Upcoming Dates

  • November 7
    • Last day to donate to the CSS Food Drive!
  • November 8
    • Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Mother/Daughter Program for girls ages 9-13 – more info below!
  • November 10
    • Fall Fundraiser begins for Eileen’s Cookie Dough
  • November 11
    • Veteran’s Day Program after 8am mass
    • Students may wear a red, white or blue shirt, and jeans without holes (or their regular uniform)
  • November 14
    • 1:00 dismissal – Extended Care available
    • Spirit Day
  • November 18
    • Food Market at Dismissal
    • Last day to order from our Uniform Store at ArtFX – see link below!
  • November 19
    • HSA Dine-out Night at Chipotle @ 27th & Superior
  • November 21
    • No School – STARS Event Prep
  • November 26-28
    • No School – Thanksgiving Break
  • December 1
    • Fall Fundraiser Cookie Dough orders due!

Veterans Day Program – Please RSVP

We will be honoring the Veterans in our community at our annual Veteran’s Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th after the 8am mass. Parents and community members are welcome to attend. Please fill out <<<THIS RSVP FORM>>> if you or your family members plan to come so that we can make sure to order enough donuts for the event. Students may wear a red, white or blue shirt with jeans (please make sure jeans do not have rips or holes), or their regular uniform.


Mother/Daughter Program – November 8th

The Mother/Daughter Program is an opportunity for mothers and their daughters to explore God’s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of growing up and becoming a woman. Topics include: the changes in a young woman’s body as it prepares for motherhood; the onset of ovulation and subsequent menstrual periods; the functions of the female reproductive system; the sacredness of human life; the virtue of chastity; and a confidential question and answer segment.

The purpose of the program is to provide an atmosphere of love and learning to discuss the important topic of growing up and to establish a foundation for continued communication between parent and child.

Refreshments will be served and the cost of the event includes a gift for each girl.

Register at THIS LINK


Fall Fundraiser begins on November 10th!

Support our HSA by selling Eileen’s frozen cookie dough to friends and family! Order forms will come home next week! The class who sells the most cookie dough will earn a cookie party!


Tutoring Opportunity

Nebraska SMART, a free online tutoring program developed by the Nebraska State Colleges in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), has now expanded statewide, providing all K–12 students with access to one-on-one academic support at no cost.

Funded through an NDE Innovation Grant, Nebraska SMART connects students with teacher education majors from Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges who provide individualized help in a secure online environment. In its first year, the program served students in ESUs 1, 4, and 13, as well as NRCSA member schools, and is now open to every Nebraska student.

How Nebraska SMART Works:

  • Parents must register their children for tutoring through the Nebraska SMART website.
  • Once registered, students (or parents) can schedule sessions or connect instantly using our on-demand feature.
  • Tutoring is available in 15-, 30-, 45-, or 60-minute increments; on-demand sessions are available in 10-minute blocks.
  • All sessions take place on Pearl, a secure online tutoring platform that records and manages communication.
  • Tutors are education majors who have been admitted to their programs, completed background checks, and are mentored by College Program Coordinators.

Boys Basketball Schedule

Come out and show your support for our Boys Basketball team!


November Lunch + Events


Father & Son Campout – November 14th

Please prayerfully consider attending the Father & Son Campout if your son is in 3rd-8th grades! More information, including how to register, can be found at https://leadershipcamp.regfox.com/father-son-2025.


The Uniform Store is Open until November 18!

  • The ArtFX Uniform Store is open! Orders are due by Tuesday, November 18th to ensure orders arrive before Christmas!
  • Place your order here: https://stores.inksoft.com/st_patrick_catholic_school/shop/home
  • For non-logo items, including shorts, pants, skirts, and jumpers you may shop at ANY store.  Old Navy, The Children’s Place, and JCPenney are popular choices!
  • Regardless of where you purchase items they must be of appropriate length for all students.  Please ensure ALL skirts, skorts, and shorts are close to knee-length or just a bit higher (within 2 inches).

Gently used uniforms will be available for families in the “Used Uniform Shop” by appointment.

Check out our School Dress Code HERE and click on the image below to view our Uniform Visual Guide…


HSA Dine-out Night – November 19th

Treat yourself to a night out and support the school at the same time! Join us at Chipotle on 27th and Superior on Wednesday, November 19th from 5-9pm. Mention St. Patrick and they will donate a % of sales to the school!


