Announcements for Wednesday, October 15, 2025

10/15/2025

Today, Wednesday, October 15: Drop 5

Upper School Chapel during Advisory, Saints Gym
Jostens On-Site for Class of 2027 School Ring Sales during Lunches, Cafeteria
Middle School Flag Football: 4:00 p.m. at Dumbarton (Away); Early dismissal at 2:30 p.m.; Bus departs at 2:50 p.m.
Girls Varsity Soccer (Senior Game!): 4:00 p.m. vs. St. Mary's (Home), Saints Field; Early dismissal at 2:45 p.m.; Live-stream Video
Girls JV Volleyball: 4:00 p.m. vs. Friends (Home), Saints Gym; Early dismissal at 2:45 p.m.; Live-stream Video
Girls Varsity Volleyball (Senior Game!): 5:30 p.m. vs. Friends (Home), Saints Gym; Live-stream Video

Thursday, October 16:

Upper School Girls Basketball Open Gym: 5:15-6:30 p.m., Saints Gym
Boys JV Football: 3:30 p.m. vs. Gilman (Home), Saints Gym; Early dismissal at 1:45 p.m.; Live-stream Video

Friday, October 17:

Variety Show Participant Registrations Due
NewThing Class of 2031 Mentoring Friday during school day, Bridges Media Center
Middle and Upper School Club Day during Advisory
Boys Varsity Soccer: 4:00 p.m. at Mount Saint Joseph's (Away); Early dismissal at 2:00 p.m.; Bus departs at 2:20 p.m.
Girls Varsity Soccer: 4:00 p.m. at Key School (Away); Early dismissal at 1:40 p.m.; Bus departs at 2:00 p.m.
Boys Varsity Football: 4:00 p.m. at Gilman (Away); Early dismissal at 1:20 p.m.; Bus departs at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 18:

NewThing Pathway to Confirmation - Seminar #1: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Bridges Media Center

Check Lost and Found Items by Monday

Missing any items? Have your student check the lost and found bins located in the Front Office Saints Gym by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20th. All remaining unclaimed items at that time will be donated.

Variety Show Participants Needed-Sign Up by This Friday!

The traditional Variety Show will be held next Friday, October 24th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m. immediately following the bonfire) in Saints Gym. There are two ways for all students to participate and potentially win CASH prizes and earn points for the class competition.

Talent Category: Show off your skills as a solo or group act. Must register via this link by this Friday, October 17th to audition. $10.00 entry fee per act with the winner taking home the cash pot!
Organization Category: Represent your team, club, class, or group with a skit, talent, or creative performance. Must register via this link by this Friday, October 17th to audition. No entry free to compete; however, students will need to pay the $5.00 admission fee the day of the event.

Homecoming Week: Spirit Dress Down Day Themes for Next Week

Students may choose to show their Saints spirit and dress according to the day's theme, keeping in mind that the guidelines for relaxed dress attire will be upheld. If a student chooses not to dress according to the theme, they must be in the approved Concordia Prep uniform.

Spirit Dress Down Day Themes

Monday, October 20th: Pajama Day

Tuesday, October 21st:Heroes vs. Villains

Wednesday, October 22nd: Decade Day

Thursday, October 23rd: Class Color Wars

12th Grade: Black
11th Grade: Red
10th Grade: Gray
9th Grade: White
8th Grade: Purple
7th Grade: Blue
6th Grade: Orange

Friday, October 24th: USA Day

Saturday, October 25th-Football Game: Hawaiian Day

School Loaner Device Checkout Process Change

Beginning on Monday, October 20th, Middle and Upper School students will be asked to trade their personal cell phone in order to check out a daily loaner school device. Cell phones will be returned to students when they return the loaner school device.

Bonfire and Variety Show

A standing tradition at Concordia Prep, the annual bonfire and Saints Variety Show will be held on Friday, October 24th on campus. All students, families, and other Saints community members are encouraged to attend and participate in these wonderful events.

Bonfire: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Pebble Beach: The bonfire will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on the side gravel parking lot (a.k.a. "Pebble Beach) towards the gym entrance. Families can enjoy music, lawn games, and fellowship. The PTL will have snacks available for purchase as well. Donations and volunteers are welcome!
Saints Variety Show: 7:00-8:30 p.m., Saints Gym: The Variety Show will be held from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Gym. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a small admissions fee of $5.00 with proceeds going to Variety Show winners. Additionally, the Homecoming Week class competition winners will be announced along with additional giveaways will be distributed throughout the event! Plus, the class with the highest attendance at this event wins a FREE Relaxed Dress Day for their class only!

Annual Oktoberfest for Alumni and Friends-RSVPs Due Next Thursday

The School and its Alumni Association is hosting Oktoberfest, an annual community event for all current and former Saints and friends, on Saturday, October 25th from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on campus. Held outdoors on the Saints Quad, the Saints community is invited to enjoy Oktoberfest classic food fare, like brats, pretzels, and Gemütlicheit. There will be games and family-friendly activities for all ages as well as live festive music provided by the TKO Polka Band! Please RSVP via this link by Thursday, October 23rd so that we can plan accordingly. Prost!

