Lt. Governor of Kentucky Jacqueline Coleman visited our school on October 12 to recognize SHDHS as the only High School in Kentucky to receive the National Blue Ribbon Award and also to congratulate our Future Problem Solving Team for their 2nd place finish at the international tournament. 

8th graders - Schedule your shadow visit

One of the best ways to learn about St.Henry District High School is by visiting our campus. Through our shadowing program, 8th graders learn first-hand what a typical day for an SHDHS student is like. If you have an 8th grader or know of a friend that has an 8th grader, please click on or share this link https://shdhs.org/admissions/shadow-visit-form/ to sign up for a visit. 

Open House
Sunday, November 14 from 1-4 pm

The annual Open House is an opportunity for the faculty, staff, administration, parents, and students to welcome prospective students of all grades, their families, and members of the community to St. Henry District High School. 

Trunk or Treat Donations

The Enrollment Department is in need of candy for our Trunk or Treat event happening on October 21. It would be greatly appreciated if you would consider donating a bag of candy for this event. We have invited our Future Crusaders (feeder schools) to come trunk or treat at St. Henry District High School. All of our Clubs and Athletic teams will decorate a car/truck and give out candy. The response to this event has been well received. We have 200 students from our feeder schools signed up to date. Thanks for your support. 

ATTENTION SHDHS ART ALUMNI! We are hosting our FIRST-EVER Alumni Art Show in our Wilson Family Art gallery with the opening reception on November 20 from 4:00 pm-7:30 pm (preceding the play). The show will remain open on November 21 from 4:30 pm-6:00  pm (following the play). Please see the flyer for artwork guidelines and information. Email [email protected] for further information or questions. THE DEADLINE TO ENTER THE SHOW IS NOVEMBER 15TH!

Mrs. Hartwig's English I students recently began exploring the world of Maycomb County, Alabama, in the 1930s, the setting of the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Students worked in groups to move through learning stations designed to kindle their prior knowledge of the time period, make predictions about the characters and plot events and provide necessary background information. Students are ready to follow narrator Scout Finch through the gripping and heart-wrenching tale! 

The English III students are reading Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Accusations of witchcraft, murder, and questionable evidence start to fly in Act III. To analyze motives, students are grouped by character for reading and discussion. There are even assigned "court reporters" to help keep the notes straight. A deeper analysis will occur in a few weeks when students begin the research paper process on the play.

Golfathon Update

On Friday, October 8, 18 golfers representing various athletic teams came together at Hickory Sticks Golf Course to play a day of golf.  

As of today, Golfathon has raised $41,108.09.  

The Athletic Department would like to thank everyone who donated this year. Based on current totals, we have raised around $15,000.00 to update current buses and purchase additional vehicles for sports teams. While this is a significant amount of money, it is still short of our goal and what is needed to upgrade our student-athlete transportation. Please consider passing the link below on to any family, friends, or corporate contacts you feel would want to help support our student-athletes.  If any of your potential donors would like to speak with me directly, please let me know, I am happy to have those conversations.  The vast majority of our teams will use the new transportation, so please consider the impact this will have on your own child/team. The link will stay up until Friday, October 22.

Thank You & Go Cru!

https://golfathon.shdhs.org/

Matt Schneider, [email protected]
Director of Athletics

Sue Kolkmeier, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant to Athletics  

Archery

Anyone interested in being on the archery team, please sign up on final forms http://sthenry-ky.finalforms.com/.

Practices will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, starting Monday, November 8th. Practices will be held at the SHAC (St. Henry Athletic Complex) from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. We will attend a local tournament 2 to 3 times a month, either on Friday or Saturday, starting in December. We will also host a tournament on December 10-11. Please mark your calendars to be able to help. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Keyser at [email protected]. Information will be sent via email the first week of November.

October is Respect Life Month.  

Crusaders for Life is the pro-life club at SHDHS. This month we set up crosses and pro-life signs on our campus to remember in our prayers those lives lost to abortion. The club will also be hosting speakers from CareNet Pregnancy Center of Northern Kentucky to learn about the services they provide. Additionally, we will be volunteering at various organizations in the local community to help the indigent and marginalized. St. Joseph, defender of life, pray for us! 

