Gather & Grow Campaign Update

Thanks to our generous community, we’ve raised $366,403 toward our $1.5 million goal. As construction gets underway, you’ll start to see exciting changes taking shape on campus, and we’re eager to share these milestones with you. If you haven’t contributed yet, we ask that you consider a stretch gift, in place of the Annual Fund, to help us reach our goal and bring this transformation to life.

To reach our goal, we estimate that an average contribution of $3,800 per family will be needed. We understand that some families may be able to give more and others less, and we are grateful for any amount you can contribute. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to realizing our shared vision. Thank you for being a vital part of this important effort!

Community Support

• 14% of school families have given
• 92% of School Advisory Council members are supporting
• 61% of faculty and staff have participated
• 100% of the Executive Leadership Team is all in

Thank you to Our Donors

We are truly grateful for your support of the Gather and Grow Open Space Campaign. Your generosity is turning our vision into reality, creating spaces for students to learn, play, and grow together.

Benefactors Circle

$50,000 to $74,999

The Lemming Family

Patrons Circle

$25,000 to $49,999

An and Mandy Hoang

Ben and Haley Montgomery

Matt and Katie Soulier

Leaders Circle

$10,000 to $24,999

Patrick and Dora Hedrick

Blake and Morgan Hotzel

Adam and Ashley Konikowski

Robert and Desirae Regueiro

Red & White Circle

$5,000 to $9,999

Chris and Sarah Burke

Michael and Laura Czapski

Andrew and Hillary Ellender

Ricky and Stacy Krostag

Merc Medical/Billnoske Family

Tony and Beth Sartori

Friends of St. Cecilia

Wade and Betsy Sherman

Peter and Lindsay Willrich

Friends of St. Cecilia

Community Contributors

$2,500 to $4,999

Scot and Kristen Baker

Chris and Bri Bitsis

Clint and Erin Cobb

Bill and Meredith Coursey

Christian and Katherine Davidson

Stephen and Michelle Fraga

Carlos and Jennifer Gonzalez

Robert and Stacy Grazak

Shannon and Alexandra Holzer

Zachry and Laura Kezar

Paul and Anabel King

Friends of St. Cecilia

John and Lauren Lister

Aaron and Stefanie Lyons

Marshall and Santana McMurrey

John and Lisa Metzger

Friends of St. Cecilia

Thomas and Jenny Palermo

Jose Saucedo and Maria Reyes

Joseph and Courtney Scioli

Jason Koy and Gabrielle Sitomer

Chad and Elizabeth Stabiler

Tim and Melody Tarrillion

The Waters Family

Friends of St. Cecilia

Curtis and Mary Yokubaitis

Please contact Lindsay Willrich with any questions you have regarding the campaign.

Thank you in advance for your dedicated commitment to making a difference for our students and our community.  

Free Dress Reminder

Reminder: Those who attended Mass in dress uniform last weekend and submitted the required form are eligible for free dress on Monday, February 3rd.

Smart Families

St. Cecilia Catholic School is proud to be a Smart Families School. We are dedicated to helping our community prioritize family and delay smartphones.  

Smart Families' mission is to empower families to build communities that engage with technology in a healthy, intentional way that respects our innate human dignity.  



Join over 1,000 Families who have taken the Smart Pledge!

As a Smart Families school, we are committed to educating, empowering, and encouraging parents to make a decision for their children that aligns with their values!

Click here to view upcoming events!

Be Not Afraid Newsletter

Be Not Afraid is a monthly spiritual resource that aligns with Catholic values and upholds our God-given dignity. 

Click here for the BeNot Afraid Newsletter!

Click here to view the January BeSmart newsletter!

Hidden Dangers: Online Talk

Are you concerned about internet safety and how to protect your kids? 

Please join us Smart Families online talk, Hidden Dangers: Protecting your Kids from Online Grooming, A Parent's Guide to Prevention and Protection, on February 3rd at 9:00AM and again at 7:00PM. 

This session will feature Dawn Gibler from Elijah Rising, a Houston-based organization dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking. Dawn will provide valuable insights on online risks and practical strategies for protecting children from online grooming. 

