Upcoming Dates
- November 14
- 1:00 dismissal – Extended Care available
- Spirit Day
- November 18
- Food Market at Dismissal
- ArtFX orders due by 8:00am – 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!
- December 4
- Christmas Program! See more details below.
- December 5
- 1:00 dismissal – Extended Care available
- Wear Comfy Clothes and Christmas Socks for St. Nicholas Day!
- December 7
- Waverly Lights Parade – more info below!
- December 8
- No School – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- December 11
- Band Concert at 6:30pm
The Uniform Store is Open until November 18!
- The ArtFX Uniform Store closes soon! It will not reopen until next summer. Orders are due by Tuesday, November 18th at 8:00am to ensure orders arrive before Christmas.
- Place your order here: https://stores.inksoft.com/st_patrick_catholic_school/shop/home
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!
If you prefer to order online or through the app, our fundraiser code is M3ATBCJ and instructions can be found HERE.
Fall Fundraiser – Orders due December 1
Support our HSA by selling Eileen’s frozen cookie dough to friends and family! Order forms due back on December 1st. The class who sells the most cookie dough will earn a cookie party!
Christmas Program – December 4
Please plan to join us to celebrate this Advent and Christmas Season at our annual Christmas Program!
- WHO: All students at Saint Patrick School PreK-8th grade are preparing musical numbers to perform!
- WHERE: Saint Patrick School Gymnasium
- WHEN: Thursday, December 4th @ 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, dress in their “Sunday best,” or wear Christmas themed clothes. All dress code rules still apply.
- All students’ hats, gloves, and coats should be left with families
- Student attendance is required. Students who are absent due to illness on Thursday Dec. 4th should NOT attend that evening.
Teacher Christmas Bonus
At St. Patrick School, we have a long-standing tradition of gifting the teachers with a Christmas ‘bonus’ made up from donations from school and parish families.
Donations to the Teacher Christmas Collection will be collected beginning at the Christmas Program on Thursday Dec. 4th. and at masses through the next 2 weekends.
- Monetary donations can brought to school in an enveloped marked ‘Teacher Collection’ or you can Venmo your donation to @StPatrick-Lincoln with a comment of ‘Teacher Collection’.
- A 2nd collection will taken up after masses mid-December.
While our teachers can never be thanked enough for their endless commitment and sacrifices they make for our school family, this Christmas Collection is one way to say ‘thanks’.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.”Matthew 6:21
Walk in the Waverly Lights Parade – December 7
Please sign up to donate candy canes or to join us in walking in the parade by clicking THIS LINK!
Boys Basketball Schedule
Come out and show your support for our Boys Basketball team!
Pilot Breakfast Program
The Pilot School Breakfast Program has been extended until November 25th. We will continue to closely monitor interest and participation and will communicate with you regarding the program’s continuation or changes in the next Shamrock Scoop.
Cough Drops Reminder
Reminder that the office has cough drops on hand, and families do not need to send cough drops to school!
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.
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.
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
- 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.