"Quo Vadis" is the Latin translation for "Where Are You Going?"

the question St. Peter asked Jesus in John 13:36

In This Issue - Volume 17, October 2026

Principal's Message

Inaugural Founders Gala Update

School News

• 8th Grade Admissions Visits
• Health Sciences Pathway Update
• Ready Set Next Pilot Program
• New Statue of St. Peter
• Lady Guardians Volleyball
• Board Retreat

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Principal's Message

Greetings!

When I think about the milestone of our fourth year as a school, I am filled with an incredible sense of gratitude and pride. For the first time, our school community includes students in all four grade levels, and our enrollment has grown to its largest size yet. But perhaps the best way to see what that growth truly means is through the photograph showing our student body gathered for Mass in each of our four years as a school (please click here to see a larger version of the photo).

Looking at the pictures of these four years together, I am reminded of just how far we have come - and how many people have helped make this journey possible. I see so much more than just an increase in numbers. I see students who have found a place where they belong. Students growing in their faith, discovering their God-given talents, developing skills for their futures, and becoming the leaders we hoped they would become when we first dreamed of St. Peter Catholic. Most importantly, we see our mission coming to life.

And your support is part of that picture. Every student represented in that photograph has benefited from the generosity of people who believed that St. Peter Catholic could make a difference.

Your support has helped us grow, expand our programs, and create opportunities that were not possible in our earliest years. Today, our students have more ways to develop talents, build friendships, and become leaders. New clubs and electives - including Performing Arts, Chess, Yearbook, Digital Photography, and Graphic Design - have joined Student Council and Campus Ministry, giving students even more ways to engage in the life of our school.

We have also taken an exciting step forward with the launch of our athletics program. Our Lady Guardians Volleyball team has already made history with the first athletic victories in St. Peter Catholic history. More importantly, we have watched students, families, faculty, and friends fill the stands to cheer on their classmates and build a true sense of Guardian pride. Seeing our students support one another has been one of the most exciting parts of this new chapter.

All of this momentum points to something bigger: St. Peter Catholic continues to grow into the school that was envisioned when we first opened our doors. We are developing young people who are growing in faith, discovering their God-given talents, preparing for careers, and learning what it means to be part of a community that believes in them.

None of this happens without you.

Your generosity has helped us build programs, provide opportunities, support our students, and create an environment where our young people can thrive. As we look toward the remainder of this school year—and especially toward the graduation of our first class of Founding Graduates—we invite you to continue being part of this remarkable journey.

Thank you for believing in St. Peter Catholic, for believing in our students, and for helping us Develop Their Skills. Live Their Faith.

With continued prayers and gratitude,  

St. Peter - pray for us!

Peace in Christ,

Marc Martinez, Ed.D.

Principal

Wednesday, October 28th

The Junior League of Houston

1811 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX 77027

6:00PM – 10:00PM

We are so blessed and thrilled by the incredible response to our Inaugural Founders Gala and are looking forward to what promises to be a truly special evening celebrating St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School and the bright future of our students.

We are excited to announce that we have another Honored Guest who has confirmed that they will be at our event - Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez - of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will be attending - in addition to our previously announced Honored Guests - Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria, and Rudy Tomjanovich - Houston Rockets Two-Time NBA Champion Head Coach - 1994 & 1995.

As many of you may have already heard, Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill to serve as the next Bishop of Joliet, Illinois. Bishop Cahill will be leaving the Diocese of Victoria in the weeks following our Founders Gala, and we feel especially blessed that he will be able to join us for this special evening before beginning his new ministry.

With the event quickly approaching, only a limited number of sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets remain, and we are nearing capacity for what we hope will be a sold-out celebration!

If you would like to join us or become a Gala sponsor, we encourage you to secure your sponsorship or tickets soon. To be recognized in the printed Gala program, sponsorships must be confirmed by Wednesday, October 21st.

Gala Questions

Please contact Advancement Director Tim Scalzitti if you have questions regarding the Gala, sponsorship opportunities, or purchasing tickets to attend.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the next generation of Houston's Catholic leaders.

We look forward to celebrating with you on October 28th.

8th Grade Admissions Visits

We’re excited to have kicked-off our third year of welcoming 8th grade students to St. Peter Catholic Career & Technical High School for campus visits!

We have already hosted the 8th Grade students from six of the Catholic Grade schools, and loved welcoming these future Guardians to campus and giving them a glimpse of the opportunities waiting for them at St. Peter Catholic.

The Admissions visits will continue through October and November. Last school year we had 15 total schools visit St. Peter Catholic. This year we will have 17 schools visit our campus, and our Admissions Team will make trips to three additional schools to make presentations.

