Welcome to our new students and families to the Stepinac community and our new school year. Welcome back to our returning students too.
Wecome also to our new faculty members too.
We'll begin our new school year with orientation for our new faculty members and with faculty meetings on Tuesday (9/8) and Wednesday (9/9).
On Thursday (9/10), we'll be holding orientation for rising 9th graders, and on Friday (9/11) that will be orientation for other grade levels.
We'll begin classes on 9/14. That will be Day 1 in our cycle.
Cycle 1
Mon 9/14 - Day 1; Tue 9/15 - Day 2; Wed 9/16 - Day 3; Thu 9/17 - Day 4; Fri 9/18 - Day 5
Cycle 2
Mon 9/21: Day 6; Tue 9/22: Day 1; Wed 9/123: Day 2; Thu: 9/24: Day 3; Fri 9/25: Day
A message from our Principal, Mr. Paul Carty:
Dear Stepinac Families,Congratulations to our Varsity Football team on its exciting season-opening victory over Fordham Prep this past Saturday! It was a wonderful day to be a Crusader—great football, an enthusiastic crowd, and an incredible amount of school spirit combined to create a truly positive and high-energy atmosphere.
We are grateful to our coaches and players for their hard work, preparation, and commitment to representing Stepinac with pride.
I also want to offer a very special thank-you to our parents who volunteered Saturday: Jaime Austin, Alberto Aviles, Stacey Betson, Frank Bucci, Alyssa Burrowes, Jeron Byam, Sr., Lorraine Byam, Marc Cook, Marlin Fokusorgbor, Lumaries Menendez, Aleisha Rodriquez, and Meissa Wright. Events like our football games simply would not be possible without the generosity, time, and energy of parents who step forward to help. Their willingness to volunteer strengthens our school community and creates memorable experiences for our students, families, and guests.
I am especially grateful to Matt Hanley who does an extraordinary job coordinating these efforts, and we sincerely thank him.
Parent involvement truly makes a difference. Whether helping at the gate, working in the concession stand, assisting with merchandise, or supporting one of our many other school activities, our volunteers play an essential role in the success of Stepinac. Your time and commitment are noticed, valued, and deeply appreciated.
We wish the football team continued success as they travel next weekend to face Christian Brothers Academy in Albany. Our next home game will be on Friday, September 11th, when we take on Immaculata High School.
We are always looking for additional volunteers to join in and become part of the Stepinac game-day experience. Parents interested in volunteering can contact the Lady Crusaders at ladycrusaders@stepinac.org or Matt Hanley at mhanley@stepinac.org.
Thank you again to everyone who contributes their time and talents to our school community. Your involvement helps make Stepinac a special place for our students.
Best regards,
Paul Carty