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January 25-31, 2026

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Catholic Schools are always reaching higher in academics, faith, and student leadership.

Let's celebrate the 74 schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle, including Saint Patrick Catholic School!

Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is an annual national celebration of Catholic education celebrated since 1974. The week is observed with Masses, assemblies, and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and the community to celebrate what makes Catholic schools great.

Check out our at-a-glance daily events schedule, mark your calendar, and sign up to volunteer! Volunteer opportunities to support activities like SPPA events and Blue Ribbon Night are in Track It Forward.

Blue Ribbon Night

JANUARY 29 | 4PM-5:30PM

JoinusforBlueRibbonNight,atime forcurrentparentstohaveaglimpse intothegreatworkhappeninginour classrooms,andforprospectiveparents togetadmissionsinformation,see classrooms,andmeetfaculty&staff.

CELEBRATING PARISHES

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

9am Mass, Saint Patrick Church

Students will serve Mass and share a reflection. Students will hand out prayer cards to parishioners as they exit Mass. Students are encouraged to wear their school uniform to Mass for a Free Dress Pass, which they can redeem on February 11 or 17.

Saint Patrick Catholic School ASB will host Social Hour after Mass. Join us for coffee and donuts in the Parish Hall!

WELCOME TO SOCIAL HOUR

hosted by Saint Patrick Catholic School ASB

JANUARY 25

10:00 AM after the 9:00 am Mass

SAINT PATRICK CHURCH Church Hall

CELEBRATING THE COMMUNITY

MONDAY, JANUARY 26

During Catholic Schools Week, we have an incredible opportunity to honor our community through service and embody the spirit of giving and compassion.

Service Projects

Each class will take part in an age-appropriate service project. Through this service day, our students give back to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of others.

SOUPer Bowl

Who are you rooting for in the Super Bowl? Vote with your cans. Instead of touchdowns, we ' re scoring yummy goodness. Our school community is rallying to fight hunger with our SOUPer Bowl Collection for the St. Leo Food Connection.

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We will begin Catholic Schools Week with a spirit assembly led by ASB! We will celebrate our school with games, listen to a CSW essay delivered by one of our selected Shamrocks, and hear some announcements for the week. We will then transition into the annual 8 Grade Volleyball Game. th

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Who are you rooting for in the Super Bowl?

Instead of touchdowns, we're scoring yummy goodness. We're rallying to fight hunger with our SOUPer Bowl Collection for the St. Leo Food Connection.

Students vote for their favorite team in the Super Bowl with soup can donations.

The St. Leo Food Connection Backpack Program serves over 1,200 students weekly at schools in Tacoma, Lakewood, and Puyallup. Backpacks contain at least two days of easy-to-access food, such as oatmeal packets, soups, fresh fruits, and vegetables, so students can come to school nourished and ready to learn after the weekend.

Drop off donations at Saint Patrick Catholic School during school hours. We'll announce the SOUPer Bowl winning team before the Super Bowl.

CELEBRATING STUDENTS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

Students are invited to wear Free Dress. Please refer to the Uniform Policy for Free Dress Day details. Uniform is always acceptable. The Saint Patrick Parent Association (SPPA) will celebrate students with sweet treats handed out at the end of the school day.

Welches Fusions will be delivered to our ELC-2nd grade students because they are a part of the FUSION that makes this school special!

Tic-Tacs will be delivered to our 3-8th grade students because they are TicTac-Totally loved!

There is a ShamFam activity in the afternoon to celebrate students. Shamrocks will also enjoy a no-homework night.

Mission

Saint Patrick Catholic School, a ministry of Saint Patrick Parish, guides students in the pursuit of academic growth while inspiring joyful lives filled with love, service, and respect as disciples of Christ.

—School Year Theme—

CELEBRATING FACULTY & STAFF

Wednesday, January 28

On Wednesday, we are celebrating our Faculty and Staff.

The Cup of Jones coffee and espresso cart will be outside the Skip Butler Gymnasium in the morning, and SPPA is providing a morning treat to all of our teachers. Parents dropping off students are also invited to purchase a morning Cup of Jones to start the day off right.

Mrs. Chambers and Ms. McElligott are providing lunch to our faculty & staff to refuel them for the afternoon.

If you want to share your appreciation with our faculty & staff and want to know what they like, visit go.saintpats.org/StaffFavorites.

AWARDS ASSEMBLY for Grades 3-8 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

Saint Patrick Catholic School

Skip Butler Gymnasium

CELEBRATING

PARENTS & VOLUNTEERS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29

Need to go shopping last minute, but you forgot your reusable grocery bag? Fear not, for SPPA has you covered! Compactible SPCS grocery bags will go home with families to celebrate our parents and volunteers. Everyone is invited to our annual Blue Ribbon Night & Open House. Doors will open at 4pm with the event concluding at 5:30.

Do you have a friend who is asking about Catholic Education? Invite them to come explore our school, view student work, and learn about admission and enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Prospective families enter North 12th Street to be greeted by our staff and tour with an alum.

Blue Ribbon Night

JANUARY 29 | 4PM-5:30PM

JoinusforBlueRibbonNight,atime forcurrentparentstohaveaglimpse intothegreatworkhappeninginour classrooms,andforprospectiveparents togetadmissionsinformation,see classrooms,andmeetfaculty&staff.

CELEBRATING VOCATIONS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30

During Catholic Schools Week, we celebrate vocations to the priesthood and Catholic education.

We will gather at the 9am school Mass and honor those who have answered the call to serve as priests and deacons, grateful for the spiritual guidance they provide to our community.

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We look forward to seeing alumni, clergy, religious, and former teachers and staff. celebrating

JANUARY 30, 2026 | 9:00 AM

SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

CELEBRATING FAMILIES

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Movie & Pizza to celebrate families and close out Catholic Schools Week for 2026!

SPPA is showing A Minecraft Movie at the Blue Mouse Theater on Saturday at 10am and 12:10pm. Following the showing, you ’ re invited to join fellow SPCS families at FONDI Pizzeria on Proctor (about a block away). FONDI is generously donating a portion of all of their sales all day on Saturday to SPCS, so if you couldn’t make the movie, join us for lunch or dinner. The movie is free, but RSVP is required. Scan the QR codes to RSVP.

SPPA PRESENTS... FAMILY APPRECIATION MOVIE EVENT

AMinecraftMovie

10am

Registration form

12:10pm