THIS WEEK!! Holy Week and Easter No School Days - Please remember that tomorrow, Holy Thursday, April 2nd, will be an Early Release Day, followed by no school on Good Friday, April 3rd, and Easter Monday, April 6. School will resume on Tuesday, April 7. Families are also invited to attend any of St. Christopher Parish’s Holy Week and Easter observances. See the schedule at the bottom of this News.
NEW! Alice in Wonderland Congratulations and Thank You - Congratulations to the cast and crew of last weekend’s Alice in Wonderland production! What a fabulous show…nothing but rave reviews from the audience of both performances! Thank you too, to everyone who came out to see the show and to all the parent and alumni volunteers who helped make it a great success. And, of course, special thanks to Mr. Quigley for leading the production in every way!
NEW! Early Release Day and April Vacation - Our April vacation gets an early start with an Early Release Day on April 24! As always, the upper campus will be released at 11:30 while the lower campus will be released at noon. Prek and Kdg are released at 11:40 and 11:45 respectively.
April vacation will then run until May 3rd. We’ll see everyone back on May 4th!
TODAY! Tuition Deposit Date - As noted in the 2026-2027 re-enrollment/registration packet, a $250 tuition deposit per student will be automatically withdrawn from a family’s FACTS Tuition Management account TODAY, April 1st using the payment method selected during registration. This tuition deposit will be applied toward the family's tuition balance. Questions about the tuition deposit should be directed to Shauna Hein at [email protected].
UPDATED! FACTS Fees - The FACTS payment plan “Enrollment Fee” of $250 was withdrawn yesterday from parent accounts. This FACTS fee is for the use of the FACTS payment system. Those parents who chose one payment or two semiannual payments were charged $25 and those who chose 10 monthly payments were charged $55. We apologize for the confusion caused by the similar fee name…we have been told that this is a standard name for this fee and cannot be changed.
NEW! Open Faculty Positions - We are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! We are currently in need of:
- 2nd Grade teacher (for third 2nd grade classroom)
- 4th Grade/Science teacher
- Substitutes
More information about each position can be found HERE. Please pass this on!
NEW! Lower Campus Poetry Slam - Friday morning, April 24, all lower campus students will gather in the church hall for our annual Poetry Slam under the direction of Mrs. Ternan. Student representatives in every class will read their poetry in front of the school. The program begins at 9:15 AM. Parents are welcome to attend! Please sign in at the front desk before proceeding to the hall.
DEADLINE TODAY!! Congratulations! Congratulations to Jack Young (5B) as he heads to the Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals! Jack began his journey in November, going on to win the local, district, and state competitions before taking first place in the Regional Finals, scoring an impressive 22 out of 25 free throws! He will now represent New England Region 6 at the Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals on April 18th in Chicago at Wintrust Arena, home of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky. There, the top free throw shooters from 12 regions across the country will compete for the national title.
Help us cheer Jack on! Families are invited to send Jack a message of encouragement. When he arrives in Chicago, he will receive a keepsake book filled with all the "Best Swishes" to motivate and support him during the competition. You can submit a message HERE by April 1st for inclusion in the book!
For those who would like to watch the competition, it will be livestreamed on April 18th. Jack will compete in the boys’ 10–11 division. Here is the link: News
Thank you for cheering on our determined sharpshooter, Jack! Let’s send him to Chicago with lots of school spirit!
Enrollment Update - Enrollment for the 2026-2027 is going strong! Currently, we have a 97% retention rate for current students and 63 new students registered. Several grades have waitlists for the fall. Thank you to all of our current families for completing their re-enrollments and for spreading the good news about Saint Chris!
Front Door Security - To keep our students safe within our school buildings, parents are reminded that they should not allow other people into the building as they enter either campus. All visitors must ring the bell and speak with the receptionist before being buzzed into the building. Thank you for being an important part of our school security!
Water Only! Please remember that students may only have water while in classrooms at both the lower and upper campus. (The only exception is juice boxes/bags and milk for lunch at the lower campus. Upper campus students may have those items in the cafeteria during lunch time.) If a student brings in a drink from Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks/etc, he or she will be asked to dispose of it before going to class.
FINAL Hot Lunch Ordering – Hot Lunch ordering for May is now open on Boonli.com through April 15. Hot Lunch will end on Thursday, May 28 at the lower campus and Friday, May 29 on both campuses. This is the last Hot Lunch ordering period for the school year! As of Monday, June 1st, all students on both campuses must bring a bag lunch through the end of the year!