RSVP to receive the link to join us at www.Smart-Families.org/events 

Family Learning

NWEA MAP Growth Assessment 

As previously communicated, we administered the NWEA MAP Growth assessment during the month of January to your child (Kinder through 8th grade) to measure growth. You will be receiving the Family Growth Report for your child on Monday, February 10th. Be sure to check your child’s backpack for this valuable report; if you would like more information, click here for the Family Guide to the NWEA MAP Growth Assessments.  

Re-enrollment for 2025- 2026

Our re-enrollment process for currently enrolled students who will be returning to St. Cecilia Catholic School for the 2025- 2026 school year will begin on Friday, February 7th, and conclude on Monday, February 17th at 3:00PM. There is nothing you need to do at this time. Families will receive a separate email for the re-enrollment process on Friday, February 7th. The email you receive on February 7th will also include the 2025-2026 school calendar and tuition information. If you have any questions about the re-enrollment process or would like to discuss your child’s enrollment at St. Cecilia, please feel free to reach out to Tori Hicks.

STH Pathways to Independent Learning

Pathways to Independent Learning is a St. Thomas High School program for girls and boys to nurture independent learners who go to school each day with a positive attitude and intellectual curiosity, motivated to succeed. If you are interested in developing skill sets in self-advocacy, effective communication, executive functioning and critical thinking, click here to learn more.

Click here to register!

Archdiocese Science Fair

Congratulations to our middle school students who represented us at the Archdiocese Science Fair held on Friday, January 24!!

6^th grade, Life Science category

Dylan Amaya and Matthew Padilla TIED for 3^rd Place.

Dylan Amaya

Project Title: Which is the best type of soil to use while growing plants?

Matthew Padilla

Project Title: Acidic drinks vs. your teeth

8^th grade, Physical Science category

Graeme Dillingham placed 3^rd.

Project Title: Project Altitude

2025 Book Fair

We are excited to announce our 2025 Scholastic Book Fair!

When: Friday, February 21st- Friday, February 28th

Where: Learning Commons

Over the next few weeks, additional information about this year's Book Fair will be communicated. Here are a few highlights:

Book Fair Scholastic eWallet and Payment Information

eWallet is a safe and convenient digital payment option for students to shop the Fair cash-free. Credit cards are also accepted in person at the Book Fair, but we cannot take cash at Book Fair. Please note – it is important that students have printouts of the eWallet information parents set up and send it to school with students. Parents can set up their eWallet here starting this Friday, January 31st. You can also purchase books online through this link and the proceeds go to the Saint Cecilia Book Fair total!

• We will be open for intermission during the 8th grade play on Friday, 2/21 and Saturday 2/22. Join us for an amazing production of Willy Wonka and then take a shopping break!

• Once the class visit schedule has been finalized, we will provide a link in the Insider so that parents can see when they’re child’s class comes to Book Fair. This information will also be included in grade level newsletters.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone there! 

"We are the music-makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams,"

-Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Yearbook Photos Needed

The yearbook is in need of pictures from the following events. Please email photos to Kimberly Lowrey.

• First day of school
• Grandparents Day
• Homecoming
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Football
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Cheer
• Any grade level pictures (please specify the grade level/homeroom teacher)

Steps for Students

Steps for Students 20^th Anniversary

We’re just one week away from the 20th annual Steps for Students 5K on Saturday, February 8, 2025 and the registration deadline is fast approaching! It’s time to lace up your sneakers and squeeze in those final training sessions. Don’t worry if you haven’t trained- you can still join us by walking or registering to “Hit Snooze” to support our school.

Your registration supports St. Cecilia Catholic School, with a portion of the fees benefiting various campus programs. The race starts at 8:30AM at downtown Houston’s Co-Cathedral of the Sacred. Stop by the St. Cecilia Catholic School tent in the Catholic School Village starting at 7:00AM to enjoy a snack before the run.

