Halo Notes

Dear Saints parents and students,

I chaperoned the COR Expedition last summer and it was the trip of a lifetime. It involves 5 days of camping and hiking in Wyoming mountain country. We saw waterfalls and wildlife, we swam in rivers and snow-fed lakes, we had snow-ball fights in the still-frozen snow from last winter, and we camped in tents under diamond-like stars (one student counted nine shooting stars in one night!).

COR provides 2-3 extremely qualified trip guides, and they do an excellent job. COR also provides a Faith component of the adventure so that students can connect with the Creator as they are immersed in His creation. Father Caraway will be attending as chaplain, along with the COR guides and 2 faculty chaperones.

Check out the COR website, watch this video from summer 2024, and if you are interested, please email hguth@slchs.org as soon as possible (no later than 2/1/25). We must have a group of 10-13 students to send, or the trip will get cancelled. Please consider giving this incredible opportunity to your child.

Thanks and God bless,

Ms. Guth

READ MORE below about this momentous milestone in the school’s 55-year history.

Planning for the 2025-2026 school year is underway! Please see our UPDATED Admissions Timeline for added dates and deadlines. The High School Placement Test is on Saturday, March 22, at SLCHS from 8:00am-noon, and testing is mandatory for all NEW incoming students.

Detailed information will be announced as we get closer to date. For questions please contact Fara McKinley '90, Director of Admissions, at 337-436-7275

We have several options available for families to apply for financial aid and scholarships to attend St. Louis Catholic High School. The financial aid/scholarship details will be revised as we receive updated information for each item. Please visit the Financial Aid & Scholarships page of our website for details.

Each of the financial assistance opportunities listed below requires a separate application. -In-House Tuition Assistance -SLCHS Foundation Endowed Scholarships -Louisiana GATOR Scholarship Program -ACE Scholarship -Arete Scholarship -Folds of Honor Scholarship -Bishop's Scholarship Fund -School Choice Program for Students with Special Needs.

The 2025-2026 Application will open on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, and it will be open through Tuesday, April 15th, 2025. Detailed information including updated income eligibility guidelines will be provided in January in advance of the application opening. Click here for more information.

Families are encouraged to schedule vacations that coincide with school holidays. Any absence for a trip or vacation must be prearranged with the school administration and is not guaranteed to be excused. Please review the attendance policies in Section IV (p. 19-22) of the handbook.

With this week's cold weather, we have had many conversations with students about what they can wear and what they can't. Parents refer to our hand book for dress code specifics, but below are some clarifications:

• sweatpants are not allowed in place of leggings.
• If a student needs to wear extra layers, Southern Drifter has all the uniform needs and outerwear for our students.
• If a student needs additional layers Monday - Thursday, they may wear a "hoodie" under the uniform shirt and approved outerwear so we can ensure that they do in fact have a uniform shirt on (happens more than you think).
• Spirit outwear, including but not limited to athletic warm ups and club/organization sweatshirts, may be worn ONLY on FRIDAYS.

Report Cards will be emailed TOMORROW. Midterm exams are worth 10% of the overall average for each class. If your student has any questions or concerns, please have them see or email their teacher or counselor as soon as possible.

January 19th: Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program Application Due
February 12th: Planting Seeds of Hope 2025 Mental Health Awareness Event

January 24th: SWLA Women in Industry Interest Form Due
February 28th: 2025 Future Law Enforcement Youth Academy Applications Due

Have more questions about these events? Email your student's counselor!
Last names A-J: Katie Fournet
Last names K-Z: Jill Lockhart

The Counseling Department has begun receiving application packets for our class of 2025 Saints to apply for local scholarship opportunities. These applications are always on our counseling bulletin board and on "Class of 2025" scholarship channel on Teams.

The girls and boys track and field teams will compete Saturday at the McNeese Rec Complex. Events begin at 9 a.m.

Nine Saints Wrestlers competed at the South Beau Super Duals on Saturday, January 11. Seniors Finn Gage and Grant Habetz made strong showings for the Saints. Austin Burton, Ryder Chance, Ray Huang, Jordan McSpadden, Cash Monroe, Steward Whitley, and Sam Williamson also wrestled well!

Next up for the Saints is the Rayne Invitational at Rayne High School on Saturday, January 18. Please join us for Senior Night in the Pavilion on Wednesday, January 22. Seniors will be presented at 5:45 pm, and wrestling will start at 6:00 pm. Admission is free, and all students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two $25 gift cards. It is our only home meet, and we hope to see you there.

Saints Powerlifting will to Sam Houston High School for the Bronco Invitational this weekend. Leading the Saints are Senior Captains Abigail Williams and Luke Trahan.

The girls soccer team hits the road tonight to take on DeRidder in a district match. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. The squad will host Denham Springs at 1 p.m. Saturday on campus. The Lady Saints are scheduled to travel to Washington-Marion Tuesday, weather permitting.

The boys soccer team travels to DeRidder tonight for a pivotal district match against the Dragons. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., or after the girls game. The team is also scheduled to travel to Washington-Marion Tuesday, weather permitting

The Lady Saints return home to Reynaud Middle School to host Lacassine in a non-district game. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. The team is scheduled to travel to Rayne on Tuesday, weather permitting.

The Saints travel to Lake Arthur tonight for a non-district game. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. The team will host Lacassine at Reynaud Middle on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Saints are scheduled to travel to Rayne on Tuesday, weather permitting. The team picked up a 51-50 non-district win over Leesville Tuesday.

Please bring your canned fruit to the front office any day during Catholic Schools Week, 1/27-31. At the end of the week all canned fruit collected will be donated to Catholic Charities.

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to the 2025 McNeese Regional Honor Band: Anna Cary, Caroline Cary and Jonah LeBlanc. This is Anna’s third year to be chosen and Caroline’s second.

Order your 2025 yearbook today at Jostens.com. Also, purchase an ad to highlight a student or business.

Make your student's yearbook even more special by adding their name and personal icons to the cover or including an ad. Contact Mrs. Core with questions or concerns.

Interested in travelling to Germany, Switzerland, and Austria this summer! Experience culture and tradition of these Alpine countries! Reach out to Coach Yoder for more information!

Robbie Austin SLC '90, Bit Thompson SLC '10, and Lyd Walls have an art exhibit opening Thursday, January 16 from 6-8 pm at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum (204 W. Sallier Street).

The show celebrates the conclusion of the artist's nine month Residency at the Museum. The evening will include a Gallery Talk and coincide with a History of Mardi Gras exhibit. There will be a King Cake tasting featuring local bakeries.

• Robbie: Capturing local nostalgia, Robbie's work reflects his deep ties to Lake Charles and its history. "This residency invokes nostalgia and calls forth artistic ambitions that need to be realized within walking distance of Charlie's Lake."
• Bit: Transitioning from photography to textile art, Bit explores the interplay of light, shadow, and texture. "My current work has been an exploration of the very two-dimensional element of a line and using it in a more three-dimensional way."
• Lyd: Known for exploring themes of growth, vulnerability, and authenticity, Lyd is embracing new artistic directions of experimentation by mixing mediums, hues, and textures.

The event is free and open to the public...especially SAINTS!

Parent Guild will be hosting a Saints Spirit Night at Crying Eagle! A percentage of all sales on Tuesday, January 28th will benefit SLCHS Parent Guild. Evening entertainment provided by SLCHS Show Choir.

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