Wednesday Herald

February 25, 2026

• All students may begin wearing shorts, and girls do not need to wear leggings beginning March 1; however, please be mindful of the temperature, as we will continue to go outside for recess!

God Bless,

Corey Stoops

Recognizing Our Amazing Teachers!

Everyone knows that Guardian Angels boasts some of the most amazing teachers and staff members! Each week, we want to recognize two of them and shower them with love and appreciation. This week we celebrate our 1st Grade Teacher, Kayla Hartzler, and our Director of Gifted and Enrichment Services, Donna Hacker.

Kayla is a cherished 1st-grade teacher who supports our youngest students in school. She is compassionate and calm, always assisting them in navigating challenging lessons or exploring their emotions. Her kindness and patience make her well-loved by the students. Thank you for nurturing our students!

Donna is truly exceptional, always ready to lend a hand and embodying the spirit of a true team player. Our students admire her for teaching one of their favorite specials, HALO Bell, where they explore robots, coding, and critical thinking. We are incredibly grateful for Donna's unwavering dedication to enhancing our students' experiences and her commitment to making a positive impact whenever needed.

Please join us in recognizing and celebrating these two outstanding GA staff members. You can leave a kind note here. Notes, cards, emails, flowers, gift cards, etc. are always appreciated!

Spelling Bee

Fifth grader, Will Hannahan, was our school competition spelling bee winner in January! Following this, he took an online assessment to determine if he qualified for the regional competition. Excitingly, Will qualified for the next round! This is quite the accomplishment. He will compete against other students throughout the Cincinnati area on March 7. Please join me in congratulating him and wishing him well!

Greg the Guardian: New School Mascot

Our new mascot was introduced to the school at our pep rally on Friday! Welcome, Greg the Guardian! This process started last year by students submitting their proposals for what the new mascot would look like during their art classes. Many of the concepts were then presented to an outside company who took the ideas and turned them into our final product of Greg the Guardian! Thank you to all the students who helped design, to Brian Kathmann who helped lead this charge, and to the Athletic Boosters for providing financial support of the project. 

2026-2027 School Calendar

Our 2026-2027 school calendar has been formally approved and can be found through this link.

Extended Care Pickup Fish Fry Fridays

Due to the traffic for our Fish Fry on Fridays throughout Lent, the extended care pickup process will change. On Fridays during Lent, parents will need to park in the lower lot. Weather permitting, students will be outside until 4 pm. After 4 pm, preschool and Pre-K parents can pick up their children in the Old Gym by ringing the doorbell outside the doors closest to Beechmont. K-8 students can be picked up by ringing the doorbell at Bishop Rehring Hall.

Valentine Delivery to Local Nursing Homes

The Valentine delivery to local nursing homes was a huge success!! We had over 500 LED roses sponsored that 35 students and several parent chaperones delivered to local nursing homes. Residents were so happy to receive a rose along with a card from a GA student, and even happier to receive them directly from a student who engaged with them. It was a meaningful, heart-warming experience for all involved. Thank you to everyone who sponsored this class of 2027 fundraiser.

Graduation Date

Our 8th graders will graduate from Guardian Angels School on Wednesday, May 20th. Our awards brunch for the graduates and their parents will take place at 9:00 in the Undercroft. Later that evening, we will host our Graduation Mass beginning at 6:30 in the church. 

2026-2027 Scholarship Applications Due February 28th

Catholic Education Foundation

The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is offering tuition assistance scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year for Preschool-8th grade students. Any family not scheduled to receive the full EdChoice scholarship amount for next school year should apply for assistance through this portal. This is the same portal that Guardian Angels also uses to determine award amount using our school/parish funds. Many families did not receive the full EdChoice scholarship amount due to family income being too high, already being on the Jon Peterson Scholarship, or another reason. The CEF, along with GA funds, can be used to assist these families. 

To apply, families will need to fully complete a FACTS Grant and Aid application by inputting financial information (income, assets, and household income). FACTS then uses an internally built calculation to determine financial need based on the family's ability to pay. FACTS applications may be completed now and are due February 28th. For more information, click here.