Schools that have visited so far:

• St. Ambrose Catholic School
• St. Augustine Catholic School
• St. Christopher Catholic School
• St. Jerome Catholic School
• St. Joseph Regional Catholic School - Baytown
• St. Thomas More Catholic School

Upcoming Visits in October and November:

• Assumption Catholic School
• Christ The Redeemer Catholic School
• Corpus Christi Catholic School
• Holy Ghost Catholic School
• Nativity Academy
• Our Lady of Fatima - Galena Park
• Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Resurrection Catholic School
• St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton
• St. Francis deSales Catholic School
• St. Mary Catholic School - League City
• St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
• The Joy School

A special thank you to our Student Ambassadors, who do such a wonderful job leading our tours and sharing their St. Peter Catholic experience with our visitors. We are so grateful for the enthusiasm, Guardian pride, and hospitality they bring to every tour!

Health Sciences Pathway Update

Earlier this semester, we reached another exciting milestone for St. Peter Catholic as our first students in our Academic Career & Technical Pathway for Health Sciences began their in-person skilled training coursework at the Coleman Campus of Houston City College in the Texas Medical Center.

Through their dual credit courses, our students are gaining valuable hands-on experience while working toward a Level 1 certification—earning college credit and building skills that will prepare them for future careers in the health sciences.

As the first students to take this pathway, they are truly pioneering the way for future St. Peter Catholic students who dream of becoming the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Ready, Set, Next Pilot Program with Greater Houston Partnership

Since St. Peter Catholic opened it's doors, our school has had a great relationship with the Greater Houston Partnership, so we are very excited that St. Peter Catholic is a Founding Pilot Partner with the Greater Houston Partnership for "Ready Set Next" a first-of-its-kind AI-powered career navigation platform.

This pilot program with our student involvement kicks off in October for the 11th and 12th Grade students. There are more details in the section below about our role as a school in this important pilot program and what it means for our students and our school.

Built for Houston by the Greater Houston Partnership and powered by Pathful, Ready Set Next is designed to make it easier to discover opportunities, navigate career pathways and confidently take the next step. 

As a Founding Pilot Partner, we're helping build the future of career navigation in Houston. Over the next few weeks, 30 of our students will get early access to the platform, where they will explore careers, education pathways, work-based learning opportunities, and receive AI-powered career guidance. Providing feedback that will help shape and improve the platform before it launches.

This partnership offers an incredible opportunity to help build a solution that addresses the real needs of the greater Houston regions for students, individuals, and the communities it serves. Together, we're helping create a more connected future where more people can confidently discover what's next. 

We're proud to be among the first organizations to pilot a platform that expands access to opportunity and strengthens the connections between education, employers, and community organizations. 

We look forward to sharing more as the pilot progresses and celebrating what's next together. To learn more about "Ready Set Next", visit readysetnext.com.

New St. Peter Statue

Through the efforts of our Catholic Identity Committee of the Board of Trustees, we have been blessed with a beautiful statue of St. Peter for the inside of our school building.

The committee worked with a generous donor to secure the statue, which arrived on campus last week and is now proudly displayed in the alcove of the main stairwell.

We believe this will be the permanent home for our new statue of St. Peter, providing a meaningful reminder of our Catholic identity and the patron saint who holds such a special place in the life and mission of our school.

In the near future, we will be acquiring a more fitting podium for the statue, along with a plaque recognizing and expressing our gratitude to the generous donor who made this gift possible.

Lady Guardians Volleyball Team Success

This year marks an exciting new chapter for athletics at St. Peter Catholic. Now that we have students in grades 9–12, our students are able to compete as members of an athletic league, giving them the opportunity to represent St. Peter as the Guardians in Girls Volleyball, Boys Basketball, and Boys Soccer.

Our Lady Guardians volleyball team has already made history this season. The team has been highly competitive and has earned multiple match victories—the first wins in the history of our new athletics program! These early successes are exciting milestones for our students and our school community, and they are helping pave the way for even greater success in the years ahead.

Just as exciting has been the school spirit surrounding the team. Coach Fran Rice shared:

We are proud of all of our student-athletes who are helping build something new at St. Peter. As our athletics program continues to grow alongside our school, we look forward to many more seasons of competition, teamwork, school spirit, and Guardian pride!

Annual Board of Trustees Retreat

In late August, our St. Peter Catholic Board of Trustees gathered at the University of St. Thomas for our annual Board Retreat.

It was a meaningful and productive day of reflection, planning, and collaboration as our Board and school leadership continue working together to prepare for continued growth and an exciting year ahead.

A special thank you to each of our Board members for your time, leadership, active participation, and commitment to the mission and future of St. Peter Catholic.

Your partnership is instrumental as we prepare for a successful school year—and our Inaugural Founders Gala!

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