Halo Notes

In the routine of daily living, it’s easy to overlook the blessings around us. St. Louis Catholic’s faculty and staff work diligently to provide intentional opportunities for our students both in and out of the classroom. The variety of course offerings, rigorous instruction, and disciplined sports and club programs in a supportive learning environment provides a place for students to discover their gifts and talents.

Whether students graduate with honors, secure internships, match with residency programs in medical school, or launch directly into the workforce, our students’ and alumni’s achievements affirm the time and efforts that our community has put forth to make SLCHS such a wonderful place.

As we approach Easter, let’s take a moment to reflect on the many blessings of St. Louis Catholic, including the incredible academic and spiritual growth we've seen across our community.

Read below for our students’ recent awards and accomplishments —a testament to the excellence that begins at St. Louis Catholic.

Emily Pettaway
Assistant Principal
Dean of Academics

Granted through the Diocese of Lake Charles Office of Catholic Schools, the Bishop’s Scholarship is given to each individual school within the Diocese so that families desiring a Catholic education may attend St. Louis Catholic High School. A committee at St. Louis Catholic High School determines whether a student receives this scholarship. Please click here to complete the application.

Once you complete the application, please send it along with a copy of your tax return to Teresa Ernst, Director of Finance. The deadline to apply is April 18. This is open to all students applying for admission to St. Louis Catholic High School.

The Arete Scholarship program is committed to helping low-income parents provide their children with a great education at a school of their choice. Applications are not considered complete until all required documents have been submitted. Click here for more information or to apply. This application is open to all public or charter school students applying for admissions to St. Louis Catholic High School. If approved, the student must apply every year.

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are currently open, and the deadline to apply is May 31. All applications must be submitted online via the Arete website. The maximum award amount for the 2024-25 school year was $4,900 for grades 9-12.

• Senior final exams begin on Thursday, May 1.
  Testing will be at the regularly scheduled class time:
  C & D – Thursday, May 1
  G & H – Friday, May 2
  A & B – Monday, May 5
  E & F – Tuesday, May 6
• Information about final exams and exemptions will be shared with students in their class Team, and forms will be distributed to Seniors after the Easter break.
• AP Exams will be during the weeks of May 5 and May 12. Click here to visit AP Students for testing information and review videos.
• Progress Reports will be emailed tomorrow. If a student fails the 4th quarter and the Final exam, they fail for the year regardless of the course average. If your student has any questions or concerns, please have them see or email their teacher or counselor as soon as possible

April 28 (for current juniors only): Brag Sheet Survey & Academic Resume on Scoir

April 30 (for current seniors only): Senior Data Form

By shadowing industry professionals, students will gain valuable insights into daily operations, engage in real-world projects, and enhance your knowledge of key industry processes.

Eligibility: Open to current high school or university/technical college students.

Age Requirement: High school students must be at least 16 years old (parental consent required for students under 18).

How to Apply: Submit your application now to take the first step in your career development.

For more details, feel free to reach out to us.

Any rising male seniors who are interested in attending Louisiana Boys State this summer (June 22-June 28) will need to let their counselor know. CLICK HERE for more information.

Have you considered a career in healthcare? Ready to see what a day-in-the-life of a nurse looks like? How about Human Resources, Physical Therapy, Health Information Management, or even Marketing? With this program offered through Lake Charles Memorial Health System, high school and college students can have a fun and educational one day tour with one hour visits to 6 departments. Read more in the attached documents and reach out to your counselor with any questions.

🎶 Show Choir Tryouts – Open to Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors! 🎶

Are you ready to take the stage? Show Choir auditions are coming up, and we’re looking for talented vocalists and musicians to join our group!

🎤 Who Can Try Out?
✔️ Vocalists (Male & Female)
✔️ Guitarists, Bassists, Drummers, Keyboard/Synth Players
✔️ Other Instruments Welcome! (Brass, Strings, Woodwinds, etc.)

🎵 What to Prepare:
🔹 "More Than a Feeling" – Boston (approx. 1 minute)
🔹 A song of your choice (approx. 1 minute)
🔹 You may use a backing track or perform solo. (You can start at any point in the song)

📅 When & Where:
🗓 May 1st & 2nd
⏰ After school or during A, C, or D Period

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and be part of something amazing! Sign up now or reach out with any questions.

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!

The Saints have earned a first round bye in the Division III Select playoffs and will host a second round game on Tuesday at McNeese.

The girls track and field team dominated the District 3-3A Championships on Tuesday, winning the title by 97 points. It is the Lady Saints’ 13th consecutive district championship. The boys squad took third place.

Event winners were:

Sophia Bergen – 300 hurdles

Hannah Boullion – 200 meters and 400 meters

Ella Butler – high jump

Luke Caraway – pole vault

Madelyn Elliott – long jump

Ellie Gage – javelin

Sydney Guinn – 1600 meters and 3200 meters

Kylie Pousson – 800 meters

Deacon Stantz – 1600 meters and 3200 meters

Hannah Trahan – pole vault

Girls 4x100 relay

Girls 4x200 relay

Girls 4x400 relay

Girls 4x800 relay

Boullion and Stantz took home Most Valuable Track Athlete awards. In all, the Saints earned 43 berths in the Region 2-3A meet, which will be held April 28 at McNeese.

The boys golf team will host the Division II District 2 Championship tournament on Wednesday at the Lake Charles Country Club. Play begins at 8 a.m.

The four time defending State Champion boys team dominated play in the Division III Region 2 tournament on Monday and Tuesday. The girls squad placed second. The boys doubles team of Carter Brinkman and Conner Istre took home the title.

After securing a first round bye, baseball will host Holy Savior Menard in a best of three series in the second round. First pitch for game one is set for 6 p.m. on April 24. Game two is scheduled for 4 p.m. on April 25 and game three if necessary is slated for 7 p.m.

These bricks, salvaged from the school, feature custom engravings to commemorate the establishment of St. Louis Catholic High School.

Bricks are available for purchase online (using the link below) or at the front office. You will be notified when your brick is ready for pick up. Shipping is not available.

Any students interested in working at St. Margaret's summer day care can contact their director, Tori Craddock, at 3337-513-8444.

Calling all ladies! Gather your besties and gear up for an unforgettable adventure on Saturday, May 31 at 11am! Our crowd-favorite event is returning, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever! Get ready to win amazing prizes and exciting gifts that will leave you buzzing with joy! This is your chance to create lasting memories filled with laughter and fun. Plus, every ticket sold helps support a fantastic cause—funding a scholarship through the St. Louis Catholic Foundation. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by—join us for an incredible time!

Email stlouiscatholicfoundation@gmail.com with any questions.

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