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9/13
STUDENT TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
ITALY 2025
We are excited to announce that the registration deadline for the 2025 Italy Trip has been extended! Parents of current Sophomores and Juniors students now have until September 13th, 2024, to register their child for this unforgettable experience.
Please note that parents are also welcome to join the trip, but spots are limited.
To register, please turn in:
- A deposit check ($250)
- Made out to: Padua Franciscan High School
- Memo: “2025 PADUA TRIP TO ITALY”
- Attention: Mrs. Claudia Capuano
- Please, contact Mrs. Capuano at ccapuano@paduafranciscan.net if you are interested, and/or if you have any questions.
JAPAN 2025
This coming June, all members of the classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 have an amazing travel opportunity available to them. As part of the MyTrack Engineering and MyTrack Computer Science programs, we will be traveling toJapanfor a STEM-centric week of science exploration and cultural experiences! We have a nearly full group of travelers, but still have a couple of spots open. If you’re interested, please contact Mr. JoeMorel(jmorel@paduafranciscan.net) or Deacon Litwinowicz (tlitwinowicz@paduafranciscan.net) for more information!
GREECE
This spring break we are going to Greece! Come explore ancient ruins, cruise through the Saronic Islands, and take a tour of historic Athens. Students and parents are welcome. For more information, please click the link to RSVP for our next informational meeting on Tuesday 9/17 at 6pm. Hope to see you there!
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
University of Cincinnati Group Campus Visit
The Counseling Department is excited to announce that we are planning a trip to the University of Cincinnati! Students in the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and invited to sign up to join us on a group campus visit on Wednesday, September 25th. Below are the details for the trip:
Date: Wednesday, September 25th
Departure from Padua: 5:30 a.m.
Method of transportation: Baron Bus
Arrival at Cincinnati: 10:00 a.m.
Students will take a walking tour of campus and have a brief overview from the Admissions Office.
Lunch: Students will be asked to bring a packed lunch with them to eat on the bus on the trip back to Padua.
Dress Code: Padua dress down. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring weather appropriate clothing, as we will be outdoors for our tour.
Arrival back at Padua: Approximately 5 p.m.
Cost for the trip: $30
We need to have at least 30 students signed up for the trip in order to make the trip happen, so please use the link below to sign up. Students must bring their signed permission form and fee to Counseling no later than Thursday, September 19th. Students will be responsible for any work missed while out of the building. Please contact Mrs. Byrnes in Counseling with any questions at abyrnes@paduafranciscan.net.
University of Cincinnati Campus Visit Sign Up
Upcoming Counseling Department Events
College Application Workshops
The College Counselors will be hosting College Application Workshops on the following dates:
Wednesday, September 25th – from 8 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. during Delayed Start
Friday, October 18th – all day in the library, drop in during Study Hall
College Representative Visits at Padua
College Representatives visit Padua each fall and meet with students to discuss important majors, college programs, admissions criteria, scholarships and application procedures. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend these visits. Students are able to sign up via Naviance and will receive a pass to excuse them for class. Sign-ups close the day before the scheduled visits and it is the student’s responsibility for any work that they miss while they are at the information session.
Below are the College Information Sessions scheduled for the week of 9/16 – 9/20.
** This list will be updated weekly throughout the fall when visits are scheduled**
9/16 @ 9:30 a.m. – Seton Hill University
9/16 @ 1:50 a.m. – Westminster College
9/17 @ 8:00 a.m. – Lawrence Technological University
9/17 @ 8:45 a.m. – Ohio University
9/17 @ 10:15 a.m. – Ohio Northern University
9/17 @ 1:05 p.m. – Capital University
9/17 @ 1:50 p.m. – University of Toledo
9/18 @ 8:00 a.m. – St. Bonaventure University
9/18 @ 1:50 p.m. – University of Rochester
9/19 @ 8:45 a.m. – Kent State University
9:19 @ 1:05 p.m. – University of Mount Union
9/20 @ 10:15 a.m. – Marist College
9/20 @ 1:05 p.m. – Allegheny College
9/20 @ 1:50 p.m. – Xavier University
College and Career Fairs
Students and parents are invited to attend local college and career fairs that are being held in Northeast Ohio:
Northeast Ohio Suburban College Fair
Thursday, October 10th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
John Carroll University
https://www.jcu.edu/adm-northeast-ohio-suburban-college-fair
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center’s College Resource Fair
September 26th
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Ahuja Medical Center, Rosenburg A/B
3999 Richmond Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
**For students 10th grade and above.
Scholarship Opportunity
The Ohio Charity Foundation Inc. provides numerous $1,000 scholarships for Ohio Catholic students (grades nine through twelve) attending Catholic High Schools in Ohio. The Knights of Columbus Scholarship is now available for Padua students. Please visit the website for more information and eligibility requirements:
https://ohiocharityfoundation.org/scholarships/
https://ohiocharityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-2025-Scholarship-Application.pdf
Financial Policy Instructions
- FY25 Financial Policy Instructions
- Financial Literacy
- Class of 2026 – Please see this video message from Mr. Dzik regarding signing up and logging into the app for Financial Literacy.
- School Messenger Opt-In
- School Messenger Opt-In
