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Dear Crusader Families, As we close out another remarkable year at St. Henry District High School, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to our students, families, faculty, and supporters. Each of you plays a vital role in making SHDHS not just a school, but a community rooted in faith, excellence, and tradition. This year has been filled with growth, achievement, and unforgettable moments—many of which are captured in the video above. As you watch, I hope you feel proud of all that we’ve accomplished together and inspired by the spirit that makes our school so special. Thank you for a wonderful year. Have a safe, joyful summer, and I look forward to all that lies ahead in the new school year. St. Henry, pray for us. Mr. Grant Brannen On Thursday, May 8, the entire St. Henry District High School community gathered in a spirit of reverence and joy to celebrate the completion of the long-awaited Grotto Project. What began as a vision in 2022 has now become a sacred space on campus, brought to life through the generosity of donors, families, and friends of SHDHS. The ceremony included a special blessing of the Grotto and the traditional May Crowning, a beloved Catholic ritual that honors the Blessed Mother during the month of May. Students, faculty, alumni, and supporters joined together for this memorable event, with the full student body in attendance. Principal Grant Brannen reflected on the significance of the day, saying, “This project is more than stone and structure—it’s a symbol of our enduring faith and the strength of our St. Henry District High School community.” SHDHS would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the many individuals whose vision, support, and prayerful presence helped make the Grotto a reality. While not all were able to attend the ceremony, we gratefully acknowledge the following contributors and supporters: Richard Jansen and Stephanie Renaker-Jansen John McCoy Craig Zumdick Chris Cook Beckie Middendorf Janet Gulla Courtney Hoffer Dave Otte Tina Ryan Mary Beth Beimesch Vince and Kathy Bessler Dennis and Angie Boh Terry and Rosie Depenbrock Paul and Anne Schneider Dan and Wendy Tobergte Louis and Jessie Tobergte Following the ceremony, guests were invited to enjoy coffee and cookies in the Drees Homes Auditorium lobby, a small token of appreciation for all who made the Grotto possible. We invite you to enjoy these beautiful moments captured during this meaningful celebration of faith, tradition, and community. The inaugural Powderpuff Tournament brought excitement and generosity to the SHDHS field on May 9! This fun, all-girls flag football tournament raised over $1,200 and collected numerous canned goods in support of Go Pantry, a local non-profit that provides food to children in need when school is not in session. More than 60 girls took to the field to compete in the games, while boys stepped up as coaches and referees. A crowd of spectators came out to cheer on the teams, bringing with them generous donations of food and funds for the cause. A big shout-out to Lyndsey Payne, SHDHS senior and Go Pantry Ambassador Committee member, for organizing and leading such a fun and impactful event! The Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society ventured to the Federal Reserve of Cleveland branch in Cincinnati this week after exams. They learned how money is distributed throughout the United States, how they process older bills, how much money is being distributed, and even played a very fierce game of Jeopardy! Evan Parhad and Brady Aubuchon completed the Regional Youth Leadership program for the 2024-25 school year.  Admission to this program is highly selective with only 50 students from the Cincinnati region selected. Modeled after Leadership Northern Kentucky, Regional Youth Leadership (RYL) is a community leadership development program for high school juniors in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The 7-month program is a series of sessions held monthly during the school day from September through March focusing on different topics that inform and strengthen student awareness of the opportunities that exist in our region. Students took an in depth look at a variety of topics including economic development, healthcare, human services, non-profits, local government and the judicial system.  The SHDHS Mural Team has been hard at work making the mural come to life in the 400 hallway. Initial sketching is almost complete with base colors going in. We will be working on it through the first week of June, but then will take a break until August. Our goal is to have it complete by the start of the 2025-2026 school year.