STARTS SUNDAY! Hannaford Helps Schools - The 2026 Hannaford Helps Schools program will run from April 5 through May 30. Last year, we received $441 from the program! During this time, our community can support our school by shopping for specially marked items. For every 4 participating products purchased, shoppers earn 3 School Dollars. At checkout, customers receive a School Dollar printout that they can redeem online and direct funds to our school. )Online Hannaford To Go shoppers can choose items online that have a red apple. In early May and early June, online shoppers will receive an email with their points total.) To redeem School Dollars, simply enter the unique printout code and store number from the store receipt on the Hannaford Helps Schools website or app, then select Saint Christopher Academy. Each School Dollar printout also includes a QR code linking directly to the website, making it quick and easy to redeem School Dollars. See the flyer below for more information!
Saint Chris Financial Aid Deadline - If your family is interested in Saint Chris financial aid for the 2026-2027 school year, all applications are due by Friday, April 17 for priority consideration. Applications received AFTER April 17 will be considered for remaining available funds on a first come, first served basis. 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. IMPORTANT: We cannot make ANY Saint Chris financial aid award without an application for the 2026-2027 school year.
Report Card Links and iReady Reports - Parents are reminded that emailed links to quarterly progress reports and report cards are only valid for two weeks after the email has been sent to parents. Please proactively physically print (or print a pdf file to save electronically) all progress reports and report cards for your own records as soon as you receive the email. Parents are also asked to retain copies of their child’s iReady testing that are sent home three times per year. Thank you!
Education Fund Accounts (EFA) Applications Now Open - Applications for the Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) program for the 2026-2027 school year are now open. Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) are grants from the State of New Hampshire, administered by CSF, made available to families to spend on their children’s education, including tuition at the school of their choice, tutoring, classes, online learning programs, educational supplies, technology, and other educational expenses. For more information about the EFA program, please click HERE. Please note: all families who apply for Saint Christopher Academy Financial Aid must also apply for EFA funds.
Please Note: EFA applications require a report card for a full year and iReady testing results. Therefore it is imperative that parents download report cards as soon as they receive the report card email and save all iReady information. Links to quarterly progress reports and report cards are only valid for two weeks after the email has been sent to parents. Please proactively physically print (or print a pdf file to save electronically) all progress reports and report cards for your own records as soon as you receive the email. Parents are also asked to retain copies of their child’s iReady testing that are sent home three times per year
THIS WEEK! Report Cards - Quarter 3 report cards will be emailed to parents TOMORROW, Thursday, April 2nd.
TODAY! Spring Uniforms - TODAY, April 1st marks the start of our Spring Uniform season! Please note the following changes from the winter uniforms:
Lower Campus:
- Boys may wear the navy blue twill uniform shorts. Socks must be navy or plain white (no sports socks with logos).
- Both boys and girls may wear the navy blue uniform gym shorts on their gym day. Gym sweatpants do not need to be worn over the shorts.
Upper Campus:
- Boys and Girls may wear the khaki twill uniform shorts.
- Girls: Shorts can be no more than three inches above the knee. Socks must be navy or white knee socks.
- Boys: Shorts cannot be longer than one inch below the knee. Socks (navy or black) or white socks only that show above the sneaker or shoe must be worn. Socks can have small logos like the NIKE swoosh, but otherwise cannot have logos, stripes, or blocks. Socks must be worn at all times.
- Boys and Girls - Navy or red colored “golf/polo style” (long or short sleeve) shirt with Saint Christopher Academy logo may be worn.
- Boys and Girls - Navy blue uniform gym shorts may be worn on gym days.
- Boys and Girls on Mass Day - Students must wear their dress uniform on mass days. This includes the twill shirt for both boys and girls (with a tie for boys). Boys should wear their twill khaki uniform pants and girls may either wear their skorts or the twill khaki pants.
Please note: Spirit wear is not considered to be part of the school uniform. Therefore, students are welcome to wear these items on school or personal free dress days or on official Spirit Days.
Fall Uniforms - Saint Chris will be making some uniform changes for the 2026-2027 school year. Please hold off on any new uniform orders until you receive official updates. Thank you!
Used Uniform Closets - Both the upper and lower campus used uniform closets are packed with a great selection of uniform pieces! Parents are welcome to check out the used uniform closets during the school day. Please check in with reception and receive a name tag before proceeding to the closet!
