REGAL WEEKLY

August 24 - August 28

Welcome to a new school year!


This week, teachers and staff have been preparing for Monday, and we loved to see so many students and families on campus Thursday. We are excited to welcome our Regals back for the first day of school!


The start of the year brings new routines, new schedules, and plenty of excitement. Thank you for helping your students prepare by getting back into school routines, talking through expectations, and encouraging them as they return. Back to school resources are available on our website, and if you cannot find what you need, please reach out.


Our theme this year is Regals Rising. As a staff, we have talked about what it means to rise together in our work: for our students, for one another, and in our mission. We are ready for a great year!

Coming up!

  • First Day of School - August 24
  • Jr/Sr High Back to School - August 27
  • Jr/Sr Library Blessing - August 27

Requests for the Regal Weekly must be submitted HERE by Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

SYSTEM-WIDE NEWS

NEW Helpful Tips to Start the School Year!


  • Label your student's items with their name. It's amazing how fast our lost and found fills up!
  • Jr./Sr. High Students need to make sure their chromebook is fully charged each morning. Make sure your student is getting their Chromebook charged on a nightly basis.
  • Build in some extra time getting to school to allow your student to get there on time, especially the first couple weeks! And practice grace and patience as we are all shifting to a new routine.

NEW Rosary


All Regina Students and Families are invited to join us on Wednesday morning at 7:30am to pray the Rosary in the Regina Chapel.


Rosary prayer will continue throughout the year on Wednesdays. We would love to see you there! 


Please contact Mr. Vollstedt for an online invitation: doug.vollstedt@regina.org

REMINDER Tuition Office Back to School Information


Tuition Agreements were due August 7


All families received a Tuition Agreement on July 22nd from tuition@regina.org. The Tuition Agreement outlines each family’s tuition obligation for all students in their household.


This year, agreements are being collected through an online form. Please complete the Tuition Acceptance form to accept tuition and select your preferred payment plan.


If your remaining tuition balance may present a financial challenge, please submit a Financial Aid Appeal.


Either the Tuition Acceptance Form or a Financial Aid Appeal must be completed by August 7 to avoid an impact on your student's enrollment in 2026-2027 school year.


As of Wednesday, August 19th 96% of families have completed this task, thank you!


ESA Information


All families participating in Iowa's ESA program for the 2026–2027 school year received

an important email from Odyssey on July 29th regarding required action for your student’s ESA Fall

tuition and fees.


Please verify and confirm the Fall 2026 tuition and fees with the the link in that email or log in to the ESA Portal. As of noon Wednesday, August 19th, 88% of families have completed this task.

Thank you to those who have already taken action!


ACT NOW! Regina's goal is to have all families approve Fall tuition and fees before the start of the school year!


Reminder: ESA funds are a payment method from the State of Iowa via Odyssey. Without taking the

action to confirm your students tuition in the portal, ESA funds will not be distributed from Odyssey,

even if you have been approved for the 2026-2027 school year. Not completing this step by

September 30th will result in the loss of your ESA funding for 2026-2027 school year.


If you did not receive the July 29 email, please contact the Tuition Office, Michelle Klingeman

at tuition@regina.org.


Next up...

1. Financial Aid Appeals submitted as of August 14th are under review by the Appeals committee, families will be contacted by Michelle Klingeman by August 28th with results of the committee's decisions

2. Tuition is in process of being uploaded into the Tuition Management system (Blackbaud), families will receive an email from Blackbaud directly when this is completed. Expect an email no later than August 31st. Families can update their banking information at that time. First Tuition Payment is due on September 20th. 

3. ESA payments will be loaded into Blackbaud as they are received by Odyssey.

REMINDER Note from the School Nurse


Please review the Back to School Nurse Newsletter here. Our School Nurse, Sierra Martensen, RN has provided important reminders about items due by grade.


PRESCHOOL NEWS

We’ve been busy training, preparing, and getting everything ready to welcome all of our littlest Regals back to school. Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to make sure we’re ready for a wonderful year filled with learning, growing, laughter, and lots of new memories. We cannot wait to see all of our littlest Regals soon! 

ELEMENTARY NEWS

REMINDER Elementary Picture Day


Elementary picture day will be October 1st. Retakes for picture day will be November 6th. To shop your students photos, click the link here.

JR/SR HIGH NEWS

REMINDER Athletic Passes Now Available on Bound


Athletic Passes and Tickets now available:

Student: $50

Senior Citizen: $50

Adult: $100

Family: $250


Visit the “Ticketing” section of our Bound site to buy individual game tickets or season passes for cost saving. We do accept credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and cash at the gate. This streamlined process saves time and makes admission easier for everyone.


For questions please contact Carolyn Sueppel, Activities Administrative Assistant at carolyn.sueppel@regina.org.

NEWS FROM REGINA ORGANIZATIONS

NEW Booster Club Hall of Fame 2026 Induction


The Regina Athletics Booster Hall of Fame induction will take place at halftime of the Football game on August 28th.


Please plan on attending the game and welcoming in these outstanding Regals:


Kennedy Brown '16

Jenny Wick '16

Doug Vincent - Supporter

NEW Be Seen During Regina Sporting Events 


Own a business or know one that would be perfect to share their message with Regina. We have 10 new spaces available on our indoor and outdoor videoboards for this year. For more information check out here and scroll down to Video boards. Or contact Jaecee Hall at jaecee.hall@regina.org. 

NEW Mr. V's Stick Squad


Following big storms or lots of wind, Mr. V could use some help picking up sticks on the Regina property. Please sign up below and you'll be contacted via email when he needs help!


Link to sign up here.


Questions? Please email: Mr V. doug.vollstedt@regina.org

REMINDER Regina Benchwarmers is Back!


Regina Benchwarmers are available NOW! Help us reach our goal of 2000 tickets sold! You have 18 chances to win up to $500 and support our school while doing it! 


Turn in your tickets by Thurs. Sept 3rd to be included in week 1. Winners will be announced each Tuesday on social media and the Regina website beginning Sept 9th. 


For more information click here.


Questions? Contact: Jennifer Hoeger, special.events@regina.org

REMINDER Fall Volunteer Opportunities


School starting means Fall Sports at BACK! We need your help filling volunteer spots in the concession stands, spirit stores, ticket taking, and other game day stations. We would love to see you! Please sign up here.


For questions, please email: Betsy or Emily (booster.volunteer@regina.org)

REMINDER Now Taking Reservations for POP’s Patio!


We changed things up this year and you can just click and reserve the patio. No need to wait for a couple days before to see if you were awarded the bid. 


POP’s BBQ will provide pulled pork, Mac n cheese, and corn bread for 20 people. 


We only have 2 dates left in the regular season that have not been reserved.  


October 2nd- Dance Team Night. The night of the dance team clinic. After the performance the dancers will come and do a meet and greet with your group. $325


October 9th-Senior Night for Fall Sports. Go in together with a group of parents. $750


Reserve your spot today on the spirit store online here!


For questions, please email: Kory Mattoon Booster.volunteer@regina.org

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