Donovan Catholic families,
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to open our doors to you next week! If you missed my first virtual town hall, click here for the recording link. Please find some important information to adjust from summer break to the fall semester.
1. September Welcome Week Schedule:
a. Monday - August 31, 2026 - No school
b. Tuesday - September 1, 2026 - Faculty Only - No classes
c. Wednesday - September 2, 2026 - Freshman and Transfer Student Community Building Day - No classes grades 10, 11, and 12 - Lunch Available in Cafeteria
d. Thursday - September 3, 2026 - Early Dismissal - All classes - Fall/ Spring uniform
i. Students receive IDs and schedules
ii. Backpacks can go in previously assigned lockers
iii. Lunch available in the cafeteria
e. Friday - September 4, 2026 - Early Dismissal - All classes - Fall/ Spring uniform
i. Lunch available in the cafeteria
f. Monday - September 7, 2026 - School Closed
2. Drop off traffic reminders:
a. The crossing guard is located at the intersection of Terrace and Conifer for the safety of students.
b. The traffic pattern for the first day is attached, reach out if you have any questions.
c. Traffic congestion occurs around 7:40, plan your drop off accordingly.
3. Virtual Town Hall
a. A reminder that we have a Virtual Town Hall this evening Tuesday August 25 at 6 PM if you are interested in stopping in, it will be recorded and shared. The purpose is for an introduction, updates, and to answer questions.
4. Summer work links if needed.
5. Final Reminders:
a. If you have any delays in the new uniform kilt, please reach out to Mrs. Gleinig.
b. Bring a charged laptop and charger. Technology will provide loaner laptops as needed, but it is important for students to bring their school provided charger daily.
c. If there is anything else you still have a question about, please reach out.
6. Attachments:
a. NEW: Audition Information Bye Bye Birdie!
c. Important Links & Registration Forms for Fall SAT Prep Course, Senior College Essay Workshop and more
As we begin this new year together, my hope is that our students continue to discover who they are, recognize the gifts they have been given, and grow into the people God is calling them to become. Our work extends beyond academic achievement; it is about the formation of the whole person that is rooted in faith, strengthened through community, and grounded in the dignity of every person created in the image of God. As you make your final preparations for school, keep in mind Colossians 3:12: “Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” We will do the same.
May God bless our students, families, faculty, and staff as we begin the 2026–2027 school year. Take care, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back next week.
Mrs. Kimberly Gleinig ‘08
Principal
Donovan Catholic High School