Celebrating Catholic Schools Week! |
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From January 25 - February 2, Catholic Schools across the nation united to celebrate Catholic Schools Week with special events such as Masses, Open Houses, and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and community members. Through these events, schools focused on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our Church, our communities, and our nation.
The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2025 was “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” At Saint Patrick Catholic School, each day of Catholic Schools Week had a theme and a corresponding activity that united us in prayer, fellowship, and faith. Catholic Schools Week provided the perfect opportunity to pause and celebrate our faith in action.
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Mr. Kypros kicked off Catholic Schools Week with an amazing piano concert of music Saturday, January 25! |
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For the past 20 years, we have kicked off Catholic Schools Week with a beautiful piano concert performed by our very own Mr. Chris Kypros. Mr. Kypros traditionally rehearses for a year to memorize and perfect the pieces he performs at his annual concert, and on Saturday, January 25, the audience of over 60 was delighted and inspired by his musical gifts! Mr. Kypros is a Juilliard-trained concert pianist and has served as both a teacher and Music Director at Saint Patrick Catholic School since its inception. Mr. Kypros spends each day instilling a love for music and performance in every young Wolfhound, so we are truly grateful to experience this special moment in which he takes center stage. Below are the pieces Mr. Kypros performed on January 25: - Beethoven : Sonata No. 14
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Barber: Excursions (No. 1, 3, and 4)
- Chopin: Sonata No. 3
Bravo! |
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Catholic Schools Week 2025 Daily Themes |
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Sunday, 1/26 - Celebrating Your Parishes - Students were encouraged to wear Chapel Uniforms to Mass/Service at their churches on Sunday.
Monday, 1/27 - Celebrating Community - In Theology classes, students discussed and completed activities on Mercy and the Examen.
Tuesday, 1/28 - Celebrating Students
- Dress like a Saint Day - We invited all students to dress as a saint to honor the lives and virtues of these holy role models.
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Thank you to Dr. William Hoover, DO, LT, MC, USN (spouse of Seventh & Eighth Grade Science Teacher Mrs. Hoover) for speaking to our students! |
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Wednesday, 1/29 - Celebrating the Nation Father Jim celebrated Mass with us, including patriotic music. Military-connected families were invited to join us for Mass, where our military families and teachers were recognized.
Guest Speaker Dr. William Hoover, DO, LT, MC, USN (spouse of Seventh & Eighth Grade Science Teacher Mrs. Hoover) spoke about the fruits of the Holy Spirit, his role as a Navy Psychologist, and the power of gentleness.
Thursday, 1/30 - Celebrating Vocation |
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Wolfhound students of all ages enjoyed the Drawing God activity! |
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Friday, 1/31 - Celebrating Staff, Faculty, and Volunteers - Students were invited to participate in a School Spirit Day by wearing Wolfhound spirit-wear with jeans, athletic bottoms, or uniform bottoms.
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We concluded our celebration of Catholic Schools Week with a Faith Pep Rally that brought our school community together in prayer, joy, and spirited support of our faith!
Catholic Schools and their collective mission of teaching the whole child have had a profound impact on our world. Following Christ's example, students are taught to be to be compassionate and courageous servant leaders. Happy Catholic Schools Week! |
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Charlotte W. (center) donated her hair to Locks of Love during the Faith Pep Rally with the help of Mae D. (left) and Mrs. Lassalle (right). |
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Catholic Schools Art Show at The Dragonfly Studio |
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Saint Patrick student art was on display at a special Catholic Schools Art Show on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 at The Dragonfly Studio in Norfolk. Twenty pieces were included in the show created by First, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Grade artists. This show featured work from several local Catholic Schools. |
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Teachers at Saint Patrick Catholic School are encouraged to use their unique passion and expertise to help drive our curriculum and an example of this took place on the evening of Tuesday, January 21. Seventh and Eighth Grade Science Teacher Abbey Hoover and Eighth Grade students hosted the inaugural Genetic Symposium. Student teams researched and presented information on genetic disorders and Catholic Social Teachings related to the cures and further research studies. Mrs. Hoover guided our Wolfhounds with thought-provoking questions, reflection, and compassion.
Eighth Grade scientists impressed visitors with their understanding of complex science and their ability to reflect upon tough questions with empathy and faith. This project built upon what students learned in the classroom, related it to real life issues, and encouraged our young people to reflect and ask questions leading to ethical and moral decisions. We are grateful to Mrs. Hoover for teaching and modeling the values of Catholic education while engaging students with a challenging curriculum!
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Calling all life-long learners…we are excited to announce that we will kick off Evenings at Saint Patrick in less than a week! Evenings at Saint Patrick is a series of quality enrichment classes for adults in the Hampton Roads community. This year we are featuring a variety of classes from cooking, wine and spirits, history and health, to music, hands-on crafts and everything in between. There are even a few classes for kids, too. There is truly something for everyone!
Classes will begin on Tuesday, February 11 and will run through the end of March, with a few additional classes in late spring. Click HERE to register for classes online or pickup a catalog in our front office or at one of the many local businesses supporting the program. All proceeds from Evenings classes benefit Saint Patrick Catholic School Financial Assistance. Be a student and help a student! It’s a win-win situation! We look forward to seeing you in class! |
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Cheers to 20 years! On the evening of Saturday, February 1, current and alumni Wolfhound parents, board members, and friends celebrated the 20th year of Saint Patrick Catholic School with a Roaring 20’s Party at the campus of IP Configure. Guests arrived in their finest fedoras and most fabulous flapper dresses that brought the theme of the night to life and ensured a most festive mood. Complete with a hidden speakeasy, signature cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres from East Beach Catering, and a DJ, attendees partied like it was 1925!
The Advancement Team would like to thank Wolfhound parents and owners of IP Configure - Chris and Devon Uiterwyk - for offering us the space and fellow Wolfhound parents and owners of Afterglow Brewing - Josh and Amanda Evans - for donating the beer. We would also like to thank Rachel Mullet-Cline and Mary Meehan for securing such great silent auction items and for assisting with event planning and setup. Finally, we would like to thank Stanley Lawson and Cathy Thaden for running the speakeasy, creating the signature drinks, and advising us on the wines chosen for the party.
We hope everyone enjoyed the Roaring 20’s Party and were as excited as we were to celebrate twenty years of Saint Patrick Catholic School! Go Wolfhounds! |
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