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Dear Cru Families, As we near the end of the 2024–2025 school year, I’m filled with gratitude for our students, faculty, staff, and families. Each day, we’re blessed to grow in faith and community together. Beginning next year, we will conclude our daily prayer with “St. Henry, pray for us.” St. Henry, King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor is known for using his leadership to strengthen the Catholic faith. I ask that you keep our students and staff—especially our seniors—in your prayers as we close out the school year. This year brought many highlights: retreats, leadership events, state tournaments, field trips, and strong academic success. We celebrated multiple Governor’s Scholars, welcomed 165 new students—our largest class ever—and continued leading the region in AP and AAIMS programs. These accomplishments reflect the commitment of our teachers and the support of you and our families. Looking ahead to 2025–2026, tuition will increase by 3% and fees by $25. We remain committed to making Catholic education accessible through financial aid, scholarships, and our summer work-study program. For questions, please get in touch with Connie Cornett at ccornett@shdhs.org. You can view the updated tuition rates here. Wishing you a restful Spring Break and a joyful Easter season. Blessings, Grant Brannen Principal, St. Henry District High School Do not miss your chance to score some of the most sought-after bottles. This raffle is a crucial part of our operating budget, helping us keep tuition increases low and support our students. Even if bourbon is not your thing, chances are you know someone who would love to win! Help us spread the word—if you see our posts on social media, share them with your friends and family who appreciate a great bottle!  Purchase your tickets here! After 33 seasons and 482 wins, Coach Dave Faust is retiring as the all-time wins leader in the 9th Region and a true SHDHS legend. He’s not just a coach—he’s a character builder and a mentor who has shaped generations with integrity, passion, and heart. Click here to watch Coach Faust's interview with Fox 19 Now. Thank you, Coach Faust, for everything. Enjoy your well-earned retirement!  Walk-In Cooler Update – Thank You! With gratitude and excitement, we’re happy to share an incredible update! Just one week after the Cru Bid & Bash: An Emerald & Gold Soiree , our walk-in cooler officially went out. But thanks to the overwhelming support of our families through the Fund-A-Need, we were able to replace it immediately—without hesitation. Because of your generosity, the new cooler was ordered and installed right away, ensuring our kitchen could continue serving fresh, safe meals without disruption. We are so grateful to each and every one of you who helped make this possible. Your support truly makes a difference. Thank you again!  Congratulations to Luke Jankowski for his success at the NAQT 2025 Individual Player National Championship Tournament in Chicago. Luke earned an invitation to this prestigious tournament due to his performance during an earlier team tournament. He placed 106th out of 251 students in the nation.  Additionally, only two other students from Kentucky ranked higher than him. The freshman health classes put their studies into action with an interactive activity focused on lung health. After learning about the heart and lungs, students measured their vital lung capacity using balloons and rulers. This engaging activity helped students better understand how their lungs work and why lung capacity is an important part of overall health. A Cru family traveled to Colombia last summer to serve the poor on a remote island near Cartagena. They brought clothes, soccer shoes, and uniforms to share with needy families. The Colombian kids were especially excited to get shoes, as most of them play sports barefoot. This year we’re collecting used items that you and your family no longer want or need. We’d appreciate athletic shoes (running shoes, soccer & baseball cleats), athletic shorts, t-shirts/jerseys/athletic shirts, uniforms, deflated balls (any sport), bats, baseballs, baseball gloves, goalie gloves, shin guards, socks, sandals, and flip flops. The kids that live in these impoverished areas are very athletic but also very poor. If given the opportunity, some of them might make a career of sports like baseball and soccer. This would help them, and their communities, rise out of poverty at some level. This simple project can make a big difference to a lot of people in need. We’ll be sure to send you updates and share pictures of kids and teens receiving your donations!  We are one body in Christ. Your generosity is appreciated. The SHDHS Athletic Department will be accepting donations both in their office and here at the SHAC. Please drop the items in the blue box in the lobby.  Donations will be accepted until Tuesday, June 3. CRUSADER OF THE WEEK Mrs. Fugate nominates Senior Adam Lubert for Crusader of the Week for Dual Credit Psychology. "Adam's innate knowledge and interest in all things psychology is a gift to the entire class!  His insightful yet sometimes unusual questions keep us all on our toes! Adam, thank you for being engaged and ready to learn each and every day!  You are a pleasure to teach!" Mrs. Vieth nominates Freshman Stella Flick for Crusader of the Week for English I Honors. "The shift from middle school to high school is a time fraught with not only uncertainty and anxiety, but also excitement, and hope.  For many freshmen, the need to organize their time so they can complete homework, study for tests, write research papers, participate in extracurriculars, and hang out with friends becomes paramount. However, there are those who meet the challenge and thrive, and  Stella Flick is one of those students.  First and foremost, Stella loves to read for pleasure and tries to make it a priority.  That love translates into the English I Honors class as she immerses herself in the literature we study, engages in the class discussions and Socratic seminars, and works hard to improve her skills.  She collaborates well with her peers on group projects, and treats her classmates with kindness and respect.  She is a pleasure to have in class.  Congratulations, Stella!"

