Welcome to the new school year! As we begin this exciting journey together, we are reminded that our school is much more than a place where students learn. We are a community of faith, a family that supports one another, and a mission-driven community committed to helping every child grow in knowledge, character, and love of God.
Our theme this year, “One Faith, One Family, One Mission,” beautifully captures who we are and what we strive to be.
One Faith reminds us that Christ is at the center of all that we do. Our faith guides our decisions, shapes our relationships, and gives us hope when we face challenges. Together, we will continue to nurture our students' relationship with God and encourage them to live their faith each day.
One Family reminds us that none of us walks this journey alone. Our students, parents, teachers, staff, and parish community each have an important role to play. We celebrate one another's successes, support each other through challenges, and create an environment where every child knows that they are valued, loved, and welcomed.
One Mission reminds us of our shared responsibility to educate the whole child. We are called to provide an excellent education while forming young people who are compassionate, responsible, courageous, and committed to serving others. Every lesson taught, every prayer offered, and every act of kindness contributes to this important mission.
As we begin this school year, let us remember that we are stronger when we work together. May our classrooms be filled with curiosity, our hallways with kindness, our conversations with respect, and our community with the joy that comes from knowing that we belong to something greater than ourselves.
I am grateful for the dedication of our faculty and staff, the partnership of our families, and the enthusiasm of our students. I look forward to all that we will accomplish together this year.
May God bless our school community and guide us throughout the year ahead.
One Faith. One Family. One Mission.
Welcome back, and may we have a wonderful and blessed school year!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday 8/19: 1st Day of School:
Grades 1 to 8 Dismiss at 1:45 (Lunch will be Served, Before/After Care will be Open)
Preschool & Kindergarten please follow the schedules your teachers have shared.
Tuesday 8/25: 1st School Mass for Grades 1 to 8
Thursday 8/27: Back to School Night from 5pm to 7pm, Starting in Church with State of School
Monday 9/7: Labor Day: NO SCHOOL
Monday 9/7: Mrs. Topor’s Birthday: 3rd Grade Teacher
Wednesday 9/9: School Advisory Board Meeting at 6pm in Arnold Hall School Board Flyer
Saturday 9/12: Mexican Independence Family Mass at 5pm, Followed by Adult Only Event at 6pm
Mexican Independence Day Ticket Form Mexican Independence Day T-Shirt Order Form
Wednesday 9/16: Fall Picture Day
Friday 9/18: Homecoming Bonfire
Saturday 9/19: Homecoming Weekend: Soccer Pack the House
Sunday 9/20: Flag Football Pack the House
Monday 9/21 to Thursday 9/24: Spirit Week
Monday 9/21: High School Visits for 7th and 8th Grades
Thursday 9/24: Girls’ Basketball Pack the House
Friday 9/25: Archdiocese Professional Development: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday 9/30: Staff PD: Early Release at 1:45pm
1st Day of School: Dr. Pape will not be in attendance on the first day 8/19 due to a funeral for his grandmother. I apologize for this, thank you for your understanding!
VIRTUS: ALL VOLUNTEERS, ESPECIALLY COACHES MUST BE COMPLIANT IN VIRTUS BEFORE WORKING WITH STUDENTS. Please check your account at www.virtus.org. All users had 2 pieces expired on July 1st, so almost no one is good to go!
Facebook: Please follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StGeraldSchool, please also be sure to share our posts on community pages and with friends and families.
Dress Code: Every Friday we will be having Spirit Wear Friday unless it is Dress Down for Charity. Students MUST wear both St. Gerald tops and bottoms on Spirit Wear Days.
Tardies: Tardies were a MAJOR issue last year and will not be tolerated this year. Please review the following regarding the tardy policy. Consequences will start being issued to ALL GRADES. If a student arrives late at school after 8:00, they will be marked tardy and receive a tardy slip from the office. If a student accumulates 3 tardies in a trimester, there will be a consequence of lunch/recess detention. If tardies continue, consequences will increase, and parent meetings will be held. Please be sure your students(s) are on time each day.
Lunch Menu: August Lunch Menu
Technology Agreement: 2026-2027 Technology Agreement
Many parents sign this at the beginning of the year, but don’t read it. This year we have made some changes and students will be charged for damage or missing chargers, cases or Chromebook. Please review carefully.
Updated Raffle Letter: Updated Raffle Letter with Due Dates
Clubs at St. Gerald:
Cooking Club: Sign Up for Cooking Club
Dance Club (Ballet): Dance Club/Ballet Flyer
We are thrilled to announce that the Music Kids Program will be returning to our school this year.
For those unfamiliar with our program, we offer weekly 30-minute small group instrumental lessons in piano, violin, and guitar. We offer these lessons for every grade. We provide rental instruments for all students and send bi-weekly progress updates. Lessons start at $160 a month, and tuition assistance is available. Our year concludes with an End of the Year Recital, where students can showcase everything, they have learned.
To be added to our contact list for fall registration, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/idEsQJEouK1snWH5A
Spirit Wear Store: Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/29606.
Manna Hours:
1st & 3rd Sundays at Door 1 of the school 9-12:30pm
Wednesdays: 6-730pm at Door 1 of the school
Fridays: 8:30am to 10am in the School Office