HS/JH Daily Announcements
Announcements 10/7/2025
Announcements Tuesday, October 7, 2025
We are reminded that "A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work." Thank you for all of your hard work as you keep your goals in mind and work toward your dreams. We are close to the finish line of this great first quarter full of new beginnings and friendships, academic and athletic awards, and community and collaboration. In the spirit of St. Benedict, may we maintain our focus and keep working toward our goals.
News
Teacher of the Week: Congratulations to Mr. Shields who is our Teacher of the Week. Nominated by a student, here is what the student said: “Mr. Shields is a brilliant math teacher who makes learning fun. He always helps us understand math.” We receive so many comments about our math teachers who make learning enjoyable and instill confidence, and Mr. Shields fits the bill!
School Visit Students: Any student going on the school visits tomorrow, please turn in permission slips immediately after announcements.
Help Desperately Needed - Craft Fair: Our annual PTAO Craft Show will take place this Saturday from 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. in the gym and surrounding area. Help is truly needed to work the concession stand during the Craft Show and Saturday morning before the Craft Show helping the vendors set up. Please consider volunteering to work this event and earning service hours. To work the Craft Show sign up at the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FADAD2AABF9C34-57558430-villa
Phone found in gym: If you are missing your phone and can identify it, stop in to see Mrs. Rood after announcements.
Weekly Reminders
Mark Your Calendars - Report Card Conference Link: The link to sign up for Report Card Conferences will be sent at 7:00 P.M. on October 9. Conferences are on October 24 beginning at 1:00 P.M. with a last time of 5:30 P.M.
Wednesday Picture Day: Picture Day is tomorrow, and students brought home forms yesterday. The forms need to be brought back tomorrow, along with payment, and given to the photographer. Students may wear a nice out of uniform top but will be in uniform bottoms.
Thursday End of 1st Quarter: The first quarter ends this Thursday. There is no school on Friday as our teachers engage in professional development here at Villa.
Blood Drive: GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES! Earn a RED CORD! Blood Drive is set for
Oct 17th | 10 AM - 12 PM | Donor bus on campus in front of the gym
To donate you need to be 16 with a permission slip signed by a parent, or over 17. Juniors & Seniors: Donate twice during HS and earn a Red Cord for graduation! Sign up hoxworth.org/groups/villamadonna. Or contact Sra. Hollin.
8th Grade DC Trip: Our 8th graders will journey to Washington DC on October 14-17. Students not on the trip will report to school on those days.
Join Us-Rosary: Please join us in praying the Rosary - we are now meeting every Tuesday morning at 7:30 A.M. in Room 202.
Extra 2024-2025 Yearbooks: Yearbooks are in, and they look great! We have many extra copies of last year's yearbook for sale. They are $60 each, including tax, and can be paid with cash or check made out to Jostens. Please see a member of the yearbook staff or Ms. Specht-Bird in Room 305 to purchase your book.
2025-2026 Yearbook on Sale: The 2025-2026 (current year) yearbook is now on sale! Order at the link to reserve your yearbook. You aren't going to want to miss out on this one—it's a trip!
Meetings
JrH Academic Team: There will be an interest meeting in Room 313 tomorrow after school. We will plan to practice for our first meet on Thursday after school. See Mrs. Hollin if you can’t attend the meeting but still want to be involved.
JUG and Detention: JUG and Detention will be today in room 308. All notified must report by 3:05. See Mr. Shields with questions.
Junior High School KYA: All junior high KYA delegates should meet after school on Thursday in Mr. Henson’s room from 3:00-3:30. If you haven’t finished your online forms, please do so as soon as possible.
Service
Craft Show Bake Sale: Please sign up to provide baked goods for the bake sale.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080945AFA92FA0FE3-58215884-vmacraft
Gate and Concession Stand: Gate and concession stand workers are needed. Go to Gate and Concession sign up to sign up.
Counseling Office
VMA College Visits: A current list of all VMA college visits is available in SCOIR. Parents and students are welcome to attend. Students, please note that you must register in advance to attend a college visit from SCOIR. Upcoming college visits are listed below:
- Tuesday, Oct 7 @ 8:00am - Centre College (in-person)
- Tuesday, Oct 7 @ 11:50am - Saint Mary's College (in-person)
- Wednesday, Oct 8 @ 8:50am - Xavier University (in-person)
- Wednesday, Oct 8 @ 1:15pm - Franklin College (in-person)
- Thursday, Oct 9 @ 11:00am - Hanover College (in-person)
- Thursday, Oct 9 @ 1:15pm. - Belmont University (in-person)
Athletics
Swim Meeting: There will be an informational swim team meeting held in the senior cafeteria on Thursday, October 9th at 3:10 p.m
Lost and Found: The gym lost and found box is full. Check out the box located by the main gym stairwell. All unclaimed items will be donated on Friday.
Flag Football: Flag football is getting ready to start.
Week one schedule:
- Leprechauns vs Tooth Fairies
- Gold Diggers vs Polar Bears
- Bishops vs Angry Elves
- Piglets vs Kings
Click on the link to see which team you are on. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jzH2MmpSyL0d4XGDtrLjZq49IJe6VYoD9bBY40lk-vE/edit?usp=sharing
Athletics This Week
Tuesday 10/7
- Girls Soccer @ St. Henry 7:30 V (District)
- Volleyball @ Villa v Bellevue 5:00/6:00/7:00 F/JV/V (Senior Night)-theme is Hawaiian
Wednesday 10/8
- Girls Soccer @ St. Henry v TDB 7:30 V (District Finals)
- Volleyball @ Lloyd 5:00/6:00/7:00 F/JV/V
- Esports - Super Smash - 5:00
Thursday 10/9
- No Events
Friday 10/10
- No Events
Saturday 10/11
- Cross Country @ Idlewild Park Conference Championship