NEW! Q2 Honor Roll - Congratulations to our upper campus scholars who achieved Honor Roll status for the 2nd Quarter! See the list HERE!
š NEW! Go Pats! Football Friday Free Dress! š Weāre doing it again! In honor of the New England Patriots and all our favorite football teams, we are having a Football Friday Free Dress again this Friday, February 6! All students are invited to represent their favorite football team (especially the Pats!) by wearing a football fan shirt on Friday. Please keep in mind our usual Free Dress rules outlined on page 40 of the Parent-Student Handbook HERE. No leggings, please!
NEW! New Date for Balin Free Dress - For those of you who are paying attention to our Free Dress schedule, youāll note that we had originally planned for the Balin Books Free Dress to take place on Friday, February 6. With our Football Friday Free Dress now taking place on Friday, we have moved the Balin Free Dress to Monday, February 9!
NEW! Corpus Christi Thank you! - Wowza! Our Brown Bag collection for the Corpus Christi Food Pantry was one of our largest EVER! We filled a pickup truck and two cars with donations for the needy of Nashua. The total weight of our donations was 1,968.7 pounds with an estimated value of $3,878.34. Thank you to everyone who participated!
NEW! LC Back Parking PickUp - There continues to be some unfortunate confusion in the back parking lot for the lower campus at pickup time, so weād like to clarify a few things! We ask for your cooperation as we try to keep dismissal SAFE and orderly for everyone. Please note:
- Parents should come down Brookline Street from Gordon Street and enter the lot using the entrance closest to the dumpster. This is the same traffic pattern as the morning prekindergarten and kindergarten drop off in the morning.
- Please BACK into the parking spaces around the outside edge of the lot first. Once those slots are full, parents may fill in the middle spaces. All cars in the middle parking spaces should be facing the school.
- Parents should exit their car and wait for their child/ren in the striped space at the top of the stairs.
- Once a child has exited the school and walked over to the parent, please carefully walk with your student back to your car. Do not allow your child to run ahead of you or run to another car.
- All cars should exit the parking lot using the exit closest to the school and proceed straight down Hill Street. Please be mindful of the stop signs at the corner of Hill Street and Dinsmore Street, and Hill Street and Dartmouth Street. A left turn at either of those intersections will bring you back to Cushing Avenue. A right turn will bring you back onto Gordon Street. A right turn on Gordon Street will bring you to Manchester Street. See the map below.
š NEW! Basketball Playoff Schedule š - Tri-county basketball playoffs are underway this week! Check out the game schedule HERE!
NEW! Upper Campus After Care - Upper campus students are reminded that if they stay after school to wait for a basketball game to begin, they must report to After Care and will be charged accordingly. Students are not allowed to wait in the gym for the game to begin.
NEW! Trivia Night - Itās time for another Trivia Night! Miss Nott and Mrs. Landry will welcome students in grades 5-8 to another night of fun on Friday, February 20th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the church hall!
UPDATED! NEASC Survey - A link to the NEASC survey was sent yesterday to all parents from Mrs. Clarke. Please take a moment to complete the survey prior to the February 17 deadline. Your help is greatly appreciated!
NEW! Recognizing Excellence Award Nominations Now Open - Each year, the Diocese of Manchester honors exemplary members of the NH Catholic Schools community with notable awards at a statewide dinner in June. Parents and faculty/staff members are welcome and encouraged to nominate deserving individuals. Note: the deadline for all submissions is March 13. These awards include:
Saint Joseph the Worker Award ā The Saint Joseph the Worker Award is presented to a non-teaching member of the school community (staff, administrative assistant, or, volunteer, etc.) who demonstrates the Christian values of faith, humility, and outreach to the marginalized in their lives. Our very own Mrs. Sue Coker was the well-deserved winner of this award two years ago! Click HERE to nominate individuals for this year.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for Achievement & Excellence in Catholic Leadership - Named for the great pioneer and leader in American Catholic education, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, this award recognizes a non-teaching staff member (school leader, Director, Pastor or Chaplain, Assistant Director, etc.) that shares in the same pioneering spirit. The recipient of this award will be an exemplary model of leadership through vision, action, or both. Click HERE to nominate.
Saint Jean Baptiste de la Salle- Catholic School Teacher of the Year - St. John Baptist de la Salle, patron saint of teachers, dedicated his virtuous life to the cause of making Catholic education available and accessible to all students who desired it. The New Hampshire Catholic School Teacher of the Year similarly views Catholic education not only as a profession, but as a vocation of service to students and to the greater Church. Click HERE to nominate.
