General Scoop
School Hours
Mondays-Friday: 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fall Finals Schedule
Click to learn all about Fall 2025 Finals. Exams will take place Dec. 17, 18 and 19. Each day will be an early release day with dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
Christmas Spirit Week
Monday, Dec. 8: SCHOOL MASS DAY - students may wear Christmas ties and socks with their Mass Uniform.
Tuesday, Dec. 9: SANTA VS GRINCH - You have to pick a side! (Dominant Red or Green, accessories, costumes, etc…)
Wednesday, Dec. 10: WINTER WONDERLAND - (White, blue colors. Winter cold clothing. Winter accessories)
Thursday, Dec. 11: SKI DAY - (Standard Skier's attire)
Friday, Dec. 12: CHRISTMAS MORNING - (Christmas PJs/sweaters. See footwear regulations. No Pajama Shorts)
Regulations:
- Footwear:
- Moccasins, work boots, cowboy boots, sandals, slippers, or Crocs are not permitted.
- Tops must completely cover the shoulders and midriff. (Additionally, no inappropriate messages)
- Students must be dressed appropriately according to the theme, or they may wear the standard uniform.
.Holiday Giving Drives
With the holidays coming, we have several drives to support on campus, starting with the National Honor Society’s Toy Drive which will provide Christmas gifts for all the kids who attend our Smiles for Christmas Event next month. Bring unwrapped toys to Room 508. .
Let’s build some joy this holiday season! Pass the Bricks Club is collecting gently used LEGOs for underprivileged kids. Drop your LEGOs in the collection bins in the Senior Commons - by House, from November 10–25. All donations will be sanitized and turned into brand-new kits, ready to bring smiles just in time for the holidays. Let’s make a difference, one brick at a time!
STA will host the Annual Frozen Turkey Drive on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Bring a Turkey and you get to wear jeans that day! Donations go to St. Mary's Food Bank.
House Drives include:
- Faculty and Staff - Baby supplies
- Saints Patrick and Francis Houses - Coloring Supplies
- Saints Max and Michael Houses - Birthday Supplies
- Saints Teresa and Blaise Houses - Snacks and Activities
- Saints George and Ignatius - Wellness Supplies
- Let's all work together to earn 1,000 House Points total and the whole school will get a free jeans day!
Spring Musical
We are ramping up for our spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof! Show dates are March 5-7 and 12-14. The Box Office will open in February for tickets. Hope to see you there!
Lost and Found
If you lost something, our Lost and Found is located in the Administration Building, just go to the front desk for access.
On-Campus College Visits
Meet the admissions personnel from 100s of major colleges and universities without leaving school! Click here to see who's coming!
New Phone Policy
All mobile devices MUST be powered-off and zipped away in backbacks the entire day, so YOU can enjoy being present to your friends, teachers and LIFE!
NDP Live! Video Announcments
Senior Scoop
Nov. 11-14 | Kairos #56
Nov. 14 | Senior Yearbook Ads and Payment Due
Nov. 7 | 8th Grade Day
Nov. 25 | Grandparents Mass
Nov. 30 | Common App Deadline
House Scoop
House Standings
As of Oct 3, 2025:
- St. Teresa 240
- St. Max 190
- St. Michael 135
- St. Blaise 100
- St. Ignatius 85
- St. Patrick 75
- St. Francis 75
- St. George 65
Faith Scoop
Next year join us for
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Bible Study at Lunch
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The Boat - Peer Ministry Group
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SYMP (Symposium with the Youth Ministers)
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Sacrament Preparation
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The Helping Hands Club is hosting a Food Drive for the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children from October 27th through 31st.
We’re collecting items such as canned protein, canned fruits and vegetables, bottled water, pasta and sauce, toilet paper, paper towels, and other non-perishable snacks.
You can drop off donations before or after school in the COMM. For every three items you donate, you’ll earn one service hour, with a maximum of two hours total.
Let’s come together to support families in need and make a difference!
Thank you, Saints!
Service Trip Opportunities
NDP is running a Spring Service Trip to Navajo Nation on April 10-13, 2026. This trip is worth 25 service hours! If you are interested in going, please visit our website under the Faith Christian Service tab to fill out the form and get more details. The form is due by Sunday, December 7th!
Are you interested in going on a Pilgrimage to Italy for 12 days? NDP is taking 30 students to Italy this summer. Tomorrow during both lunches those of you who are interested can stop by for the informational meeting in front of the PAC. You can email Mrs. Jean or Mrs. Martinez with any questions.
Bemis Bowl Registration!
🏈 Gather your friends, form a team and have a blast in the Annual Bemis Bowl on Thanksgiving morning from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Bemis Field!
Burn calories while you connect with generations of Saints in honor of the legendary Coach Bemis!
Sports Scoop
Sports Scoop
The Saints swim program had an outstanding showing at the Division II State Championship Meet, with strong performances across the board. The Boys Team secured an impressive 2nd place finish, coming in just three points shy of the championship. The Girls Team followed with a solid 3rd place, earning valuable points toward the Combined Team’s 3rd place overall.
A special congratulations goes to Alex Minarich, who captured two State Championships, taking 1st place in both the 200 IM and the 100 Backstroke. Additional top finishes included Jacksen Robinson, placing 4th in the 200 Free, and Alexis Reid, earning 4th in the 100 Back.
Our relay teams also shined, bringing home multiple medals:
• Boys 200 Medley Relay – 2nd Place, Silver
• Girls 200 Free Relay – 2nd Place, Silver
• Boys 400 Free Relay – 3rd Place, Bronze
• Girls 400 Free Relay – 3rd Place, Bronze
An incredible effort by all our swimmers—congratulations on an exciting and successful State Championship Meet!
Football to play at Horizon
The Saints advanced to the 2nd round of post-season play and will take on Horizon, Friday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., at Horizon! Go, Saints!
Coed cross country competed in the D2 Northwest Sectionals meet. Our girls team qualified for state for the 6th straight year. Carly Townend, led the team in 5th place overall earning a first-team all-section medal. Claire Guerrero, medaled on the second-team all-section.
Our girl's volleyball team lost in the State Quarterfinals 3-2 to Centennial, ending an incredible season for our Saints. 💜💛
Athletics Calendar
Home vs Prescott High School
Academic Scoop
Our after-school Writing Center will provide writing help beginning this week from 2:30-4:00 in Room 911 of the Academic Resource Center.
If you need assistance with a paper, project, application, or another writerly need in any subject, not just English, schedule a one-on-one tutoring appointment.
Questions about this free tutoring? Email Ms. Carteaux, center coordinator.
NHS Tutoring is available everyday after school and during WIN time in room 901. No appointment necessary, just drop in if you need help with homework!