Due to our faculty and many of our students participating in our SHDHS Open House on November 9, there will be a Late Start on Monday, November 10.

We are nearing the end of our 2025 Bourbon Raffle, with the drawing taking place next Wednesday, October 29. At this time, we have not yet reached our sales goal.

Please consider purchasing a ticket (or a few!)—100% of every purchase supports our operational budget, directly benefiting our outstanding educational programs and helping to keep tuition as low as possible.

Share the raffle link shdhs.org/cruraffle with your family and friends. With six winners, the odds are great!

We are offering six incredible bourbon packages—perfect for anyone who enjoys a fine glass of bourbon or collecting top-shelf bottles. And if bourbon is not your drink of choice, these make fantastic Christmas gifts!

Purchase tickets at shdhs.org/cruraffle

La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica held its Induction Ceremony on October 22, 2025. Our SHDHS chapter, La Sagrada Familia, inducted twelve new members into the Spanish Honor Society:

Alejandro Peralta Gomez, Liam McCormack, Addison Collins, Madyson Lux, Kayleigh McCormack, Kaylee Ryan, Olivia McElheney, Joey Powers, Audrey Schmid, Aurelia Theissen, Samantha Torres-Guzman, Addyson Wambaja

New members participated in the initiation ceremony, led by Presidents Jackie Fernandez and Mateo Felix Chagoya and Vice President Lauren Boyle. Current members and officers also welcomed the family members of the new inductees and shared in teaching them about the club's service and activities. We are excited for this upcoming year and thrilled to have our new members join our chapter of La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. 

The Academic Team has been hard at work for a couple of months, and it has already paid off. The team put up a great showing at the St. X Invitational Quizbowl tournament on Saturday. They ended the day with a record of 6 wins and 3 losses, playing against very strong teams from all over the Tri-State area.

Based on individual statistics, Luke Jankowski ranked 3rd out of about 75 competitors!  With that placement, he will likely receive a bid to Nationals again this year. And in other news, Luke also placed in the Top 30 in the State of Kentucky in Social Studies and in General Knowledge last week during KAAC's Governor's Cup pre-season tests!

Mr. Fay's Chemistry Honors students selected elements from the periodic table to research, and then they presented their findings to the class. This coincides with their study of the periodic table and properties of elements.

CRUSADER OF THE WEEK

Mrs. Ackerman nominated Junior Sally Jones for Crusader of the Week in English III.
     
"I proudly nominate Sally for her exceptional effort and positive attitude in Junior English. During our study of American Literature and The Crucible, she consistently went above and beyond expectations, earning a Gold Star for model writing that guided her peers. Her upbeat energy, kindness, and willingness to collaborate make her a supportive classmate and a true example of teamwork and character."

Mrs. Kaiser-Munday nominated Freshman Brody Rigsby for Crusader of the Week in AP Human Geography.
     
"Brody is consistently adding to conversation in class, working well with anyone, and applying the content to new and different situations. He wants to learn and asks questions that help others learn, too. Brody is always cheerful and says thank you at the end of the class. Keep up the hard work, Brody! You are an AP HuG All-Star!"

FRONT OFFICE

Purchase your 2025-26 Yearbook today! 

2024-2025 Yearbooks are scheduled to arrive sometime this October and will be distributed during a Flex period shortly after they arrive! 

ADVANCEMENT OFFICE

Join us for Open House at St. Henry District High School on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 3:00–5:30 p.m.  Register today!

YARD SIGNS
If you would like an Open House Sign to display at your house or place of business, please contact Toni Lehan in the Advancement Office at tlehan@shdhs.org

CURRENT FAMILY PRIORITY APPLICATION WINDOW

Last year, we experienced a waitlist for enrollment in several grade levels. To better serve our current families and reduce stress during the admissions process, we’re introducing a Current Family Priority Application Window for NEW students who are siblings of current SHDHS students. If you have a current student at SHDHS, you do not need to apply. Your student is automatically re-enrolled unless you tell us otherwise. 

If you would like your child to join their sibling at St. Henry for the 2026-27 school year, we encourage you to submit your application between October 23 and November 9. Applications received during this window will receive priority consideration before general applications open on November 5.

Here’s how the process works:

• Apply online through our admissions portal.
• SHDHS will request academic records from your child’s current school.
• Our admissions committee will carefully review all submitted records.
• Families will be notified of acceptance decisions by mid-December.
• Accepted students complete registration by DATE.
  • Enrollment is NOT finalized until the registration fee is paid and a counselor appointment is scheduled for course selection.

HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT PREP CLASSES

To support your child’s high school placement test preparation, we offer specialized prep classes to help students build confidence and excel in the placement test. The classes are on Tuesday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 9 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm at St. Henry District High School. Our experienced instructors will cover essential topics, ensuring your child is well-prepared for the high school placement test challenge. Please register here.

HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST

The high school placement test is a significant milestone in your child’s academic journey. We encourage all prospective students to take the test, administered on Saturday, December 13, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at St. Henry District High School. Students who take the test at SHDHS are qualified for a scholarship if they score in the top 10%. Students who need accommodations should contact Michele Ryan at mryan@shdhs.org.

Please take a moment to read the letter from the Most Reverend John C. Iffert regarding the significance of the HSPT. 

Registration for the HSPT opens November 5, 2025. Visit shdhs.org to register. 

SHADOW VISITS

We welcome prospective students to experience a day at SHDHS by shadowing a current student. The unique experience gives them a firsthand look at our classes, the chance to meet our students, and the opportunity to immerse themselves in the daily life of a Crusader. Click here to find an available date and register. 

FINE ARTS

Get your tickets today! 

On Tuesday, November 11, St Henry District High School will honor our local military veterans on Veterans Day 2025.  This is an invitation to veterans who are family members or friends of our students and staff.  Our celebration will start at 1:45 in the auditorium.

To make this event a success, we would like the names of veterans who plan to attend the celebration.  A veteran is any military personnel who has served or is currently serving our country in any branch of the Armed Forces.

St. Henry District High School is very excited about this event, as our students wish to acknowledge the devotion and sacrifice our men and women have given to our country. 

Please contact Mr. Wyatt (twyatt@shdhs.org) to make a reservation with the following information:

• Name of Veteran
• Branch of the Military
• Years of Service
• Student Contact or relative at SHDHS.

CLASS OF 2026 - SENIORS

COUNSELORS

COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES

Families should check in with their seniors about upcoming admission and scholarship deadlines—several in October, November, and December. An email went out to seniors last week as a follow-up to other emails and classroom presentations regarding deadlines and other items. Please contact Billy Sarge in the Counseling Department if you have any questions.

2025 - 2026 University Admissions Events 

Class of 2026 Scholarship Opportunities

Colleges Visiting SHDHS During Flex Time

ATHLETICS

ARCHERY PLAYER/PARENT MEETING

Archery will have a parent/player meeting on Thursday, October 30, at 6:30 pm. The Meeting will take place at the SHAC.

If you cannot attend the meeting, please reach out to Coach Conley at 
cconley.ath@shdhs.org.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

2025-2026 Retreat Dates

Junior Women's Retreat - March 9  
Junior Men's Retreat - March 11
Senior Retreats - October 20-21, January 9-10, March 20-21

SERVICE PROGRAM GUIDELINES

LOCAL RED SERVICE INFORMATION

Diocesan News

Additional Resources