As an alum, past parent, current parent, grandparent, or friend of St. Paul,
we thank you for being a part of our vision
"to be a truly great Catholic high school".

Here you will find St. Paul news you can use -
delivered to you once a month during the school year.
Enjoy reading about all the great things happening at St. Paul!

Faith Feature

Congratulations to our faculty. These three amazing teachers were recognized at the Catholic School Educators Mass and Celebration at the beginning of April.

Lenten Reconciliation

Thank you to Father Daniel for coordinating and to all our visiting Priests who helped with our Lenten Reconciliation. Students from all classes came to reflect and pray during this Lenten season. #faith #Lent2025 #theressomethinggreaterhere

Academics

NEASC Accreditation

St. Paul Catholic High School was notified that the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission has voted to continue St. Paul Catholic High School’s continued accreditation in the Association. The Commission's decision was based upon review of a Decennial Accreditation report prepared by a visiting team in February.

Mr. James J. Cooper, president of St. Paul, stated: "We feel that the Commission's decision confirms the results of the extensive self-reflection, which our faculty and administrators conducted. We are convinced that the findings of our self-reflection, coupled with recommendations of the NEASC Commission on Independent Schools’ visiting team, will assist us in developing priorities for further
improvements in the school.

Thank you to all who participated in this re-accreditation process which took 18 months to complete. We appreciate the time and talents of all.

Read more about NEASC

Bristol Sports Hall of Fame

Madalyne Bielecki
Stella Boucino
Kayla Burnham
Caleb Chance
Iliana Chaplinski
Andrew Corrado, Jr.
Zola Cudjoe
Jack Dennehy
Ava Derewonko
Ella Dubitsky
Emily Dwyer
John Fox

Liam Gaffney
Anthony Gagliardi
Amelia Jennings
Mikayla Johnson
Avery Jortner
Madison Kaufman
Lauren Kozlak
Steven Lodge
Annalee Mazzarelli
Isabella McCulloch
Brady McManama
Giovanna Morello

Alexis Muthig
Charles Pankenier
Leah Petruzzi
Mark Poole
Gretchen Radcliff
Nicholas Rieger
John Salgado
Ella Schatz
Matthew Sein
Ava Stevenson
Ava Tierpack
Ayssa Zapata

AiC High School Award

Faith Rose '25 and Rhianna Rosale '25 are the recipients of the Aspirations in Computing Award (AiC) granted by the National Center for Women and Information Technology. They, with others, will be honored next week for their achievement.

The AiC High School Award honors 9th-12th grade high school students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, persistence, and future plans. Since 2007, more than 25,000 students have received an AiC Award.

Art Award Honoree

The Connecticut Association of Schools High School Arts Awards banquet was held at The Aqua Turf Tuesday, April 1. The Connecticut High School Outstanding Arts Awards annually honor seniors from each CAS member high school who excel in the performing or visual arts and possess qualities of scholarship and leadership.

This year, Madalyne Bielecki '25 was honored for her work in St. Paul visual arts. (pictured with Mr. DiDominzio, Dean of Academics)

CONGRATULATIONS!! WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU.

Performing Arts

A BIG congratulations to the entire cast, directors, choreographers, lighting, sound, crew and orchestra who made the Tarzan the Musical one of the best St. Paul shows yet. We are truly blessed by the all talent at St. Paul. Enjoy these amazing photos, courtesy of our very own Spanish teacher and photographer, Senor Reynaldo Cruz Diaz.

Athletics



Follow St. Paul Athletics on Social Media

X (formerly Twitter) – @stpaulfalcons

Instagram – @spchsathletics

Most teams have an Instagram account.
Make sure to ask coach if you'd like to follow.


Can't make it to a game in person?

Watch all St. Paul home games taking place on McPhee Field or in the Rev. Brian Monnerat Gymnasium streaming live on the NFHS Network.