Hot Lunch Ordering - Ordering for March Hot Lunch is open and runs through midnight on February 15 on Boonli.com.. We cannot accept late orders, so please be sure to order early! Alsoā¦.be sure that you complete your checkout and receive an emailed confirmation of your order! If you do not receive a confirmation email, your order has not been placed.
Valentines Day Free Dress - Life is sweet when you have a Free Dress Day! Students and staff are invited to dress in Red, Pink, or White on Friday, February 13 for Valentineās Day! Students are reminded to follow all free dress code guidelines.
Financial Aid Applications - Applications for the Saint Christopher Academy Financial Aid program are now open. If you are interested in applying for financial aid for the 2026-2027 school year, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. IMPORTANT: We can not make ANY Saint Chris financial aid award unless a student has been re-enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year. In addition, financial aid applications can not be reviewed by the school for aid until a 2025 tax return has been uploaded. You may fill out the application prior to completing your taxes, but we are unable to award aid until after the tax return is submitted.
You can apply through your Family Portal. Click on Financial in the left hand column, then Apply for Grant and Aid in the pop-up window.
Note: Financial Aid applicants will also be required to apply for financial aid from the Childrenās Scholarship Fund at a later date. Financial aid may also be available from the NH Education Freedom Account program. Parents will be informed when the application windows open for each program. Any aid received from those funds will be deducted from the financial aid awarded through the Saint Christopher Academy financial aid program.
For questions, please contact Business Manager Shauna Hein at [email protected] or 603-882-7442, ext. 212.
Art Class Request - Many thanks to all who donated cardboard to the Art Room! Mrs. Fessenden is now looking for some wire coat hangers for an upcoming project. They can be placed on the porch of the Fine Arts Center at the lower campus at any time. Thank you!
Upper Campus Supplies Request - āTis the season for sniffles and sneezes and the upper campus is running short of tissues and paper towels! Please consider grabbing an extra one or two the next time you are at the grocery store and sending it in to the front office. Thanks so much!
FEBRUARY VACATION - Our February vacation will run from Saturday, February 21st through Sunday, March 1.
Yearbook Ordering ā Ordering for the 2025-26 Saint Christopher Academy yearbook is now open! See the yearbook ordering email HERE which was sent to parents. Please take the time to open the email, read the instructions, and place your order before the ordering window closes at midnight on February 20thā¦just two more weeks! In addition to the yearbook itself, families of students in all grades may purchase Personal Messages and/or Family Sponsorships. 8th grade families only may also purchase a 1/4 page graduate ad.
*8th grade families, please note: The cost of the yearbook is already included in the graduation fee. All 8th grade students automatically receive a yearbook and do not need to purchase one. However, you may want to order the additional items listed above!
iReady Testing - Winter iReady testing is taking place on both campuses through Friday, February 13. Testing will take place in homerooms at the lower campus and during computer class at the upper campus. iReady testing allows us to track student progress over time and plan appropriate academic strategies for individual children and by class and grade level. Please remind your child of the importance of doing his or her very best!
Golf Coach Needed - Our spring sports at the upper campus will begin Monday March 30th and we are still in need of a coed golf coach. For more information about the commitment of this paid coaching position, contact Mrs. Beauregard ([email protected]).
Chess, Checkers & Cribbage Club! Please click HERE for the meeting schedule. All are welcome!
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2026 Auction! Meet us in Miami on April 11 for Miami Vibes: the 22nd Annual Saint Christopher Auctionā¦no passport required! Bursting with bold color, tropical flair, and upbeat energy, this one-night getaway will bring parents, alumni, and friends together for an evening that feels a world away. Enjoy silent and live auctions, a festive sit-down dinner, games, raffles, and more, all set against a backdrop inspired by sunshine, rhythm, and celebration. Itās one of Saint Chrisās most anticipated social events of the year, where great company, great fun, and a great cause come together! The Auction website is open and ready for ticket purchases and donationsā¦.check it out HERE!
š“ NEW! Auction Sponsorships š“ ā Weāve added more amazing sponsors! Thank you! Your generosity is heating things up for what promises to be a fantastic night!
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Wanderlust Therapeutic Services
SILVER SPONSOR
Granite State Commercial Real Estate
GOLD SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR
COPPER SPONSOR
NEW! Rachel Franco/My Mickey Vacation Travel
Would you, your family, or your business like to join them as an Auction sponsor? š We offer a wide range of sponsorship levelsāfrom $250 to $10,000āso thereās a perfect fit for everyone. You can also choose from a variety of fun and impactful ācustomā sponsorships, including the Wine Pull, desserts, centerpieces, candy table, and more!
All sponsors enjoy great visibility among hundreds of Saint Chris parents, alumni, and friends through pre-event recognition on our Auction website, social media, and in the Wednesday Newsāplus prominent acknowledgment at the event itself. Many sponsorship levels also include tickets to the Auction!