EdChoice

We are now accepting EdChoice documents for the 2026-2027 school year for families of current students seeking renewal and initial requests for new students. Families will need to submit the following documentation to edchoice@gaschool.org.

1. EdChoice 2026-2027 Renewal Form for any child currently receiving the EdChoice Scholarship.
2. EdChoice 2026-2027 Request Form for any child not currently receiving the EdChoice Scholarship (new/initial application).
3. Current utility bill (dated February 2026) showing a matching service and mailing address.

Please note that any signatures on your application must be a physical signature, not an electronic one, as per the state’s guidelines. Any applications with electronic signatures will not be accepted and will need to be resubmitted.

If you are renewing a scholarship from a previous year, do not fill out an Income Verification Form, unless you experienced a loss/reduction in income throughout the fiscal year. This will help maximize your scholarship amount.

All scholarship applications are due February 28th. 

Stage crew is needed for the 2026 Spring Musical!

Students in grades 4-8 are needed behind-the-scenes for Mary Poppins Jr. Our first stage crew meeting will be Tuesday, March 3, from 3-4 in the Music Room. Students participating must be available to attend both performances of the show the evenings of Thursday, March 26, & Friday, March 27. Applications are available from Mrs. Leach or at www.gamusicboosters.org. Questions? Email Holly Leach at hleach@gaschool.org.

RSVP for Grandparents Day!

Grandparents Day is scheduled for March 24th and March 26th. In order to accommodate all our students and their special guests, we have divided students by last name. Celebration will take place from 9:30-11 a.m., including Mass and an activity in the Undercroft to follow. Students with a last name beginning with the letters A-M will celebrate on March 24th, and students with a last name beginning with N-Z will celebrate on March 26th.

Grandparents with grandchild who fall under both celebration dates should register for one Mass.

To register, please click here.

Halo Hustle Volunteers Needed

Opportunity to Support Heart Health and McNicholas High School



Jonah Dorich, GA class of 2025, is McNicholas High School’s nominee for the American Heart Association’s 2026 Teen of Impact campaign! He and his team, which includes his brother, Elijah Dorich in 5th grade at GA are in a friendly competition to raise the most funds locally. Their goal is to raise $13,000. 100% of the funds go directly to support AHA’s life-saving research, education, and advocacy programs.

You can learn why Jonah and Elijah are working to raise money for the AHA’s Teen Impact Campaign as well as donate by clicking here. Thank you for your support.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship Essay Contest

Our Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council of the Knights of Columbus is once again offering two $500 scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year to any IHM or Guardian Angels student currently in grades 3 through 7. The scholarships are based on an essay contest with the prompt "Out of the 267 popes that have led the Catholic Church, who are your three favorite popes and why?". The application deadline is March 21st. Click here for more details.

Library Volunteers Needed

Mrs. Leach needs volunteers several times during the week to check in and shelve books in our school library. Sign up to help here.

After School Art Enrichment Classes

Great News for Anyone Who Pays Ohio Income Tax and Supports Guardian Angels

We have many students at Guardian Angels who benefit from scholarships provided by the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF). Ohio taxpayers who donate to the CEF may be able to claim a dollar-for-dollar, non-refundable tax credit on their state income tax return, up to $750 per donor. For more information, click here.

We hope you consider a donation before the end of the year and choose "Guardian Angels School (Cincinnati)(C00160)" from the drop-down when prompted.

Parishioner and tax expert, Brien Dulle, is donating. Here's what he had to say. "Supporting the CEF is a no-brainer for me for two reasons. As a graduate of GA that is also sending my daughters to the school, I want to invest in the education that our children receive. Secondly, there's no extra money out of pocket since I can claim a dollar-for-dollar Ohio tax credit."

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are always in need of helpful hands to keep an eye on our students in grades K-8 during lunch. Please consider sharing a small part of your day to assist. All volunteers must be SafeParish trained. If you are interested, please sign up!

8th Grade Sweatpants Fundraiser

Support the 8th Grade Class of 2026 and order your sweatpants! Click here to order.

Mother-Son Event at Urban Air

Purchase tickets here!

Gold Star + Tom & Chee Fundraiser

Do you have any GA uniform items you are looking to rehome?

