Weekly School Update 5/28/2026
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Happy Thursday!
And just like that, our 8th graders are now ICS Alumni!
Thank you to the 7th graders and Mrs. Koechley, who worked so hard to put together a very nice reception for our graduates and families.
We also want to offer up gratitude to Mrs. Annie Asher and Mrs. Teresa Bogner. Both of these teachers came out of retirement to spend some time here at ICS. Both are now heading back into retirement. We are ever so grateful for their commitment to Catholic education in general, and particularly their commitment to the students here at ICS. They will both be missed.
Please plan to pick up your report cards on Wednesday, June 3, between 9 and 5, or Thursday, June 4, between 9 and 2.
As you are planning for next year, here are a few reminders regarding Uniforms. These are the same policies that were in the Handbook this current school year, but there were some questions about these particular policies. A big question is regarding pants with elastic at the ankles or cargo pants/shorts. Neither of those are permitted at all. If you have any questions this summer about the uniform dress code, please send me an email. I do check my emails daily, and will be sure to get back to you in a timely manner. Also, PLEASE stop by and check out the Uniform Closet. It is overflowing!
General Regulations to the uniform dress code, which apply to all students
Shoes – Students may wear any solid color shoes with a 1” heel or less, enclosed heels and toes. No boots or HeyDudes on regular uniform days. Athletic shoes may be worn; however, shoes that light up, have glitter, are neon, and/or are multi-colored are fashion wear and not appropriate for the dress code.
Girls
Slacks –Khaki or navy blue; hemmed straight leg (no elastic at the ankles, no skinny legs) with pockets, worn at the waist with a belt or elastic at the waist; length should not go beyond the heel of the shoe. No leggings, knit, hip hugger, stretch, cargo pants, spandex, or leg pockets
Jumpers, skirts - Classic Navy, Uniform plaid (Lands End), khaki; no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
Socks -Solid color socks must be worn.
Tights and leggings - When wearing a skirt or jumper, girls are permitted to wear tights for the entire day. They must be in the school uniform sock colors (navy blue, white, black, khaki). If a girl prefers to wear leggings under her skirt or jumper, the leggings must match the skirt or jumper color (khaki or navy blue). Leggings are only permitted under skirts or jumpers (they cannot be worn under shorts or worn alone to school).
Grooming - traditional and appropriate hairstyles (no hair pieces or extensions). Moderate mascara is allowed in grades 7-8, but not shadow or eyeliner; no lipstick, tattoos, body piercing, etc. Hair bands and other hair accessories are allowed if not distracting to the learning process. No artificial nails are allowed.
Jewelry– simple wrist watch, post earrings, small closed hoops or other earrings no more than 1” in length, religious necklace. No bracelets or other jewelry.
Boys
Slacks –Khaki or navy blue; hemmed, straight leg (no elastic at the ankles)with pockets, worn at the waist; length should not go beyond the heel of the shoe. No cargo or side pockets, leg pockets, or detachable pant legs.
Socks -Solid color socks must be worn.
Shirts – Navy blue, red, or white polo shirt with collar or turtleneck. Shirts can be long or short-sleeved. Undershirts must be white with no logos and short-sleeved. No layering of shirts. Shirts may be monogrammed with “ICS”.
Sweaters – Navy, red, or white; pullover V-neck, crew, vest, or cardigan with buttons. No sweatshirts or sweaters with zippers. Sweaters may be monogrammed with “ICS”. A collared shirt must be worn under the sweater.
Grooming – appropriate hair cut styles, no mohawks, no mullets, neatly trimmed, above the collar, out of eyes, ear lobes must show, no facial hair. No body piercing, nail polish, tattoos, etc.
Jewelry – simple wrist watch, religious necklace. No bracelets or other jewelry.
Warm Weather Dress Code: This is from the first day of school to September 30 and May 1 to the end of the school year.
Shorts/Skorts –Khaki or navy blue; hemmed, pockets, worn at the waist with a belt or elastic waist; no shorter than 3 inches above the knee; no side “cargo-type” pockets
Shirts - same as regular uniform
Capris –Khaki or navy blue; hemmed, pockets, worn at the waist with a belt or elastic waist; no side pockets or tie strings
Socks – quarter anklet socks may be worn
Attached to this email, you will find the 2026-2027 calendar. As always, we continue to follow Bellevue City School's calendar. Please note--the October teacher Work Day is Monday, October 26, not the 25th (which is a Sunday), as the one last week showed.
If you have not already done so, please return your child's 2026-2027 registration packets along with the registration fee. This helps us to plan for next year, as well as begin to make classroom purchases. If you know of anyone who may be interested in joining the Saint Family, please pass their information along to me, or pass my information along to them.
We wish you all a blessed summer. As I say every year, Mass does not take a break in the summer. Please come to weekend Mass, as is our obligation as Catholics. Weekday Masses are a bonus--and we all love to see you at those as well.
NEWS WORTH REPEATING
Families are invited to come to First Friday Devotions on the first Friday of every month for a Holy Hour that includes Eucharistic Adoration, Evening Prayer, and Benediction. The next First Friday Devotions is next Friday, June 5, from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Please be sure to go into Option C to check your balance and get your balance down to zero. You are welcome to send a check or cash to the school in an envelope labeled with your child's name and Option C. You may also bring it to Report Card pick up next week.
Upcoming Dates
May 29--last day of school
June 3--report card pick up 9-5
June 4--report card pick up 9-2
Attachment
letter from Father Al
School calendar 2026-2027