Weekly Prayer
This week we honor Deacons, ordained members of the clergy who faithfully serve God and may choose to marry. Salpointe Campus Ministry Director, Deacon Scott Pickett, offers this special prayer: Loving and Gracious God,
It is You who call us by name and ask us to follow You. Help us to grow in the Love and Service of our Church. Give us the energy and courage of your Holy Spirit to shape its future.
Grant us faith-filled leaders who will embrace Christ’s Mission of love and justice.
Bless Salpointe Catholic High School by raising up dedicated and generous leaders from our student body, alumni, families, teachers, staff, and administrators. Inspire us to know You better and open our hearts to hear your call.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen. Our Lady of Mount Carmel…Pray for us.
General Announcements
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parents: Please join us for the Fall Semester Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 17, 2024, taking place in Kalil Family Gym and Alumni Hall from 5-7:30 p.m. Please park in the Glenn Street Lot and bring a copy of your student’s schedule. Class counselors will also be available to meet with you. See you then!
Let’s Celebrate: Homecoming 2024!
Salpointe families are invited to celebrate at the Lancer Tailgate Party on Friday, November 8 at 5 pm. Enjoy a BBQ dinner, drinks and performances by students. Tickets are $20. Register here. Go Lancers!
UA Basketball Raffle
Don’t miss the Wildcats play new Big 12 rivals #4 Houston, #7 Iowa State and #6 Baylor, as well as #8 Duke in McKale Center! It’s also the last season we get to see Salpointe alum Grant Weitman on the court.
These season tickets for Arizona’s first year in the Big 12 are AMAZING!
Men’s – Section 6, Row 3, Seats 1-2
Women’s – Section 3, Row 2, Seats 5-6
Women’s – Section 3, Row 2, Seats 5-6
Tickets this great can’t be bought, but they can be won. We’re only selling 175 raffle tickets for $175 each so your chances of winning are huge! Purchase your ticket by clicking here. The winner will be drawn on October 21. Go Lancers and Bear Down!
Special thanks to the Kalil Family. Since 1997, the Kalil’s annual men’s season tickets donation has raised over $487,000 for the SCEF Endowment. Special thanks to the Sethi Family for their donation of women’s season tickets.
School Picture Retakes
Photo retakes for underclassmen are scheduled for October 17 from 9:45-11 a.m. in Alumni Hall, during the Activity Period.
PSAT/SAT Testing
All freshman, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT on October 18. Seniors who have signed up for the SAT will also be taking it on that day. Those seniors who did not register do not need to attend school on October 18. All students will be dismissed at 11 a.m., and we suggest that parents plan to pick up their students at 11:30 a.m. to allow for traffic flow.
Salpointe Grandparents Day Is Sold Out
We have reached our capacity of 400 registrants for Grandparents Day. Please add your name to our waitlist. If space opens up, you will be contacted by Friday, November 15 with details.
Join our team for the Arizona Envirothon!
We’re looking to create a team of five members plus two alternates to compete in the upcoming Arizona Envirothon on Wednesday, October 16 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 601. The Envirothon is an environmental education competition for high school students in North America. It focuses on natural resource management and environmental science. Participants compete in teams representing their schools, and they engage in hands-on learning activities that cover various topics, including:
Soils and Land Use
Aquatic Ecology
Wildlife Ecology
Forestry
Environmental Issues in general
Teams prepare for the competition by studying these subjects and participate in trainings and state competitions leading up to an international event. The Envirothon aims to foster environmental stewardship, critical thinking, and teamwork among students, encouraging them to become informed citizens and leaders in environmental conservation.
Salpointe Parent Association Annual Open Meeting
The Salpointe Parent Association will hold its annual open meeting on Wednesday, November 6 at 8:30 a.m. in the Carmelite Conference Room. All parents of current Salpointe students may attend. Please RSVP to Theresa Marquart at tmarquart@salpointe.org.
Spirituality
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Chapel Weekly Morning Schedule
All are welcome!
7:30-8:00 a.m. daily
Monday – Litany Day (Prayers for Others)
Litany for students, faculty and staff and for vocations
Tuesday – Mass
Wednesday – Rosary (The Glorious Mysteries)
Thursday – Mass
Friday – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration)
Freshmen Day of Recollection
Freshmen Day of Recollection will offer the class of 2028 an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and their peers so they can experience deep and authentic relationships and be a real presence on campus over the next four years.
Salpointe Campus Ministry is privileged to guide our Lancers on this spiritual journey, with the support of seniors and juniors. By the end of this retreat, students will have a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships and God’s love for them.
The Freshman Day of Recollection will be Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration deadline is Friday, October 18. Please register using this link.
Seniors
College Updates for Seniors
Seniors are starting to receive their admissions decisions from our in-state colleges! We’re excited to share that so far there are 20 acceptances to ASU, 18 to NAU and 46 to UA – congratulations to everyone! Most seniors should be applying to in-state colleges this semester. Just a quick reminder: whether you apply directly through the college’s website or use the Common App, it’s essential to list the colleges in Scoir under the “Applying” or “Applied” column. If you don’t, we won’t know to send important school documents like your transcript and, for some colleges, letters of recommendation. Make sure to identify your application method and keep track of the deadlines.
As you prepare for college, don’t forget to apply for scholarships, learn about Financial Aid and how to pay for college.
