From the Principal
Dear SPC Families,
What an exciting week of school spirit, celebration, and community at SPC! As we celebrate Homecoming Week, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in planning, organizing, and bringing this year’s festivities to life! Your time, energy, creativity, and dedication make these wonderful traditions possible for our students and families.
We look forward to continuing the celebration at our Homecoming football games this Saturday, October 17, at Notre Dame High School, from 3:30–6:30 p.m. All SPC families are welcome to join us as we cheer on our Tigers and celebrate our school community!
More Great News for SPC! We are excited to share that Saint Paul of the Cross Middle School has been named “Best of 2026” in Park Ridge by Business Rate! This wonderful recognition is another reason to celebrate the outstanding students, dedicated teachers and staff, and supportive families who make SPC such a special place to learn and grow. We are proud of our school’s continued commitment to academic excellence, Catholic values, and creating a welcoming community where every student belongs. Congratulations to our entire SPC family on this exciting recognition!
Tomorrow, October 16, we will gather our K–8 students for our first pep assembly of the school year! During this special celebration, we will recognize our fall athletic teams and honor students from each grade level who have been selected by their teachers to receive our Belonging Award. These students exemplify what it means to make others feel welcomed, valued, included, and connected to our SPC family.
And, of course, we will conclude our celebration with a little extra excitement! As promised during our Fun Run fundraiser, I will fulfill my fundraising challenge by receiving NINE pies in the face! I am sure our students will enjoy every minute of this memorable moment! What a fun way to celebrate their enthusiasm, generosity, and incredible school spirit!
An Opportunity to Make a Difference: We are seeking a few adult volunteers to help facilitate our SPC Young Men’s Club for boys in grades 4–8, which will meet once per month. This is a wonderful opportunity to mentor our young men, build meaningful relationships, and support their growth in faith, character, leadership, and service. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact me directly at [email protected].
As we continue through this beautiful fall season, thank you for your ongoing partnership, generosity, and commitment to our Catholic school community. Together, we continue to build a school where faith is lived, friendships are strengthened, and every child experiences a true sense of belonging.
Looking Ahead
- Friday, October 16: K–8 Pep Assembly | Gymnasium | 1:30–2:50 p.m.
- Saturday, October 17: Homecoming Football Games | Notre Dame High School | 3:30–6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 21: All-School Mass | 9:45 a.m.
- Friday, October 23: Prayer Buddies
Save the Dates!
- Friday, October 30: SPC Fun Fair
- Sunday, November 8: Play Like a Champion Today Educational Series for Coaches and Parents. All SPC coaches and athletic parents are encouraged to participate. Register HERE
- Friday, November 13: SPC Endowment Trivia Night | 6:30–10:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 17: SPC Advisory Board Open Meeting | 7:30 p.m. | UGC A/B Room. Featured Topic: Digital Citizenship and Online Safety
- Monday, November 23–Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving Break — No School
- Friday, January 8, 2027: Coffee with the Principal — Raising Resilient Children, featuring special guest speaker Caroline Adelman, Ph.D. (Holy Family Chapel)
- 8:00–8:30 a.m. | Coffee and Social
- 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Guest Presentation
We look forward to seeing our SPC families at these upcoming events!
With gratitude and Tiger pride,
James White, M.Ed.
Principal
This great event sells out, so be sure to get your table together and plan for a fun night!
Home and School Meeting Tomorrow, Friday, October 16
Our next meeting is tomorrow, Friday (10/16) at 8am in the Holy Family Chapel. We hope to see you there! If you prefer to join via Zoom. Please use this link:
Topic: HASA October Meeeting
Time: Oct 16, 2026 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting chat link
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Meeting ID: 820 8502 0970
Passcode: 1psN8B
Join instructions
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Trivia Night Tables
Are you interested in attending this year’s Trivia Night but you don’t have a table? We are working to connect parents who are interested in joining in on the fun this year. If you are interested, please complete this form. Each table seats 10. Once we know who’s interested, we’ll connect families to form groups and choose a table captain to coordinate registration and payment. Please wait to pay until your group is organized.
SPC Athletics
More SPC Updates and Events
Winter Clubs at SPC
Winter Club Registration
Registration opens on Monday, November 9, 2026 and closes Friday, November 13, 2026. The Registration link will be shared on Monday, November 9 via SPC Notifications Blast.
Discover our fun and creative after-school Clubs at SPC! These programs, designed by our staff, are separate from activities offered by outside vendors. Space is limited, so register early.
Winter Club Dates: November 30 – February 26, 2027
Spring Club Dates: March 1 – May 21, 2027
This year’s yearbook will have 94 pages and include students from Jr. Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Save 10% when you order by October 31st!
Order at https://treering.com/
Yearbook Password: 101414618165482
All students receive two complimentary custom pages that can be personalized later.
Final order deadline: Friday, April 16th.
Questions? Contact Mrs. McCallister at [email protected].
From the Parish
We have an active and vibrant parish and encourage everyone to read the weekly bulletins for Fr. James’ weekly letter and stay informed about all upcoming events and programs.
Please click here for the latest bulletin.
Please click here for Fr. James’ Weekly Letters
From our Catholic High Schools
