Wednesday Wire, May 13, 2026

After 28 years of faithful service to St. Louis Catholic School, we joyfully celebrate Vickie Shaw as she begins her well-earned retirement. A steady presence and caring heart, she has impacted countless students, families, and colleagues, leaving an amazing legacy. Please join us this Sunday, May 17 following the 12:15 Mass in honoring Mrs. Shaw, giving thanks for her impact, and wishing her many blessings in this next chapter.

Fall Sports Registration is NOW OPEN! We are excited to kick off another incredible season of teamwork, school spirit, competition, and fun for our students. Whether your child is stepping onto the field or court for the very first time or returning as a seasoned Cardinal athlete, there is a place for everyone in our athletic program.

We encourage every student to get involved, try something new, and experience the excitement of being part of a team!

All fall sports registrations are now open on our athletics website.

Micro-sports registration will open soon, so stay tuned for additional information for our youngest Cardinals!

Please direct all questions to our Athletic Director, Mikey McGuire, at mmcguire@stlouismemphis.org.

Cardinal Football Meet the Coaches and Workout: All rising 5-8 grade boys are invited to meet our football coaches, learn about the season, and take the first step toward an exciting 2026 season this Monday, May 18 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Guererri Field at SLS. All in. All together. All Cardinals.

The Cardinal Crops school garden is looking for dedicated parent volunteers for summer 2026 and for the 2026-27 school year. Click here if you are interested!

Explorer Louie is ready for a summer adventure with your family! Check out the Wednesday Wire for details on how Louie can join your vacation travels this summer.

Home and School is requesting help with two upcoming receptions. Please sign up if you can help!

Yearbook orders are closing soon! The deadline to purchase your yearbook is THIS Friday, May 15. If you have any questions, please reach out to Anniee Cervetti at acervetti@stlouismemphis.org.

We are grateful for the many parents and grandparents who generously give their time to serve our school community. Anyone wishing to volunteer in any capacity at St. Louis School (library, dining hall, coaching, field trip driving, etc.) must have current VIRTUS training and a signed Code of Conduct on the VIRTUS website. Step-by-step instructions for completing both requirements can be found in today’s Wednesday Wire. Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe and supportive environment for all students.

OrthoSouth is offering sports physicals for $20.00 TONIGHT Wednesday, May 13 from 6:00-8:00 PM. See the Wednesday Wire for registration information.

Mrs. Shannon McCrary is offering one-on-one summer tutoring for Reading and Math for rising Kindergarten through third graders to ensure a successful transition into the next grade. The focus of these tutoring sessions will be strengthening skills sets needed for the upcoming grade. She can also assist with summer reading selections and summer math assignments set up by your upcoming teachers. See Wednesday Wire for more information or contact her at smccrary@stlouismemphis.org.

Please remember to pick up any medication that is in the school office before the end of the school year. Anything not picked up will be discarded. All medication must be picked up by the parents. We will not send medication home with students.

Cleaning out closets? Please consider donating your used uniforms to the school for the annual used uniform sale at Back-to School events in August. You can drop off your CLEAN uniform donations to Paul Walker in the school office before the end of the year.

May 18-21 are half days (11:30 dismissal) for all seventh graders for exams
Wednesday, May 20 is a half day (11:30 dismissal) for PK and JK for their last day of school
Friday, May 22 is a half day (11:30 dismissal) for 1-7 grades for their last day of school

St. Louis Summer Camps are here! Visit https://stlouismemphis.org/sls-summer-camps-2026/ for camp selections and registration information. The deadline to register and pay for all June camps is this Friday, May 15.

We know tracking down every item on your child's school supply list can be a hassle. That's why we've simplified the process for you this year. With Kidz School Boxes, you can get everything your child needs in just one box! Each box contains all the essentials as specified by their teachers. Your box is only a click away at https://kidzschoolbox.in8suite.com/. See Wednesday Wire for more details.

Come out and enjoy Catholic Night at the Redbirds as the Memphis Redbirds take on the Nashville Sounds on Friday, June 19 at 7:05 PM. Gates open at 6:05 PM. Each ticket will come with a hot dog and soda. Visit https://www.gofevo.com/event/Catholicdiocese848 to purchase tickets.