Welcome

Here are the next weeks, with their cycle days:

Cycle 2

Mon 9/21: Day 6; Tue 9/22: Day 1; Wed 9/23: Day 2; Thu: 9/24: Day 3; Fri 9/25: Day 4

Cycle 3

Mon 9/28: Day 5; Tue 9/29: Day 6; Wed 9/30: Day 1; Thu: 10/1: Day 2; Fri 10/2: Day 3

Here is the link to the school handbook:

2026-27 Stepinac Handbook (pdf)

THANK YOU, FOOTBALL GAME VOLUNTEERS:
Melissa Busto, Marc Cook, Brona Davitt, Ellen Duggan, Terence Duggan, Daniel Espinal, Corinne Ellovich, Josh Ellovich, Cindy Greaves, Chris Petrizzi, Bethany Potillo, Mitzie Patterson, Tara Riverso, Joe Sigismondo, David Schewe, and Laura Keary Schewe for helping with yesterday's game. Contact Matt Hanley at mhanley@stepinac.org to volunteer for Saturday's games.

SENIOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Seniors must complete the internship survey emailed last week by 9/24.

EDUCATION FREEDOM TAX CREDIT
Encourage Gov. Kathy Hochul to opt in for the Education Tax Credit, which provides a $1,700 tax credit for families with children in private schools. https://vtr.vc/n9al60 (opens in new tab)

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
The NAACP is hosting a Fish Fry on Friday 9/25/26, 6–10pm at Community Universalist Church, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains, NY 10605. Student volunteers needed for setup and breakdown; volunteers will be fed. Contact Paula Cook at 914-263-1328.

STUDENT PICK-UP AT DISMISSAL
Please pick up students in the entrance driveway, back parking lot, or exit driveway—not the front circle, which blocks buses and backs up traffic on Mamaroneck Avenue.

EUROPEAN TRIP 2027: Vienna, Munich, Lucerne
Spots are filling fast! Open to grades 9–12 during February vacation. Explore Central Europe's heritage, Alpine mountains, and historic cities. Enrollment: www.eftours.com/3079361CM (opens in new tab)

STEPINAC RUGBY FUNDRAISER (Ends 9/30)
Support the Rugby Team Spice Fundraiser—50% of sales go directly to the team. Orders ship to school for pickup. https://yourspice.com/pages/fundlet/ASHSR2026#register

SEPTEMBER 21ST: CRUSADER MEN'S CLUB MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL MEETING
Dads and father figures invited to meet, eat, socialize, and watch the game. Contact Matt Hanley at mhanley@stepinac.org

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: SEPTEMBER 23rd, 6pm
Meet your son's teachers and learn about classes, assignments, and expectations.

SEPTEMBER 25TH: College Admissions Representative Visit
Louisiana State University representative visiting at 9am. Seniors should sign up with their Guidance Counselor.

SENIOR PORTRAITS: SEPTEMBER 24th, 25th, and 28th
Irving Simon will email appointment times. Please ensure your son is well-groomed.

ID CARD PICTURES
Underclassmen and transfer students who missed photos in May will have them taken Monday, September 28th.

SEPTEMBER 29TH, 6PM: EUROPEAN TRIP 2028 PARENT INFORMATION MEETING
Learn about the Italy tour with EF Educational Tours, including trip details, academic credit opportunities, and enrollment information.

OCTOBER 2ND: LADY CRUSADERS PAINT & SIP EVENT
Moms and friends invited for a guided Sunflower Edition painting activity, 7–9pm. All supplies provided; bring your own food and beverages. See previously emailed flier for registration details.