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O'Connell's Opening Weekend: "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe": Nov 21-23 (Fri-Sun) Featured Photo

O'Connell's Opening Weekend: "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe": Nov 21-23 (Fri-Sun)

On November 21, 22, and 23 (Fri-Sun) step through the wardrobe into the magical land of Narnia at Bishop O'Connell High School's production of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". The Deep Magic comes alive on stage in this immersive adaptation of C.S. Lewis's classic Christian allegory. Travel from the lamppost to the Stone Table to Cair Paravel with familiar characters like Lucy (played by STM Alum "Ellie" Rimicci during matinees), Mr. Tumnus, and Aslan himself. O'Connell students are free; other students are only $10. Show times and links with additional info are below.
Bishop Ireton's Final Weekend: "Emma" by Jane Austen: Nov 21 & 22 (Fri & Sat) Featured Photo

Bishop Ireton's Final Weekend: "Emma" by Jane Austen: Nov 21 & 22 (Fri & Sat)

Bishop Ireton High School, which has one of the premier high school theater programs in the area, performs Jane Austen's "Emma" one final weekend: November 21 and 22 (Fri & Sat). Play summary: the clever, but meddlesome Emma Woodhouse believes she is a master matchmaker - for everyone but herself. The beautiful, rich, and confident young woman gleefully interferes in her neighbors' love lives, causing delightful social chaos. Show times and links with additional info are below.
Winter Coat Drive Deadline: Nov 21 (Fri) Featured Photo

Winter Coat Drive Deadline: Nov 21 (Fri)

Do you have winter coats that no longer fit or are looking to donate? Help those in need and PathForward, a local homeless services center, by donating a new or gently used coat until November 21 (Fri). Collection bins will be by the front office, gym, and cafeteria. You can also bring coats to afternoon pickup.
Diocese's Vocational Survey Closes: November 23 (Sun) Featured Photo

Diocese's Vocational Survey Closes: November 23 (Sun)

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington (CDA) is looking for a second round of input regarding its effort to create a vocational school. Parents are encouraged to read the attached letter and participate in the short survey below. Thank you.
O'Connell's "Sound of Music" Auditions (K - 8th): Nov 25 (Tue) Featured Photo

O'Connell's "Sound of Music" Auditions (K - 8th): Nov 25 (Tue)

Bishop O'Connell High School is performing "Sound of Music" in the Spring and looking for Kindergarten - 8th Grade students to apply to be the Von Trapp children! Auditions are at O'Connell on November 25 (Tue) at 5pm. With such a robust STM choir and so many angelic voices during Music Practice, there should be a lot of STM students auditioning! POCs and links to some of the likely songs are below.
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St. Thomas More Cathedral School At A Glance

  • 20% of students in a military family
  • 16:1 Student:Teacher Ratio
  • 470 Students Enrolled
  • Average class size - 22 students
  • Student body is 80% Catholic
  • 1st elementary school to design, build, test and launch a CubeSatellite into space in conjunction with a NASA partnership
  • 30% of students receive financial aid
  • 45+ 45+ after school enrichment activities, including CYO sports, scouts and clubs
  • VectorSmartObject_390776f9-3da4-4f5b-9bf2-8a92f76841b650% of faculty obtained a graduate degree or higher
  • 30% approximate percentage of students who identify as a minority.