Honoring Kelly Bojan

This week, we said goodbye to Kelly Bojan, a beloved member of St. Barnabas School and Parish and mother to Chloe (‘26). Kelly was a radiant light to all who knew her. She lived a life of true courage and authenticity, dedicated to caring for others and loving Chloe. 

We live by our Root Belief, We belong to each other, and in this time of grief, we encourage you all to come to gather and honor the extraordinary life of Kelly. Please join us in the gym tonight for a 6pm volleyball game to honor Kelly’s life. Kelly loved to cheer on the St. Barnabas Buckeyes - always offering positive words of encouragement and cheering for every athlete. She lived her life with joy, and tonight, let's honor her spirit as we come together in a way Kelly would have loved - together, as Buckeyes. View the game details.


Kelly lived a 15-year battle with breast cancer and was a passionate believer in supporting those with cancer. If you would like to purchase a yard sign in memory of Kelly to display for the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk, please complete the order form and send $25 cash or check to the office c/o Kristin Hilburger or Venmo @Kristin-Hilburger (7499). All proceeds go to Chloe and the Bojan Family. Limited quantities available, order a yard sign.

First Communion Tomorrow

Tomorrow morning, many of our 2nd-grade students will make their Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Please join us in praying for the students and their families on this momentous occasion. We invite our school community to share in this special Mass. The liturgy begins at 10am, and open seating is available behind our communicants and their parents/guardians.

Parish Mass, 10am Sunday

This Sunday, our 8th-grade students are invited to the altar during the 10am Mass to receive a blessing and commemorative Class of 2026 ribbon. We also invite our 2nd-grade students to wear their communion attire and celebrate their first Sunday Mass as new communicants. We encourage you all to join us for this parish-wide celebration of our 2nd and 8th-grade students.

ASE Begins Next Week

After School Enrichment May “Mini” Sessions classes begin next week. A few spots still remain in some Tuesday classes - Calming Creations Club: Grades 3 - 8, Chess Club: Gr. 1 - 8, Yoga: Gr. PK - 8. Register for ASE. 

Staff Appreciation Week

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week begins on Monday - many thanks to the room parents, FSA, and school parents who have already done much to prepare for the week. If you still wish to drop off a gift card, please do so by the end of the school day. Be sure to thank our teachers and staff if you see them next week!

May Crowning

Next Friday, May 8, we will gather for our annual May Crowning. This is an incredibly meaningful and reverent day, and we invite each of you to join us. The procession (weather permitting) from the school’s Main Entry to Church includes all Kindergarten - Grade 8 students. Parents, guardians, extended family, and friends are welcome to line the sidewalk surrounding the school grounds beginning at 1:30pm to view the student procession, before proceeding into the Church for the 1:45pm Prayer Service. 

Students in Grades 2 and 8 should dress in their May Crowning attire (details here). 

We ask all other students to dress in their full school uniforms, no gym uniforms or spirit wear next Friday.

Preschool Families - We invite you to share this day with the “big school”, and also remember to save the date for the Preschool’s very own May Crowning on Thursday, May 21.

Soccer Pack the Park

All school families are invited to a fun evening of Buckeye soccer at St. Rita High School next Friday, May 8. The event commemorates our 8th-grade athletes in one of their final soccer matches, and also unites our entire soccer community with games across all grade levels! Games begin at 6pm. Concessions will be open, and spirit wear is encouraged. Learn more.

Talent Show

Our annual Talent Show, hosted by The Student Council, is on Friday, May 15. Students in Grades K - 8 (individual or group acts) are eligible to participate. All students interested in participating must pre-register by Friday, May 8, and attend a mandatory run-through on Tuesday, May 12, from 3pm - 4pm. Full details can be found here.

Journey Book Talk

Parents, we encourage you to join the virtual book talk with Lisa Miller, PhD, Author of The Awakened Brain, on Thursday, May 7, at 7pm. This is the inaugural event of the newly formed Journey Youth Ministry group. Learn more.

June Summer Camp

Registration is still open for our June Summer Camps, hosted by St. Barnabas teachers and open to students in rising grades PK - 8. Camps will be held the weeks of June 8 and June 15, and are the perfect way to ease into summer. Register online.

School Board Open Forum

The School Advisory Board will hold its spring Open Forum meeting on Monday, May 11, at 7pm.  If you would like to address the School Advisory Board during the Open Forum, please complete the interest form no later than Monday, May 11, at 12pm. Open Forum Interest Form.

Join the School Board

We are seeking new Board members to serve a 3-year term, running from June 2026 through June 2029. Members are expected to attend monthly meetings, organize and facilitate functions and events, and actively serve and participate on committees. Board members collaborate and support ongoing school initiatives, recommend and review policies, review and advise on the annual school budget, and represent all members of the St. Barnabas school community. The application deadline is May 8. Learn more

We have lots to be thankful for this time of year! St. Barnabas School is a vibrant and active place because of the dedication and care of our parents - we simply could not do it without you!

Pack the Theater and Field - Thank you to all those in our community and extended family who came out to cheer on our 8th graders at their final stage performance and one of the final flag football games. We appreciate your enthusiasm, as it greatly lifts the spirits of our performers and athletes!

Athletes Mass - Thank you to the families that came to the Athletes Mass last Sunday. As a Catholic school, our faith is foundational to all we do, including sports, and it was a beautiful faith celebration of the athletic gifts God has given our students.

Spirit Day Shirt Sales - Thank you to the many families who purchased a Spirit Day shirt. 400 shirts were sold, and nearly $2,500 was raised to help support the costs of Spirit Day! We thank each of you for your support, and we also extend our heartfelt thanks to Joe Piko and his hardworking staff at Marathon Sportwear. Marathon works diligently to ensure a smooth merchandise process and gives all proceeds back to St. Barnabas and our auxiliary groups. Students (and volunteers) can expect to receive their shirts in a few weeks!

SEL Workshop - Thank you to those parents who came out last night to hear the helpful words and guidance from Julie Schultz, Align Counselor. Your commitment to your child’s well-being is admired.

Sister Act Thank You

We hope you all enjoyed an incredible weekend of theater last week with our Sister Act, Jr. musical. We are blessed with abundant student talent both on and behind the stage, and it brought us immense joy to witness. The students, with parent and staff support, rehearsed for months, and we want to extend our thanks to all volunteers who played a significant role in the production:


Lead Production - Producer: Rachel Groth, Director: Patty Green, Art Direction: Natalie Bachler, Music Director: Emily Montelongo, Choreographer: Cara Jarrett, Production Photography: Meghan Jones


Parent Committee Leads - Ad Sales: Michelle Brett, Publicity and Promotion: Megan Kreiter, Lobby Design-Audience Engagement: Amy Keleher, Costumes: Amber Chatellier and Leah van der Velde, Concessions: Katrina Murrihy and Genaya Syverson, Cast Party: Nidia Blas, Playbill-Well Wishes: Kathleen Hogan, Adult Crew Leads: John & Molly McGowan, Mike Groth, Leah van der Velde, Sarah O'Connor, Front of House Manager: Nora Gill


Alumni High School Helpers - Assistant to the Director: Addie Jones '22, Assistant to the Artistic Director: Leo Hughes '23, Production Help: Callie DeHoyos '25, Sophie DeHoyos '23, Gracie Groth '25

Use password: Buckeyes to view the Sister Act photo gallery

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