Weekly Prayer
Lord Jesus, I offer to You this simple prayer: Through the sacrifices I make, Whether chosen or thrust upon me, And through Your grace to be awake To blessings of Your love and mercy. Amen. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, pray for us.
General Announcements
Early Dismissal/Leaving Campus
If your student needs to leave campus early, please notify the Attendance Office at least two hours in advance to allow time for processing. You can call 520-327-1990 or email attendance@salpointe.org.
To ensure the safety of all students, the following procedures must be followed:
- A parent or guardian must provide prior notification to the Attendance Office before a student may leave campus.
- Students are not permitted to leave campus without clearance from either the Attendance Office or the Health Office.
- Parents may not remove a student from campus without checking in through the Attendance Office first.
- Students who are being picked up during the school day must report to the Attendance Office to receive a dismissal slip.
Failure to follow these procedures may result in an unexcused absence and/or disciplinary action.
Parent Forum: Salpointe 101
We are excited to announce our first Parent Forum of the school year: Salpointe 101! This informative evening will coincide with our Freshman Fling, making it a great opportunity for parents to connect with other members of our Salpointe community while learning more about the school and the resources available to their students. As a reminder, every parent must attend at least one Parent Forum during the school year. We hope you will join us for Salpointe 101 and make it part of your Salpointe experience! Friday, August 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Corcoran Theater.
Homecoming Weekend
Join us for one of our favorite Salpointe traditions! Homecoming Weekend is September 25-26, and the entire Lancer community is invited to celebrate with great food, football, faith, and lifelong friendships. Kick off the weekend on Friday, September 25, with the Lancer Tailgate Party at 5 p.m. in Foundation Hall & Carmelite Plaza, featuring a Tucson Tamale feast, entertainment, non-alcoholic beverages, and admission to the 7 p.m. Homecoming football game vs. the Highland Hawks at Ed Doherty Stadium. Tickets are just $20 per person and can be purchased here. On Saturday, September 26, join us for Homecoming Mass at 10 a.m. in the Corcoran Theater. Whether you’re an alumnus, student, parent, grandparent, faculty member, or friend of Salpointe, we hope you’ll join us and celebrate what it means to be a Lancer.
Help Our Photography Students Capture Their Creativity
As our school transitions to a phone-free environment, Photo 1 is also moving away from using phone cameras. To help make this transition possible, we are collecting donations of gently used digital cameras, especially point-and-shoot models.
If you have a working camera you no longer use, we’d greatly appreciate your donation! If possible, please include batteries, charging cords, memory cards, or other accessories.
Donations can be dropped off at Student Services, or sent with a student to Room 416. If you have any questions, please email krashka@salpointe.org. Thank you for your generosity and support! Your donation will help provide engaging, hands-on creative opportunities for our photography students.
Second Collection September 26-27
Catholic Schools’ Second Collection is September 26-27! How does your donation help? The funds raised through this collection enable the Department of Catholic Schools to support our 24 Catholic schools and provide resources that directly strengthen Catholic education across the Diocese of Tucson. Your generosity will help support:
- Principal and leadership formation and support
- New Catholic school leaders support and development
- Administrative meetings for school leadership and professional development opportunities
- Support for school Pastors
- Support for the annual Celebration of Catholic Schools event
- Initiatives that strengthen the faith formation and development of students, school employees, and school leaders
Spirituality
Daily Mass and Prayer
All are welcome to join us for daily morning prayer in Salpointe’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Chapel. Campus guests are asked to check in at the Glenn Street gate and the front office before proceeding to the chapel.
Daily Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday from 7:30-8 a.m. On Fridays, Mass is celebrated at 7:30 a.m. in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Priory (no check-in required). Mass is not offered on all-school Mass days, late-start schedules, or days when school is not in session.
Kairos 311 Prayer Request
As Kairos 311 begins, we warmly invite our community to keep all retreatants and leaders in your thoughts and prayer. We pray that their hearts are open and receptive to God’s guidance and that their time on retreat brings meaningful reflection, spiritual growth and lasting peace.
Financial Aid
IBE Financial Aid Workshop August 25
Join the Institute for Better Education (IBE) for an informative workshop on Monday, August 25, at 5 p.m. in the Click Family Library. Learn how Arizona tax-credit scholarships can become part of your family’s tuition strategy. We’ll explain how the program works, how to build tax-credit support for your student, and how your family can pursue scholarship opportunities that may reduce out-of-pocket tuition costs. If you have questions, please contact Dee Greer, Financial Aid Manager, at 520-547-4338 or by email at dgreer@salpointe.org.
Seniors
College Counseling for Seniors
We are excited to begin working with our seniors as college application season gets underway! Our goal is to guide and support you throughout the college admissions process. Please take a few minutes to review the information in the August Senior College Planning Newsletter and discuss it together as a family. We know there is a lot to think about and process, and we are here to help you navigate each step along the way!
SAT Testing at Salpointe on October 16
Seniors have the opportunity to take the SAT on campus on Friday, October 16, from 8:00-10:30 a.m. in Alumni Hall. Registration is required by September 15, and a $60 testing fee will be charged to the student’s school account. For more information, contact Jenna Elias, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at jelias@salpointe.org or (520) 319-4021. View the flyer and register here.
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
2027 European Trip Scholarship
Have you dreamed of exploring medieval castles, walking the streets of London, experiencing the beauty of the Scottish Highlands, or discovering the charm of Ireland? One deserving student will receive a scholarship valued at $7,200 to help cover the major costs of the 2027 Europe trip, including round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, and select dinners. Applications are due October 30, 2026. Learn more about the scholarship requirements and apply here.
Freshmen & Sophomores
Italy & Greece 2028
Students are invited to embark on an unforgettable educational tour of Italy and Greece during summer 2028! For a limited time, families can save $400 with promo code Travel7F, plus an additional $100 repeat traveler discount for those who have previously traveled with WorldStrides.
Interested families are invited to attend an informational meeting on August 24 at 6 p.m. in Foundation Hall.
Please note: This trip is not open to the Class of 2028. Priority registration is available for the Classes of 2029 and 2030, with possible availability for the Class of 2031 beginning in March. View trip and registration details here.
Athletics
Softball Interest Meeting
Calling all girls interested in playing softball! Join us for an informational meeting about the fall weight program and spring season on Tuesday, August 25, at 2:45 p.m. in Room 200. If you have any questions, please email salpointesoftball@gmail.com.
Baseball Interest Meeting
Calling all boys interested in playing baseball! Join us for an informational meeting about the upcoming season on Wednesday, August 26, at 10:30 a.m. in the Weight Room during Activity Period. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Preble at dpreble@salpointe.org.