Individual packet pick-up will be available on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 12:00PM to 3:00PM, and during the final pick- up window on Thursday and Friday, February 6- 7, 2025, from 12:00PM to 7:00PM in Room 106 at the Chancery at St. Dominic Center, Morkovsky Hall, located at 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.

Help make this the largest event in our archdiocese by inviting friends and family to join in the fun!

Click here to view the Steps for Students Schedule

Register today!

After School Enrichment Opportunities

We are updating the school website with After School Enrichment Opportunities for the second semester. They include:

• Abrakadoodle Art
• Chess
• Martial Arts
• MoveNation Dance
• Robotics
• Crayola Imagine Arts



Please click here for all of the information for registration for the after school opportunities. 

2025 Cheerleading Tryouts

Calling all students who would like to be a part of the 2025-2026 Cheerleading Team! Tryouts will be on Friday, March 28th in the gym. Please view this flyer for mandatory parent meeting and clinic dates the week of tryouts. Please register below if you are interested.

Registration closes Friday, March 7th!

Click here to register!

Spring Sports Sign Up

It is time to sign up for middle school spring sports. If your child is interested in a sport this spring, please fill out the sport specific linked forms to join. A Pre-Participation form and physical must be filled out before they can begin any practices. Click below to register!

• Softball: 6th-8th grade only
• Baseball: 6th-8th grade only
• Track and Field: 3rd-8th grade
• Tennis: 6th-8th grade
• Golf: 6th-8th grade

Junior Sports Spring Registration is Open!

Calling all PK3- 5th grade students! Spring parish T-ball/ Baseball/ Softball registration is now open. Registration will remain open until February 12th. We look forward to a wonderful spring season and hope to see you there!  

Click here to register!

Sign- Up Parties

Daddy Daughter Dance

Who: Dads and daughters in 1^st- 5^th grade

Date: February 1, 2025

Time: 6:30PM- 8:30PM

Location: St. Cecilia Community Center

Hosted by: Lissette Barba, Caroline Christian, Morgan D'Aquin, Melissa Darvishi, Kelly Day, Vita Dougherty, Rachel Esslinger, America Gussett, Ashley Hartmann, Stephanie Hively, Kathryn Hoffman, Morgan Hotzel, Katie Johnson, Orisa Velasquez Leiker, Lauren Lister, Stefanie McGinnis, Stefanie Lyons, Lisa Metzger, Monica Nugent, Michele Podsim, Stephanie Reyes, Sarah VandenBout, Joselyne Washington, & Danielle Winkler

Available Spots: Unlimited spots

Cost: $75 for one daughter & Dad, $125 for two daughters & Dad, $165 for three daughters & Dad, $40 for each daughter

Dads never go out of style! So Daughters, get bejeweled and make the whole room shimmer at the St Cecilia Daddy Daughter Dance! The party will include DJ entertainment, dancing, a photo booth, desserts, and refreshments. This sign-up party is open to all 1st through 5th grade girls. We are in our Daddy Daughter Era! Are you ready for it?

Click here to sign up!

Bubbly Good Times for PK3 and PK4, by the Texas Bubblers!

Who: PK3 *Now also open to PK4*

Date: Friday, February 7th, 2025

Time: 3:30PM- 5:00PM

Location: Preschool Playground

Hosted by: Carter Clements, Maria Esbona, Ingrid Kubove, Renee Love, Laura McConn, and Ana Vu

Spots Remaining: 17 spots

Cost: $45 per student

Let's capture moments one bubble at a time, as our PK3 students dance through the bubble show by Texas Bubblers! We're bringing the show to the school, for a convenient and fun time. Your little one will surely bubble over the joy! We will have a goodie bag with snacks and a souvenir for each of our bubbly students. See you at the playground!

Click here to sign up!

Piano Lessons

St. Cecilia Catholic Church’s Principal Organist, Borja Flores, teaches piano lessons for students on our campus. Borja has been the Principal Organist at St. Cecilia since November 2021. Originally from Valencia, Spain, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music- Piano Performance Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Sacred Music from the University of Saint Thomas.

For more information, including hours and rates, please email Borja at borja@borjapianostudio.com