Today is Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Mass Day Order, Day 2

• Student Council Executive Board Election polls remain open on Canvas until the end of lunch today. Don’t forget to vote!
• The Bazaar will be held this Saturday, March 29, from Noon – 8 p.m. with food, music, games, and student performances. If you pre-ordered a Bazaar t-shirt, it can be picked up today through Friday at the Front Desk near the Blue Jay Shop. A limited number of Bazaar shirts are also for sale for $12. 
• The Faculty Auction benefitting the Mission Drive opens today. Faculty and Staff have sponsored a variety of meals, experiences, and swag for students to bid on – and some that faculty and staff may be interested in, too. Visit the table in the cafeteria during lunch through April 2 to place your bid. Keep in mind that bidding is competitive, so check back to make sure you’re the lead for any items you hope to win.
• The chess team is excited to host its annual chess tournament starting next week. The entry fee is just $5, with proceeds supporting the Mission Drive. To register, use the link provided and submit your monetary donation to Mr. Campos during the first half of lunch in the commons or after school in Room 309/311. Registration is open until Friday and tournament play will begin next Monday. The champion will take home a one-of-a-kind JHS Chess Piece trophy.
• All football, cross country, and swimming lettermen should pick up their stripes, patches, and lettermen jackets today during lunch on the 1^st floor of the Madonna Della Strada Building by the door leading out to the parking lot on today.
• The sportsmen’s club will meet during the first half of lunch in room 112
• The Ultimate Frisbee Club will meet today during the second half of lunch on Will Clark field.
• Sodality will meet today during the second half of lunch. Seniors will meet in Room 122, Juniors in Room 121, Sophomores in Room 120, and Freshmen in Room 117.
• Beach Volleyball will have games today at 4:00 at White Sands in Elmwood. Any students interested in playing beach volleyball should see Mrs. Catalano in Room 323.
• The varsity lacrosse team plays at Newman tonight starting at 7:00.
• The golf team faces John Curtis this afternoon at Chateau starting at 4:00.
• The jv baseball team plays at Brother Martin this afternoon starting at 4:30.
• The 8^th grade baseball team plays at Holy Cross this afternoon starting at 4:30.
• The junior high track and field team will compete in the ABC Relays at Muss Bertilino this afternoon starting at 4:00.
• The Jesuit Cheer Team is looking for strong and athletic 8th-11th grade Jesuit students for their competition team.  The Cheer team is hosting an open practice Thursday after school in the Benson Arena for all those interested.  Free Cane’s chicken will be available to all who participate.  Come out and meet the girls on the cheer team and see if this sport is for you.
• Admissions representatives from the University of Arkansas and Butler University will be available during lunch today in the College Counseling Suite. 
• Each homeroom that reaches $200 will get to wear fresh kicks this Friday. Teachers can submit collected money to the box in the teacher’s lounge. Money should be turned in by Thursday in order to receive the Fresh Kicks holiday.  Fresh kicks should be as follows: shoes must cover the toes and have backs; slides, flip-flops, and sandals are not allowed. Students may wear Crocs, but they must be in ‘sport mode.’ White socks may be worn in place of black socks, but socks must be worn. Each qualifying homeroom will be given a bracelet. Any student who wants to wear fresh kicks from that homeroom much have that bracelet on when they are wearing fresh kicks. The bracelet will indicate they are allowed to wear the shoes and will not be given a PH for being out of dress code. Any student not wearing the proper bracelet and wearing fresh kicks will receive a PH.
• Jesuit students and girls from Catholic schools are invited to attend the Campus Ministry Night next Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 pm. There will be games, a talk, Adoration, and Confession. Food and drinks will be provided!