Saint Bernadette School Alumni

Calling all St. Bernadette Alums!!!

We are proud to celebrate Mrs. Debbie Chinchar’s 50th year of teaching—a milestone that reflects her lasting impact on generations of students, families, and our entire community.

In her honor, the Chinchar Legacy Fund has been established through the Community West Foundation. This endowed fund will continue Debbie’s legacy by supporting students, classrooms, and faith-based initiatives at St. Bernadette for years to come.

We invite alumni, families, parishioners, and friends to consider making a gift in her honor. Contributions of any amount will help build a lasting tribute to a teacher who has given so much.

To make a donation:

Visit: Donate to Community West Foundation: https://give.communitywestfoundation.org/give/428449/ #!/donation/checkout

Select “Chinchar Legacy Fund” from the drop-down box under the question: “What would you like your donation to support?”

This gift will be presented on May 13 during the May Crowning Ceremony at St. Bernadette Church.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Debbie’s incredible legacy.

***Mail-in Donations are also accepted!

Please make checks payable to Community West Foundation and note “Chinchar Legacy Fund” in the memo line.
Mail to:
Community West Foundation
821 Westpoint Parkway, Suite 900
Westlake, OH 44145

Don't miss Winterfest!!

This adult-only event isn't just for school parents, it's a fun night out for everyone! The funds raised help support St. Bernadette Athletics. Don't let the fancy invitation dissuade you, this is a fun, casual event.

Tickets are available on the parish website and cover admission, drinks (alcohol and non-alcohol), food and fun!! Each ticket purchased is also entered into a raffle for $2,500. You do not need to be present to win!

In 2005, the St. Bernadette Caritas Society Endowment Fund was started to support Catholic Education for St. Bernadette‘s. Since 2005, this endowment has granted more than $1.6 MILLION to St. Bernadette School and Parish.

The Board is composed of alumni, parishioners and both former and current school parents dedicated to making sure St. B’s continues to be a great place to grow in Catholic Faith.

Check out the website to learn more (and support if you are feeling generous).

St. Bernadette Caritas Society Endowment Fund In 2005, Members of the St. Bernadette community came together to establish the St. Bernadette Caritas Society, also known as the St. Bernadette Endowment Fund, or simply Endowment. The Endowment’s Mission is to strengthen and support St. Bernadette Parish, including both Church and School, with a...

Save the date for the Bulldog Winterfest! This is a new event in support of our amazing Athletics, open to alumni, parents, grandparents, neighbors…only caveat is adults-only.

Tickets go on sale the week of November 27th. Stay tuned for more details!

So proud of talented young SJA artist and St B alum, Ellise Kinley. Her incredible was work chosen for the '100 Years of Flight, What Comes Next' theme at the Hopkins Airport Youth Art Show. Her masterpiece will be on display until May 2024, where over 10 million travelers will be inspired by her creativity!👏🏼🎨🖼️

Congratulations to St. B alum Richie!!👏🏼👏🏼
Come on out to see the show!!🗞️🎭

Nine SJA students were recently recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the Sixth Annual National Community Service Awards. This program, open to all U.S. students, has been designed to connect student community service activities and commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform the world.

Congratulations to St. Bernadette alum, Savannah Steele who was chosen as an SJA Ohio Ambassador Awardee with at least 20 hours invested in community service. This young woman's efforts in serving her community and neighbors is commendable. Bravo!

Congratulations to our Bulldog alum and newly graduated young men from St. Ed’s Class of 2023! Best wishes to Michael Kilbane, Luke Stuart and Ben Lavelle. May your futures be bright and your lives be extraordinary!🎓👏🏼🎉

Exciting times for our lady alums!
Congratulations to these amazing SJA graduates!
Godspeed on the incredible journey ahead!
Coral Riegler ~The Ohio State
Allison Petrasek ~University of Notre Dame
Paige Schilens ~University of Cincinnati
Anna Erdos ~University of Michigan
Kelsey Niehaus ~Ohio University

Congratulations to St. B alum Bryan Vlosich!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