DELAYED OPENING WEDNESDAY 2/25
Our school will operate a delayed opening tomorrow - Wednesday 2/25. Students should be in their A period classes by 10 am, for the daily prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
Wednesday 2/25 will be day 3 in our cycle.
Week 22: 2/23/26 to 2/27/26
Mon: School Closed; Tue: School Closed; Wed: Day 3; Thu: Day 4; Fri: Day 5
Please note the final day of the second trimester is Wednesday 3/4. The exams will be held on Thursday and Friday, 3/5 and 3/6.
Week 23: 3/2/26 to 3/6/26
Mon: Day 6; Tue: Day 1; Wed: Day 2; Thu: Day 4; Fri: Day 5
Entrepreneurship Course Launch: Stepinac Threads
Stepinac Threads is a student-run business from our Personal Finance Entrepreneurship class that reflects our Catholic values. The front stitched "S" symbolizes community; the back "armor of God" symbolizes God’s protection. Stepinac Threads created the first dress-code–approved hoodie for seniors; juniors will be eligible next year, and underclassmen can join the team and purchase an everyday hoodie for dress down, gym, or activities. The hoodie aims to reduce non-dress-code wear and provide comfortable, clean clothing. Order by February 16, 2026; fulfillment ships in 10–14 business days. Carlo Trotto and Xavier Drago, CEOs. https://stepinachs0226.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Black History Month Essay Competition
All students invited. Cash prize for best essay. Submission details:
- Length: 750–1,000 words
- Format: Paper copy
- Due: February 25 — submit directly to the principal
Choose ONE prompt:
- Civil Rights and American Democracy — Select one individual, event, or movement and explain how it expanded freedom, justice, or equality.
- Creativity as Resistance and Hope — Discuss how Black artists, writers, or musicians used creativity to resist injustice, preserve culture, or inspire social change.
Spring Sports — Medical Clearance (ArbiterSports)
ArbiterSports opens February 7 for Spring Sports; tryouts begin March 7. All student-athletes must register and be cleared before participation. Requirements:
- Physicals valid one year from date.
- Keep a copy of the physical.
- Register for each sport season.
- Registration ≠ approval; school nurse must clear your account.
Use the NY State Health Form (available in Nurse’s Office); NYC forms not accepted. Uploaded scans must be legible. Doctor’s orders for carried medications (inhaler, epi-pen, etc.) must be within the last 12 months.
Global Scholars Program — Costa Rica Donations
Donate online to support the Global Scholars educational trip: https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=jxubdd2mzhg#/home/
ALS Crusaders 5K — March 8
Seniors Cian Doyle, Luke Harvey, Daniel O'Keeffe, and Michael O'Keeffe host the ALS Crusaders 5K to support the Live Like Lou Foundation. Join on March 8: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/WhitePlains/ALSCrusadersK
Fairways for Fibrosis Golf Outing — April 10
Seniors are raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; 100% of proceeds benefit CF research. Sign up to play.
Lady Crusaders Brunch — March 1
“Bling, Bubbles and Baubles” — 10:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, brunch at The Opus Westchester at 11:00 AM. Jewelry raffle; honoring June Burke. Tickets: https://StepLCBrunch.givesmart.com
Senior Prom - May 14 (6 PM) at Opus, White Plains. Tickets: https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=2pa1tex2bmz
Winter Vacation — Feb 16–23 (schools closed). School resumes Feb 24 (Day 3).
SAT Practice Exam — Feb 28; Digital ACT Practice — Mar 7
Register and book score review at www.revolutionprep.com/partners/archbishopstepinachighschool. Self-proctored options:
https://www.revolutionprep.com/sat-practice-tests/#self-proctor
https://www.revolutionprep.com/act-practice-tests/#self-proctor
Questions — Rich Saperstein: (201) 241-2031 | rich.saperstein@revolutionprep.com