š Click HERE to explore sponsorship opportunities!
š NEW! Auction Invitationsš Thanks to our fabulous 5th grade Student Council members, our invitations are just about ready to go in the mail! They will be automatically be sent to all current families, as well as prior Auction attendees next week. If you know of someone else who would like to receive an invitation, please send Marta an email at [email protected]!
š¦© Auction Amazon Wishlist š¦©- The Auction Committee has been working hard since September to plan this fabulous evening and they could use a little help with decor and candy table supplies. Check out the Amazon Wishlist HERE for a quick and easy way to support the Auction! Items may be added over the next few weeks as the need arisesā¦be sure to check the list a few times before the big night!
āļøAuction Committee Meeting āļø - The next meeting of the Auction Committee will be Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 PM at the upper campus. Please join us!
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NEW! Baseball/Softball Open Gyms ā In preparation for the upcoming spring season, we will be offering baseball and softball open gyms starting after February break at the upper campus gym. These open gyms are totally optional and open to any upper campus student grades 6-8. They are an opportunity to get a baseball or softball in the kids hand and get them mentally ready for the upcoming season. Open gyms are not associated with tryouts and attendance to open gyms will not impact a student's ability to make a team. The first day of tryouts for spring sports will be Monday 3/30. Click HERE to sign up for the open gyms.
Baseball Open Gyms
Tuesdays 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 - 2:45 - 4:45 PM for all
Thursdays 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 - 4:15 - 6:00 PM for all
Softball Open Gyms
Mondays 3/2, 3/9, 3/26 - 2:45 - 4:15 PM for all - 4:15 - 4:45 PM for pitchers and catchers
Thursdays 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 2:45-4:15 PM for all
NEW! Bishop Guertin Baseball Clinics - To prepare for the upcoming season, BG will be offering free baseball clinics for grades 5-8 for anyone that is interested. The dates will be on the following Saturdays 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM: 2/7, 2/14, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21. The clinics will be run by BG varsity players with varsity coaches overseeing all of the throwing, hitting and fielding drills. Click HERE to sign up for the Bishop Guertin baseball clinics.
NEW! February Break Basketball Camp ā Prospects Athletics is offering a basketball camp to ages 8-12 in Manchester. Click HERE for more details and to register.
STEM Day Speakers - Are you in a STEM field? Would you like to share your love of or experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? We have begun planning for this yearās STEM Day, to be held on the morning of Tuesday, May 19. We are looking for speakers to present to students about their interest and/or careers in any STEM-related field, whether as a professional or hobbyist. Presentations will be approximately 20-30 minutes in length. If you are interested in speaking, please email Carol Fiore at [email protected].
NEW! Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule - Thank you to our fabulous Hot Lunch volunteers! The upcoming schedule is:
Thursday, February 5
LC: Athena Chisholm, NEED A VOLUNTEER
UC: Lori Gordon, Lani Johnston
Friday, February 6
LC: Krista Spadano, Ann Marie Pellechia, NEED A VOLUNTEER
UC: Sarah Neary, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Monday, February 9
LC: Beth Kreick, Dorene Krauss
UC: Diane London, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Tuesday, February 10
LC: Leslie Bellows, NEED A VOLUNTEER
UC: Lani Johnston, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Wednesday, February 11
LC: Taylor Barry, Erica Lilley
UC: Amy Algeo, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Popcorn - Our poppers for this Friday are:
Lower Campus: Lauren Nevin, Rachel Graef
Upper Campus: Amy Algeo
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NEW! FORMED Subscription - St. Christopher Parish subscribes to FORMED (https://formed.org), an online platform for Catholic movies, shows, bible studies, catechetical programs, and books. This subscription can be used for free by Academy familiesā¦ there is a lot of good Catholic content for families to enjoy!
The platform can be used on phones, tablets, computers, and smart TV's. To register, visit Formed.org and click 'Sign-Up' and then on the "Create A New Account" page enter either "Saint Christopher Parish" or our zip code "03064". Enter your name and email and the process is complete. There are no passwords needed.
St. Christopherās Moms & Minis ā Meet with other moms for hot coffee, light treats and conversation in the church hall. Our minis get to play while we chat and grow in faith and fellowship! We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 9 - 10:30 AM during the school year, with play dates throughout the summer. For additional information call or text Alex Sullivan at 603-479-4554.
Daily Morning Mass - Parents and families are welcome to attend the daily morning Mass at St. Christopher Parish! This non-music Mass takes place Monday through Thursday at 7:30 AM and lasts approximately 30 minutes. On Wednesday mornings, Mass is immediately followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary until 9:00 AM for those who wish to stay.