Upcoming Dates

March 31
- Good Shepherd Scholarship Application Deadline!
April 1
- Health Screenings
April 2-7
- No School – Easter Break
April 14
- “A Day Without Shoes” – Silly Socks Day
- We are accepting used and new shoe donations April 8-16
April 15
- HSA Dine-Out Fundraiser @ Valentino’s
April 16
- Spring Program 6:30pm
April 17
- No School – Bishop’s Day Off
April 24
- Learning Fair – more info to come!
April 28
- Food Market at dismissal
May 7
- Band Concert
May 8
- 1:00 Early Release – Extended Care Available

Holy Week Passport Club

Palm Sunday this weekend will begin Holy Week. St. Patrick Parish has created Holy Week Passports for students to complete as they attend Holy Week services. Please see a St. Patrick priest after a Holy Week service to stamp your passport! Students who attend services at other parishes are encouraged to ask for a priest’s signature. Students who attend three or more Holy Week services will be recognized at school. Passports were sent home with students or are available in the back of the church. They are due back at school by Friday, April 10.

Desserts Needed – Parish Fish Fry – March 27

Please sign up to help with our parish fish fry events! St. Patrick School HSA coordinates and earns money by selling desserts each week we have a fish fry. Sign up to serve desserts, or to bring pie, cake, cookies, or other dessert items! Homemade and store-bought are welcome! Desserts may be dropped off at the school throughout the day, and are needed before 4:45pm. You are also welcome to sign up for other jobs. It’s a great way to meet fellow parishioners!

Please sign up HERE!

Good Shepherd Scholarship – Deadline March 31!

A letter about the Good Shepherd Scholarship was sent home recently, and can also be found HERE. A Spanish version is available HERE. The application can be filled out at: www.goodshepherdscholarship.com

The deadline to complete the application is March 31, 2026.

Now Enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year!

We are now enrolling for next school year for all new and returning students!

The directions for pre-enrollment for NEW students can be found HERE.

The directions for enrollment for ALL RETURNING students can be found HERE.

March MATHness IXL Challenge

The diocese is hosting its first ever March MATHness IXL Challenge! Schools will compete against each other in weekly matchups. Each matchup lasts one week, and the school with the higher weekly average of IXL Math skills completed to proficiency each week combined advances to the next round.

Students can get credit for math skills that they work on at school and at home! A flyer with more information (and your student’s login information if you need it) was sent home last week!

Learning Fair – donations needed!

The Learning Fair Committee is looking for donations of any size for our upcoming annual raffle. They are in need of the following items:

Gift cards (of any value)
Toys (new, in packaging)
Games (new, in packaging)
Sports Memorabilia
Admission Passes or Tickets

Any donations can be sent to the school office. Please note that they are for the Learning Fair when dropping them off or sending them. Thank you for your kindness and consideration!

** More information about the Learning Fair taking place on April 24th will be sent home at a later date. **

Robotics Club

Mr. Mackling will be hosting a Robotics Club for Junior High (6th-8th grade). Space is limited to the first 12 students who sign up! The club will meet on Thursdays 3:30-4:30 from April 9-May 14. Students can be picked up at 4:30 or will be sent to after-school care. There is no charge to join! Please sign up at THIS LINK.

Please check lengths of shorts and skirts!

Shorts and skirts without leggings are back in season. Please check the length of your student’s uniforms as many of the students have grown since the beginning of the school year! See notes and visuals above.

If you need to exchange uniforms that your student has grown out of, the uniform shop can be opened by appointment. Call the school office to set up a time!

Health Screenings

All students will participate in health screening performed by nursing students from Bryan College of Health. The screenings will take place at school on Tuesday, March 24th and Wednesday, April 1. Students will have their height, weight, hearing and vision checked. Parents will be notified if students fail vision or hearing screening.

“A Day Without Shoes” – Silly Socks Day & Shoe Drive

We will again be collecting used shoes to benefit the People’s City Mission. They do NOT need to be in good condition! Send used or new shoes to school after Easter break, and until April 16th.

Students will participate in “A Day Without Shoes” on Tuesday, April 14th. Students may wear silly socks on that day!

HSA Dine-Out – April 15

Treat the family to a pizza dinner on April 15, and help earn money for our school! You MUST mention St. Patrick! Orders must be placed in person or over the phone-online orders will not be counted towards 10% of sales donation. Fundraiser is good for the whole day during store’s business hours 11:00am-9:00pm.

Spring Music Program – April 16

Please join us for our annual Spring Program!

