Friday Newsletter 2-27-2026 

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

School Motto: We are learning, serving & praying – every moment of every day. We are COUGARS!

         

Mon -  

Tues –  

Wed –  All School Mass (7/8 Ministry)

        VIP DAY                                      Wacky Wednesday              

         Community Service Day- Dress Down in royal blue CS shirts and dress code bottoms

         Student Council- until 4:15

          Archery practice 4:30-5:30 pm

         School Advisory Cl. mtg- 6:00 pm       

Thur –  End of 3^rd Quarter

         Diocesan Science Fair @ St. Francis Xavier

Fri –    NO SCHOOL   

           

Show Me Suds: Show Me Suds was due Friday February 27^th,  If you did not get your order form turned in, please contact Joan Doerhofof at (573) 619-5356. Delivery is estimated to be March 15^th.

FYI MARCH 5^TH IS NOT AN EARLY RELEASE DAY. It was brought to our attention that some people were given an outdated calendar for this year.

NO SCHOOL: FRIDAY MARCH 6^TH OR MONDAY MARCH 9^TH.

VIP DAY: Very Important Person Day will be held on Wednesday, March 4^th. Students can invite two “Very Important Persons” to attend.  We will start with Mass at 8 am followed by refreshments in the gym and will conclude around 9:45- 10:00 am. Thank you to Rachel Kempker, Sarah Adrian, and Crystal Hoover for coordinating this event through the H & S Association.

KOMU8: KOMU8 Television Station was here a few weeks ago to record our students for the pledge portion of the morning news. Beginning on 2/28, our 1^st-4^th graders will be featured on the 2^nd Saturday (6:57 am) and 2^nd Sunday (7:50 am) of each month. Our 7^th and 8^th graders will be featured on Fridays at 6:50 am. Our Pre/K & K will be featured on the 1^st and 3^rd Saturday (6:57 am) and Sunday (7:50 am) of the month. Links can also be found on our Facebook page.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Each Friday during Lent (at 2:30 pm) all students will be attending and providing the ministry for the Stations. We invite you to attend if you are able. If you will be signing your child out afterwards, please let us know ahead of time so that they can bring their backpack along to church. All Stations will be at Church.

Schedule for Stations:

Friday, Friday, Mar.13 (3/4 Ministry) Traditional Stations

Friday, Mar. 20 (1/2 Ministry) Living Stations

Friday, Mar. 27 (K Ministry) Shadow Stations

Parish Mission: Join us in Eldon for a three-part Lenten Mission Teachings series led by Spencer Allen, principal of Helias Catholic High School. Scheduled for March 15–17, from 6:30–8:00 PM. The talks will explore and strengthen the foundations of Catholic faith, offering insights and practical apologetics. This series is open to all seeking to deepen their faith as they prepare for Lent.

Next Thursday March 5^th, Deacon Chet is treating all the students to a special Pizza lunch. Mr. Bryan has added sides and a dessert to make a wonderful treat. A Big Thank you to Deacon Chet!

WEEKLY DRESS DOWN PASS WINNER(S)! Congratulations to Hattie and Haven for winning this week! Remember – return your folder (with paperwork complete) by Monday to be added to the weekly drawing.

Mark your Calendar…

March 12^th- Scholar Bowl Trivia Night

March 16^th-  Student Showcase 5:30 pm

   Home and School Meeting 6:15 pm

March 19^th  -Penance Service

March 26^th- Diocesan Spelling Bee

April 9^th-     Cole R5 Counselor visits 8^th Graders & parents

             At OLOS, 8:00 am in cafeteria                      

April 22^nd – Springfield Cardinals Game

April 24^th-  Sketch Day @ Capitol in JC

April 29^th - 1^st Reconciliation

May 2^nd -     8^th Grade Graduation

May 3^rd -     1^st Communion

May 4^th-      Field Day

May 6^th-      Vocations Day @ OLLIS (6th & 7th)

May 6^th -     Confirmation