It is with great honor we announce the Ohio Department of Education selected St. Charles Catholic School as a 2020 Purple Star designee. The Purple Star Award for military-friendly schools recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Find our list of Military Family Resources HERE READ MORE >
A month ago a new feature film entitled Fatima was released. Fatima, a fact-based drama from director and co-writer Marco Pontecorvo, recounts what may rank as the most remarkable series of religious events of modern times. Namely, the 1917 apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children near the Portuguese city of the title. Thanks to Bishop Thomas and... READ MORE >
PaySchools CentralWe are excited to inform you that we now offer PaySchools Central as a resource for the parents of students in our school. PaySchools Central is a secure payment system which simplifies school lunch payments in an easy-to-use online portal. It enables parents to fund lunch accounts quickly and easily.PaySchools Central also allows parents to opt... READ MORE >
Virtual Open House and Teacher Introductions Get to know each of our teacher's through their virtual open houses! Mrs. Jackson K-1 Mrs. Mahler K-2 Mrs. Meredith 1-1 Mrs. Garver 1-2 Mrs. Bowersock 2-1 Mrs. Butorac 2-2 Mrs. Knarr 3-1 Mrs. Pignataro 3-2 Mrs. Pasion 4-1 Miss Luersman 4-2 Mrs. Ketchum 4-3 & Mrs. Ketchum's Extended Video Mrs. Henderson... READ MORE >
We are excited to safely welcome our students back into the building this week! Please review the full School Opening Plan & Orientation HERE READ MORE >
We are happy to be able to offer extended day for our families this year. Learn more about the extended day offerings HERE Register For Extended Day HEREPay Your Extended Day Bill HERE READ MORE >
August 7, 2020 Dear St. Charles Families, As we plan for a beginning like no other we have seen in the past, our focus will still be to ensure that: Every child, every day is finding a way to feel connected, every child, every day is being challenged by new learnings and experiences, and every child, every day knows they have a champion they can turn to.... READ MORE >
St. Charles Catholic School Reopening Plan 2020 We recognize that no PS-12 school, nor any other organization, can guarantee an environment free of COVID-19, and we expect everyone associated with St. Charles Catholic School to understand that there is a risk of contracting the virus here or anywhere. Nonetheless, our highest priority is the health, safety and... READ MORE >
July 10, 2020 Dear St. Charles Parents and Guardians, We acutely recognize the uncertainty that we, as a community, as well as individuals across the globe, have lived with since the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders were given earlier this year. Now that Ohio is slowly opening and federal, state and local experts have provided reopening guidance for schools, we... READ MORE >
Dear St. Charles Families, We know that there is one question on the minds of our school’s parents, students, employees, and community members: What will education at St. Charles Catholic School look like in the fall? We have been working diligently to answer that exact question and continue to stay on top of information that is given to us by our state and... READ MORE >
Dear St. Charles Families,Thank you for another wonderful and productive school year. I can’t thank everyone enough for your endless hours of volunteering, chaperoning, reading, organizing, donating and doing whatever was necessary to support students—both at home and at school.The school experience could not occur without the endless energy, skills and... READ MORE >
Next week we will be celebrating our Virtual Positive Addiction Week. We hope you can join us in our spirit days and our virtual race on Friday. The teachers will also be sharing resources/activities to correspond with the themed days as well. Please see the schedule below for all of the daily themes, events, and activities we have planned! Week of May 4-8,... READ MORE >
It is that special time of year: the annual St. Charles Talent Show! This year, due to restrictions in place in response to COVID-19, we will be holding a VIRTUAL talent show. Even though it has been an unusual school experience this Spring, we can still celebrate the amazing talents of our students in Grades 3-8. We are calling submissions for singers,... READ MORE >
Dear St. Charles School Parents and Guardians, First, let me say I hope you and your family are safe and healthy as you read this letter. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding as we have been adjusting, like you, to the drastic changes in life during the past month. I am extremely appreciative of our students, parents, teachers, and staff, for... READ MORE >
3/31/2020Dear St. Charles School Parents and Guardians, As you may have seen in Gov. Mike DeWine’s press conference, the school closure mandate has extended to May 1, 2020. As you can imagine we are disappointed that we will not be able to have our students back in our classrooms at the school but we are doubly committed to making sure we still provide a... READ MORE >
