Providence Academy eBulletin
Headmaster’s Notes
Parent Session on C. S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity
On Lewis: Dr. Arthur Hippler, celebrated teacher of PA’s Moral Theology course and much more, will give a talk on Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis on Wednesday, April 24, from 10:15-11:10 am in the Upper School Lecture Hall. It is helpful to read the text before the...
Gratitude for Fr. McClellan, and News of Chaplaincy Transition
We have been blessed, for 7 years now, by the chaplaincy of Fr. Michael McClellan. Father is a precious leader, colleague, and dear friend. Over the weekend, the Archdiocese shared new priest appointments for next year, and our dear friend is being...
Athletics Director Appointed to MSHSL Board
I am pleased to announce that PA’s Athletics Director Daren Messmore has been appointed the Region 4A representative on the Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors. He was nominated by, and elected to, this position by peers in the industry. ...
$500,000 Matching Challenge – Help PA Race to the Finish!
As announced earlier this month, an anonymous PA benefactor has stepped forward with a $500,000 matching challenge to support our Gala Fund-A-Need and Brick by Brick Capital Campaign. I’m pleased to report that nearly $100,000 has already been raised toward this...
All School
Cana Moms Group
Mothers of Providence students - The Temperament God Gave You Book Study is starting this fall!! Grab onto this LIFELINE to connect with other moms who are in the same boat as you! Learning about your temperament and gathering together to focus on the deeper meaning...
PAPA Annual Meeting and Information
Tuesday, April 16th 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Providence Academy Board Room Spring is quickly approaching and with that comes our PAPA Annual Meeting and Information Session. During this meeting PAPA Board members will recap activities and events. You will learn more...
Last Call for Gala Tickets (and preview the Auction)!
Tickets are selling fast - purchase your Gala tickets today before they are sold out! Purchase your tickets online and join us for the biggest party of the year on Saturday, April 27th. Our Live Auction and Silent Auction lineups will be announced via email - watch...
Mary Poppins
Tickets are still available for the Upper School Spring Musical, Mary Poppins! Grab your tickets to see Mary Poppins fly across the Providence Academy Stage! https://prov.store/product/us-musical-mary-poppins-thursday/
Raffle Tickets On Sale This Week!
50/50 Split-the-Pot raffle Purchase your raffle tickets today! The prize will be half of all gross proceeds from raffle sales – if 400 tickets are sold, the winning raffle ticket holder will receive $10,000 in cash. Tickets are $50 each. The drawing will be held on...
Upper School
Prom 2024
Prom 2024 will take place on Saturday, May 11th at The Metropolitan Club and Ballroom. The evening will include dinner, dancing and fun! All Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to attend. Sophomores may attend if invited by a Junior or Senior, Freshman are not...
July Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress
Current 9th, 10th and 11th grade students, you are invited to join thousands of youth July 16-21, 2024 at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana. Please see this flyer or Sr. Amelia with questions. Space is limited to the first 8 students. The...
Father & Son Bowling and Arcade Day Out
Upper and Middle School boys and their dads are invited to join together for food, fellowship and fun! When: Saturday, April 20th from 1pm – 3pm Where: Bowlero 7545...
Middle School
Service Day, April 24th
The entire middle school will be split into different groups, going to different locations for service day. Band students will be performing at Trillium Woods, strings students will be performing at Copperfield Senior Living. After lunch, both groups will be...
8th Grade Banquet
The 8th Grade Banquet will be held on May 22 from 6:00-7:30 pm. We hope you are able to join your 8th grade students that evening for a reflection of time spent in middle school as they approach the end of chapter and the beginning of a new one in the upper school....
Father & Son Bowling and Arcade Day Out
Upper and Middle School boys and their dads are invited to join together for food, fellowship and fun! When: Saturday, April 20th from 1pm – 3pm Where: Bowlero 7545...
Lower School
LS Carpool Line
In an effort to keep the LS carpool line moving, please remember to do the following: Pull up as far as possible. Do not stop prior to the corner unless there is a car in front of you. Always have your child exit from the passenger side of your vehicle. ...
