October 10, 2025

Volleyball Senior Night



Congratulations to our varsity volleyball seniors who were celebrated at this week’s Senior Night! We’re so proud of Kate Martelli '26, Grace Tamura '26, Lily Miniet '26, London Castelli '26, and Milan Sayles '26 for their leadership, dedication, and impact on the program. 

Camp Street Lights

Camp Street Lights is an overnight, homelessness solidarity initiative. We will learn from local government leaders and nonprofit agencies on how they are creating support and solutions for homeless teenagers in Tampa. This event will be from 6 p.m. Nov. 21st-6 a.m. Nov 22nd at the Hillsborough County Children's Services offices located at 3191 Clay Mangum Ln., Tampa 33618. Participation will require non-perishable food donations and notarized, liability paperwork. The donations will restock shelves at Feeding Tampa Bay.

Please email Mrs. Masters ASAP for more information or to reserve your spot. 

Kairos 5 Retreat – December 4–7

Do you want to dive deeper into your faith and build community here at TC? Join us for Kairos 5, taking place December 4–7 at Dayspring Episcopal Retreat Center for our Junior and Senior students.

• Departure: Thursday, December 4, right after school
• Cost: $275
• Registration Deadline: Monday, October 20
• Mandatory Parent Meeting: Monday, October 20

Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to strengthen your faith and grow closer with your peers.

For questions, please contact Ryan Mulligan or stop by Room 114.

Hispanic Heritage Week Events

Next week we’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Week with fun and meaningful activities each day!

• Monday: Bilingual Mass at 7:30 a.m.
• Tuesday: Classroom activities — the Hispanic Honor Society will lead a campus-wide Scavenger Hunt!
• Wednesday: Salsa lessons in the Learning Lab featuring Salsa with Grace! Each Spanish class will participate during their period.
• Thursday: Classroom traditions and activities —
• Armstrong: Dominos
• Melendez: Karaoke
• Morgan: Crafts & Games

Tampa Catholic HOSA Hosts Annual Fall Blood Drive

The Tampa Catholic High School Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA) is proud to partner with OneBlood to host a life-saving blood drive on campus.

Date: Tuesday, October 21st 

Eligibility: All students aged 16 and older are encouraged to participate

Permission slips are required for all donors and will be available at the HOSA table during all lunch periods on October 16th, 17th, and 20th.



Every donation can help save up to three lives. Please consider donating.

For more information, please get in touch with Mr. da Silva.

Lost and Found

If you recognize any of the items in our Lost and Found, please stop by the Front Office to pick them up. Unclaimed items will be donated after Friday, October 18th.

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.

SAT Prep Class

Get ready for the SAT with our focused six-week SAT Prep Program, launching on Saturday, October 11.

Students will:

• Practice official-style SAT questions
• Learn effective test-taking strategies
• Track their progress
• Experience full-length practice exams

Spots are limited to maintain high-quality instruction and personalized support. Don’t miss out—secure your place today!

Please reach out to Math Department Chair,

Christine Girgus with questions.

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.

Save the Date: DiMaggio Golf Tournament

Friday, October 24, 2025 | TPC Tampa Bay

How can you support the tournament today?

Check out some of our raffle prizes here and

purchase a chance to win today!

We currently have a Crusader Pack (foursome) available at $1,600—don’t wait to claim your spot

• More information here
  

Questions? Contact Courtney Frisch

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