SHDHS Parent Newsletter

Welcome New Faculty and Staff 22-23

Fr. Jason, the pastor of St. Paul Church, is a native of Nashville, TN. He is a 2007 graduate of Thomas More College and was ordained a priest in 2016. If it weren’t for the priestly collar, however, he could perhaps be mistaken for a student, easily blending in with them in the hallways. Like most students, his favorite foods include pizza, hamburgers, and candy. He is a fan of the movie Die Hard and has been known to play video games and “shred” a guitar.

Fr. Jason is eager to meet students where they are and engage with them about faith and daily life. Beneath his youthful temperament is a treasury of knowledge about the Church and a deep, radical love for Christ and the sacraments. Father will be on campus several times a week. In addition to weekly Mass, confession, and adoration, he might be found hanging out with Student Council, playing guitar, talking about his greyhound, Gemma, or watching SHDHS athletics. While he typically doesn’t play sports, he has a competitive spirit, noting that he “plays to win.” Father’s main mission is to win souls for Christ! We welcome Fr. Jason to the Crusader family!

Annie’s vocation began in high school, where theology and world religions piqued her interest. She continued those interests at Xavier University, receiving degrees in Theology, Social Justice, and Social Work in 2019. Her professional experience includes retreat ministry, youth ministry, and hospital chaplaincy.

Annie has a warm and adventurous personality. She is inspired by several modern saints, particularly blessed Carlo Acutis and Chiara Corbella Petrillo. She finds her happy place watching episodes of Stranger Things, playing pickleball, traveling, and eating Skyline with her husband, Daniel Poat (2012).

Annie is filling the role of Campus Minister. Her role includes leading the service program, retreats, and campus faith initiatives. Annie is excited to get to know the students of SHDHS and walk with them on their spiritual journey. She will be known around campus as “Annie” to eliminate confusion with the other Mrs. Poat, religion teacher, and former campus minister. The name Annie means “favored” or “gracious” in Hebrew, and that is how we feel having her on staff.

Chrisi attended NKU for Music Education from 2014 to 2018. After graduating with her Bachelor's Degree, she taught choir for three years at Pleasant Run Middle School in Colerain, Ohio, and assisted in their show choir and drama programs.

Chrisi has seven years of experience teaching private voice lessons, as well as assisting in directing many summer musicals at her alma mater, East Central High School in St. Leon, IN.

Chrisi loves music, theater, teaching, and her faith. Chrisi said, "I believe I was meant to be here, and God led me to the perfect position. I look forward to working with the community, continuing to nurture a flourishing program, and I cannot wait to see what this school year brings.”

This is his 37th year of teaching. He has three children: Blair, 35, lives in Manhattan. Brandon, 30, and Brittany, 28, both live in Cincinnati. He welcomed his first grandbaby, Ruby Kate (pictured), in May.

Dan will teach Algebra 2, PreCalculus, and Physical Education. Once a crusader, always a Crusader! Welcome back.

Nate served fourteen years as a science teacher at Highlands and Ryle High Schools. While there, he taught Chemistry and AP Physics. He also coached basketball at Ryle for eleven years. He has twelve years of experience as the Assistant Principal at Ryle and just finished four years as Principal at Dixie Heights High School.

Information from the Front Office

NEW STUDENT/PARENT ORIENTATION
All freshmen, new upperclassmen students, and parents are invited to attend the New Student/Parent Orientation on Saturday, August 13. Please click here to register for Orientation Day! Arrive at 9:30 am to check in, and sessions begin promptly at 10 am, with lunch served at 12:30 pm.

Picture Day is scheduled for Monday, August 22, during the school day. Students can wear a nice shirt or spirit wear with their uniform pants. Please click here to see how to preview, personalize, and pay for your student's pictures.

MORNING DROP-OFF AND AFTER-SCHOOL PICK-UP
School begins at 7:45 am. Students will enter at the main school entrance. Please pull up, as close as possible, to the circle in front of the main entrance for morning drop-off. For after-school pickup, please park in a marked parking space in the main lot (do not park in the fire lane or front circle). Students will have a staggered release beginning at 2:37 pm. Please stay in your car when picking up your student from practices or after-school activities. Thank you for following these simple procedures to help keep all our students safe.

BACKPACKS/LOCKERS
Students can carry backpacks from class to class if they desire. Students will be assigned a locker so they will not need to carry all their books, materials, coats, etc., throughout the day. Locker information is ‌on the student's schedule and will be emailed to the parents/students.

Reporting Tardy, Absence, or COVID-19 Related Illness or Exposure
We have a 24-hour message system for parents to report students who are tardy, or absent. Please call the main office anytime, day or night, at 859-525-0255, press zero (0), and follow the instructions.

Absentee Notes Required

Upon returning from an absence period (either whole or half-day), a student is responsible for bringing a note from their parents or guardian. A note is required even if parents pick up their child or talk to the office by phone. This note must include the following information:

Date the note was written;
Student’s first and last name;
Date of the absence;
The specific reason for the absence;
Signature of parent/guardian.