March 24, 2020Dear St. Charles School Parents and Guardians, First of all, a huge thank you to everyone in our community. Our parents, students, and teachers have all shown how one community can come together in a national crisis. United in Christ we are never alone; we succeed together. I am in awe of the work our teachers and students have done in one week.... READ MORE >
The St. Charles & Lima Central Catholic School Auction March 18, 2020 Dear St. Charles and Lima Central Catholic Families, Due to recent events, our sixth annual Bid for Our Kids Auction has been moved to an online format. The auction will still take place on Saturday, March 28th, only now you can bid from the comfort of your home. This is our biggest... READ MORE >
March 17, 2020 Dear St. Charles School Parents and Guardians, There is no getting around the fact that this is an extremely stressful time for all of us. This is a highly uncertain time on a massive scale. Beyond concerns for our health, the thought of an indeterminate amount of time at home – perhaps unable to socialize much with others, and while many of us... READ MORE >
March 15, 2020Dear St. Charles School Parents and Guardians, As we continue to navigate this national pandemic I am committed to clear communication with our families. We know that many of you have questions on a number of issues and we are doing our best to provide you the needed answers. I ask for your continued patience as we finalize a number of... READ MORE >
March 12, 2020Update for Parents, Staff and Students: Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, announced the suspension of K-12 classes beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 through April 3, 2020. Classes will be held as normal on Friday, March 13, 2020 with the scheduled 1:15 dismissal. At this time, we are still gathering the necessary information as to whether or not... READ MORE >
HCF Management Inc. is hosting a canned food drive competition and we are in it to win it! To help us with the drive students can choose to participate in a Service Jeans Day Friday, February 28th. In order to be out of uniform students need to bring in a canned good to donate. Help our school school win the top prize by having the most cans to donate. READ MORE >
SUNDAY - Theme: Celebrating Your Parish Join us for the 10:30 mass to help kick-off Catholic Schools Week 2020.We ask all SCCS students who attend the 10:30 mass at St. Charles to wear their school uniform and as a thank you, those students will enjoy a jeans day on Monday, February 3rd free of charge. Your pass can be picked up from Mrs. Scheid after mass in the... READ MORE >
Children in 4th grade through 8th grade are invited to participate in Children’s Choir for the parish. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the church choir area by the organ and piano. We will sing once a month for a weekend Mass during the school year. Please join us for this great opportunity! Contact Summer Aebker if you have questions.... READ MORE >
Dear Parents: We are all working hard in preparation for the 2019 St. Charles Catholic School Christmas Program! You will be awed and touched by the musical gifts of our Kindergarten through 4th Graders. The students are so excited to share all of the hard work they have been doing in music class in preparing for this festive musical performance. The Christmas... READ MORE >
5th and 6th Grade Quiz Bowl Tryouts5th and 6th grade Quiz Bowl is a trivia style after school activity put on by the Allen County Educational Service Center. Matches are Monday nights from 4:30 until they are over. (6:30 to 7) Students are able to tryout for Quiz Bowl on Monday, December 16th right after school, please have rides here at 3:30. We will have practice... READ MORE >
Today students in grades K-5 took part in an assembly teaching about growth mindset. We saw some really great yo-yo skills as well as some amazing magic tricks as Ned traveled on a mindset mission. The students learned about how important it is to never give up by using the power of yet, to encourage others so that we can find the courage inside of us, and to do... READ MORE >
Friday November 8th, the moms, grandmas, older sisters, and aunts are invited to build community while sharing Donuts with their students. The event will take place in the school cafeteria beginning at 7:00 am. You will be able to enter through the front entrance doors or the west gym lobby doors. Thanks to the PTO for sponsoring this activity! READ MORE >
Friday October 25th, the dads, grandpas, older brothers, and uncles are invited to build community while sharing Donuts with their students. The event will take place in the school cafeteria beginning at 7:00 am. You will be able to enter through the front entrance doors or the west gym lobby doors. All are welcome to stop in for our Fall Book Fair in the school... READ MORE >
While the rest of the world celebrates Grandparents Day in September, we prefer to honor our Grandparents throughout the entire school year. Each grade level will host a grandparents luncheon date. This St. Charles tradition gives grandparents the opportunity to enjoy lunch with their Redwing(s) and to see for themselves what sets St. Charles apart from other... READ MORE >