Senior Tributes: Show Your Love!
Create a Senior Tribute Yearbook Ad! Information regarding pricing and submission deadlines can be found here.
Juniors
Planning and Paying For College
Save the date for our annual presentation on College Knowledge: Planning and Paying for College for Juniors and Parents, happening on Saturday, October 19, from 3-4:30 p.m. in Foundation Hall. This is a unique opportunity offered just once a year, so be sure to register here. If you can’t make it, don’t worry! You can still register, and we’ll send out a recording of the event along with helpful resources to everyone who signs up.
Fine Arts
Congratulations to the Lancer Marching Band
Congratulations to the Lancer Marching Band on their success at the first marching band invitational of the 2024 competitive season, “Rock The Den”, held at Mountain View High School on September 29. The Lancers took home their first ever caption win and first ever first place division win under Director Howell! Captions are top scores in one of five scored or combined scoring categories. The Lancer Marching Band took the top score in four out of five categories: High General Effect, High Music, High Visual and High Percussion! The combined scores of all five categories placed the Lancers first of the four schools participating in the 1A division that day. Congratulations to the marching band students and Mr. Howell for these remarkable achievements. Thanks to all of the parents and families, to the new assistant marching band instructors, Makhai Gilbert and Paige Hartung, and everyone who supports marching band.
The Brave Knight, Sir Lancelot
Step into a world of music, laughs and legends on October 4 and 5 at 6 p.m. at Corcoran Theater 
Get ready to witness the fearless Sir Lancelot and his friends in this side-splitting romp through medieval misadventures! Our dashing knight and talented actors whom Sir Lancelot meets in the forest reenact the story of Sir Lancelot’s search for his Destiny! Bring your friends, your family and your sense of humor for a fantastical evening of knightly nonsense and dragon-sized laughs. Don’t miss out on the adventure! Salpointe Students, Faculty and Staff get in free! For all other attendees, purchase tickets here. 
Athletics
Grade Check
Attention all fall sports student-athletes: Just a quick reminder that our next grade check is coming up on Tuesday, October 15. If you have two or more D’s or an F at that time, you won’t be able to participate in practices or competitions until Monday, October 28. Please make sure your grades are up to date.
Winter Sports Sign Up Meetings
Attention all students interested in participating in our Winter Sports (Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Wrestling): Wednesday, October 16 is our Winter Sports Sign Up Day. All meetings begin at 2:45 p.m. Meetings will take place in a variety of locations. Please listen to the daily PA announcements for specific rooms. Details regarding expectations, tryout dates and times, as well other important information, will be provided by each Head Coach. Any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at (520) 547-1958.
See Something, Say Something Tip Line
Call or text (520) 547-1954.
Bell Schedule
October 6-13 – Fall Break
October 14 – A
October 15 – B (Mass)
October 16 – A
October 17 – B (Activity Period)
October 18 – PSAT/SAT
Important Dates
October 17
Parent-Teacher Conferences
5:00-7:30 p.m., Kalil Gym and Alumni Hall
October 19
3:00 to 4:30 p.m., Foundation Hall
Please visit the Salpointe Calendar for more information.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Mini Open Houses
Throughout the school year, Salpointe hosts mini open houses to help families gather important information and resources to enhance their Financial Aid opportunities. The open houses are held in the Jim Click Family Library and start at 6:00 p.m. School Tuition Organizations (STOs) will also be available to answer questions and provide information specific to their organization. Mini open houses for the 24/25 school year will be held on:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
For more Financial Aid information, please click here.
Spirit Store
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Repeat Announcements
Salpointe Parent Association (SPA) seeking donations for the homecoming basket raffle
SPA is seeking donations for our annual basket raffle at the Lancer tailgate pregame party. The raffle helps to boost event proceeds which directly benefit Salpointe students. Examples of past donations include gift certificates, beverages, holiday decor, services, items and attire. Please bring in your donation along with a completed donation form to the Advancement Office Room 606 by Friday, October 25, 2024.
For questions, contact Theresa Marquart, Manager of Parent Relations, Special Events and Planned Giving at tmarquart@salpointe.org or 520-547-5900. Your generosity is appreciated
Early Dismissal/Leaving Campus
Students are required to provide the Attendance Office (Student Services Center) with notification via note or phone call from the parent/guardian prior to leaving campus. Students may not leave campus without clearance by the Health or Attendance Office. Parents may not remove a student from campus without prior notification to the Attendance Office. Students being picked up with a dismissal slip should report to the Attendance Office. Violation of this policy may result in an absence and disciplinary consequences may be imposed.
**Please be sure to give at least a two hour notice for your request to be processed. The number for Attendance is 520-327-1990 or email; attendance@salpointe.
Note: Students who fall ill during school hours and need to go home must check out through the Health Office. The Health Office will facilitate the necessary travel arrangements for the student. Parents/Guardians are required to pick up their student from the Health Office, rather than from the Student Services Center.
Employment Opportunities
Please visit our Employment Page for current openings at Salpointe Catholic. We encourage you to share openings with friends and family who may qualify for the available positions. Salpointe offers a welcoming and supportive community, as well as a great benefit package that includes a tuition discount. If you have any questions, please contact Lee Mathias, the Director of Human Resources, at 520-547-5888 or lmathias@salpointe.org.