Please email this information to the front-office@shdhs.org or deliver a printed copy to the front office.

Senior Portrait Information for the Class of 2023
Class of 2023, formal senior pictures will be taken by Jostens during the Spring at Saint Henry District High School. The date is yet to be determined. Students and parents will be informed of the date and expected to bring formal attire to school for the pictures on the determined date. Jostens will also offer a backup date for any senior student that may not be present. These pictures will be used for yearbook and graduation ceremonies by SHDHS. Parents will be able to purchase these pictures also.

If you have any questions, please contact Polyana Seguim at pseguim@shdhs.org for more information.

BACK 2 SCHOOL 2K RUN/WALK
Mark your calendars and get ready to run (or walk) into the new school year at the 2022 Back 2 School 2K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 20 at 7:00 pm.
It’s the same race you know and love, just a little shorter. The Back 2 School 2K will once again benefit scholarships at SHDHS. You can choose which scholarship you would like the proceeds from your entry fee to support during registration. If you live out of town, or can’t join us on campus for this year’s walk/run, no worries...you can still join us virtually!
The registration fee for the race is $20, and t-shirts are available for $20. Online registration for the on-campus and virtual run/walk is now open at www.shdhs.org/2k, or you can click on the Back 2 School 2K button at SHDHS.org.
Our Back 2 School festivities are open to everyone, so we look forward to seeing all students, staff, parents, alumni, and community members. Please help us spread the word about this great event by sharing this information with your friends, family members, neighbors, and co-workers.
Volunteers are needed for the race. If you are interested in helping or have any questions, please contact Courtney Hoffer at choffer@shdhs.org.

Uniform Policy update 2022-2023
A student’s dress code/appearance MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Pants: Navy Blue or Khaki/Tan Pants (pleated or non-pleated)
Shirt: Any Polo/golf-style shirt must be solid colors of Red, White, or Navy Blue.
**NEW THIS YEAR** Students will not be required to wear a polo shirt if they wear school-approved outerwear as part of the school uniform. SHDHS outerwear includes the following: (Hoodies, quarter zips, full zip jackets, crewneck sweatshirts, long sleeve athletic shirts)
Socks: Must be worn and visible
Shoes: Dress, casual or athletic shoes. All shoes must be clean and in good repair.
Belt: Must be worn on all pants that require belts

All students shall be suitably attired and well groomed at all times. Clothes should fit properly and be an appropriate size.

A student’s dress code/appearance MAY NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

No short sleeve T-shirts (Only Polos)
No shorts
No pants with rivets or cargo pockets. Faded, torn, denim or corduroy pants
No Chains attached to belts
No jackets unless it falls under SHDHS outerwear
No distracting extremes in dress, shoes, jewelry, makeup, or hairstyles
No unusual hair color, hairstyle, or streaks
No sunglasses, gloves, bandanas, scarves, headbands, or hats
No sandals or clogs
No open-toed or open-heeled shoes
No nose rings, no excessive or distracting jewelry

Please reference the link below to better understand “Uniform Apparel” for the 2022-2023 school year.
https://shdhscrusaders.itemorder.com/shop/home/

STUDENT PARKING
Student drivers will be required to park in designated areas. Juniors should park in the lot at the far end of campus, to the right of the main entrance. Seniors should park in the lot next to the Fine Arts Building.

REQUIRED BOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
Some classes require students to purchase books and supplementary materials. Click here to view your student’s materials needed for their class schedule. Items will be available in their classrooms during the first week of school. Please note that your students’ supplementary materials will be invoiced through your FACTS account (not added to your tuition, but a separate invoice).

Athletic News

The Athletic Department would like to welcome all our parents and student-athletes back to campus. We are looking forward to hosting you at our athletic events.

Gate prices will be $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for students/Senior Citizens. All SHDHS students are free with their student ID. Children under six will be admitted free.

Athletic passes - This year, we will offer a yearly pass for sporting events. This pass is good for all regular season home games. A family pass is $250.00 (immediate household), and an adult pass is $125.00. Student pass/ senior citizen passes are $75.00. Please contact Sue Kolkmeier at skolkmeier@shdhs.org to purchase a pass.

Athletic fees - All Athletic fees will be $150.00 this year except for the following:
Swim/dive is $300.00 (due to pool rental). Lacrosse is $300.00 (club fee)
The cap for families is $450.00. This only applies to sports with a fee of $150.00.

Athletic Boosters
The Athletic Boosters meeting is on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm in room 105.
Please consider joining the Boosters.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Go Cru!
Matt Schneider, mschneider@shdhs.org, Athletic Director
Sue Kolkmeier, skolkmeier@shdhs.org, Administrative Assistant

FINAL FORMS
The athletic department needs any student considering competing in Winter or Spring Sports to register in Final Forms. Please make sure you select all sports you are considering; that way, you will receive any pre-season communications from our coaches that are currently out of season.

Golf-a-Thon 2022
For more information, please click here.