⚾️ Saint Chris Night at the Silver Knights! ⚾️ - Due to scheduling conflicts, we are unable to take our students to Education Day at the Silver Knights….but we’ve come up with the next best plan….Saint Chris Night at the Silver Knights! Families are invited to join us at Holman Stadium on Thursday, June 18 for a 6:03 PM game against the Westfield Starfires. Tickets are just $7 per person and everyone who purchases their ticket through the Saint Chris portal will sit together! Purchase your tickets by clicking HERE and using STCHRIS as the password. We look forward to a GREAT night at the ballpark together!
End of Year Dates - The list of dates below outlines the final days of school before summer vacation…please mark your calendar accordingly! Please note: Our end-of-school calendar is different from the Nashua schools and other surrounding communities. We follow all state education requirements for cumulative school hours over the course of the year. While the Saint Chris calendar allows for two snow days per school year, the use of Google Classroom days on other weather-related closure days allows us to finish the year without adding any additional days.
- Friday, May 22 - All-School BBQ
- June 3
- Early Release for 8th grade at 11:30 AM
- No After Care on either campus
- Baccalaureate Mass and Dinner at 5:00 PM
- June 5
- Q4 Grades Close
- 8th grade Graduation at 7:00 PM
- June 8
- Early Release for 5th grade at noon
- No After Care on either campus
- 5th grade Convocation at 5:00 PM
- June 10
- Early Release for all students (grade 6 & 7 at 11:30 AM and grades Prek to 4 at noon)
- Last Day of school
2026-2027 Calendar - We are in the process of submitting our 2026-2027 school calendar to the Diocese for final approval. We will let all parents know the dates as soon as they are confirmed!
Trivia Night - Miss Nott and Mrs. Lowry have scheduled another Trivia Night for students in grades 5 to 8…whoo-hoo! Join them in the church hall on Friday, April 10 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM!
Upper Campus Rosary Club - Calling all prayer warriors! This spring, grow closer to Jesus by meditating on the mysteries of the rosary. If you are interested and available, stop by Mrs. Prudhomme's room on Friday after school from 2:30 - 3:00 PM. It doesn't take long to say a few decades together! It's a great way to end the school week and begin your weekend! Bring a friend!
ENDS TOMORROW! Lenten Bottle Drive - The Lenten Bottle Drive on both campuses to benefit St. Gianna’s Place ends TOMORROW, April 2nd. St. Gianna’s Place is a home for pregnant women in need, providing shelter, nutritious food, and clothing if necessary as well as spiritual, emotional, and social support, and educational opportunities. Large plastic baby bottles are on the front desk of each campus. Thank you!
Lenten Open Fiber Studio - All Knitters, Sewists, Weavers and other Fiber Artists! Open Fiber Studio is available to members of Saint Christopher Parish, Saint Christopher Academy staff and parents, and any Saint Christopher Academy student in grades 4-8. The cost is $10. All money raised during the Lenten season will be given to Marguerite's Place in Nashua or St.Gianna's in Hudson. We will meet every Friday in Lent from 3:15-4:45 PM. Although there is no studio this Friday, April 3rd, there will be one more on April 10. Bring your own project to work on, or materials will be available for weaving, embroidery, or handsewing. This is not an art class, but Mrs. Fessenden will be available for help. The Fine Arts Center is Handicap Accessible and has its own handicap accessible bathroom. Please sign up HERE. Email art teacher Rebecca Fessenden with any questions at [email protected].
Art Class Request - Mrs. Fessenden is looking for magazines of all kinds …sports, beauty, science, family, travel, national geographic, art and crafts, or kids magazines are all great! As always, they can be placed on the porch of the Fine Arts Center at the lower campus at any time. Thank you!
Spring Sports Registration
REGISTRATION ENDS TOMORROW! Lower Campus – After school sports are back at the lower campus this spring! Soccer is available for Pre-K, K and 1st graders and flag football for 2nd - 5th graders. Each sport will meet after school one day a week starting the week of April 13 for 5 weeks. Registration for both programs ends TOMORROW, Thursday, April 2nd. Click HERE for more details and to sign your child up. Volunteers are necessary to run the soccer program safely. At this time, we do not have enough help. If we are not able to secure more, we will have to close registration this week. You can indicate your interest on the sign up form. Thank you for your support!
Chess, Checkers & Cribbage Club! Please click HERE for the meeting schedule. All are welcome!