ADVANCEMENT OFFICE

WE NEED HELP!  - Summer Parish Festivals SHDHS will be setting up booths at several local Parish festivals to help spread the word about our amazing school. Our Student Ambassadors will be there chatting with festival guests and handing out SHDHS swag—but we need a few adults to help supervise. If you can hang out at the booth for an hour or two (or even the whole 3–4 hour shift), we would really appreciate it! It is a fun, easy way to support SHDHS and cheer on our students as they represent the school. Festival Dates:  June 6-7 - St. Paul June 27-29 - MQH July 11-13 - IHM If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to the Advancement Office at advancement@shdhs.org. Thank you for your support!

FRONT OFFICE

KY DRIVERS LICENSE FORMS - SUMMER PROCEDURES To request the Kentucky Compliance Form, please contact the front office, either by calling 859-525-0255 or send an email to front-office@shdhs.org.   The form cannot be faxed or emailed, it must be picked up in person. SUMMER WORK STUDY PROGRAM - FULL The SHDHS Summer Work Study Program is now full. Thank you to all the students who signed up—we look forward to a great summer!  EARN MONEY FOR TUITION Did you know you can work at Reds games, Bengals games, Cyclones games, FCC, NKU, XU and UC games and concerts to earn money towards your tuition at Catholic schools...including high schools? Here are four groups you can work through. Send them an email and see what is available. Payment is sent directly to the school. Several of our school families are making payments this way. POST St. Thomas-contact Josh Wallace at Poststthomas@gmail.com Eastside Motivators-Contact Stephanie Norris at stephnorr@aol.com Westside Scouters–Contact Westsidescouters@fuse.net Kids Crusaders–Contact kidscrusadersinc@gmail.com PRICES WILL GO UP TOMORROW!  ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!. On May 23rd, prices will go up again, so get your yearbook today!  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.

SENIORS - CLASS OF 2025

SENIOR VIDEOS FROM EN BLANC  "Future" Presentation from En Blanc.  Senior Class Video.

TRAVEL WITH THE CRU

CALLING ALL FUTURE CRU TRAVELERS:  AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, & HAWAII AWAITS Tour Dates: June 3, 2027 -- June 19, 2027 To see the itinerary, what the tour price includes, payment plan options, and/or to officially enroll, please follow these steps: Go to: www.explorica.com/Brady-2490 Click on the button “sign up now” Any questions, please feel free to to reach out to Ms. Kyla Brady (kmbrady@shdhs.org), Mrs. Katie VonHandorf (kvonhandorf@shdhs.org), or Mrs. Alison Duff (aduff@shdhs.org)

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.

ATHLETICS

Show your Cru-spirit at Friday Night Lights next fall. Get your Replica SHDHS Football Jersey HERE! BOYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYMS Boys Basketball open gyms will be held on Wednesday, May 28, June 11, & June 18  No open gyms will take place on June 4th.   Freshman 5-6:30 pm  JV and Varsity  6:30-8 pm.   All athletes must be registered in Final forms and have a current physical on file.Final forms website     Any questions please send an email to Athletics@shdhs.org 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 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. 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) Pleae see Coach Kaiser for more information: mkaiser@shdhs.org

CLASS OF 2029

YARD SIGNS If you did not recieve your "Future Crusader" Yard Sign at your Counselor Meeting, they are available in the front office duirng school hours. Please email tlehan@shdhs.org to arrange to pick up your sign.  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

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

ATTENTION JUNIORS! Event 1 - College Essay Workshop   Friday, August 1 in the Auditorium 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Taught collaboratively by Mrs. Michelle Rudowicz-Lux, English Dept. and the SHDHS Counseling Dept. Lunch provided Event 2 - College Application Day   Monday, August 4 in the Auditorium 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Taught collaboratively by Mrs. Michelle Rudowicz-Lux, English Dept. and the SHDHS Counseling Dept. Please sign up here: Senior College Application and Essay Workshop RSVP form  Questions? Please contact Billy Sarge in the Counseling Department at bsarge@shdhs.org or 859.525.0255 x 2823 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.

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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