and benefactors.

This event is already SOLD OUT!

Parent volunteers and purse donations are needed. See Donation Letter & Form.

Contact Advancement Specialist, Christina McCaul via email.

Upcoming Events

Monday, August 17

First Day of School - Picture Day - 2:30p Dismissal

Tuesday, August 18

Regular B Day - 3:09p Dismissal

HS Volleyball vs Great Hearts @ Glahn Gym 5/6p - First Home Game!

Wednesday, August 19

Regular A Day - 3:09p Dismissal

Thursday, August 20

Regular B Day - 3:09p Dismissal

Friday, August 21

MA Schedule - A Day - 3:09p Dismissal

Mass 8:15a in Glahn Gym

HS Cross Country @ SA XC Friday Night Lights 6p

Varsity Volleyball @ SAISD Tournament

Saturday, August 22

Varsity Volleyball @ SAISD Tournament

Back to School Picnic - Hosted by PCA - 6-9p

Monday, August 24

Regular A Day - 3:09p Dismissal

HS StuCo Meeting 3:15p in Provet Cafe

Tuesday, August 25

Regular B Day - 3:09p Dismissal

Club Rush - All Lunches

HS Volleyball @ Boerne HS 5/6p

Wednesday, August 26

Regular A Day - 3:09p Dismissal

Back to School Parent Night 5:30-7:30p *Check in at Glahn Gym

Thursday, August 27

Regular B Day - 3:09p Dismissal

Friday, August 28

Flex B Day - Picnic Lunches - 2p Dismissal

HS Volleyball @ Somerset 5/6p

Saturday, August 29

HS & MS Cross Country @ Stockdale Meet

The PCS Weekly link will have the most up-to-date information.

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