Cribbage Tournament - Students are invited to participate in a year-end cribbage tournament! The tournament will take place during Chess, Checkers & Cribbage Club meetings on May 4 and May 18 at 7:45 AM. All participants MUST commit to attending BOTH days as the tournament will be run in bracket form over those two days. Each game will be 20 minutes long. For more information, please reach out to Mrs. Morrell at [email protected].
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🌴ONE WEEK to GO! 🌴
Item donations are still being accepted through next Wednesday, April 8th! Click HERE to donate!
🌴Auction Sponsorships 🌴
Many thanks to those who purchased sponsorships! Every business listed below is linked to their webpage…please check them out!
DIAMOND SPONSOR
The Currid Family
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Wanderlust Therapeutic Services
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
Granite State Commercial Real Estate
BRONZE SPONSOR
DECORATIONS SPONSOR
PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR
WINE PULL SPONSOR
COPPER SPONSOR
Rachel Franco/My Mickey Vacation Travel
The Nichols Family
CANDY TABLE SPONSOR
HEADS OR TABLES SPONSOR
Knights of Columbus Council 13904
CENTERPIECE SPONSOR
NEW! DESSERT SPONSOR
📅 FINAL Meetings 📅
Join us for our two final Committee meetings before the big event….TONIGHT, Wednesday, April 1st and Tuesday, April 7! Both will be at 7:00 PM at the upper campus!
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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 year’s 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, April 1
LC: No Hot Lunch - Early Release
UC: No Hot Lunch - Early Release
Friday, April 2
LC: No School
UC: No School
Monday, April 6
LC: No School
UC: No School
Tuesday, April 7
LC: Leslie Bellows, NEED A VOLUNTEER
UC:Lani Johnston, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Wednesday, April 8
LC: Taylor Barry, Erica Lilley
UC: Amy Algeo, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Upper Campus Hot Lunch Volunteers Needed - Due to unexpected and last minute changes in volunteer work schedules and other commitments, we find ourselves in need of additional substitute Hot Lunch volunteers at the upper campus who we can call on a last minute basis when we find ourselves without a lunch volunteer. Without volunteers, the office and teaching staff must cover all of the Hot Lunch duties, which can be very difficult. If you are willing to have us email or call you to volunteer on short notice (most often the morning of), please email Marta at [email protected]. Many thanks!
Popcorn - Our poppers for this Friday are:
Lower Campus: Andrea Hechavarria, Colleen Vecchiarelli
Upper Campus: Andrea Rugg
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NEWS
From Camps Fatima and Bernadette -
We’re excited to offer discounts for New Hampshire families this summer which include:
🏕️ $300 off for all NH residents per session
🌲 $200 off for NH Catholic school students per session
For more details, please feel welcome to call 1-603-931-5500 or visit www.bfcamp.com.
* Some age groups and sessions are currently full – for more information about availability, please call 1-603-931-5500 x 102 or email [email protected].
DEADLINE THIS WEEK! La Cerva Scholarship - Established by Ella Sue and Salvatore La Cerva in 1993, the La Cerva Scholarship Fund enables a Catholic education for students entering grades 6-12. Scholarship awards may cover up to 75% (maximum) of a yearly Catholic school tuition in Diocesan and parochial schools in New Hampshire. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need, along with a set of criteria. Applications for this scholarship are due THIS Friday, April 3, 2026. Visit the application page for more information.
DEADLINE THIS WEEK! Bishop Christian Scholarship - The Bishop Christian Scholarship was established in 2018 by Bishop Peter Libasci in recognition of Bishop Francis Christian's many years of service to the Diocese of Manchester. This scholarship provides gifts of up to $1,000 to students in economic need and will be awarded in May to students for the 2026-27 school year. Applications for this scholarship are due by THIS Friday, April 3, 2026. Applications may be submitted here.
ST. CHRIS PARISH NEWS
THIS WEEK! St. Christopher Parish Holy Week and Easter Schedule - Fr. David invites all families to attend any or all of the upcoming Holy Week and Easter observances. Please see the schedule above!
St. Christopher’s Moms & Minis – 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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
PAL Gate City Striders Track and Field - The youth track & field program is a program offered by the Nashua Police Athletic League (PAL) and Gate City Striders (GCS) for boys and girls ages 7 through 14, who are interested in competing in track and field events. Middle school athletes are invited to participate at the conclusion of their school track & field season. Athletes without a school program can join at the beginning of the program. It includes twice-weekly coached workouts on Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Athletes can also choose to participate in the USATF Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships in June (optional).
Click HERE for more information and to sign up. The first practice is on May 4th