October 24, 2025

Theater TC Shines at District 9 Thespian Festival!

Last weekend, Theater TC took center stage at the District 9 Thespian Festival, earning numerous Superior and Excellent ratings across a wide range of performance categories. The Solo Musical category was a standout success, with every student earning a Superior rating — including Finn Brown '26, who received a perfect score and Top Honors for his performance of “World’s Greatest Dad” from Elf.

Other notable Superior ratings include:

• Sophia Wheeling '27 – “Before It’s Over” from Dogfight
• Isabella Smith '27 – “Flowers” from Hadestown
• Cate Burchett '27 – “What Happens” from The Notebook
• Kyara Ellis '27 – “I Know It’s Gonna Happen” from Tootsie
• Emily Morales '29– “Romeo and Juliet” and “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” (Monologue)
• Amy Cartaya & Khloe Santana '29 – “The Seagull” (Duet Acting Scene)
• Finn Brown '26 – Scholarship Audition

Our talented Crusaders also earned Excellent ratings in several duet, ensemble, and group performances, including “Only Us” (Dear Evan Hansen), “Stepsisters’ Lament” (Cinderella), and “Wait For Me” (Hadestown).

Congratulations to all our thespians for representing Tampa Catholic with such passion and excellence, we can’t wait to see what you bring to the stage next!

Tampa Catholic Students Selected for BayCare

St. Joseph’s Medical Pathfinders Program

We are thrilled to announce the exceptional group of Tampa Catholic students selected for the 2025–2026 BayCare St. Joseph’s Hospital Medical Pathfinders Internship Program!

These students earned their coveted spots through a rigorous and highly competitive application process—a true testament to their academic excellence, dedication, and passion for pursuing a future in healthcare.

Each student has now been officially matched with a department at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where they will spend one day a week, three hours per session, gaining invaluable hands-on experience alongside healthcare professionals. Through this program, they will receive mentorship and insight into the world of medicine as they prepare to become the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students! If you see them around campus, be sure to celebrate their incredible achievement. We look forward to an inspiring year of learning and growth ahead.

Calling All Future Crusaders!

Know an 8th grader who would thrive at Tampa Catholic? Encourage them to register for our Open House on November 6th! Families can choose from two identical sessions: 4:00 PM or 6:30 PM. Don’t miss this chance to explore campus and see why Tampa Catholic is the perfect place to grow, learn, and lead!

Questions? Contact Delaney Webb

Congratulations to our Crusader Golf teams on an incredible regular season! Both teams have shown tremendous growth, teamwork, and dedication from start to finish. The Girls finished with a record of 12–4, while the Boys posted an impressive 13–3–1 season.

Next up: a BIG Invitational Tournament on Monday and Tuesday—an ideal warm-up as both teams prepare for Districts on the same course. It’s the perfect opportunity to fine-tune their game, build confidence, and carry their momentum into the postseason. Go Crusaders!

Boys Basketball Tryouts



Boys basketball tryouts will begin on Monday, October 27. JV tryouts will start at 3:30 PM, followed by varsity tryouts at 4:30 PM. All players must be cleared through Athletic Clearance before participating. For any questions, please contact Don Dziagwa.

TC Crew Kicks Off the Season

The Tampa Catholic Crew Team is hitting the water this weekend for the Halloween Regatta at the Tampa Bypass Canal — and we’d love your support! Come cheer on our rowers as they compete in their first races of the season.

Race Schedule: Estimated 8 AM start, final race around 3 PM

(Stay tuned to @tchs_crew on Instagram for updates!)

A gentle reminder that school begins at 8:10. Students arriving after 8:10 must report to the office. A tardy will be excused if the student provides a doctor's note on office stationery when the student reports to school.

Absences must be reported to receptionist@tampacatholic.org or (813) 870-0860 ext. 500, by 8:00 AM. Illness and family emergencies are the only reasons for excused absences under usual circumstances. A note from the parents explaining the absence must be presented the day the student returns to school. If the student has a note from the doctor to excuse the absence it should be provided the day the student returns to school. 

Spooktacular Surprise:

Halloween Boo Bags Are Here!

Surprise your Student with a Halloween Boo Bag! 

Treat a student to a spooky surprise this Halloween! Similar to a Valentine’s delivery, you can purchase a Boo Bag that will be delivered right to a student's homeroom as a festive surprise on Halloween.

Each Boo Bag includes candy, a slap wrist bracelet, a Halloween tattoo, stickers, and a fun spider ring — all for just $5!

All proceeds benefit the Junior Class Council and help support their Prom planning efforts. Don’t miss out on this frightfully fun way to make your student’s day a little sweeter!

Celebrate Student Art at the annual Art Show!

Join us in showcasing the incredible creativity of our Tampa Catholic students at the Biannual Art Show, November 13–18. Everyone is welcome to visit and enjoy the amazing artwork on display.

More details will be shared soon, we hope to see you there!

The TC Spirit Shop is Open!

Show your Crusader pride by checking out the latest apparel and gear. 

Click the button below to start shopping and represent TC in style!

UPDATED! Please see the document below for the scheduled first-semester exam dates. Attendance at all semester exams is required, so we ask that you keep these dates in mind when making Christmas vacation plans.

PSAT Scores have arrived!



Students who participated in the in-school PSAT testing day on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, can access their scores in two ways:

1. College Board Account: Log in at collegeboard.org and select “PSAT/NMSQT Scores” from their dashboard. There, they’ll find detailed score reports, insights into their academic strengths, and helpful resources.
2. BigFuture School App: If a student provided a mobile number on test day, they’ll receive a text message with a link to download the BigFuture School app. Once downloaded, they can easily view their detailed scores, explore insights into their strengths, and connect their results to Khan Academy for free, personalized SAT practice.

*Students who will be taking the make-up PSAT on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, should refer to the chart above for score release dates.



If students have trouble accessing their scores,

they can reach out to their School Counselor.

Interested in Attending West Point?

Don’t miss this important virtual information briefing that will walk you through the admissions and nomination process for one of the most prestigious service academies in the country.



Two opportunities to attend:

• Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM (via Zoom)
• Thursday, November 6, 2025 – 7:00 PM (via Zoom)

Students in grades 9–11 and their parents are encouraged to attend.

For more details, please see the attached flyer.

Saint Leo University Fall Open House - October 25, 2025

Saint Leo University invites high school students and their families to a Fall Open House on Saturday, October 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Attendees of this event are eligible for a $250 Open House Microscholarship, available to students who enroll at Saint Leo for Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 (TC seniors).

Guests will have the opportunity to explore the campus, discover innovative academic programs, experience the welcoming campus community, and learn about the supportive resources that help students thrive at Saint Leo University.

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