As we are approaching the end of the school year, it is also time to celebrate the amazing talents of our Grades 3-8 students! The St. Charles Catholic School Talent Show will be held during the school day on Friday, May 17, 2019. As you are preparing to audition for the show, audition judges use the following criteria in deciding who will be selected to... READ MORE >
Positive Addiction Week April 29 to May 3, 2019 St. Charles Positive Addiction Program is the school’s year-long focus on drug and alcohol prevention. We are proud to say this will be our 36th year! The Positive Addiction Program was originated at St. Charles in 1983, by retired teachers Mary Brinkman and Diana Ireland. They received a copyright for their... READ MORE >
With a dozen live auction items, 100 silent auction items, and games of chance throughout the evening there is something for everyone. Bids starting as low as $20. Please join us tonight, March 30th at the UNOH Event Center. Doors open at 5:30 with dinner starting at 6:30. The live auction will begin at 7:30.Unable to attend tonight? You can still participate in... READ MORE >
SUNDAY - Theme:Celebrating Your ParishJoin us for the 10:30 mass to help kick-off Catholic Schools Week 2019.We ask all SCCS students who attend the 10:30 mass at St. Charles to wear their school uniform and as a thank you, those students will enjoy a jeans day on Monday, January 28th free of charge. Your pass can be picked up from Mrs. Scheid after mass in the... READ MORE >
The Golden Apple Award 2019 nomination process is now under way. Through the generosity and kindness of the Jack and Rhodora Donahue Family Foundation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Golden Apple Award has been established to honor outstanding individuals who devote their lives to teaching in Catholic schools. This awards program has been expanded from the... READ MORE >
Advent in Action Dec. 19, 2018 I will speak kindly to all I meet today. READ MORE >
Advent in Action December 18, 2018I will try to be patient today.Our students assisted with Give-A-Christmas as part of Advent in Action. Watch HERE! READ MORE >
I will do some work for my parents to help them rest after a day of work. READ MORE >
I will honor Mary in a very special way today by being cheerful. READ MORE >
I will be kind in a special way to someone I do not like much. READ MORE >
I will donate to needy families lightly used toys and books I have outgrown. READ MORE >
I will obey my parents, my teachers and others in charge of me. READ MORE >
I will do my work well today and with joy for God. READ MORE >
November 14th is National Diabetes Day. Here at St. Charles School we have several students that have Type I Diabetes. To help show our support for these students and for those with diabetes around the world we are asking students who wish to participate to bring in $1 and wear blue crazy socks to school on November 14th. The money collected will be donated to... READ MORE >
We will be holding a prayer service honoring our Veterans on Monday, Nov. 12 at 8:00 am in the school gymnasium. Any family member of our students who is a Veteran is welcome and encouraged to attend this prayer service. READ MORE >
Friday November 2nd, the moms, grandmas, older sisters, and aunts are invited to build community while sharing donuts with their students. This year the event will take place in the school cafeteria from 7:00-7:30am. Thanks to the PTO for sponsoring this activity! READ MORE >
Save the Date!TRUNK OR TREATOctober 26th 6-7pm (set up begins at 5:30 pm)Our annual Trunk or Treat event is only a week away! Based on the tremendous feedback we received last year, the event will be held INDOORS. So if you are decorating a trunk, please plan on decorating a section of a table instead (just like last year). You may begin decorating at 5:30... READ MORE >
St. Charles School Book Fair will begin Friday Oct. 26th and will continue through Nov. 2nd. Our book fair offers affordable books and helps raise funds for new books in the school library. This is a great opportunity to instill a love of reading to your child.You can also purchase books online from Oct. 20-Nov. 2 at www.scholastic.com/fairAll orders will be sent... READ MORE >
Friday October 26th, the dads ,grandpas, older brothers, and uncles are invited to build community while sharing Donuts with their students. This year the event will take place in the school cafeteria. Thanks to the PTO for sponsoring this activity! READ MORE >
Yes. Weather conditions can bring on asthma symptoms. Some kids' asthma symptoms get worse at certain times of the year. For others, a severe storm or sudden weather change can trigger a flare-up. Cold, dry air is a common asthma trigger and can cause bad flare-ups. That's especially true for people who play winter sports and have exercise-induced asthma. Hot,... READ MORE >
What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat is an infection caused by a type of bacteria (group A streptococcus). Strep bacteria cause almost a third of all sore throats. Strep throat usually needs treatment with antibiotics. With the proper medical care — along with plenty of rest and fluids — a child should be back to school and play within a few days. What... READ MORE >
