Wednesday Wire, January 7, 2026

Announcements

Re-Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year begins on Monday, January 12. All JK-7th grade families will receive a contract for the 2026-27 school year. PK contracts will be sent later in the week. The contract email will be from messenger@rediker.com. This re-enrollment email will only be sent to the email address that you have listed as PRIMARY. The process is simple. Check that all information is still correct and hit submit! *Please note that all students' medical info has been cleared this year and must be updated. The re-enrollment window closes on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Contract links will expire after the deadline. We will begin new student enrollment on Thursday, January 22, 2026 for all open spots.

Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Applications for students not currently receiving EFS funds will open Tuesday, January 13, at 12:00 PM (CST). https://app.efs.tnedu.gov/users/sign_in

All families applying for financial aid are required to apply for the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship unless they are already participating in the Education Savings Account (ESA) program. All financial aid applicants will be required to submit proof of EFS application once complete.

The annual Men’s Club Mardi Gras Dinner and Parade is coming soon! This year’s event will be on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Don’t miss this popular St. Louis event! Every grade is encouraged to enter a float in the parade. To enter a float, contact Greg Crone at croneg@bellsouth.net. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Our Home and School Auction, “SLS Under the Palms” is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for January 31, 2026. Tickets are now available! Auction donations and sponsorships are being accepted and are greatly appreciated! For auction sponsorships, please contact Julie Upchurch at m.upchurch@gmail.com. For auction donations, please contact Christina Wills at cwalla30@uthsc.eduor Brooke Kissell at cbd1121@gmail.com.

Ballet Classes are resuming on Wednesday, January 14. See the Wednesday Wire for registration info.

Lego Club is starting on Wednesday, January 28. See the Wednesday Wire for registration info.

Stars 901 Lacrosse Club provides an opportunity for girls from our Catholic schools to play together against other area schools during the spring lacrosse Teams are currently forming for grades 1–8. A majority of the players come from SLS. The final registration deadline for girls’ lacrosse is January 15. To register or learn more, visit stars901lax.com. For questions, you may also contact SLS parent, Ken Kimble at stars901lax@gmail.com or 901-568-1922.

Reminders

Auditions for Matilda, JR., our 5-8 grade Spring Musical, will be held on TODAY, January 7 from 3:00-6:00 pm in the music room. See the Wednesday Wire to sign up for an audition spot.

Thank you for ensuring your students are following the shoe dress code. All students in grades 1-8 are permitted to wear solid white, solid gray, or solid black tennis shoes. Girls in grades 1-8 are permitted to wear Saddle Oxfords or Saddle tennis shoes. Boys in grades 1-8 are permitted to wear tan, brown, or black dress shoes. Please note that Kindergarteners will follow this shoe guide beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

Thank you for making sure that we start the second semester with new haircuts for boys and proper uniforms for all students! We appreciate your help in making sure we set up our students for success in all ways.

Memphis Grizzlies Catholic Night is back! The game will feature our Memphis Grizzlies vs. the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, January 28,2026, at 7:00 PM. To order online: http://grizzgroups.com/CatholicNight. To speak to a live representative: Cody Thomas - 901-205-1255 - thomas@grizzlies.com

This year, we’re adding a fun, friendly school competition between schools to see who can bring the most students and families. The winning school will earn a special morning visit from the Grizzlies Claw Crew on the day of the game—complete with swag, T-shirts, bags, and plenty of energy to hype the kids up!

When you purchase tickets, you’ll be able to select which school or parish you're affiliated with so credit goes to the competition don't forget to indicate you are with St. Louis School and/or Parish!