St. Raphael Catholic School

09/04/2026

🏐 GAME DAY, REDWINGS! ❤️🖤

Good luck to all of our student-athletes competing today! We are proud of the hard work, teamwork, and Redwing spirit they bring to every game.

Check the graphic for today’s teams, opponents, locations, and game times—and join us in cheering on our Redwings!

GO REDWINGS!

09/03/2026

🏃‍♀️CROSS COUNTRY MEET HIGHLIGHTS! 🏃

Our Redwing Cross Country Team competed in its first SPL Meet this past weekend! All of our runners ran their hearts out and had great success. We are so proud of their hard work, determination, and Redwing spirit!

Congratulations to our Top 25 finishers:

▪️7th Grade Girls
Nora M. — 13th Place

▪️6th Grade Girls
Nora S. — 15th Place

▪️6th Grade Boys
Henry S. — 13th Place

▪️5th Grade Boys
Nate G. — 8th Place
Shane O. — 9th Place

🗓️NEXT RACE: SPL Meet 2
Saturday, September 12
Arrival: 8:00 AM
Meet: 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Westmont High School
909 Oakwood Drive, Westmont

Congratulations, runners—and good luck at your next meet! GO REDWINGS!

09/02/2026

🏐Our 7th Grade Girls Volleyball team is off to a strong start with an impressive 3–0 record!

A special thank-you to Mr. Porod and Fr. Alex for coming out to cheer on our Redwings. We are so grateful for their encouragement and school spirit!

Keep up the great work, girls! Go Redwings! 🏐

09/02/2026

🏔️✨ BECOME A GALA SPONSOR! ✨🏔️

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 34th Annual St. Raphael Gala—Midnight in the Mountains, taking place on Saturday, February 6, 2027!

Becoming a Gala sponsor is a wonderful way for families, friends, and local businesses to support St. Raphael School while helping us reach our $150,000 fundraising goal.

Funds raised will support:

💻 Classroom technology
📚 Curriculum enrichment
🏫 A safe and inspiring learning environment
❤️ Our incredible students and teachers

You may also sponsor a St. Raphael faculty member so they can join us for this special evening!

Every sponsorship level makes a meaningful difference. Please share this opportunity with friends, family members, and businesses that may be interested in supporting our school.

Learn more and become a sponsor:
🔗 mountainsgala.givesmart.com⁠

Thank you for helping make Midnight in the Mountains a success!

09/01/2026

🏔️✨ Gala Post-MIDNIGHT IN THE MOUNTAINS ✨🏔️

We’re excited to begin planning for the 34th Annual St. Raphael Gala—Midnight in the Mountains!

📅 Saturday, February 6, 2027

As St. Raphael School’s largest annual fundraiser, the Gala supports our students and teachers through classroom technology, curriculum enrichment, and continued investment in a safe and inspiring learning environment. This year, our goal is to raise $150,000!

There are many ways to support the Gala:

🎟️ Attend with friends—or come ready to make new ones
⭐ Become a sponsor or sponsor a faculty member
📖 Advertise your business in the Gala program
🎁 Donate an item, experience, service, or gift card
📣 Share our sponsorship information with friends, family, and local businesses

Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured, donation made, and guest in the room helps make the evening—and its impact on our school—even greater!

Learn more and support the Gala:
🔗 mountainsgala.givesmart.com⁠

Thank you for helping us make Midnight in the Mountains an unforgettable evening for St. Raphael School!

08/31/2026

📅 WEEK AT A GLANCE | August 31-September 7

Here’s what’s happening this week at St. Raphael Catholic School:

🏫 Tuesday, September 1
School Board Meeting at 5:45 PM

🎒 Wednesday, September 2
Back to School Night at 6:00 PM

🍕 Wednesday, September 2
Rocco’s Hot Lunch

🤝 Thursday, September 3
Home & School Meeting at 8:45 AM

🌼 Thursday, September 3
Last day to purchase mums!

📸 Friday, September 4
Fall Picture Day

🇺🇸 Monday, September 7
No School in observance of Labor Day

Have a wonderful week, Redwings! Together, we remain Anchored in Hope! ⚓️

08/30/2026

Family Fun Night

🗓️Friday, September 11
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 St. Raphael School Parking Lot

The evening will feature:

🍕 Billy Bricks Pizza & Sandwiches
🍦 Moo Joe’s Ice Cream
🏰 Bounce house
🎨 Face painting and glitter tattoos
💦 Dunk tank featuring Fr. Alex and Mr. Anderson!
🎯 Dunk tank: $5 per ball or three balls for $12

Scan the QR codes on the flyer to purchase tickets or support Family Fun Night through a donation. We can’t wait to enjoy a fun-filled evening with our Redwing families! ❤️💙

▪️Ticket Purchase Link: https://e.givesmart.com/s/:pui_nIwtyZd/e/QeC/i/
▪️Donation & Volunteer Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BA5AA2BA7FF2-65206815-family

08/29/2026

📣 The latest St. Raphael School news is here!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Gala supporters, our Spanish Room has been transformed into a beautiful, permanent classroom designed for learning! Gala funds also supported our music program and helped make our much-anticipated 2nd Annual STEAM Fest possible. ¡Muchas gracias! ❤️💛

We’re also celebrating a joyful evening of music with Father Alex and our wonderful Class of 2027! Be sure to check out the full newsletter for photos, concert information, and important September calendar dates.

We are so grateful for the generosity and spirit that make our St. Raphael community so special. ⚓️

08/29/2026

🚁 WE’RE ALMOST 2 WEEKS AWAY! 🚁⛳️

The St. Raphael Golf Outing is almost here! Grab your golf tickets — or if you can’t golf, join us for Dinner Only! 🍻🍽️

🚁 AND YES… THERE WILL BE AN ACTUAL HELICOPTER DROPPING GOLF BALLS!

Buy your numbered ball(s) and the ball that lands closest to the hole WINS THE GRAND PRIZE! 🏆

You DO NOT need to golf or even be there to win!

🔥 BONUS: For every $100 (15 Balls) spent on Helicopter Drop balls between now and Family Fun Night, you’ll be entered to win a FREE FOURSOME AT WHITE EAGLE! ⛳️

$100 = 1 entry | $200 = 2 | $300 = 3

🎟️ Get your golf, dinner & Helicopter Drop tickets today!

🚁⛳️ LET’S DROP SOME GOLF BALLS! ⛳️🚁

📲https://e.givesmart.com/events/PoB/

08/29/2026

⛳️🚁 WE’RE ALMOST 2 WEEKS AWAY! 🚁⛳️

The St. Raphael Golf Outing is almost here! Grab your golf tickets — or if you can’t golf, join us for Dinner Only! 🍻🍽️

🚁 AND YES… THERE WILL BE AN ACTUAL HELICOPTER DROPPING GOLF BALLS!

Buy your numbered ball(s) and the ball that lands closest to the hole WINS THE GRAND PRIZE! 🏆

You DO NOT need to golf or even be there to win!

🔥 BONUS: For every $100 spent on Helicopter Drop balls between now and Family Fun Night, you’ll be entered to win a FREE FOURSOME AT WHITE EAGLE! ⛳️

$100 = 1 entry | $200 = 2 | $300 = 3

🎟️ Get your golf, dinner & Helicopter Drop tickets today!

🚁⛳️ LET’S DROP SOME GOLF BALLS! ⛳️🚁

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