Summer Programs for those entering grades 4-9

Register for these summer programs today!

Alumni Golf Tournament

Our 18th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament, in memory of Sharon Mielcarz, will take place Monday, June 23rd, at Chippanee Golf Club in Bristol. This tournament brings together alumni and friends of St. Paul to support our tuition assistance and scholarship programs.

Our committee is forming and we'd like to invite you to join us. Alumni, Parents, Faculty (past and present) are invited!

Don't golf? No problem! We need help of all kinds.
Can't make it in person? We can certainly add you our meeting Zoom calls.

Email Alicia at ajennings@spchs.com for more information.

Your participation as a sponsor, advertiser, or player in this tournament will help raise much needed funds for students who desire a great Catholic education challenging them to be their personal best in academics, athletics, fine arts, and service to others, as they prepare for college and lifelong learning.

We are especially seeking sponsors for this year's Alumni Golf Tournament.

Is this your reunion year and you'd like to play with a number of classmates? Purchase the Falcon Sponsorship - you'll get four players, a tee sign with your names, and recognition that your class is being represented.

Own a business and would like to advertise to our constituent base? Purchase a Platinum Sponsorship and you'll get four players, a tee sign with your business name, and promotion of your business via email and social media.

There are many other sponsorships to consider. We are so appreciative of your participation in any way you support our students!

 

Alumni, we need your help?

We are updating our database and would like to make sure your information is up to date. Visit https://spchs.com/community/alumni/alumni-updates and fill out the information - it's that easy!

We do not sell or use this information other than informing you of reunions taking place, fun alumni events coming up, homecoming events, etc.


Don't forget graduation years ending in "0" and "5" are celebrating REUNIONS this year. Let us know if you are planning a reunion and we would be happy to promote for you!  Email advancement@spchs.com with questions or information.

Teacher Feature

Keep the Falcons Soaring

Thank you to all who contributed to the Keep the Falcons Soaring Challenge last month! We are super excited that we are 90% to our goal and ready to purchase  new computer workstations for the updated computer lab. Our goal of purchasing 28 workstations is almost there, we have raised enough for 26 and we are asking you to consider donating toward two more workstations! If you are so inclined, click the button below! The students thank you so much for your consideration!

Admissions

If you or anyone you know has a 7th grader - it's time to sign up for our Pre-Placement exam on May 10. Have your student take the exam as practice for their 8th grade Placement exam that's part of our application process. Register today!

Sewing Club News

Ella Teixeira '28 has sewn her first ever quilt block. It was submitted to the National Quilt Museum and is now on exhibit. Congratulations Ella!

Ella's quilt block is the bottom row second from the right.

Summer EMT Course Opportunity

Mr. Duffany is holding a month-long EMT course from June 30 - July 29, 2025 9am - 5pm at the Thomaston Ambulance Corps. 

The course is open to anyone interested which includes juniors and seniors from St. Paul Catholic High School. This course is designed to prepare the participant for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians written and practical exams which is what the state uses for its certification process.

The cost of the course is $900 and includes textbooks and instructional materials. National/State certification exam fees are separate.

For more information, please contact Mr. Duffany at St. Paul Catholic High School:
860-584-0911 or lduffany@spchs.com.

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At St. Paul, we recognize the sacrifices families make for a high-quality education. Investing in your child's future with us can lead to college acceptances across the country and merit scholarships that often exceed the cost of a St. Paul tuition. Our authentic Catholic education not only prepares students academically, but also nurtures their growth in faith, character, community, excellence, and service – St. Paul’s five core values.

Our college preparatory program is designed to challenge students and prepare them for success beyond high school while providing a supportive and caring environment.

Any questions you might have, please feel free to reach out to our Director of Admissions, Ms. Mone at cmone@spchs.com or 860.584.0911 x434. Thank you again for considering St. Paul. We look forward to discussing how we can support your family's educational goals.

St. Paul Catholic High School

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