PTA will be collecting any school uniform shirts, fleece, sweatshirts, skirts, jumpers and spirit wear that are in good condition.

We are NOT accepting pants or shorts.

Donations can be dropped off in the collection box in the Gathering Space February 6th-8th. 

Make sure the items are clean and usable before donating. No ripped or stained items please. 

The PTA Closet will be open for shopping on Feb 27th during the Fish Fry.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Becky at becky.tiefenbach@gmail.com

Partner with the PTA

Calling all local businesses and organizations! The GA Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is looking for community partners to help us create meaningful opportunities for our students and families. Consider partnering with the PTA as a sponsor or hosting a giveback! 

Giveback: a pre-defined event set by the PTA and your company where we market your company to our community of families and encourage attendance and a portion of proceeds from sales at the company are given back to the PTA.

• Examples: Restaurant night where a % of sales supports the PTA, retail shop donating a portion of weekend sales, service-based business offering a special PTA promotion.

Sponsorship: a strategic partnership with the PTA where a company provides financial support in exchange for visibility and brand promotion at highly attended PTA events!

• Benefits may include: your company logo placement on event signage and flyers; recognition in school newsletters and social media; direct connection with hundreds of local families.

How to Learn More/Express Interest:

1. Fill out this survey (https://forms.gle/M3eTtvB6uRPmdX2a7) if you think your company would be interested in a potential partnership with GA!
2. Questions?: Contact Emily Keller (eegreenwood@icloud.com) 

We look forward to all we can accomplish together to support our wonderful teachers and the students at Guardian Angels!

Track & Field Registration is Open!

Registration (https://gaboosters.net) is now open for the 2026 Guardian Angels Track & Field season! Open to boys and girls in grades K–8, the season runs March 9th through May 16th with age-based teams, 1–2 practices per week at Nagel Middle School, and seven meets. Athletes of all experience levels and multi-sport players are welcome!

Practices start the week of March 9th and are held at Nagel Middle School.

Practice Schedules are as follows:

• K-2nd: Wednesday’s from 5:30 -6:45
• 3-4th Boys and Girls: Wed & Thurs 5:30 - 6:45
• 5-6th Boys and Girls: Mon & Thursday 6:30-7:45
• 7-8th Boys & Girls Mon & Thurs 5:30 - 6:45

See the 2026 Complete Meet Schedule here.

For questions, contact Jake Andreadis at jakeandreadis@yahoo.com.

Annual GA Dodgeball Competition

Come join us for an exciting evening of spirited competition at GA’s annual Dodgeball Competition. Hang out with friends and meet new ones! 

Date: February 28th, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm in the PC gym (play begins at 7:00 pm)

SPECTATORS ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED! Music, food, beverages and lots of fun are all included. Help support the Athletic Boosters!!!

Prices: $30 to watch

Click here to register

Please contact Jeremiah Badell or Chad Linz with questions.

2026 Angel Outing

What: The 2025 Angel Outing

When: Friday May 15^th, 2026

            11:15 am Raffle Drawing

            12:00 pm Shotgun Start

Where: California Golf Course

Priority Registration will be open March 2^nd @ 9:00am. You will be required to purchase a sponsorship level for priority registration. Sponsorship information can be found here: 2026 Angel Outing Sponsorship Information

General Registration will be open March 23^rd @ 9:00am.

As a gentle reminder, this event oversold last year so if you wish to play, please mark these dates down.

Lastly, for those not looking to golf but wanting to spend some time getting fresh air, having fun and supporting the event, we are always in need of volunteers to help make the event run smoothly.

Please reach out to Jimmy Ionna (ionnaj@yahoo.com) for sponsorship and volunteer information. 

Red & White Passes

Red & White Passes are now available for purchase on the Athletic Boosters website. A Red & White Pass provides admission to all GA home sporting events for the 2025-2026 school year. Cost is $75 for a family pass and $40 for a grandparent pass. Please click here to purchase your pass.

Lent At Home

Lent is a time of renewal, taking a step away from distractions and focusing on our faith. This is a great time to show our children how prayer, the sacraments, charity, and service reveal God at work in our lives. Click here for resources to help our children grow in their faith this Lenten season

Save the Date: Vacation Bible School June 22nd-25th

Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

To register, click here.

