Welcome
Here are the next two weeks, with their cycle days:
Week 6
Mon 10/19: Day 1; Tue 10/20: Day 2; Wed 10/21: Day 3; Thu: 10/22: Day 4; Fri 10/23: Day 5
Week 7
Mon 10/26: School Closed; Tue 10/27: Day 6; Wed 10/28: Day 1; Thu: 10/29: Day 2; Fri 10/30: Day 3
Please note that Friday 10/23 is dress down day in support of the Lady Crusaders. Please bring your $3 to participate.
Our first Open House of the year will be on Sunday 10/25 - that means the school will have a holiday on Monday 10/26, school will be closed that day.
Here is the link to the school handbook:
2026-27 Stepinac Handbook (pdf)
OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY
October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Catholics are encouraged to pray the Rosary, meditating on the life of Jesus Christ through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries.
THE SPICES ARE HERE!
Thank you to everyone who supported the Rugby team's spice fundraiser. Please have your son pick up his order at my office.
EUROPEAN TRIP 2027: Vienna, Munich, Lucerne
Spots are filling up fast! Registration deadline is October 20, 2026.
Enrollment Link: www.eftours.com/3079361CM
Parents meeting: Thursday, October 22nd at 6pm in the auditorium.
AFTER-SCHOOL HELP
Teachers offer after-school help sessions for students to review material and strengthen understanding. Encourage your son to make an appointment if he needs support in any subject.
BOX CITY
On Tuesday, November 10th, students will participate in Box City, raising awareness and funds for families experiencing homelessness in Westchester County and New York City. Students will build temporary shelters from cardboard boxes and spend the evening on campus. Guest speakers from the White Plains Police Department and Lifting Up Westchester will share information. Stepinac will donate to Lifting Up Westchester. Over the years, students have raised more than $125,000 through Box City.
Students who raise a minimum $100 earn 10 community service hours.
Register and submit funds here: https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=3cdyynvyamy
Students will set up encampments at 4pm. At 4:30pm, all students report to the auditorium for the assembly. Freshmen and sophomores will go outside; juniors and seniors will watch The Pursuit of Happyness. Groups will switch. The evening ends at 10pm.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
We are now using 'Volntr' as our community service platform. Religion teachers will guide students and track service hours. Please remind your son to keep accurate records of all community service, including dates, contact information, and hours completed.
COLLEGE VISITS
The following colleges will send admissions representatives. Students must sign up and dress appropriately. See your guidance counselor for details.
October 19th: University of Delaware, CUNY Macaulay Honors
October 20th: Bucknell University, College of the Holy Cross
October 23rd: College of Charleston, Monmouth University
NY SPECIAL OLYMPICS POLAR PLUNGE
Kieran Ward, William O'Brien, and Sean Fisca are organizing Stepinac's participation in the NY Special Olympics Polar Plunge on Saturday, November 14th at Playland Beach (Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580). The event runs 10am–1pm.
Students who raise $175 and plunge receive 15 community service hours. Students who raise the fee but don't plunge receive 10 hours.
See the previous flier for registration link.
ANNUAL SCHOOL RAFFLE
Each student is asked to sell 100 raffle tickets at $1 each. The raffle ends Tuesday, December 22nd. Prizes: $1,000 (1st), $750 (2nd), $500 (3rd). Keep ticket sales money; return only sold ticket stubs. The $100 fee is billed in February.
Incentives for selling more than 100 tickets:
- Seniors: 5 additional graduation ceremony tickets with premier seating
- Juniors: Named parking spot for senior year
- Sophomores: Free parking spot for junior year
- Freshmen: $50 cash gift
Tickets are distributed Monday. Pick up yours from me or request additional tickets.
OCTOBER 20th: WESTCHESTER COUNTY COLLEGE FAIR
Southern Westchester County College Fair at County Center, 6pm.
OCTOBER 21st: STEPINAC COLLEGE FAIR
Stepinac College Fair in the gym, 9am–11am. Parents encouraged to attend. Major Robert Longo will represent the US Army.
OCTOBER 22nd: WESTCHESTER COUNTY COLLEGE FAIR
Northern Westchester County College Fair at Jefferson Valley Mall, 6pm.
OCTOBER 22nd: BLOOD DRIVE
Blood drive in the gym, 8:30am–2:30pm. Refer to previous email for registration.
OCTOBER 23rd: DRESS DOWN DAY – LADY CRUSADERS
Support the Lady Crusaders. Participating students bring $3 to their 1st period teacher.
OCTOBER 23rd: WALK-A-THON: T2T & WOUNDED WARRIORS
Nick Clark, Sean Daly, Liam Luby, and Johnny Lynch are organizing a walk-a-thon during the school day to raise money for Tunnel to Towers and Wounded Warrior projects.
GOOD NEWS IS MEANT TO BE SHARED!
Follow us on social media to help spread the word about Stepinac:
Instagram: @stepinachs
Facebook: Archbishop Stepinac High School
X (formerly Twitter): @StepinacHS
OCTOBER 25th & 27th: OPEN HOUSE
Open House on Sunday, October 25th or Tuesday, October 27th. Encourage 7th & 8th grade families to attend.
OCTOBER 26th: OPEN HOUSE HOLIDAY
All school offices are closed. No classes in session.
REMEMBRANCE PRAYER LIST
In November, we pray for deceased family members, friends, alumni, and staff. Add names here: https://forms.gle/nk3R9gbEqYxVX1dc6
WINTER SPORTS: NOVEMBER 1st
Email coaches for information about tryouts, practices, and schedules. All athletes must be registered and cleared on Arbiter Sports.
REGULAR DRESS CODE: NOVEMBER 2nd
Regular dress code: beige or tan pants, white or light blue dress shirt with tie, and school V-neck Under Armor sweater. Seniors may wear the school golf shirt year-round and the Stepinac sweatshirt in place of the school sweater.
SENIOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Now in its 5th year, this program runs April 5th–April 23rd. We seek mentorship placements for seniors. Contact Mrs. Donahoe at adonahoe@stepinac.org