Tickets are now available for the Athletic and Band Booster Reverse Raffle on Friday, October 12 at the Knights of Columbus. Doors open at 6:00pm and the raffle begins promptly at 7:00. Tickets are $75 each and includes admission for two people with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages served all night. All proceeds benefit LCC Junior High and High School... READ MORE >
October has been named as National Bullying Prevention Month. Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and monitoring social media accounts. St. Charles has adopted the theme of Kindness this school year. Did you know that kindness is one of the most significant... READ MORE >
SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, October 6th! Come one come all! Beginning at 8 am. We will help prepare the campus for the coming winter season. We need a few hands to do trimming around the campus (please bring your own weed whacker.) We will be doing some inside work like changing ceiling tiles, light bulbs & washing dirty vents. This is a mini-version of our spring... READ MORE >
In honor of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, you are invited to bring your pets to receive a special blessing. St. Charles & Shawnee United Methodist church are teaming up. Everyone is invited to bring any pet that you desire to be blessed. Bring your pets to the concert Pavilion at Faurot Park on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 5:30 PM for a pet blessing. We... READ MORE >
Volunteers are needed for our Fall Book Fair running from Oct. 26 - Nov. 2 Volunteers are usually scheduled in two hour increments (8a-10a, 10a-12p, 12p-2p). On Friday the 26th & Monday the 29th we need multiple volunteers to help Preschool - 1st grade create their Wish List. It is a lot of fun and a great way to create community! If interested, please email... READ MORE >
CHRISTIAN CORNERS COMMUNITY CENTER is working with Cappie’s on a fund raiser with faith based clothing items. The funds will be used toward a new yard sign. The 7th grade students from St. Charles will be having a contest for the new design. Thank you in advance for your support! Item's can be purchased HERE. Deadline to order is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7th!Thank You,... READ MORE >
Since the start of widespread vaccinations in the United States, cases of once common childhood illnesses like measles and diphtheria have dropped dramatically. Immunizations have protected millions of kids from dangerous diseases and saved thousands of lives. In fact, certain diseases crop up so rarely now that parents sometimes ask if vaccines for them are even... READ MORE >
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthHelp raise awareness by purchasing 'FIGHT CANCER' apparel HERE.Get your orders in by WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th.Apparel will be delivered to school October 3rd. Students and fans are asked to wear their apparelThursday, Oct. 4th to the LCC Volleyball game and Oct. 19th to the LCC Football game. READ MORE >
Your 8-year-old son wakes up crying in the night complaining that his legs are throbbing. You rub them and soothe him as much as you can, but you're uncertain about whether to give him any medicine or take him to the doctor. Sound familiar? Your son is probably having growing pains, which about 25% to 40% of kids do. They usually strike during two periods: in... READ MORE >
Fall Fundraising Has Officially Begun! Choose from over 1,500 magazine & gift items on our ONLINE SCHOOL STORE We appreciate and depend on every family’s support at St. Charles. We ask all families to actively participate in our fundraisers to meet a yearly obligation goal of $250. If your family decides to participate in this drive, your child will be... READ MORE >
What Is Dehydration? Dehydration is when someone loses more fluids than he or she takes in. Dehydration isn't as serious a problem for teens as it can be for babies or young children. But if you ignore your thirst, dehydration can slow you down. When someone gets dehydrated, it means the amount of water in the body has dropped below the level needed for normal... READ MORE >
It’s with excitement that we are able to participate in Ohio State Lima's Girls Who Code club again this fall! The club is open to students in grades 6-12 and will offer guided instruction on the basics of computer science and programming skill development. Last fall they had a wonderful group of students participate. They chose to create an educational website... READ MORE >
The new school year is just around the corner and with it comes renewed concerns about school safety. According to the Pew Research Center, 57% of teens and 63% of parents say that they are worried on some level about the possibility of a school shooting happening at their school. To help prepare their staff for all possibilities, Lima Catholic Schools is putting... READ MORE >
Today, Mayor Berger attended our all school mass and declared May 25th, Mrs. Lou Pleva day in honor of her dedication to education. After 38 years of faithful service to our school our beloved teacher, Mrs. Lou Pleva, is setting her sights on a well-deserved retirement. Mrs. Pleva began working at St. Charles in 1980 and has served as a 2nd grade teacher... READ MORE >