4th Annual Day of Service is March 21st

We Want to Hear From You!

Our parish family is growing, and your voice is important! Take a moment to fill out this short, anonymous survey. Responses are due by March 22.

Save the Date: St. Gregory the Great Mass and Reception

Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship

Middle School Youth Ministry — You're Invited!

All students in grades 6–8 are invited to join us for our weekly Middle School Youth Ministry program!

When: Every Sunday

Time: 3:00–5:00 PM

Where: Youth Room on IHM's campus

Each week is packed with fun, faith, games, and community as we grow together in our relationship with Christ. Come hang out, bring a friend, and be part of something great!

Got questions? Contact alexb@sggparish.org for more info.



We can’t wait to see you there! 

Register for Youth Group!

Coffee Connect Bible Study

Greeters and Gift Bearers Needed

Greeters and gift bearers are needed for all 3 weekend Masses. Please consider helping out in these important ministries! This helps the ushers prepare for Mass and not have to scramble to find gift bearers at the last minute. To sign up, click here. 

Fathers Team

Every Friday, GA Fathers meet at 6:05 am to discuss various topics of interest and importance to our roles as dads, husbands, and “brothers”. Each week is a different topic, with outside speakers occasionally. All GA fathers are invited to join in person in Room B (downstairs) or via Zoom. Contact us at GAfathersteam@gmail.com for the Zoom link and for any other info on the group.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Xavier Women's Basketball

On Sunday, March 1 at 1 PM, Xavier Women’s Basketball will take on Creighton in the final regular-season home game of the year.

Because of your support this season, we are excited to offer FREE tickets for youth, plus complimentary tickets for their family and friends to join the fun!

It’s a great opportunity for students to return with their families, experience the energy of Big East basketball, and cheer on the Musketeers together.

Please feel free to pass this information along to parents, teachers, and administrators who may be interested. We would love to welcome members of your school's community back to Cintas Center for an exciting Sunday afternoon!

Make plans to pack the stands, support the Musketeers and enjoy a fun day at Cintas Center!



Get your tickets here!

School Masses

You can find a full schedule of school Masses on the calendar in Rediker. We will be livestreaming all of the All-School Masses through GA’s YouTube channel. 

Cookie Ministry

Guardian Angels School Cookie Ministry teams up with the Parish Peanut Butter group to feed families in need. The Peanut Butter group makes 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. GA students donate cookies. St. Francis Seraph Church in Over-the-Rhine gives the food to families in need. 

Students are asked to bring in two dozen cookies, brownies, or rice krispie bars on their classroom's designated day. Treats need to be bagged, with two treats per bag. Donations of juice boxes and prepackaged snacks are also needed. All 4th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, March 2nd. A complete schedule for the school year is attached.

Attendance Line

If your child will be absent or late to school, please call the main school office by 8:00 a.m. each morning. All parents needing to report their child absent or late to school should call using the main school phone number (513) 624-3141.

Box Tops For Education

The Guardian Angels PTA collects Box Tops and uses the funds earned to purchase indoor recess games and outdoor recess equipment. Box Tops is now on a digital platform. To participate, you’ll need to download the Box Tops App and scan your grocery receipt within 14 days of purchase. You’ll find more information here.

Kroger Community Rewards

Have you signed up for Kroger Community Rewards and designated GA as your beneficiary? The more families who register, the more money our school receives through the program. Kroger Community Rewards offers a great way for you to support our school's technology fund and you don't have to spend a penny. You can search for GA or use our NPO number, 80200. The amount Guardian Angels receives depends on the points our supporters rack up while grocery shopping.

Bulletin Advertising Available

Our bulletin publisher is looking for new advertisers and sponsors. Thanks to our sponsors, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to our parish. Please consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation make the bulletin successful, and you attract customers! If interested, please contact Diocesan at Diocesan.com/Business or call 1-800-282-5106.

Advertisements and sponsorships can be purchased for a business, family, charity, in Honor or in Memory of a Loved One, or to support the church or a community service organization, such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters. We appreciate your support.

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