Important Spring Concert Date
Grade 2 and 3: 4/16 at 10 am – Reservations Open (Limit 4 seats ) 4/23 – Closes at 10am 4/25 – Remaining tickets become available 5/17 – Concert at 2:15pm Grade 4 and5: 4/23 at 10 am – Reservations Open (Limit 4 seats )...
PAPA
PAPA Annual Meeting and Information
Tuesday, April 16th 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Providence Academy Board Room Spring is quickly approaching and with that comes our PAPA Annual Meeting and Information Session. During this meeting PAPA Board members will recap activities and events. You will learn more...
Volunteers Need for the Providence Academy Gala, The Kentucky Derby
Providence Academy’s biggest party of the year is on Saturday, April 27th. Many hands make light work! More volunteers are needed to make this Gala the best one ever! Please consider volunteering with set-up on Friday, April 26, or Saturday, April...
College Counseling
Athletics/Activities
Games this Week :
Monday, April 15th
JV Boys Tennis @ Hopkins (Hopkins High, 2400 Royals Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305). Match begins at 4:00 pm
Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Hopkins @ Providence Academy. Match begins at 4:30 pm
JV Baseball @ Breck (Breck School, 123 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422). First pitch at 4:30 pm
Varsity Baseball @ Breck (Breck School, 123 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422). First pitch at 4:30 pm
Varsity Softball vs. Breck (Arnold Klaers Fields, Loretto). First pitch at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, April 16th
JV Boys Tennis @ Minnehaha Academy (Minnehaha Lower Campus, 4200 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406). Match begins at 4:00 pm
Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Minnehaha Academy @ Providence Academy. Match begins at 4:00 pm
Boys and Girls Track+Field @ Robbinsdale Cooper (Cooper High, 8230 47th Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428). Meet begins at 4:15 pm
JV Boys Lacrosse vs. Hudson High School @ Providence Academy. Game begins at 5:30 pm
Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Hudson High School @ Providence Academy. Game begins at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 17th
JV Baseball @ St. Paul Academy (St. Paul Academy, 1712 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55105). First pitch at 4:30 pm
Varsity Baseball @ St. Paul Academy (St. Paul Academy, 1712 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55105). First pitch at 4:30 pm
Thursday, April 18th
JV Boys Tennis @ Hutchinson (Hutchinson High School, 1200 Roberts Rd SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350). Match begins at 4:00 pm
Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Hutchinson @ Providence Academy. Match begins at 4:30 pm
JV Boys Lacrosse vs. TrIMAC @ Providence Academy. Game begins at 5:30 pm
Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. TrIMAC @ Providence Academy. Game begins at 7:00 pm
Friday, April 19th
JV Baseball vs. Minnehaha Academy (Arnold Klaers Baseball Fields, Loretto).
First pitch at 4:30 pm
Varsity Baseball vs. Minnehaha Academy (Arnold Klaers Baseball Fields, Loretto).
First pitch at 7:00 pm
Varsity Softball @ Minnehaha Academy (Neiman Sports Complex, 6247 Bloomington Rd, St Paul, MN 55111). First pitch at 4:30 pm
Saturday, April 20th
Boys and Girls Track+Field vs. Blake and Minnehaha Academy @ Providence Academy.
Meet begins at 11:00 am
JV Boys Lacrosse @ St. Michael-Albertville (STMA High, 5800 Jamison Ave NE, St Michael, MN 55376). Game begins at 12:00 pm
Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ St. Michael-Albertville (STMA High, 5800 Jamison Ave NE, St Michael, MN 55376). Game begins at 1:30 pm
Keep an eye on the PA Athletics website for game day updates!
GO LIONS!
PAW: Providence Academy Word
A Day in the Life of Father McClellan
When the PAW initially informed Providence Academy’s beloved chaplain, Father McClellan, that he would be featured in an article, his initial reaction was, “Why? I’m too boring to write about.” However, with his daily tasks ranging from Student Support Team meetings to hearing confessions, Father’s life never fails to be interesting.
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Sister Amelia: Beyond the Habit
Among this year’s many new additions to Providence Academy’s faculty and staff is Sister Amelia, a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia whose loving heart has already impacted the school community.
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State Champs…Again!
Three-Peat Complete! The Lady Lions captured their third state championship on March 16th. This capped off a historic season with an 81-78 victory over the Albany Huskies.