Donations Needed: Food Drive for "The Haven"

We are collecting donations of canned soups with easy pull tabs and individual snack items that do not require refrigeration (i.e., applesauce pouches, granola bars, crackers, fruit cups) that will directly support "The Haven" at Loch Raven High School. Donations can be placed in the labeled bins in the two main building entryways. Donations will be collected through next Friday, October 24th. Monetary donations are also accepted and will be used to purchase additional food items to support "The Haven."

Get Your Tickets to the Fall Play!

Make sure you get your tickets to attend a production of Clue, this year's Concordia Prep fall play, which will be held in the Black Box Theatre on the following dates: Thursday, October 30th at 7:00 p.m.; Friday, October 31st at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 1st at 7:00 p.m.; and, Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are now available to purchase!

Student Photo Retakes-Required Registration

Retakes for student photos will be on Tuesday, November 4th, and advance registration is required. Families should contact Ms. Bainbridge by Friday, October 31st to sign up.

Order Your Yearbooks

The 2025-2026 Yearbook is currently on sale right now. Order your yearbook using the link below. The Yearbook is $75 until December 21st. If you place your order before this Friday, October 17th, you have the option to include four FREE icons. Order here.

Get Your Saints Bingo Tickets

Saints Bingo is back on campus featuring designer bags, such as Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and more. Bingo will be held in the Saints Gym from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm with doors opening at 6:00 pm. Purchase your tickets and sponsorships here! Please contact Advancement with any questions.

Seeking Volunteers for Upcoming Events

The PTL is looking for volunteers and donations for the October 24th Bonfire, October 25th Open House, and November 14th Saints Bingo. Please sign up via this link to help.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School Fall Festival

Middle School students are invited to attend their very own Fall Festival after school on Friday, October 24th from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on the Saints Quad. The afternoon will be filled with a variety of games and activities, such as gaga ball pit, volleyball, pumpkin decorating, a "sweet treat" walk, and banner/poster making to decorate the fences or hold up while they cheer on the Saints football team the next day at the homecoming game. Snacks will be sold to support the Middle School Student Council as well.

P lease complete the RSVP by Wednesday, October 22nd so that we can plan accordingly. Contact Mrs. Calheira with any questions or if you would like to donate "sweet treats" for the event.

UPPER SCHOOL

Girls Basketball Open Gym Thursday

Upper School Girls Basketball will have another open gym this week this Thursday, October 16th from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in Saints Gym. Anyone attending the open gyms must bring shorts, t-shirt, and basketball shoes. Students will NOT be able to participate any other way.

Juniors and Seniors: Sign Up for NACAC National College Fair

Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to attend the NACAC National College Fair on Wednesday, October 29th at the Baltimore Convention Center. This is a great way to connect with colleges, learn about programs, and explore all the options in front of them.

Space is limited and granted on a first come, first serve basis contingent on completed paperwork and payments. To participate, Juniors and Seniors must be eligible and in good standing with Concordia Prep at the time of registration and on the day of the trip.

Students should complete the following to participate:

Complete this form first.
Then, submit payment of $10.00 to Mrs. Jahnke to secure your place.
There will be an additional permission form that families will need to sign, which students will receive once the initial form and payment have been received.

Class of 2027 Ring Orders Now Available

Juniors are now able to order their class rings thru December 1st. Orders must be placed by this date so that it arrives in time for the traditional Junior Ring Ceremony on Saturday, March 14th. Orders can be placed for basic school rings or customized school rings. Jostens will also be on campus tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th during lunch periods in the Cafeteria to answer questions, take measurements for ring sizes, and accept orders.

Upper School Homecoming Dance

The Homecoming Dance will take place from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in Saints Gym on Saturday, Oct. 25th. Students should wear formal attire and reference the handbook for guidelines, like no jeans or stiletto heels are permitted. The dance theme this year is "Enchanted".

Purchasing Tickets: Tickets are $15.00 per person and can be paid with cash, check, or electronically through GoFan. Tickets will continue to be sold thru Friday, October 24th during the following times each day:
- 7:50-8:30 a.m., Upper School Lobby (Outside Main Office)
- Lunch 1, Cafeteria
- 2:55-3:25 p.m., Room 217
Homecoming Guest Information: Students are permitted to bring a guest from another high school to the dance. However, they will need to submit a completed guest pass form, which includes a signature from an administrator at their guest's high school along with the administrator's business card. These forms are due by 3:00 p.m. next Wednesday, October 22nd. Forms are available in the Main Office and also in the MyConcordia "Resources" tab under "Important Documents".

All daily announcements along with the "Concordia Prep Weekly Updates" emails that are distributed on Thursdays may be found on the MyConcordia portal.

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