HSA Corner

The Home and School Association is in need of volunteers to help us in our mission of supporting our St. Patrick School family- if you can help, please contact St.Patrick-HSA@cdolinc.net. 

Recently we:

  • Made a significant contribution to purchase flexible seating options for the new library
  • Paid for referees at Basketball games

Upcoming:

  • Fall fundraiser starts soon for Eileen’s Cookie dough!
  • Dine-out Night at Chipotle on November 19th

Festival Kid Zone Coordinator Needed

2026 St. Patrick Festival Kids’ Zone is seeking one or more new coordinators. Responsibilities include: seeking donations from local businesses, coordinate the purchase of prizes for games, set up games and manage games, and coordinate volunteers. The previous coordinators will help you get started! Please contact festival chairs Nic and Leah Bethune 402-432-2042 or Ashley Benes 402-480-3392 if interested or if you have questions!


2025-26 School Calendar

The 2025-26 School Calendar is available here: Calendar | St Patrick’s Catholic School


IXL

The url to log into IXL has changed! New URL to log in: https://www.ixl.com/signin/stpatricklincoln


Used Uniform Shop

The used uniform shop is always accepting gently used uniforms. We have a good stock of inventory for most sizes. Junior High skirts are also ready to go! The Used Uniform Shop can be opened by appointment.


School Messages


Pius X High School Parent Association

Pius X High School Parent Association representative for St. Patrick’s parish is Tracy Wesely. Tracy can help you find answers to Pius X High School -related questions. She can be reached at 402-466-2752 or Tracy-Wesely@cdolinc.net


Classroom Wishlist


Many teachers have updated their classroom wish lists!  Purchasing an item from the wish list is a great way to say THANK YOU!

Check out all of the lists here:  Teacher Wishlists | St Patrick’s Catholic School (stpatricklincolnschool.com)


Fundraisers

SCRIP

What is Scrip? “Scrip” turns everyday shopping into cash for the St. Patrick Church and School. Purchase gift cards at face value in advance to use at checkout, instead of paying with credit, debit card, check or cash.

How Does It Work? Purchase gift cards at face value from local merchants who designate their own discount percentage ranging from 1.5% to 30%. The discount amount translates to profit for the St. Patrick!

  • $50 Marcus Theatres gift card at 8% = $4 St. Patrick profit
  • $100 Walmart gift card at 2.% = $2.50 St. Patrick profit

Purchase SCRIP before shopping by filling out this form and turning it into the parish office or call in your order to the rectory at 402.466.2752 and we can prepare your order ahead for you. SCRIP can  also be purchased at the parish office or after weekend masses.

We’re excited to share that our school is participating in Cash for Classrooms, part of Casey’s Rewards. This opens up St. Patrick School to new funding opportunities to help improve learning environments for students.
The best part? Donations don’t come out of your own pocket. When you buy from Casey’s and use their rewards program you can simply turn your points into a donation to our school.
Help St. Patrick School make the most of this program and learn more at Caseys.com/schools.

Box Tops are now digital only! You can download the app Box Tops for Education, register and select St Patrick School, and then scan eligible receipts containing Box Tops products. Online retailers that are eligible: Instacart, Jet.com, SamsClub.com, Shipt, Target.com, Target Pick-Up/Drive-Up, Walmart Grocery, Walmart.com.

Traditional Box Tops are being phased out and we are no longer receiving enough to mail in so please direct your efforts towards the digital app. Thank you to everyone who has contributed box tops over the years!

Digital Box Tops FAQ

  1. Where do I go to enter Box Tops digitally? Download the Box Tops for Education App or visit https://www.boxtops4education.com/ to learn more
  2. How long are Box Tops receipts eligible for scanning? Scan your receipts within 14 days of purchase.
  3. What products are eligible?: Download the full list of eligible products here: https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/Participating-Products-Page or just look for the Box Top logo on products you purchase.
  4. Can I still clip and send in physical Box Tops? Unfortunately no, we are no longer receiving enough to make it worth sending in for payment.
  5. What if I shop online? Submit your email receipts to receipts@boxtops4education.com
  6. How do I help earn more? Scroll down to the bonus offers on the Box Tops App to learn how to earn extra.