WHO: All students in PreK-8th grade are preparing musical numbers to perform!
WHERE: Saint Patrick School Gymnasium
WHEN: Thursday, April 16 @ 6:30 pm
FAQ:
- Gym doors open at 6:15pm, students will be directed to their homeroom area upon arrival
- Students can wear their uniform or dress in their “Sunday best”. All dress code rules apply.
- Student attendance is required. Students who are absent due to illness on Thursday, April 16 should NOT attend that evening.

March Lunch + Events

April Lunch + Events

Boy Scouts Krispy Kreme Doughnut Sale!

The Boy Scouts from Troop 78 from St. John’s and St. Patrick’s Church/School have a fundraiser running through March 31^st at midnight.

The sale is for 1- dozen Krispy Crème Doughnuts. With tax the total will be $17.15. A code will be emailed to the purchaser to be used at your local Krispy Kreme.

No limit on the number of codes that can be purchased. Great for teacher appreciation, school events, and family get togethers! Order at THIS LINK or by scanning the QR code above.

International Day at Pius – March 28

Pius X High School is delighted to host the 2nd Annual International Day on Saturday, March 28, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. in the Flavin Gymnasium. The celebration will begin with Mass at 1pm, celebrated by Fr. Dominic Winter and Fr. Dominic Nguyen, followed by cultural performances and food representing a variety of cultures from around the world. This joyful event is free and open to the public, and we would love for you to join us as we come together to celebrate the rich diversity that makes up our Catholic community with faith, culture, and fellowship.

S.T.A.G.E. Auditions & Events

S.T.A.G.E. Theatre will hold auditions April 23-26 for Flanagan’s Boys, an original musical, which tells the story of Venerable Servant of God, Fr. Edward Flanagan, and his founding of Boys Town. Students aged 9 and up may audition for this show which has numerous musical numbers, fun and athletic dance, as well as thoughtful scenes. We are looking for a diverse cast, along with experienced dancers and gymnasts. Rehearsals will begin July 1, with shows taking place July 31 through August 9. Not only is this a unique show to perform in, but it also supports the cause for Father Flanagan’s Sainthood. Visit stage4kids.com to view audition requirements and materials. Use the Signup Genius for your audition spot.

Summer Camps

Looking for some unique Summer Camps for your kids? Check out the S.T.A.G.E. Summer Camps in Art and Dance at https://www.stage4kids.com/ Art Camps, designed for students 8 and up, will use various mediums and themes for complete works of art. These camps will be held June 1-5, and June 8-12 and are taught by Lee Hotovy. Additionally, Joie Meador will offer two dance camps June 8-13. Camp 1: The Sleeping Beauty ballet camp; Camp 2: Dance Technique for experienced dancers. Please visit https://www.stage4kids.com/ for additional information and registration. May 3 due date.

Mayor’s Run Registration Open

Registration is open for several upcoming running events! Click the flyer above or visit https://www.lincolnrun.org/races for more information.

Totus Tuus Registration Open

TOTUS TUUS (Latin for “Totally Yours”) is a week-long Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through the Sacraments, Eucharistic Adoration, prayers, music and fun!

Totus Tuus is run by four trained, college-aged missionaries who devote their summer to bringing the joy of the Catholic faith to youth in parishes across our diocese.

The goal of Totus Tuus is to help young people grow in their faith in Jesus Christ. The 2026 themes will be the Commandments and the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary!

Registration forms will be available in the narthex of the church soon, or they can be found HERE.

Jr. Bolts Football Opportunity

Registration for Lincoln Youth Football 2026 season is now open. Visit https://www.jrbolts.com/football/ for more information and for the link to get registered. Jr Bolts tackle football is open to all Catholic school students in 3rd-8th grade. If you have any questions please contact Taylor Ashburn at jrboltsfootball@gmail.com.

Camp Kateri Registration Open Now!

Camp Director Jacob Brouliette presented information to 3rd-8th grade students about Camp Kateri during Library class! Some camps fill up quickly. Scholarships and payment plans are available. Register soon to get the best selection of dates: https://www.campkateri.org/camps

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
Coordinated Fall Cookie Dough and Spring Butter Braid Fundraiser
Coordinated multiple dine-out nights
Purchased STARS tickets for teachers
Contributed to the “Heart of a Child” presentation cost
Coordinated and contributed to teacher Christmas bonus
Put on Bingo and Community Night for Catholic Schools Week

Upcoming:

Coordinate Fish Fry Dessert table and volunteers.
Valentino’s Dine-Out Day on April 15th

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

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
How long are Box Tops receipts eligible for scanning? Scan your receipts within 14 days of purchase.
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.
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.
What if I shop online? Submit your email receipts to receipts@boxtops4education.com
How do I help earn more? Scroll down to the bonus offers on the Box Tops App to learn how to earn extra.

Shamrock Scoop – March 26, 2026