Weekly Prayer
Lord, please help me to do all that I can, For You have taught me to live generously, Praying for others in their need, Forgiving without being asked, Loving despite human frailty and faults, And sharing the blessings You have given to me. Amen. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Pray for us.
General Announcements
Principal’s Letter: Parent Forum on Mental Health and Technology
Dear Lancer Families,
I invite you to join us next week for an important presentation inspired by The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. This parent forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Foundation Hall and will be hosted by our Director of Counseling, Larry Chilgreen; our Assistant Principal for Student Services, Dr. Leslie Saulsby; Chemistry Teacher and Science Department Co-Chair Abbey Zaepfel; and me.
Together, we will review the growing body of research on the social and emotional toll that smartphones and constant connectivity have on adolescents. We will also discuss in greater detail our schoolwide initiative, Devices Down, Relationships Up, and how it is designed to support the mental health, academic engagement, and overall well-being of our students.
This is a vital conversation for our community, and we strongly encourage all parents to attend. If you have not yet participated in a parent forum this year, please note that this presentation fulfills the required annual parent forum attendance needed for your student to participate in our spring dances.
We hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Ardemis Martin
Principal
Free event for all Salpointe families!
Kick off the Advent season at Salpointe’s 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Wednesday, December 3, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Junior Patio, Salpointe Catholic High School
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Enjoy cookies & cocoa
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Take photos with Santa
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Wear festive attire & ugly holiday sweaters
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Visit Santa’s Workshop, a fun zone for all ages – face painting, games, coloring, movies
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Food available for purchase from Fiamme Pizza & Haus of Brats
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Bring a reusable water bottle and blankets for lawn seating
All Salpointe families of every faith tradition are welcome!
2025 CTE Showcase
Join us for Ignite, a dynamic showcase of student talent across multiple creative and entrepreneurial fields! Discover the future makers in our community with a night featuring the Business Expo, Culinary Pop-up (with student-made foods and desserts), a stunning Photo & Design Gallery, and the Film Festival screening student-produced short films.
When: Monday, November 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Stevens Gallery
P.S. There will be free food and prizes! Don’t miss out! View flyer here.
Europe 2026: Berlin, Prague, Krakow, Budapest & Vienna – Only 1 Spot Left!
One spot remains for our 2026 Europe trip! This will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
For questions or assistance, contact Ms. Lewis at slewis@salpointe.org. View full itinerary and register here.
Europe 2027: Ireland, Scotland & England – 6 Spots Left!
Only six spots remain for our Summer 2027 trip, and you won’t want to miss this unforgettable adventure! Join us for an incredible journey filled with exploration, culture, and lifelong memories.
Use the EarlyEnrollment2027 discount code to save your spot (and some cash)! View the full itinerary here.
Upcoming College Visits on Campus
College admissions representatives are visiting Salpointe to meet with students—a great chance to explore colleges from across the country and learn more about the admissions process. Most visits take place during Community Periods and are open to all students. You can view the full schedule and sign up on Scoir or connect with your college counselors for details.
Upcoming Visits:
- Grand Canyon University: 11/19 at 9:30 a.m.
- University of Alabama: 12/2 at 10:15 a.m.
Spirituality
National Vocations Awareness Week
National Vocations Awareness Week was November 2-8, 2025. Salpointe is honored to have 45 alumni who have served as Priests and Sisters
(click here to view the list). Have you felt the call to serve God as a religious? Please click here for more information on the discernment process.
Seniors
Didinium Endowment Scholarship
The Catholic Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Catholic Schools, is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity for seniors attending Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Tucson. The Didinium Endowment Scholarship was established through the estate of Joseph O. Kawulok, Jr., who worked his way through school as a line cook. Four recipients will each receive $4,500 to support their education at an accredited post-secondary institution. Funds may be used toward tuition, fees, books, supplies, and required course equipment. Applications are due no later than December 15, 2025. Scholarships will be awarded in May 2026. View application and more information here.
Senior Tribute Ads
The due date for senior tribute ads is January 30, 2026. For more information and to make your purchase, scan the QR code on this flyer.
Athletics
Cheer On Our Lancers This Weekend!
We have a full lineup of State athletic events coming up, and our student-athletes and coaches would love your support!
Friday, November 14 (today)
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Varsity Football vs. Queen Creek High School
6A State Tournament, First Round
7 p.m., Queen Creek High School
Saturday, November 15
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Cross Country – State Meet
Cave Creek Golf Course, Phoenix
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Women’s Flag Football – 4A State Tournament, Second Round
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Women’s Volleyball – State Championship Game
2:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Coliseum
All events except Cross Country will be streamed live on NFHS: www.nfhsnetwork.com
Lancers, Lancers, Let’s Take State!