HALO NOTES

“Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth” (John Paul II, Fides et Ratio).

I can remember my earlier years of teaching, especially during election years, and hearing my students talk about their favorite political candidate and their least favorite candidate, and wondering to myself, “Do they really believe these things, or is this just what they hear at home?”

It didn’t take much discussion to see that it was the latter rather than the former, which isn’t unique to political matters; it’s pretty consistent with all high school students no matter what the topic. Their truths are usually their parents’ truths... And rightly so!

Paragraph 2223 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church states clearly that “Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children,” which is foundational especially as our high school students form their own identity as followers of Christ.

But in our crazy world, what are we doing to equip our young people so that they can think critically and objectively, especially about the truths that our Catholic Faith has to offer them?

With the pairing of our Theology classes and philosophy classes (Theology I/The Human Person, Theology II/Principles of Ethics, Theology III/Bioethics, and Theology IV or optional Dual Enrollment Religion 201/Philosophy 201), it is a great joy to see our students be presented with the truths of our Catholic faith, but also be given the tools to think them through, in the hopes that the faith that once belonged to their parents will now be their own. It is our hope that with a healthy balance of both faith (theology) and reason (philosophy), each and every one of our Saints will rise to the contemplation of Truth!

Blaine Wyninger

Assistant Principal

Dean of Student Life

Picture Day will be the first 2 day's of school: Monday Aug. 12 & Tuesday Aug. 13

This will be for all Students, Teachers & Coaches. CLICK HERE for details on purchasing photos.

Please click HERE to review important updates to the student handbook. Pay special attention to the policies highlighted:

· Academic Integrity Honor Code

· Midterm and Final Exam Attendance

· Required amount of Apostolic hours

· Student Dress Code – shoes and Fridays

· Discipline

· Cell Phone Policy

· Restroom Policy

Uniforms for St. Louis Catholic students can be purchased at Southern Drifter throughout the summer, so please take care of your students uniform needs as soon as possible. Please note:

• As a reminder, uniforms with the old logo are no longer allowed, so please make sure all uniforms for the 2024-2025 school year have the new St. Louis Saints Logo.
• ONLY approved outerwear purchased through Southern Drifter will be allowed at school. Students have in the past put the logo on a non-uniform outerwear or shirt, but note these will not be permitted, so please help us by purchasing your outerwear from the school approved store.

Used uniforms can be purchased through the Parent Guild.

Contact Nikka LeBeouf at 337-794-1900 or

visit the St. Louis Catholic Uniform Exchange (Lake Charles) Facebook page.

New applications to attend St. Louis Catholic High School are being accepted. CLICK HERE to complete your application. We can't wait to see our new Saints in orange and blue!

In transitioning to high school as a freshman or as a new St. Louis student, you might be wondering what items your student needs to bring on the first day of school. When starting high school we do not have the traditional school supply list that you had in K-8th grades, but once school starts your student's teachers will inform them of what items they will need during the year.

For the first day, make sure your child's backpack has a computer pocket or if the backpack does not have a padded pocket, get a computer sleeve for them to keep in their backpack. Students may bring a single notebook or loose leaf paper in case they want to take any notes and it is a good idea to have a few pencils or pens. Returning students will need to bring their computer charger with them to school.

We look forward to seeing all of our Saints on August 12!

The purpose of the ACT Prep Course is to improve students' scores as much as possible within the 6 weeks time frame to help the students gain eligibility for college and university enrollment, scholarships, and TOPS eligible.

The ACT Prep Course will meet on six consecutive Saturdays at St. Louis Catholic High School, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. As part of the cost of enrollment, students are provided with a textbook – Barron’s ACT. The average improvement from this program has been 2.5 points in composite score.

Click HERE for more information!

Calling all lovers of Saints and sports!! Countdown to Kickoff TABLES & TICKETS are ON SALE NOW!!

Click HERE to go marching in with our SAINTS and secure your buy.

Yearbooks may be picked up on Monday, July 29 between 10-2 in the library.

2024 graduates may pick up books in the school office Monday-Thursday 8-2. Extra books are $80. Contact Monica Core if you have questions or concerns.

Those of you interested in attending this next year's March for Life: Please CLICK HERE for the information packet.

March for Life is a wonderful opportunity to witness community at its best, and for many, this is a life changing experience. Fundraising opportunities will be available leading up to the trip, so please don't let financial concerns keep you for registering! Here is a link from the March for Life website that can help give you a glimpse as to what its like. Let us know if you have any questions.

God bless,

Blaine Wyninger

Assistant Principal

Dean of Student Life

OUR FOUR PILLARS:

Wonder - Identity - Community - Service

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Website: www.slchs.org
Location: 1620 Bank Street, Lake Charles, LA, USA
Phone: 337-436-7275
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