February 2026
We hope this month’s Junior Irish News finds you and your family safe and well following last week's devastating winter storm. At Father Ryan, we experienced a power outage that lasted nearly a week, but we are now safely back on campus. We continue to pray for the safety of our community and for all the crews who are working tirelessly to restore power and clear fallen trees.
Clubs at Father Ryan
A rewarding high school experience extends beyond academics, athletics, and arts. Our robust club program enables students to try new things, expand their friend network, and go deep on their passions. Our larger size means more club resources and offerings. Here are just a few of our 40-plus club offerings:
Our popular coed Volleyball Club was created by students a few years ago. It offers a fun way to enjoy the game and one another.
Did You Know?
That we have 40+ student clubs?
That 88% of our students participate in one or more clubs?
That students may start their own clubs?
Every student club has at least 1 faculty advisor?
Join Us for Junior Irish Events!
You belong at Father Ryan! Join us for an event this spring.
Rescheduled: Junior Irish School Spirit Night
Small but growing in numbers and mighty at heart, the Speech and Debate Team has made major progress in the way the team writes and delivers speeches, shares stories, and builds camaraderie. The team is enjoying trying new, impromptu debate categories and stepping out of the members’ comfort zones, a goal for every club experience.
On February 20-22, our two Mock Trial teams will compete in the Davidson County Mock Trial competition. Each team must prepare a prosecution and a defense, and several members will also serve as witnesses for both sides of the competition. Good luck, Father Ryan Mock trial!
Meet HannahMaria Dixie ’25, a political science and government major at Spelman College and Father Ryan legacy. In this video, she talks about how Father Ryan’s clubs and activities helped shape her as a leader and person.
February 6 6:00pm
Join fellow Junior Irish for a night of Father Ryan basketball, pizza, giveaways, and games!
Register Here
Monthly All School Mass
Join us for our monthly All School Mass, part of our 100 Masses program to celebrate Father Ryan’s 100th anniversary.
Upcoming Masses
Irish Easter Egg Hunt
2/5/26,
Irish Insights Blog:
What Does Accessibility Look Like at Private Schools? A Catholic School Perspective
It is that time of year when families and students are making school decisions. We receive many questions about financial, academic, and geographic accessibility, so we are offering a different type of blog post this month with answers to these questions in February's Irish Insights post.
Read the Blog
Rescheduled Junior Irish School Spirit Night
Join us on Friday, February 6 for a night of pizza, giveaways, and Father Ryan Basketball!
6:00pm – Girls Varsity Basketball vs. JPII
7:30pm - Boys Varsity Basketball vs. JPII
March 28 10:00am-12:00pm
Father Ryan’s Alumni Association invites you and your family to hop on down Father Ryan's bunny trail for our free, annual Irish Easter Egg Hunt! Easter Egg Hunts begin at 11:00am with three hunts by age group.
Registration is coming soon!
Father Ryan's Spring Musical, Into the Woods
April 9-11
Tickets will go on sale later this spring. Questions? Contact Kelli McClendon at mcclendonk@fatherryan .org.
Spring Preview
April 14 9:15-10:45am
Discover what it means to be known, loved, and inspired at Father Ryan. Visit our 43-acre campus and hear directly from our students about their experiences, with the opportunity to ask questions that matter most to your family.
Learn More
2/5/26,
Please enter through the front doors to the Catignani-Drennan Fieldhouse for check-in outside the Pat Simpson '74 Wrestling Facility
Pizza will be provided from 6:00-7:00pm in the Pat Simpson '74 Wrestling Facility
Junior Irish Jungle (Junior Irish Student Section) opens
Register Here
Registration includes pizza, drink, and a FREE game ticket for all registered children
Parent(s) will need to purchase a ticket for the basketball game(s). Tickets are available for purchase here.
Already-purchased parent tickets for the Harpeth Hall/MBA games will be honored on February 6.
Giveaways will take place throughout both games.
Additional food and snacks may be purchased at the concession stand.
Learn more about rescheduled details.
