There will be NO SCHOOL today, February 7th due to significant illness in the buildings. Have a good weekend and stay healthy.
Good afternoon,
As most of you are aware we have had huge numbers of sick students this week. The last 3 days the numbers have hovered around 30% of our students being out of the buildings sick or being sent home sick. I was hoping it would be better today but it is not. With that being said, I am closing both campuses of Piqua Catholic tomorrow, Friday, February 7th. Hopefully having this 3 day break will put everyone on the mend. I am attaching a flier that explains what to do in regard to when your child can return to school after being sick. We are asking that you follow these guidelines to help keep everyone healthy.
Thank you and hope to see everyone back here feeling great!
Cyndi Cathcart
Stock up on all of your school uniform needs with 10% off all uniforms in store or on line!
Important Information on School Delays and Closures from Ms. Cathcart:
**In the event of inclement weather affecting our school schedule, Piqua Catholic will notify families via text message, app alert, and social media. We follow Piqua City Schools’ decisions regarding delays and closures.
If Piqua City Schools announce a delay or closure on the news, please know that Piqua Catholic will follow their lead. You will receive an official notification from us via text and app alert as soon as we receive confirmation.**
Thank you for your attention to this process, and stay safe!
Lehman Catholic Junior High Athletics is excited to announce that the registration form for the 2025 track season is now open! 7th and 8th grade students at Holy Angels Catholic School, Piqua Catholic School, and St. Patrick Catholic School are encouraged to sign up and join the team for a fun and competitive season of track and field. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or new to the sport, there is a place for everyone on the team. Don't miss out on this opportunity to represent Lehman Catholic JRH and showcase your skills on the track. Browse to LCJHAthletics.com to sign up and get involved in this exciting sport. https://leagues.teamlinkt.com/leagues/NewsItem/25714/29385 Thank you, Mark Garman | Athletic Director | Lehman Catholic Junior High School
LAST CALL!
Our Lost and Found has been growing by the day and now has several brand new UA, Hollister and North Face coats to add to the table. If you see something that belongs to your child, please stop in this week as all items not collected will be donated to the Used Uniform Sale by Friday of this week.
Stop in or call the North St campus during school hours. Thank you.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We recently mailed a letter regarding our health education programs and the option to opt out of specific lessons. Unfortunately, some families may not have received it in time for the original January 31st deadline.
To ensure all families have the opportunity to respond, we have extended the opt-out form deadline to Friday, February 7th, 2025. If you wish to opt your child out of any of these programs, please contact the school office to complete the necessary form.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Specific questions about the programs can be sent to Mrs. Mascarenhas at amascarenhas1@udayton.edu.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
This week at Piqua Catholic:
ENROLLMENT OPENS for all existing families starting Monday, February 3rd. Watch for more information to come out this week.
Do you or someone you know have a child that will be 5 years old by September 30th 2025? Enrollment for Kindergarten is coming soon so mark your calendar for the Kindergarten OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, March 2nd followed by our Kindergarten Screening which will be held Monday, March 17th. Watch the App and Social Media for more detailed information.
💛Have a blessed week Cavaliers💙
Could you spare a couple hours at either school cafeteria to wash tables, rinse plates, serve food? If you are Safe Parish trained and would like to help in the North St or the Downing St cafeterias one or two times a month, we could use your help! Contact the North St front office 937-773-1564 for more information. Thank you so much!
This is a message from Our Lady of Fatima Family of Parishes’ pastor, Fr. Eric Bowman.
Effective today, Erin Freisthler is no longer employed by Piqua Catholic School.
Fr. Eric accepted her resignation from her position as principal. I am grateful to Mrs. Freisthler for her contributions to our school for the last five months, and I wish her all the best in the future.
Cyndi Cathcart, current principal of St. Patrick Catholic School, has agreed to serve as interim principal of Piqua Catholic School. Assistant principals are still in place in each building for the remainder of the school year. Our students, staff and school families will continue to be filled with a quality, faith-driven Catholic education. Ms. Cathcart is looking forward to seeing staff and students at school Masses and in the classrooms this week!
The search for a new principal will begin in the coming months, with the objective to fill the position for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Natalie M. Rohlfs
Executive Director of Pastoral Services
Our Lady of Fatima Family of Parishes
Attention 8th Grade Families! Attached is information from Lehman for all incoming Freshman:
*Lehman is hosting a New Student/Parent Meeting where families will learn what they need to know for a successful freshman year as well, followed by an informational session about the ins and outs of the College Credit Plus program
Feb 5 at 6pm in the Media Center
7pm CCP meeting
*Incoming freshmen must apply online for admission. Go to www.lehmancatholic.com and click "Apply". Our application is on Final Forms. Acceptance letters are sent approximately 10 days after the application is submitted.
*Freshman Registration Fair (Walk in or schedule a time slot. More info to come about scheduling) - Pay your registration fee, and register for classes
March 11 2-6pm LCHS Lachey Gym
OR
March 12 3-7pm LCHS Lachey Gym
GOOD LUCK CAVALIERS!💛💙
This week at Piqua Catholic:
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK! See the attached flier for our schedule of events and dress up themes for Preschool through 8th grade for the entire week.
MONDAY- Kindergarten through 8th grade welcome all of our parents to PANCAKE DAY at our North St location beginning at 10:30am. Parents are treated to breakfast, classroom fun, photo booths and games in the gym. See the attached flier for more specific information.
FRIDAY- Piqua Catholic once again presents the 9th Annual Talent Show which will be broadcast on Facebook Live. Parents who have a student in the Talent Show are more than welcome to come and enjoy watching the show with us in our North St gym beginning at 1:00pm.
It's going to be a fun, full week of activities and we can't wait.
💛 Have a blessed week Cavaliers!💙
The Kindergarten Open House scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 2nd from 1-3:00pm.
If you or someone you know has an incoming Kindergartner this Fall we hope you'll come and see all the fun things happening in our Kindergarten!
Piqua Catholic School will be on a 2 hour delay today due to icy road conditions.
Piqua Catholic will be operating on a 2 hour delay today, Friday, January 24th. due to slick road conditions.
Memory books are available to order now!
To order your memorybook online, click the following the link:
https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/with?key=ER4U3N6M
Students get in FREE to Lehman's home game next week against Riverside.
So let's pack the gym on Tuesday, January 28th to root on our very own Lehman Cavaliers! 💛💙
Due to extreme temperatures Piqua Catholic is closed today Wednesday, January 22nd.
Stay home and stay warm 💙💛
Hello from Cavaliers in Action, Piqua Catholic's PTO! It was so fun to see our students be so loving and thoughtful as they picked gifts at our Santa Shop this year. The students brought in money so they could shop for their family members, which we then wrapped their gifts so they could be taken home to place under the tree. The kids love giving gifts to their family! A big THANK YOU to our volunteers who helped set up, run our event, help with our start up costs, and all who donated bags. We couldn't do it without you! We would love to offer this event next year but we need more help! Would you like to give us a hand? For this event most of the prep can be done from home or on your own schedule by purchasing items on sale or shopping online, we like to have a wide variety of items to offer our students at the Santa Shop. The last two years we have only had 2 members on our planning committee. We will need at least 3 additional adults to commit in order to have a Santa shop next year. If you are interested but not sure you want to commit - feel free to call and inquire. We will provide you with training and support! Contact Ruthie Baker to learn more- (937)474-7306. Thank you, Ruthie Baker Cavaliers in Action PTO President
Just a reminder that Piqua Catholic School will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday January 22nd, due to the extreme cold. Stay warm and safe. See you Thursday, Cavs.