ADVANCEMENT OFFICE

SHADOW VISITS / FAMILY TOURS Do you know of a high school student interested in transferring to SHDHS? Shadow Visits and Family Tours are now available for transfer students for the 2025-2026 school year! Shadow Visit Registration  Family Tour Registration

FRONT OFFICE

DRIVERS LICENSE COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION If your Student is scheduled to take the Written Drivers Test during Spring Break (April 17-27), please be sure to have them come to the Front Office to get their School Compliance Verification (No Pass/No Drive Law) Form by April 16, BEFORE we leave for Spring Break.  The Office will be closed during this time therefore the form will not be available.  Your student will NOT be able to take the Written Test without this Form. Yearbook prices are now $72 until May 23rd. On May 23rd, prices will go up again, so get your yearbook today!  Cru Spirit Shop  SPRING SALE!!! Get your graduation year gear now before it is gone!!!  Current student graduation years available at a SALE price!  Valid now through spring break.  Quantities are limited and there will be no re-orders.  Available in Hoodie, Crewneck, long sleeve and T shirt styles. (Sale excludes Class of 2029 items) SHDHS is asking ALL families to complete the FACTS Financial Aid application for the 25-26 School Year The FACTS Financial Aid application opened on January 6, 2025. We are asking that all SHDHS families complete this application regardless of need. In doing so, you will help our school receive funding to help lower the cost of education for all students. Applicants can use 2023 Tax returns and 2024 W-2. We ask that all families submit their applications by April 1, 2025. For those families that apply and qualify for financial aid, the first round of award notifications will be made on April 30, 2025. Applications must be completed and verified by April 1 to be considered for the first round of awards. Applications must be completed every year, awards do not roll over from the previous year. Please click here to apply. For questions, contact Connie Cornett at ccornett@shdhs.org.  The Deadline to Purchase Is This Weekend   Purchase Tickets Here. . For questions, contact Michael Fay (mfay@shdhs.org). PLEASE NOTE RE: TUXEDO RENTALS This year, Schrader's Formal Wear will NOT be coming to campus to rent Prom tuxedos to our students.  Families will need to initiate the rental process on their own.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. 2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR The first day of the 2025-2026 school year will be Monday, August 11th.  Click here for the 2025-2026 "At a Glance" pdf of the school calendar. RE-ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR If you have a current SHDHS student and an incoming freshman for the 2025-2026 school year, please contact Connie Cornett at 859-525-0255, ext 2801, or ccornett@shdhs.org to receive your multi-student discount. If your student does not plan on returning for the 2025-2026 school year, please contact Toni Lehan at 859-525-0255, ext 2826, or tlehan@shdhs.org. For questions regarding invoicing and how to make payment, don't hesitate to get in touch with Connie Cornett at 859-525-0255, ext 2801, or ccornett@shdhs.org. 2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR Click here for a PDF file of the 2024-25 School Calendar - "At a Glance"

SENIORS - CLASS OF 2025

EXTRA BACCALAUREATE TICKETS Parents, if you do not need or do not plan to use all four tickets for the Baccalaureate Mass, please return any extra tickets to the front office. We have several large families requesting additional tickets.  Baccalaureate & Graduation Information Caps and Gowns: Caps and gowns, along with Baccalaureate tickets, will be distributed approximately two weeks before graduation. Please note that no decorations are allowed on caps. Baccalaureate Mass & Senior Awards – Tuesday, May 20 Location: SHDHS Drees Homes Auditorium Time: 6:00 p.m. Seniors should dress in formal attire and sit with their parents. Caps and gowns are not required for this evening. The Senior Awards Ceremony will take place immediately following Mass. Each student will receive four tickets per family (seniors do not need a ticket). If you need extra tickets or have extras to return, please contact the front office at (859) 525-0255 or email front-office@shdhs.org so we can accommodate families with larger needs. Space restrictions apply only to the Baccalaureate Mass, not graduation. Scholarship Recognition: To ensure all student achievements are recognized, please submit any scholarship offer information to bsarge@shdhs.org. Graduation Practice – Thursday, May 22 Location: Thomas More University Time: 10:00 a.m. Attendance is mandatory for all graduating seniors. Graduation Ceremony – Thursday, May 22 Location: Thomas More University Convocation Center Time: 7:00 p.m. There is no limit on the number of guests attending. Graduation gowns must be returned before leaving TMU. Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎓 IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL SENIOR PARENTS Every year, St. Henry compiles a list of all scholarships that are awarded to the graduating class. Seniors have been instructed to submit a copy of all scholarship notifications to Billy Sarge. This includes every university scholarship the student was offered from all of the universities to which he/she applied AND any outside scholarships they have been awarded.  Please contact Billy Sarge at bsarge@shdhs.org or 859.525.0255 x 2823 if you have any questions.