Freshmen Connect Day was a big success! Students participated in a variety of fun and engaging mixers, small group discussions, and prayer experiences. They connected with new people, experienced some of the Crusader faith traditions, and began the process of forming accountability partners that will continue throughout the year. Several seniors gave inspirational talks about finding one’s place in the CRU family, growing in faith, overcoming adversity, and developing healthy friendships. This day set the foundation for next week’s Freshmen Retreat.

Freshmen Retreat this Wednesday, October 20 at the SHAC (St. Henry Athletic Complex, 35 Cavalier Blvd, Florence) and Cristo Rey Church, located on the same property (near Boone County High School). Students may be out of uniform (please refer to out-of-uniform guidelines) and should bring lunch and drink. Students are to be dropped off at the SHAC between 7:45 - 8:00 am and must be picked up at 2:30 pm from the SHAC.

Senior Retreat Rosters will be available on Monday. More information to follow.

High School Camping/Retreat Overnight - “One Call Away…”
We have been invited to participate in an outdoor faith adventure with Fr. Hennigan, Deacon Jim Fortner, St. Pius Youth Group, and local schools. If you desire that your son or daughter be surrounded by people who are navigating teen years in a positive, Catholic, fun, and energetic environment, this is something you should promote. We would love to have students attend. Faith is contagious and we pray they catch it. For more information click here. 

Mr. Dressman nominates Jason Bish as the Crusader of the Week for Global and Digital Citizenship. From day one of high school, Jason has approached the class with an eagerness to expand upon his knowledge of the global community. Jason produces exceptional classwork and has maintained a very good grade through the first eight weeks of the school year. What sets Jason apart is the maturity in which he approaches his academic course load. Jason's attention to the many details of attending a  new school and his time management skills have set the course for him to have an exceptional four years at SHDHS. We are lucky to have you, Jason!   Congratulations!

Mrs. Rudy recognizes Alli Geiger as Crusader of the Week for English IV. Alli is a conscientious and hardworking student with strong character. Mrs. Rudy appreciates that Alli always enters the class with a positive attitude and an attentive and respectful demeanor. Her consistent work ethic, participation, and intellectual curiosity make her a joy to teach! Congratulations, Alli!

Fall Awards

During the annual Underclassmen Awards Ceremony last week, SHDHS honored students for their exemplary performance during the 2020-2021 Academic Year. The Advancement Office recognized all students who earned scholarships to attend SHDHS, including the top performers on the High School Placement Test.  Teachers nominated students for the Departmental Awards; these students excelled in their course work last year and contributed significantly to the positive environment in the classroom.  They were given medals that can be worn at graduation.  The Counseling Department distributed awards given by local and national organizations that honor students for community service, academic excellence, and leadership.  Finally, a select group of students received the highest honors conferred during this ceremony: the St. Francis Award and the St. Scholastica Award. The St. Francis Award is given to students who live out their faith in the school community, and the St. Scholastica Award is given to students who performed at the top of their class in several subjects, demonstrating mastery of multiple disciplines.

For a comprehensive list of all award recipients click here.
 

Congratulations to the following four students who were accepted into the Tri-State Honor Choir: Victoria Mapes, Samuel Lunnemann,  Rachel Becknell, and Molly Brue. This honor choir will rehearse on Friday, November 12, and Saturday, November 13, culminating in a concert Saturday, November 13 at 3:00 pm. All activities will be held on the NKU campus.

SHDHS Commitment to Academic Excellence
Over the past two weeks, the Counseling Department, with help from faculty test proctors,  administered 280 standardized tests. Juniors took both tests, seniors had the opportunity to opt-in for the ACT, and sophomores had the opportunity to opt-in for the PSAT.  We want to thank St. Barbara Church for allowing us to use their Sterling Event Center for standardized testing the past two weeks. It is the perfect facility to administer these important tests that increase our student’s chances to earn college scholarships.
 