FEC News

8/26 OLYMPIC DAY HELP NEEDED - The FEC is looking for parent volunteers to assist again this year with Olympic Day lunch prep/serving/clean-up. We must have at least half of the burgers/hot dogs grilled and individually wrapped by noon when the Seniors/Freshmen arrive for lunch. Specifically, we are looking for the following:

(2) people to man the grills (frozen hamburger patties) starting around 10 am.
(8) people to wrap the hamburgers and the hot dogs (made in the kitchen) in buns/foil. These volunteers will also help set up the serving lines, set out the snack packs, ice down the waters in coolers, and refill as needed.

Please contact Elaine Stich at etuschong@yahoo.com if you can assist that day. Thank you!

PAMPERED CHEF FUNDRAISER Now thru 9/30 - Please click on the following link for more information on our Pampered Chef fundraiser that is active now! There are lots of incentives for participation, including an out-of-uniform day, tuition credit drawings, and a free cookware drawing! Share with your family and friends and order today!
https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/shdhsfec2022

SPECIAL BINGO 9/3 - HELP NEEDED - The FEC needs many additional volunteers to fill the remaining shifts for our 9/3 Labor Day Weekend Special Bingo - Please, please consider helping us out. The funds raised help us organize FREE events like the upcoming Back2School Bash, Homecoming tailgate, End of Year Student Bash, Staff Luncheons, etc. Thank you for your time and consideration.
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/487007498521764036/false#/invitation

Campus Ministry

Prayer for the Start of the School Year

Blessed are you, Lord God, Creator of body, mind, and heart; you have sent the Spirit of wisdom and knowledge to guide your people in all their ways.

At the beginning of this new school year, we implore your mercy: bless the students, families, teachers, and staff of SHDHS, that together, we may grow in faith, hope, and love as we learn from you and each other how to follow your Son, Jesus.

Expand the horizons of our minds, that we may grow in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge; deepen our commitment to seek the truth of your ways; and enliven our faith to reach out to those in need.

Glory and praise to you, Lord God, in the Church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever.
Amen

Service Requirements
Students are required to complete ten service hours a semester (including a minimum of 5 “red” hours). Summer service hours may count toward first-semester service. All summer service must be logged on MobileServe by August 31. New students who do not yet have an account just need to obtain the name and email of the service site coordinator, along with the service's date and time. Note that parents are not permitted to verify service hours. Additional information will be provided in upcoming newsletters.

Service Terminology

Red Hours - Onsite, direct service benefiting people who are disadvantaged (poor, vulnerable, and marginalized in society) through non-profit agencies. Examples: Mary Rose Mission, Special Olympics, St. Vincent DePaul, Mission Trips, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Urban Education centers, Pro-Life Events, Rose Garden Mission, Redwood, GoPantry, Master Provisions, etc.
White Hours - Onsite, direct service benefiting a parish, school, diocese, or civic group. Examples: Open House, Parish Festival, Fish Fry, Vacation Bible School, Tutoring, Peer Ministry, CCD aide or teacher, Sports Camps, Trunk or Treat, New CRU Day

Counselors Corner

DISCOVER SOURCES OF STRENGTH HTTPS://SOURCESOFSTRENGTH.ORG/
Mission: Our mission is to provide the highest quality evidence-based prevention for suicide, violence, bullying, and substance abuse by training, supporting, and empowering both peer leaders and caring adults to impact their world through the power of connection, hope, help, and strength.

Vision: We believe many strengths are more powerful than one, and our united goal is to activate and mobilize these strengths in ways that positively change individuals and communities.

SHDHS Update: Last week, fifty students in grades 9-12 gathered on-campus for Sources of Strength peer leader training facilitated by the Kentucky Department of Education. It was a great afternoon of learning and fun activities!

Senior Parent Night
The SHDHS School Counseling Department will host Senior Parent Night at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 8, in the Drees Auditorium. Our primary focus will be college admissions, college applications, and how we as partners, can help these seniors navigate this process.

While college admissions can be stressful, our department aims to lessen the stress and increase the joy of a great senior year.

Lunch Program

The Diocese is part of the National School Lunch Program. Meals will be offered to all students for $3.15 per meal. The daily entree comes with milk. Extra items like second entrees, drinks, and snacks will be an additional cost. These items cannot be charged, only purchased if the student has money in their lunch accounts. Money can be deposited at K12paymentcenter.com or by sending cash or a check to the school office in an envelope with your student’s name. Lunch menus are posted on the cafeteria page of the SHDHS website. Please click on links for the Diocesan lunch charge policy and free and reduced lunch applications. We ask families that may qualify for free and reduced lunch to print the form and turn it in to the school office. Should you have any questions, please contact Deb Miller, Cafeteria Manager, at Dmiller@shdhs.org.

Drees Home Auditorium

SHDHS 2022-2023 Theater Announcements
SHDHS proudly presents the following productions during the 2022-2023 Theater Season. Due to unforeseen circumstances, SHDHS will produce a Fall Musical and a Spring Play for THIS YEAR ONLY.
Fall Musical: "The Wizard of Oz" (November 18-20)
Spring Play: "A Highschooler's Guide to the Galaxy" (March 24-26)