CLASS OF 2029

VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS  Please see the info below in the "Athletics" Section.   SUMMER MATH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM The Math program is designed to enhance math skills and remediate basic math concepts to better position students for the school year. The program provides support for those needing to review Algebra I.  Register here. Dates: starting July 8 & 10, July 15 & 17, July 22 & 24, July 29 & July 31 Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 am Cost: $225.00 SUMMER ENGLISH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM The English summer enhancement program is designed to reinforce students’ skills essential for a successful transition into a high-school-level class. Students will practice critical reading techniques such as close reading, note-taking, and annotating to increase comprehension. Additionally, students will incorporate writing tools to communicate, develop, and support ideas effectively in an organized and focused manner.  Register Here. Dates: July 15th,17th,22nd,24th,29th,31st Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Cost: $175.00

SUMMER CAMPS

Our coaches, faculty members, and students would love to spend time with your child(ren) this summer, helping them learn valuable skills while having fun. Baseball Skills Camp, Basketball Skills Camp, Drama Camp, Football Skills Camp, Tennis Camp, Visual Arts Camp, Volleyball Skills Camp Click here for details on all the great Summer Camp opportunities available, including exact dates, times, and costs.

FINE ARTS

OPENING NIGHT TONIGHT!  PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

ATHLETICS

VOLLEYBALL TRYOUT MEETING There will be a meeting on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm for anyone interested in trying out for the girls volleyball program The prospective player and parents should attend. VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS Location: St. Henry Athletic Complex (SHAC) Wed, July 23  -  5:00 PM – 7:00 PM  -  Day 1 Tryouts Thur, July 24  -  5:00 PM – 7:00 PM  -  Day 2 Tryouts Fri, July 25  -  8:00 AM – 10:00 AM  -  Day 3 Tryouts Mon, July 28  -  5:00 PM – 7:00 PM  -  4th Day of Tryouts (if needed) Practices will continue the remainder of the summer during the week. Practice times will vary depending on which team the participant is a member of. Please schedule all vacations and appointments before this period begins. We appreciate your assistance. SUMMER VOLLEYBALL WORKOUTS (Optional) The dates and times below are tentative - will confirm at the meeting on May 14th Monday, June 9 & Wednesday, June 11: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM (SHDHS) Track and weight room Monday, June 16 & Wednesday, June 18: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM (SHDHS) Weight Room & positionals in gym SPIRITWEAR RESALE DONATIONS NEEDED Do you have any old spiritwear/uniform donations? The SHDHS Boosters collect gently used items for a used spiritwear resale. The sale occurs on the first day of school and all proceeds go back to the SHDHS Athletic Boosters. You can drop items off at the athletic office or contact Katie at Katiedieruf@yahoo.com or Christy at Christytuemler@hotmail.com to make other arrangements.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

SUMMER COLLEGE BUS TOUR - JUNE 2025 Attention Junior & Sophomore Parents:  The Counseling Department is still in the process of finalizing details for the SHDHS Summer College Bus Tour which is tentatively scheduled for Monday, June 2 – Thursday, June 5.  The universities we have visited in Ohio and Indiana previously are: The Ohio State University, University of Dayton, Miami University, Purdue University, Indiana University, Butler University, and Ball State University. We are not taking RSVPs at this time. More information will be available closer to spring break or as soon as we get back. Questions? Contact Billy Sarge in the Counseling Department at bsarge@shdhs.org or 859.525.0255 x 2823 U.S. SERVICE ACADEMY DAY Congressman Massie will be hosting his annual U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott, 2395 Progress Drive, Hebron, KY 41048.  U.S. SERVICE DAY FLYER This event offers students, parents, and high school counselors information about the exceptional educational opportunities available at our country’s most respected institutions of higher learning - the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Congressman Massie will be in attendance along with Representatives from each of the U.S. Service Academies, who will be available to answer questions and provide information. If you have any questions, please contact the NKY District Office at: 859-426-0080 or email Austin.Snell@mail.house.gov. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES  Click here for a list of scholarship opportunities. This document will be updated whenever new information is shared with us. Please make sure your senior checks this document regularly to find ways to help pay for college.

REMINDER:

Just a reminder that SHDHS Spring Break is Thursday April 17 through Sunday, April 27.  There are no classes and the front office will be closed.  Classes resume on Monday, April 28.  There will be no newsletter sent during this week.

SHOP & SUPPORT SHDHS

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS  SHDHS participates in The Kroger Plus Community Rewards Program, where you can earn funds for SHDHS without spending additional money! Link your shopper's cards to St. Henry District High School and start shopping. Visit https:www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards for detailed instructions. Search for St. Henry District High School from the list, select, and click "Save."

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