The FAFSA is now OPEN!  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the key to receiving need-based financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study.  We encourage all families to submit a FAFSA even if they feel they will not qualify for grants. The website is here:https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa(or fafsa.ed.gov).
 
Colleges Visit SHDHS
We will have Mt. St. Joseph visiting during Flex Time on Monday, October 18, and Western Kentucky University on Wednesday, October 20. Please encourage your junior or senior students to visit SCOIR and sign up for one of the college rep meetings!
 
On Wednesday, October 13 the Counseling Department planned a Senior Day for students to work on their college applications, essays, and apply for scholarships. There were admission representatives from Bellarmine University, Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More University, and Xavier University who met with seniors individually to review their essays. Also, we had admissions presentations from Gateway Community & Technical College, Northern Kentucky University, and Thomas More University, whose President Joe Chillo spoke to our seniors (pictured below). The Counseling Department is thankful for all the admissions representatives who took time out of their travel schedules to meet with our seniors! 

Seeing double? We have a set of identical twins on faculty-Mrs. Bessler (STEM) and Mrs. Tobergte (Religion I). They sometimes dress alike, confusing both teachers and students. Additionally, two other faculty members have twin siblings (Mrs. Vaillancourt and Mrs. Poat), and one faculty member is a triplet (Ms. Vollmer).

If you have CRU Bits you would like to share please email Nicole Gonzalez at [email protected].

FEC FALL FEST FUNDRAISER at Erlanger PUTT-PUTT

Please join us THIS Sunday 10/17 between 1 pm-4 pm at the Erlanger Putt-Putt for an open-house style event to raise funds for the FEC and bring the CRU community together for some fall fun!   This event is open to all of our students, parents, families, alumni, and community and will include (2) rounds of mini-golf, hot dogs/snacks/waters, tailgate games, and more!  The cost is $10 per person.  See flyer for details. The rain date will be the following Sunday 10/24. Thanks for your support!
 
FEC PARENT HAPPY HOUR

Save the date for our upcoming parent Happy Hour on Friday, November 19 at Rhinegeist Brewery in OTR.  All grade-level parents are invited!  If you are interested in helping plan this event, please contact Elaine Stich at [email protected].
 
UPCOMING FEC MEETING

Our next FEC meeting will take place Tuesday, October 19 at 7 pm in the Media Center.  We will be talking about our Fall service projects, staff grant applications, recapping past events, and discuss any new ideas for future events.  All are welcome!

This week, our Drees Homes Auditorium has been home for the professional musicians of the @KentuckySymphony as they rehearse for the opener of their 30th season.

The concert is this Saturday, 10/16, at 7:30 pm. Come experience the sounds of the KSO at SHDHS! Limited tickets are still available at www.kyso.org (discounted tickets available with SHDHS ID at the box office – for discounted student tickets – please email [email protected]).

Ticketing Information:

$35 each, with two ways to enjoy performances — in person or via live stream!  Available now.  Single ticket sales subject to processing and handling: $1.50 per ticket plus credit card merchant fee 3.5%. Mailing an additional $1.15 if requested.  More information can be found on the KSO event page on their website.

 

CRUSADER TRUNK OR TREAT!
Thursday, October 21  |  6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
All grade school families are invited to join all SHDHS clubs, activities, and athletic teams for trick-or-treating between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm!

Families can pre-register at https://shdhs.org/admissions/enrollment-events/

 

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Important Upcoming Dates:

• Oct. 17 - Fall Fest, 1-4 pm
• Oct. 19 - FEC Meeting, 7 pm
• Oct. 19 - School Board Meeting, 6 pm
• Oct. 20 - Freshman Retreat, at the SHAC, 7:45 am- 2:40 pm
• Oct. 21 - Trunk or Treat, 6 pm
• Oct. 25-29 - Red Ribbon Week
• Oct. 29 - Out of Uniform Day (Halloween Costume Contest)
• Nov. 1 - No school
• Nov. 2,3 & 4 - Senior Retreat - off Campus
• Nov. 5 - Early dismissal 1:00 pm
• Nov. 6 - BINGO, 4:00 pm

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